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Breaking Barriers: Jahnavi Dangeti Becomes First Indian to Complete NASA’s IASP Program An inspiring journey from Andhra Pradesh to outer space – a giant leap for Indian youth in STEM fields and space exploration history, paving the way for more Indians to pursue careers in space science and technology. Current Affairs – Space & Science …
Read MoreSolar Orbiter Makes History: First-Ever Images of the Sun’s Mysterious South Pole Revealed In a landmark achievement for solar science, the European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with NASA, unveiled the first-ever images of the Sun’s south pole in June 2025. These images, captured during the Solar Orbiter’s groundbreaking flight, mark a revolutionary step toward …
Read MoreSolar Orbiter Reveals First Images of Sun’s Poles Why in News? The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Solar Orbiter spacecraft has captured the first-ever images of the Sun’s poles, especially the South Pole, aiming to study its magnetic field, 11-year cycle, and solar wind. This groundbreaking mission, part of ESA and NASA’s joint efforts to explore …
Read MoreAxiom-4 Mission: India’s Leap in Human Spaceflight Why in News? Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom-4, marking a significant advancement in India’s space program, especially as it gears up for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. Strategic Significance for India’s Space Program: Axiom-4 …
Read MoreGiant Saturn-Like Planet Found Around Tiny Star Why in the News? Astronomers discovered a Saturn-sized exoplanet orbiting TOI-6894, a tiny red dwarf star just 20% the Sun’s mass. This challenges existing theories of planet formation, which predict that small stars typically host only Earth-sized rocky planets. Unusual Discovery in Distant Space: Astronomers detected a giant …
Read MoreMilky Way-Andromeda Collision Now Less Certain Why in the News? A new study published in Nature Astronomy suggests that the long-feared collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies may not be inevitable. Updated data show a 50-50 chance of such an event within the next 10 billion years. This revelation has sparked interest in …
Read MoreHistoric Inscription Records 1539 Drought Tragedy in Karnataka Why in the News ? A 16th-century inscription discovered near a temple in Haveri district, Karnataka, records the death of 6,307 people due to drought in 1539. This rare epigraphic evidence highlights India’s earliest documented humanitarian crisis caused by a natural calamity. The discovery provides valuable insights …
Read MoreJayant Narlikar: Cosmic Theorist and Science Visionary Why in the News ? Jayant Narlikar (1938–2025), renowned Indian astrophysicist, passed away at 86. He challenged the Big Bang theory, co-developed the steady state model, popularised science, and founded IUCAA, leaving an enduring legacy in theoretical physics, cosmology, and science communication. Narlikar’s contributions to public understanding of …
Read MoreNASA-ISRO Radar Satellite to Launch in June Why in the News ? ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan announced that the NASA-ISRO radar satellite (NISAR) will be launched next month, along with updates on the G20 climate satellite, RA-SAT launch, and Gaganyatri ISS mission, highlighting India’s growing space collaborations and ambitions. Key Announcements by ISRO Chief …
Read MoreSoviet Venus Probe Set to Reenter Earth Why in the News ? A Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, is expected to make an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere in early May 2025. Experts are monitoring its descent, though the risk remains minimal. Background of Kosmos 482: Launched in 1972 …
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