space research
Chandrayaan-3 Discovers Highly Active Electrical Environment at Moon's South Pole: Revolutionary Plasma Findings
Dec 12, 2025 12:20 am CST
Groundbreaking data from Chandrayaan-3's RAMBHA-LP instrument reveals a surprisingly active electrical environment near the Moon's south pole, with electron densities far exceeding previous estimates. This first-ever direct measurement of lunar plasma in southern high latitudes shows dynamic changes influenced by solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere, providing crucial insights for future lunar exploration missions.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla: India's First Astronaut to ISS Inspires Next Generation of Space Explorers
Dec 06, 2025 10:28 pm CST
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station, highlights India's rapid advancement in science and technology during the India International Science Festival. Following his 18-day Axiom-4 mission, Shukla shares his space experiences and encourages students to pursue careers in space research, emphasizing that the nation's progress toward Viksit Bharat 2047 depends on youth development and scientific innovation.
Is 3I/ATLAS an Extraordinary Interstellar Object? Harvard Astronomer Challenges Conventional Classification
Nov 18, 2025 08:31 pm CST
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb questions the conventional classification of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS as a standard comet, highlighting its unusual chemical composition, massive size, and extraordinary jets extending toward the Sun. As it approaches Earth on December 19, scientists and amateur astronomers prepare for unprecedented observation opportunities that may reveal more about this mysterious object's true nature.
Chandrayaan-2 Makes Groundbreaking Discovery: First Observation of Solar Coronal Mass Ejection Effects on Lunar Surface
Oct 19, 2025 02:47 am CST
India's Chandrayaan-2 mission has achieved a scientific breakthrough by recording the first-ever direct observation of how solar Coronal Mass Ejections affect the Moon's thin atmosphere. This ISRO discovery provides crucial insights into lunar space weather and highlights important considerations for future Moon base development.