The Latest Breaking News on Space

Astronomers Capture an Unprecedented Look at Neptune's Mysterious Dark Spot

Years after Hubble discovered a dark spot on Neptune, the Very Large Array took a closer look — and found other interesting features.

Inverse · Aug 24, 2023

Weird dark spot on Neptune may have a bright spot buddy

A puzzling bright smudge was captured clinging to this dark spot in Neptune’s atmosphere.

Space · Aug 24, 2023

Space weather, tectonic activity, solar history: All that Chandrayaan-3 is likely to unravel

India is finally on the Moon. It took an arduous journey of years, a failed mission and a voyage of 40 days for Chandrayaan-3 to be the first to arrive on the Moon’s dark side or south pole on Wednesday. But why at all are we there?

Newslaundry · Aug 24, 2023

Between science and geopolitics: Global media and the new space race

In 1969, when American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first to land on the Moon, the banner headline on the front page of German paper Bild had said “the Moon is now American”. 

Newslaundry · Aug 24, 2023

As India celebrates Chandrayaan’s success, Kerala’s Latin Church recalls its role in nation’s space saga

St. Mary Magdalene Church in Thumba, a fishing hamlet located on the outskirts of Kerala’s capital city, was able to play a key role in giving wings to the country’s space mission dreams. India’s Moon mission Chandrayaan-3

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

China's Yutu 2 rover reveals deep layers below far side of the moon

A team of scientists have put together an image of the layers beneath the surface of the far side of the moon using data from China's Yutu 2 rover.

Space · Aug 24, 2023

India’s rover takes walk on the moon after frenzied celebrations

Solar-powered vehicle will spend two weeks roaming lunar surface to help scientists understand geology of moon

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023

Giant step for humanity, great achievement: Top United Nations leaders congratulate India on Chandrayaan-3

Top United Nations leadership congratulated India on the success of its lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, describing it as a “giant step” for humanity and a “great achievement”.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Google celebrates India's Chandrayaan-3 feat with special doodle

Google celebrates India's success in Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 with a special doodle. India is the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon, joining the U.S., China and the erstwhile Soviet Union. The doodle depicts letters of 'GOOGLE' floating in outer space with an animated 'moon' forming the second…

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

A Coimbatore team is back from their first visit to Hanle Dark Sky Reserve in Ladakh

Young students from Coimbatore witness a stunning 180-degree arc of the Milky Way in India's first dark sky reserve, Hanle, Ladakh. They experience the magical night sky, visit the Indian Astronomical Observatory, and explore the nomadic lifestyle and traditions of the region. They also visit the Druk Padma Karpo School…

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023