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On March 10, 1977, a routine observation led to a groundbreaking discovery that reshaped planetary science forever. Astronomers James Elliot, Edward Dunham, and Jessica Mink were studying Uranus using the Kuiper Airborne Observatory, a telescope mounted on a high-altitude plane. They were observing a phenomenon known as stellar occultation—when a planet moves in front of … Read more
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing that ice deposits beneath the Moon’s polar surface may be more widespread than previously believed. This revelation, based on recent research, opens new possibilities for lunar exploration and human settlement on the Moon. The study, published in Communications Earth and Environment, highlights how local temperature fluctuations … Read more
Manashimaya Manashimaya Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus has long intrigued scientists with its massive geysers, which shoot plumes of water vapor, ice, and organic molecules into space. Previously, these eruptions were thought to originate from a vast subsurface ocean, making Enceladus a promising candidate for extraterrestrial life. However, a new study suggests a different explanation—one that … Read more
Gazing at the night sky is always a magical experience, but witnessing it from space takes it to another level. NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently captured a mesmerizing image of the Milky Way from the International Space Station (ISS), offering a rare and stunning perspective of our galaxy from orbit. Using a specialized camera with … Read more