The Latest Breaking News on Space

Orinod meteor shower: where and when to see it at its best

The Orionid meteor shower is one of the most reliable sky-gazing experiences in the calendar, and it is on the way

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023

We landed a camera on Venus before seeing parts of our own oceans – it’s time to ramp up observations closer to home

Viewed from the Voyager 1 space probe as it passed beyond the edge of the solar system, Earth and Venus might not look too different – same diameter, similar mass and distance from the Sun.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2023

Hundreds of tests planned, working to get crew module from outside India: ISRO’s Somanath on Gaganyaan

ISRO will test its Crew Escape System (CES) on Oct. 21, 2023, to ensure astronauts' safety in case of a launch vehicle malfunction. The test will use a single-stage rocket powered by liquid propellants, and the mission will be uncrewed. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath spoke of the mission, the crew…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

ISRO to hold more test Gaganyaan vehicle missions after maiden test flight on October 21: Somanath

The test vehicle development flight (TV-D1) will be conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh to test the crew module that is scheduled to house Indian astronauts during the human spaceflight late next year.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse visible across parts of the US

The next ‘ring of fire’ eclipse in the US won’t be until 2039, and will only be viewable from Alaska

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

August 23 to be observed as 'National Space Day', government issues notification

The central government has issued a notification that August 23 will be observed as 'National Space Day' to commemorate the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 14, 2023

‘Ring of fire’ visible in parts of US as crowds gathered to watch annular eclipse

Annular solar eclipse passed over eight states from Oregon to Texas and partial eclipse was visible in other continental states

The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2023

Miss England Rocket Scientist Lands Major Role With NASA

Beauty queen Jessica Gagen to speak at space conference, tour Kennedy Space Center, and promote STEM education

Zenger · Oct 13, 2023

NASA’s Psyche Mission Launches to What May Be the Heart Of a Now-Dead Planet

A new NASA mission is successfully heading to a metal-rich object that may be a remnant of an ancient collision.

Inverse · Oct 13, 2023

NASA spacecraft launched to mysterious and rare metal asteroid in first mission of its kind

A NASA spacecraft has rocketed away on a six-year journey to a rare asteroid made of metal

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023