SpaceX launches the multinational Ax-4 crew for a record-breaking mission to the ISS. Meet the first astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to fly!
The Exoplanet Transmission Spectroscopy Imager (ETSI) is a groundbreaking instrument enhancing the study of exoplanets through innovative optics and engineering. ETSI uniquely combines a low-resolution slitless prism spectrometer with custom multi-band filters, capturing 15 spectral bandpasses from 430 to 975 nanometers. With
Athena, a lunar lander from Intuitive Machines, landed sideways on the moon on March 6, 2025, limiting its mission capabilities. Despite the setback, Athena transmitted valuable lunar images before losing power, showcasing human technological prowess. The Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (MAPP) rover,
A spectacular launch by NASA and SpaceX is set to occur on Florida’s Space Coast at 7:48 p.m. EDT, offering a stunning visual against the sunset sky. The mission, Crew-10, includes astronauts from the U.S., Japan, and Russia, highlighting international collaboration in
Early risers and sky gazers can witness a total lunar eclipse this Friday morning, transforming the Moon into a reddish-orange “Blood Moon.” The eclipse begins at 5:09 AM and reaches totality at 6:26 AM, occurring as Earth aligns between the Sun and
Bharti Airtel partners with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite internet in India, expanding digital accessibility. Regulatory challenges require securing licenses from IN-SPACe and the Department of Telecommunications before launch. Local industry giant Reliance Jio, alongside concerns over privacy and pricing, presents competitive
Vera Cooper Rubin, renowned astronomer, provided crucial evidence for the existence of dark matter, shaping our understanding of the cosmos. In 2025, Rubin will become the first astronomer to be featured on a U.S. circulating coin as part of the American Women
SpaceX’s Starlink 12-21 mission is set to launch at 10:48 p.m. from Cape Canaveral, carrying a dozen Starlink satellites. This launch marks SpaceX’s rapid recovery following a Falcon 9 booster failure last week during an Atlantic landing attempt. The Federal Aviation Administration
A captivating lunar eclipse is set to occur this week, visible from the La Crosse area as the Earth positions itself between the Sun and the Moon. John Heasley, an expert in astronomy, enhances the experience through his Driftless Stargazing platform, sharing
A rare “blood worm moon” eclipse will grace the night sky, visible across the Americas. The phenomenon occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon align in syzygy, casting Earth’s shadow over the moon. This total lunar eclipse, the first in three years,
The night sky will offer a spectacular display this March 13-14, 2025, with a total lunar eclipse followed by the Worm Moon. On March 13, a total lunar eclipse will occur, with the Earth’s shadow casting a “Blood Moon” from 2:26–3:31 a.m.