Rocket engines are the backbone of space exploration, powering humanity’s dreams of venturing beyond our planet. This article delves into the best rocket engines in the world, ranking the top 10 rocket engines in the world based on critical parameters such as thrust, specific impulse (Isp), thrust-to-weight ratio, reusability, reliability, and more. These engines represent …
Stephenson 2-18 is a hypergiant star (most luminous and massive stars known in the universe), located in the Stephenson 2 cluster, has earned its place as the biggest star in the universe. But how big is Stephenson 2-18? Let’s explore the fascinating details of this astronomical marvel. About Stephenson 2-18? Stephenson 2-18, also known as …
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Have you ever wondered are spacewalks scary for astronauts? Stepping outside a spacecraft and floating in the vast emptiness of space can be an experience filled with both awe and fear. In this article, we’ll explore whether spacewalks are truly frightening, the risks involved, and what astronauts experience during these extraordinary missions. Spacewalks play a …
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has ambitious plans for advancing India’s presence in space exploration. These future missions of ISRO are set to strengthen its capabilities in space docking, human spaceflight, planetary exploration, and more. Each mission represents a unique step forward, showcasing ISRO’s commitment to expanding India’s space program and inspiring generations. In …
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The Gaganyaan Mission is an upcoming human spaceflight programme by ISRO for sending Indian astronauts (Vyomanauts) in space. It is going to be the stepping stone for India’s space exploration and over 11,000 crore rupees ($ 1.3 billion) is being invested by the Indian government on it. A natural question would arise that what is …
A tiny asteroid called 2024 PT5 is soon expected to be pulled by Earth’s gravity and become a mini moon (also referred to as a second moon). However, unlike our permanent neighbour—the Moon, which has accompanied us for the past 4 billion years—this mini moon will stay with us for only about two months, from …
In the vast universe, the Milky way and Andromeda are two massive neighbouring galaxies. The most interesting thing is that they will collide in future and merge with each other in the future. In this article, we will delve into the key differences and similarities between the Milky Way vs Andromeda galaxy, exploring their structures, …
Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy is in the Canis Major constellation as you can observe from its name. It is a dwarf-sized galaxy unlike our Milky Way or Andromeda Galaxy. In this article, you will find out the interesting Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy facts and figures. Discovered in 2003, it remained hidden for so long because …
TrES-4b is one of the biggest exoplanets in our universe. Any planet beyond our solar system is known as an exoplanet. TrES-4b was discovered in 2007 and has captured the interest of astronomers and the general public alike. In terms of sheer size, TrES-4b compared to Earth, Sun, ROXs highlights a striking difference, with TrES-4b …
The ISS (International Space Station) is a joint collaboration between NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada). On the other hand, the Tiangong space station is constructed and controlled solely by the China Manned Space Agency. Here, we are going to look at the physical structure, scientific capabilities, instruments, and …