Firefly Aerospace bounces back with Alpha Flight 7

Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha rocket on Flight 7 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 11. The rocket reached orbit,…

Scientists find methanol-rich Interstellar comet

Scientists studying the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS have discovered that it contains unusually high levels of methanol, a simple alcohol-based molecule. The finding…

Astronaut’s health scare ends ISS mission early

A routine mission aboard the International Space Station took an unexpected turn when a medical issue forced NASA to bring an astronaut…

Tiny electrical glitch doomed ISRO’s NVS‑02

India’s latest navigation satellite, NVS‑02, failed to reach its intended orbit due to a tiny electrical glitch, the Indian Space Research Organisation…

Dust storms may explain why Mars lost its water

For decades, scientists have been intrigued by a mystery: why did Mars, once home to rivers, lakes, and possibly oceans, become the…

Trump orders alien and UFO files to be made public

On 20 February 2026, US President Donald Trump ordered the government to release files on UFOs, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and possible…

NASA picks ‘Vast’ for ISS mission

NASA has signed an agreement with US-based space company Vast for its sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).…

Teen Aditya Pandya becomes India’s youngest analog astronaut

Seventeen-year-old Aditya Pandya has set a new record as India’s youngest analog astronaut after completing an eight-day Moon simulation in Dholavira, Kutch,…

NASA to probe northern lights’ hidden currents

The Northern Lights, with their shimmering greens, purples, and reds, have long mesmerized stargazers. But behind the beauty lies a complex web…

NASA rebuilds workforce, cuts contractor reliance

NASA is taking steps to rebuild its internal workforce and reduce dependence on outside contractors, a move officials say is essential for…