Pip: Divyanshspacetech covers a lot of sky — and apparently some of the ground beneath it too. Mara: That's right. This episode moves from reusable rockets and the cryogenic systems powering them, through some genuinely strange physics and planetary science, to questions about life in the universe and a few surprising stories closer to home. … Continue reading Podcast Episode: Space Science And Cosmic Mysteries
The global space industry is undergoing a major technological transformation as governments and private aerospace companies accelerate investments in reusable launch systems, deep-space exploration missions, orbital fuel depots, and long-duration space operations. At the center of this evolution is the rapid advancement of cryogenic storage technologies, which are reshaping modern space propellant infrastructure worldwide. Cryogenic … Continue reading The Future of Reusable Launch Systems and Cryogenics
Most large galaxies are thought to harbour supermassive black holes in their central regions. These enormous gravitational powerhouses can weigh anything from a few hundred thousand to several billion times the mass of a normal star. In some galaxies, such as our own Milky Way, these black holes may be dormant. But in active galaxies … Continue reading 🌌 Is the Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Shaping the Universe’s Most Powerful Cosmic Rays? 🕳️⚡
A snappy little post today, the science behind the spectacular display of the Aurora Borealis, a.k.a Northern Lights. This mystical display of colours may be better left to childhood imagination, but in the name of science, we shall explain its true origin. As with many things here on Earth, the existence of the Northern Lights … Continue reading The Science Behind the Aurora Borealis
Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun, located so far away that you need a telescope to see it from Earth. It is nearly 4.5 billion kilometers (2.8 billion miles) from the Sun and takes 165 Earth years to complete an orbit. Its blue color is named after the Roman god of the sea, … Continue reading The Mysteries of Neptune: Cold Winds and Dark Spots
The largest haul of confirmed planets obtained since the space observatory transitioned to a different mode of observing includes a planetary system comprising four promising planets that could be rocky. An international team of astronomers led by the University of Arizona has discovered and confirmed a treasure trove of new worlds using NASA’s Kepler spacecraft … Continue reading K2 Mission Confirms Rocky Planets in Newly Found System
The story of Earth’s origin is one of the most fascinating narratives in planetary science, a journey that spans billions of years and begins in the depths of space. Understanding how Earth formed not only reveals the origins of our planet but also provides insight into the processes that shape planetary systems across the universe. … Continue reading The Formation of Earth: From Cosmic Dust to a Living Planet
The cosmos is a repository of a great many mind-blowing notions, be it dark energy, dark matter, the notion of infinity, the billions of galaxies each with billions of stars, the Big Bang narrative, and the breathtaking spaceship journeys. But the cosmos is also a source of great gifts and surprises. The last comes from … Continue reading Are We Alone in the Universe: The Search for Human Life Beyond Earth
