Space

ISRO 'Makes in India' Sophisticated Multi-Object Tracking Radar

With this radar, ISRO acquires the capacity to handle its future missions involving atmospheric re-entry of space modules, having a protective eye on its space assets and track space debris.

May 15, 2015

Sun to Eject Harmful Radiation Towards Weekend; Will it Disturb Atmosphere and Affect Humans? [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

Earth could witness another powerful sun storm by the end of this week, stated US Space Weather Prediction Center.

May 7, 2015

UAE details plans for first Arab Mars mission

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) unveiled on Wednesday (6 May), details of its Mars mission. The UAE plans to send an unmanned probe to Mars by 2021, in the Arab worlds first mission to another planet.

May 7, 2015

Space radiation makes mice confused and lack curiosity, bad news for Mars mission

Exposure to space radiation could put astronauts at risk of cognitive problems, study suggests.

May 4, 2015

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos rocket company test-flies suborbital spaceship

Blue Origin, a start-up space company owned by Amazon.com chief Jeff Bezos, launched an experimental suborbital spaceship from Texas

May 1, 2015

India to Launch 6 More Satellites in 2015-16

As of April 2015, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched 74 satellites.

May 1, 2015

Out-of-Control Russian Spacecraft is 'Plunging To Earth'

A video shows the spacecraft making endless, dizzying spins in orbit.

Apr 29, 2015

Space Shuttle Enterprise dedicated to fallen Nasa crews

The Space Shuttle Enterprise was dedicated to the fallen crews of the US space flight programme.

Apr 28, 2015

Hubble 25th anniversary: Nasa’s space telescope explained in 60 seconds

As Hubble turns 25, heres everything you need to know about Nasas famous space telescope.

Apr 23, 2015

China: Lyrid meteor shower creates dazzling display in skies

The annual Lyrid meteor shower lit up the night sky over Changbai Mountain in northeast Chinas Jilin Province on Wednesday and was recorded by observers with stop-motion cameras.

Apr 23, 2015

UFO Sightings Cover Up Hinted: Will Governments Worldwide Reveal Information on Aliens Spotted in the Skies?

Unknown Flying Objects (UFO) have been a topic of discussion for decades with several sightings being reported from around the world but it still remains a mystery as no notable organisation has thrown in enough evidence to support the claims. Now, a former Canadian defence minister has claimed that world governments are resorting to cover up.

Apr 22, 2015

Space geckos filmed playing on unmanned spacecraft

Thick-toed geckos filmed playing with a collar one had managed to remove during pre-launch period.

Apr 21, 2015

SpaceX rocket explodes on impact after landing attempt

An unmanned SpaceX rocket blasted off from Florida on 14 April to send a cargo ship to the International Space Station, then flipped around and made a hard landing on a platform in the ocean.

Apr 16, 2015

Nasas New Horizons Spacecraft nears encounter with Pluto

Nasa scientists held a news conference on 14 April to discuss the spacecraft New Horizons and its nearing of Pluto.

Apr 15, 2015

UFO Sighting 2015: British Witness Spots Triangle-Shaped Craft with Bright Lights

A British witness has reported the sighting of a UFO on 3 October, 2014.

Apr 15, 2015