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Kilonova neutron star: A black hole was likely created by one of 2017's biggest astronomical event
Scientists examined data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory to uncover the aftermath of the supernova merger.
India Ashok Dec 23, 2017
Russia wants to build a five-star luxury hotel up on the International Space Station
The Russian space agency wants to build a hotel, complete with Wi-Fi, a luxurious cabin and more, aboard the ISS.
India Ashok Dec 22, 2017
Stunning photo: Alien red star 350 times bigger than the Sun has massive bubbly cells
The highly detailed image of the red star's surface was captured for the first time ever by the ESO's Very Large Telescope.
India Ashok Dec 20, 2017
How are black holes formed? Gravitational waves may unlock mystery of universe's darkest objects
Researchers used supercomputers to create a model of two black holes that formed inside a massive dying star.
India Ashok Dec 19, 2017
This week in space: Interstellar asteroid probe, Nasa and Google AI find alien solar system and more
From Nasa and Google discovering a distant solar system like ours to scientists probing the interstellar asteroid for alien signals – these are the best space stories of the week.
India Ashok Dec 16, 2017
Is Oumuamua an alien space probe? Astronomers to listen for signals from interstellar asteroid
Astronomers want to check whether the asteroid is emitting any artificial radio signals which could indicate that it may be more than just a space rock.
India Ashok Dec 12, 2017
This week in Space: The Big Bang theory, gold from alien worlds, distant new galaxies and more
From the Big Bang theory being classified as just a speculation to distant galaxies possibly hiding alien worlds – these the best space stories of the week.
India Ashok Dec 09, 2017
This week in space: A new giant deadly planet, mysterious space signals, ISS alien bacteria and more
From 'alien' bacteria found on the space station, to mysterious deep space signals detected – these are the best space stories of the week.
India Ashok Dec 02, 2017
What is a Supermoon? All you need to know about the facts and myths of the astronomical event
The only Supermoon of 2017 is slated to occur on 3 December, when the moon is expected appear closer and brighter.
India Ashok Nov 30, 2017
China's 'Monkey King' satellite finds mysterious deep space signal while hunting for dark matter
The satellite detected a surprising spectral breach and a strange spike, which may help scientists uncover the origins of dark matter.
India Ashok Nov 30, 2017
Tiangong-1: When and where will China's out-of-control space station crash on Earth?
China's unmanned, out-of-control space station is currently on a death spiral and is expected to crash-land on Earth in the next few months.
India Ashok Nov 28, 2017
What can China's new ghost spy satellite do? Beijing could track US B-2 stealth bombers from space
The new spy satellite will reportedly be developed using ghost quantum imaging, allowing Beijing to spot and track currently invisible targets from space.
India Ashok Nov 28, 2017
Interstellar asteroid, beer in Mars, space dust transporting life to Earth – This week in space
From the odd cigar-shaped interstellar asteroid to the mysterious object shooting across the Heathrow airport – these are the best space stories of the week.
India Ashok Nov 25, 2017
Massive Phaethon asteroid to zoom past Earth in a close encounter before Christmas
In December, a 5km-wide asteroid is expected to fly past the Earth, accompanied by the Geminids meteor shower.
India Ashok Nov 24, 2017
Space Beer: Budweiser to conduct barley experiments on space station to brew 'first beer on Mars'
Budweiser says the barley it sends to the ISS will remain aboard for a month, before it makes its way back to the Earth to be analysed further.
India Ashok Nov 22, 2017
Oumuamua: All you need to know about the first interstellar asteroid to enter our Solar System
Astronomers say that the alien object, named Oumuamua is like nothing that has ever been seen before.
India Ashok Nov 21, 2017
Mysterious and 'exotic' cosmic rays are slamming the Earth and no one knows why
The Earth is being hit by a massive amount of anti-matter called positrons, but scientists are still to discover the source of the particles.
India Ashok Nov 18, 2017
What is Kilopower? Nasa's space nuclear reactor could be the key to colonising Mars
Nasa's space nuclear reactor tech could "empower" future Mars colonies, transforming the planet's resources into water, oxygen and more.
India Ashok Nov 16, 2017
Search for alien life: New Earth-sized planet found just 11 light years away from us may host life
The exoplanet has been designated Ross 128 b and is the second closest temperate planet to be found after Proxima b.
India Ashok Nov 15, 2017
First glimpse of gravitational waves from supermassive black holes could be caught within 10 years
Scientists predict there is a "100% chance" of spotting gravitational waves from supermassive black holes within a decade.
India Ashok Nov 14, 2017
These creatures will be the first Earth dwellers ever to travel to interstellar space
Scientists have selected the Caenorhabditis elegans and tardigrades to be the first candidates to travel to interstellar space.
India Ashok Nov 04, 2017
China's secret futuristic spaceplane designed to land horizontally could be launched by 2020
China's space agency reportedly says that the reusable spacecraft is capable of taking off from a runway and shooting across orbital space.
India Ashok Nov 04, 2017
Giant domes that house entire forests could be key to living on Mars
A competition to design cities and buildings on Mars has been won by a research team from MIT. Their dome design has space for entire forests.
James Hetherington Nov 03, 2017
Nasa's Hubble captures incredible photo of asteroids photobombing distant galaxies
Although the asteroids are located a mere 160 million miles from Earth, they still appear in photos of distance galaxies at much farther distances.
India Ashok Nov 03, 2017
Space Halloween: Nasa shares spooky space sounds of 'howling planets' to 'make your skin crawl'
Nasa's Halloween playlist includes eerie radio emissions from Saturn to hair-raising sounds from Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede.
India Ashok Oct 30, 2017
Watch: Pope Francis and ISS astronauts talk about love, life and humanity's place in the universe
Astronauts living in the International Space Station spoke to Pope Francis in a unique and harmonious exchange of science and religion.
India Ashok Oct 28, 2017
The first-ever interstellar comet may just have been spotted zooming past Earth
The comet entered the Solar System travelling at a speed of 26 Kms per second and may have come from the constellation Lyra, where the bright star Vega resides.
India Ashok Oct 26, 2017
Calling ET: Nasa finds a way to boost its search for alien worlds supporting extraterrestrial life
Scientists used a model that "realistically simulates atmospheric conditions" that led to the discovery of a new process to search for alien planets that could support life.
India Ashok Oct 20, 2017
Moon village: Scientists have just scouted the ideal location for what could be our future moon base
The existence of a giant open lava tube in the Marius Hills region of the moon has been confirmed, which could be used as a potential moon base.
India Ashok Oct 19, 2017
Russia sent a surprise to the ISS – a mysterious sensor – and no one knows what it does
Experts reportedly believe the Russian sensor, which was delivered to the space station last week, could be linked to a controversial military endeavour.
India Ashok Oct 19, 2017
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