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AstroRad Vest May Improve Astronaut Radiation Protection Why in the News ? A recent Science Advances study found that NASA-tested AstroRad, a radiation-protection vest developed by StemRad and Lockheed Martin, could significantly reduce astronauts’ exposure to intense solar radiation during future lunar and Mars missions. Radiation Challenge in Human Spaceflight Earth’s magnetic field protects humans …
Read MoreNASA Launches Roman Telescope to Probe Cosmic Mysteries Why in the News ? NASA has launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida to investigate major questions about the universe. The infrared observatory will conduct wide-field surveys, study dark energy, and search for distant galaxies, exoplanets and planet-forming systems. Roman Telescope: Features and Mission …
Read MoreVikram Sarabhai’s Vision Shaped India’s Space Programme Why in the News ? On Vikram Sarabhai’s birth anniversary, the Lok Sabha Speaker, Defence Minister and Science and Technology Minister paid tribute to the pioneering scientist. Leaders highlighted his vision of using science and space technology for national development, self-reliance and improving citizens’ lives. Vikram Sarabhai: Architect …
Read MoreAndromeda Galaxy Enters Middle Age As Star Formation Declines Why in the News ? A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal has produced the most detailed map of star formation in the Andromeda Galaxy over the past 500 million years, revealing that the galaxy is gradually entering its “middle age” with declining star-forming activity. …
Read MoreDISCOVERY OF ERYTHRULOSE SUGAR IN INTERSTELLAR SPACE Why in the News? Major Discovery: Astronomers have detected erythrulose, a complex sugar molecule, in the interstellar medium near the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy. Scientific Significance: The discovery strengthens the possibility that life-building organic molecules may naturally form in space and could be widespread across the …
Read MoreWebb Telescope Reveals Weather Patterns on Exoplanet Why in the News ? Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have successfully mapped weather patterns on WASP-94A b, a giant exoplanet located about 700 light-years away, providing unprecedented insights into atmospheric processes on distant worlds beyond our Solar System. Groundbreaking Discovery on a Distant Exoplanet …
Read MoreSMILE Mission Studies Earth’s Shield Against Solar Storms Why in the News ? The joint Europe-China SMILE mission is set to launch aboard the Vega-C rocket to study how Earth’s magnetosphere protects the planet from harmful solar winds and dangerous space weather events. International Cooperation Framework The SMILE mission represents a landmark example of international …
Read MoreSMILE Mission To Decode Dangerous Solar Storms Why in the News ? A joint mission by the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences is set to launch the SMILE spacecraft to study how Earth’s magnetic shield protects the planet from intense solar winds and harmful space weather events. SMILE Mission and Scientific …
Read MoreWolf Supermoon Combines Folklore With Lunar Astronomy Why in the News ? The January 2026 Wolf Supermoon peaked on January 2, drawing attention as it combined a traditional full moon name with a supermoon event, offering an opportunity to understand the blend of folklore, astronomy, and visual perception. What Is A Wolf Supermoon? A Wolf …
Read MoreSuperkilonova: A Rare Double-Explosion Cosmic Phenomenon Why in the News? Astronomers, including scientists from IIT-Bombay and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, have reported evidence of a rare cosmic event called a superkilonova, observed 1.3 billion lightyears away, combining features of both a supernova and a kilonova. This discovery prompts considerations about the environmental impact of …
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