Author: Gauri
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Was spending ₹600 crore on a private space mission worth it? or waste of money?
India’s Space Mission has elevated with the successful flight of Subhanshu Shukla. ISRO’s Kickstart for Gaganyaan Program.
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K2-18b: The second earth?!
Alien Burps, Cosmic Oceans & A Planet That Might Be a Giant Jacuzzi Imagine a planet 124 light-years away that might be bubbling with life—minus the WiFi and coffee shops. Enter K2-18b, a mysterious exoplanet hanging out in the constellation Leo, now famous for potentially leaking signs of… something alive. Thanks to the amazing peepers
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Can we use Quantum Computing for Searching the Alien Life?
Humans are obsessed with finding extraterrestrial life. From sci-fi movies to conspiracy theories about Area 51, we’ve spent decades wondering if we’re alone in the universe. But despite our best efforts, ET seems to be playing an epic game of hide-and-seek. Enter quantum computing—the tech equivalent of a cosmic magnifying glass. It’s like Sherlock Holmes,
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Planetary Alignment in January 2025: why this celestial tea is piping hot ?
The night sky is serving looks this January, and we’re all invited to the ultimate glow-up party hosted by our solar system. That’s right, a rare planetary alignment is happening, and it’s giving main character energy. Let’s talk about why this celestial tea is piping hot, how rare this event is, and how you can
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Meet the Baby Planets: PDS 70b and PDS 70c
PDS 70: A Star Forming Planets Before Our Eyes Imagine witnessing the birth of an entire planet. That’s exactly what astronomers are observing in the PDS 70 system, a cosmic nursery located 370 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. This young star system has become a focal point for scientists eager to understand how planets
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Sunita Williams and the Space Taxi That Missed the Ride
When you’re 260 miles above Earth, you’d hope your return ticket is solid. Unfortunately for NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, the “space taxi” she was counting on, Boeing’s Starliner, decided it needed a detour—back to Earth, without passengers. Let’s dive into what happened, how she’s handling it like a boss, and why space isn’t for the
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Earth’s New Roommate: Say Hello to Our Mini-Moon !
Moon! Yes you are right, Earth is about to get a temporary new companion in space, and while it’s not going to cause any jealous stares from our old lunar buddy, it’s still kind of a big deal. Meet “2024 PT5”, an asteroid-turned-mini-moon, set to stay in our planetary party from “September 29 to November
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The International Space Station: Earth’s Ultimate Clubhouse
When you think about space exploration, images of rockets blasting off and astronauts floating around come to mind. But what if I told you there’s a giant Lego set orbiting Earth, held together by hope, duct tape, and a sprinkle of international diplomacy? That’s right, folks! Welcome to the International Space Station (ISS), the coolest…