SCIENCE

NASA’s Artemis II mission has successfully sent four astronauts around the Moon—the first time since 1972. The Orion spacecraft completed a pivotal engine burn, setting the stage for future lunar and Mars explorations.

NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket has returned to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center after repairs, aiming for a crewed launch on April 1, 2026, the first such mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.

NASA confirms Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission in over 50 years, is set to launch on April 1, 2026, following successful repairs and readiness checks.

A stunning total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, turned the full Moon a vivid red for nearly an hour, with breathtaking views captured from cities around the world and NASA sharing spectacular footage from Louisiana.

A dramatic total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, turned the Moon deep red for nearly an hour—delighting skywatchers from India to the US, and sparking a flood of dazzling photos and scientific discussion online.

India will witness a total lunar eclipse—popularly called a Blood Moon—on March 3, 2026, coinciding with the festival of Holi. While the entire country can catch a glimpse, only the northeast will see the Moon during totality.

NASA wrapped up a critical Artemis II launch rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center on February 20, 2026, clearing a major hurdle as the agency targets a potential March launch to send four astronauts around the Moon.

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on February 13, 2026, following a weather delay. The Crew-12 team will spend eight months in orbit, replacing a crew that evacuated in January.

NASA has announced the first-ever detection of ammonia-bearing compounds on Jupiter’s moon Europa, a discovery with big implications for the search for life. Meanwhile, India and global industry players are advancing greener, more efficient ammonia production technologies to cut emissions and meet soaring demand.

Earthquake sensors in Southern California captured sonic booms from China’s 3,300-pound Shenzhou-15 module in April 2024, allowing researchers to track its reentry path 25 miles south of what radar predicted—offering a new tool for tackling rising space debris risks.