International Astronomical Union (IAU)
The International Astronomical Union (IAU), established in 1919, plays a pivotal role in promoting and safeguarding astronomy through international cooperation. It addresses significant challenges such…
Space
Three New Moons Around Uranus and Neptune
Astronomers have recently unveiled the discovery of three new moons orbiting the ice giants Uranus and Neptune. This significant finding, announced on February 23, 2024,…
Quasar
Quasars are extremely luminous objects found in the centers of some galaxies, powered by gas spiraling at high velocity into enormous black holes. They can…
INSAT-3DS
INSAT-3DS, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on February 17, 2024, aboard the GSLV-F14 rocket, marks a significant advancement in India’s meteorological monitoring…
H3 Rocket
The H3 rocket, developed by JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is Japan’s latest advancement in space technology. Its development spanned over a decade, facing challenges…
Intuitive Machines (IM) Mission
Intuitive Machines (IM) is set to embark on a pioneering lunar mission, known as IM-1, under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. Slated for…
PACE Satellite
The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite is a notable mission by NASA aimed at understanding and monitoring the Earth’s ocean and atmospheric conditions.…
High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS)
High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicles (HAPS) are innovative unmanned aerial systems operating in the stratosphere, providing satellite-like services with added flexibility and lower costs. They hold…
NASA DC-8 Flying Laboratory
The NASA DC-8 Flying Laboratory is a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner that serves as a flying science laboratory under NASA’s Airborne Science Program. Operating…
