NASA astronaut Mike Fincke’s medical issue aboard the International Space Station marks historic astronaut evacuation from orbit |

NASA confirmed Mike Fincke of SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission needed a medical evacuation from the International Space Station. NASA described the situation as non-emergency, yet important enough to end the mission about a month early. The key issue was access to advanced medical imaging not available in orbit. The result was the first dedicated medical evacuation […]

First wooden satellite developed by Japan aims to reduce space debris and prevent it from re-entering Earth |

First wooden satellite developed by Japan aims to reduce space debris and prevent it from re-entering Earth (Credit: Kyoto University) Wood has entered low Earth orbit in a form rarely seen before. In December 2024, five CubeSats were released from the International Space Station, including LignoSat, a small satellite built largely from magnolia timber. The […]

First solar eclipse of 2026: Can UAE residents see the ‘Ring of Fire’ on February 17? | World News

Skywatchers worldwide are preparing for the first solar eclipse of 2026, set to occur on February 17, 2026 / AI Image Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17, the world will witness the first solar eclipse of 2026. Known as an “annular” eclipse, it happens when the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun, […]

NASA proceeds for launch with SpaceX Crew-12 after weather delay |

NASA proceeds for launch with SpaceX Crew-12 after weather delay (Image Source – NASA) Launch timing has shifted again for NASA’s Crew 12 mission, after poor weather along the ascent path ruled out an earlier attempt this week. Teams are now working toward no earlier than 5.15 am EST on Friday, 13 February, for liftoff […]

NASA Hubble Space Telescope captures rare view of dying star 1,000 light-years away in the Egg Nebula |

1,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, a sun-like star is reaching the closing chapter of its life. And it is not slipping away quietly. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured what many are calling the clearest view yet of the Egg Nebula, a glowing, swirling cloud of gas and dust created by this dying […]

Moon-bound again: 4 astronauts will fly farther than anyone since 1970s

AI image (Picture credit: OpenAI via ChatGPT) Four Artemis-II astronauts will return for a 10-day deep-space mission that’ll test new spacecraft, new partnerships and a new approach to lunar exploration“As I take man’s last step from the surface, back home for some time to come – but we believe not too long into the future […]

Will Earth lose gravity in 2026? Viral ‘Project Anchor’ claim sparks panic, NASA responds |

Will Earth Lose Gravity in 2026? Viral Claim Sparks Panic, NASA Responds/ AI rendered Image A viral claim warning of catastrophic consequences if Earth were to “lose gravity” for seven seconds in August 2026 has spread rapidly across social media, drawing millions of views and fuelling speculation about hidden NASA projects and impending global disaster. […]

The world’s largest and deepest gravity hole sits in the Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean holds the lowest gravity anomaly on Earth, a vast and subtle depression in the planet’s gravitational field located south of Sri Lanka. Known as the Indian Ocean geoid low, it causes sea level in the region to sit more than 100 metres lower than the global average, even though the ocean surface […]

End of an era: Sunita Williams retires at 60; Indian-origin Nasa astronaut leaves behind legacy of records

File photo: Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams (Picture credit: PTI) Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after a distinguished 27-year career with the US space agency, with her retirement taking effect at the end of December 2025, Nasa announced on Wednesday (Tuesday in the US). Williams, who is now 60 years old, completed three missions aboard […]

Here’s what NASA wants you to know about galaxy clusters |

A galaxy cluster is a set of the most extensive cosmic gravitational systems, consisting of three hundred to a thousand galaxies, an enormous volume of highly heated gas, and a large quantity of dark matter. With these cosmic titans, scientists get to know the evolution of galaxies, stars, and black holes, and the expansion of […]