NASA's telescopes and spacecraft have captured stunning images showcasing the universe's beauty and complexity. These visuals reveal distant galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, deepening our understanding of cosmic evolution. From the International Space Station's vantage point to Hubble's deep-space observations, these images offer insights into black hole growth, galaxy formation, and the search for life's building blocks.
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-11 launch to the ISS due to adverse weather in Florida, rescheduling for August 1, 2025. This mission, carrying astronauts from the US, Japan, and Russia, will be the first NASA SpaceX launch broadcast on Netflix. The six-month mission will focus on microgravity research and ISS operations, continuing NASA’s Commercial Crew Programme.
A viral rumour about total darkness on August 2, 2025, is creating panic. NASA clarifies no such event is scheduled. The rumour is a confusion with the August 2, 2027, total solar eclipse. This eclipse will be visible across Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is expected to last over six minutes.
Australia's first attempt to launch a domestically built rocket into orbit ended in failure as the Eris vehicle crashed shortly after liftoff from Queensland. Despite the setback, Gilmour Space Technologies, the company behind the launch, hailed it as a milestone, noting the successful ignition of all four engines.
Lucid Motors, a Saudi-backed electric vehicle manufacturer, set a new Guinness World Record by driving its Lucid Air Grand Touring 1,205 km (749 miles) on a single charge from St. Moritz, Switzerland to Munich, Germany. This surpasses the previous record by 160 km and demonstrates the car’s real-world range and efficiency in diverse conditions.Lucid Motors, a Saudi-backed electric vehicle manufacturer, set a new Guinness World Record by driving its Lucid Air Grand Touring 1,205 km (749 miles) on a single charge from St. Moritz, Switzerland to Munich, Germany. This surpasses the previous record by 160 km and demonstrates the car’s real-world range and efficiency in diverse conditions.