Turkey launched its first domestically developed communications satellite, Türksat 6A, showcasing its advancements in space technology. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated the satellite at a ceremony, highlighting Turkey’s growing influence in the global satellite market. Türksat 6A was built using over 84
Astronomers have identified intriguing chemical signals on exoplanet K2-18b, 124 light-years away in the constellation Leo. The James Webb Space Telescope detected dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) in the planet’s atmosphere, molecules on Earth usually produced by marine life. K2-18b
Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is set to be the first Indian astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) via the Axiom-4 mission. The mission highlights India’s growing involvement and expertise in space exploration. Shukla’s mission includes the
Elon Musk and SpaceX dismiss rumors about involvement in Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense project, emphasizing a focus on space exploration. SpaceX’s main objective is facilitating human settlement on Mars, prioritizing interplanetary dreams over terrestrial defense contracts. The hypothetical “Golden Dome” system
K2-18b, an exoplanet in the Leo constellation, is located in the “Goldilocks zone” and could harbor liquid water, making it a candidate for supporting life. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected sulfur-based gases like dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide
The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is a spectacular natural phenomenon caused by solar eruptions releasing charged particles toward Earth during geomagnetic storms. This event creates a stunning display of green, red, purple, and blue colors in the night sky, resulting from
A sleek rocket launched by Blue Origin carried an all-female crew, featuring notable figures like Katy Perry and Gayle King, on an 11-minute space journey. This mission, seen as a “girl power” tribute, raised questions about its actual significance and purpose. The
An all-female crew is set to make history aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard on a groundbreaking space mission. The diverse team includes Lauren Sánchez, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, and Aisha Bowe, each bringing unique backgrounds and expertise. The
A crew of six women prepares for a groundbreaking mission with Blue Origin, symbolizing progress in commercial space exploration. Led by Lauren Sánchez, the diverse team includes prominent figures like Gayle King, Katy Perry, Amanda Nguyen, Kerianne Flynn, and Aisha Bowe. The
The James Webb Space Telescope captured the dramatic destruction of a planet in the constellation Aquila, approximately 12,000 light-years from Earth. This “hot Jupiter,” more massive than Jupiter, spiraled into its host star, creating a fiery display of ejected gas and dust.