Introduction For centuries, women have looked to the cosmos with curiosity and determination, striving to unlock its secrets. In spite of numerous obstacles, they have contributed to our knowledge of the universe and have been instrumental in space exploration. From ancient astronomers who carefully charted the universe to astronauts who have traveled outside our world, their… Read More »Women Pioneers in Space
Long ago, humans could do nothing but dream about going to space. They would gaze up at the sparkling stars, wondering what existed beyond the endless sky. But as technology improved, rockets took astronauts past Earth’s atmosphere, and new doors opened. Among them was a daring notion, what if countries could put aside their rivalries and cooperate… Read More »The International Space Station: Humanity’s Home Among the Stars
Introduction On 13 October 2024, SpaceX reiterates why it’s at the top of space exploration and technology. In jaw dropping precision engineering, the aerospace company caught its 232 foot tall Super Heavy booster mid-air with… Read More »SpaceX’s Mid-Air Catch: A Giant Leap Toward Rocket Reusability
Introduction SpaceX, known for pushing the frontiers of private space exploration, achieved another monumental feat with the Polaris Dawn mission. Launched as part of SpaceX’s Polaris Program, this mission made history by conducting the first-ever… Read More »SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn: The First Private Spacewalk
Introduction October 4, 1957, was a day that changed human history. On that day, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite in the world, marking humanity’s first step into space. This metal… Read More »The Dawn of the Space Age: The Launch of Sputnik 1
In the world of space exploration, adaptability is key. No other astronaut really epitomizes this spirit better than Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, a NASA astronaut of Indian descent. Both are currently on an extended… Read More »Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore: Testing the Limits of Spaceflight on Boeing’s Starliner
Introduction A very long time ago, people looked up at the sky and made stories about the sun, moon and stars. They believe the earth was flat and everything revolves around it. Then curious, clever… Read More »Aristotle to Astronauts: The Evolution of Our Cosmic Understanding
Taurus is one the 12 signs of the zodiac. Taurus is also known as ‘Bull’ across numerous ancient Civilization including the Mesopotamians, Egyptians and of course Greeks. It is an ancient constellation dating back to… Read More »Taurus
The most awaited space mission of the 21st century is finally happening. Overview The James Webb Telescope is a successor of Hubble space telescope. It is the biggest and powerful space telescope. It is 100… Read More »James Webb Space Telescope
2 December Pheonicid meteor shower will be active from 28th November to 9th December. It will produce at its peak rate of meteors on around 2nd December. The Pheonicid meteor shower radiant point lies in… Read More »Astronomical Events-December 2021