Blue Origin achieved a milestone with its New Shepard rocket, launching the first all-female spaceflight in over six decades on April 14, 2025. The eleven-minute suborbital journey included celebrities like Katy Perry and Lauren Snchez, alongside scientists and activists, sparking discussions about space tourism. The mission demonstrated Blue Origin's technology and vision for expanding commercial space exploration beyond tourism.
City lights and stars: Nasa shares nighttime image of India from space
Nasa released stunning nighttime images from the International Space Station, showcasing illuminated regions across the globe. One captivating photograph features India, glowing with city lights under a starlit sky. The series also includes views of the cloud-covered Midwest United States, Southeast Asia, and Canada with a faint green aurora, sparking social media appreciation.
Watch: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 21 Starlink satellites, soars past full moon
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities, from Kennedy Space Center on Saturday after previous delays. The launch, coinciding with a full moon, provided a spectacular view for watchers. The first-stage booster landed on the drone ship, marking its tenth flight, while SpaceX prepares for another Starlink launch on Sunday.
Alaska's volcano showing signs of eruption amid surge in quakes, gas emissions
Elon Musk says Starship will reach Mars by 2026 with Optimus robots onboard
Elon Musk revealed his plan to send Tesla's Optimus robots to Mars. SpaceX's Starship rocket will carry the robots. The mission aims to prepare Mars for human habitation. Experts are skeptical about the 2026 timeline. Government support could help advance the Mars mission. This mission marks a significant step in space exploration.
The Pink Moon will grace the skies on April 12, 2025, coinciding with the first full moon of spring. Despite its name, the moon won't appear pink, but it symbolizes the season's transformations. This year's Pink Moon will also be a micromoon, appearing slightly smaller and dimmer, observable in India and other locations with clear eastern horizons.
