By Kavya Cosmofluencer (S04) The idea of travelling to other stars has fascinated people for years. Exploring new worlds beyond our solar system feels like something out of science fiction, but could it really happen? The biggest challenge is the vast distance between stars. Proxima Centauri, the closest star to us, is about 4.24 light […]
By Mukul Cosmofluencer (Season 04) Introduction Space debris, often referred to as space junk, poses a significant and rapidly growing threat to satellite operations, crewed missions, and the sustainability of Earth’s orbital environment. As humanity’s reliance on space infrastructure increases, understanding the intricacies of space debris and its implications becomes critical. Artist’s illustration of space […]
By Parul Pahurkar Cosmofluencer (Season 04) Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the edge of our Universe? There may be a possibility of parallel universes in which scientists are still brainstorming. It’s intriguing to imagine that in one universe, you are a virtuous individual, while in another, you embody the opposite. But is this […]
By Punyae Bhatia Cosmofluencer (Season 03) In what can only be described as the loneliest journeys in our cosmic history, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 left Earth in 1977 on a one-way trip to the edges of our solar system, never to return to Earth again. An Idea Germinates Conceived by Gary Flandaro, an aerospace […]
By Harpreet Singh Cosmofluencer (Season 03) The secrets of space beckon us with various challenges and fascination as humanity travels farther into the cosmos. As we keep on diving deep into the wonders of exploration, numerous new challenges are coming up, upon which the health of our astronauts greatly depends. Among these, is the complex […]
By Dhruv Thakwani Cosmofluencer (Season 03) Saturn is known as a gas giant and is the sixth planet in the solar system. How does anyone recognize Saturn? By its gleaming rings, of course. But there’s more to the planet than just its unique rings. For example, did you know that on Saturn, the wind speeds […]
By Ningthoujam Dipak Singh Cosmofluencer (Season 2) An illustration of NASA’s Lucy spacecraft as it approaches the asteroid Dinkinesh. An asteroid is a small, rocky body that orbits the Sun. It is too small to be classified as a planet, and most asteroids do not have a round, planet-like shape. The majority of asteroids are […]
By Tejas Kunder Cosmofluencer (Season 2) Introduction The Moon, Earth’s only natural satellite, has captivated human imagination for centuries. From mythological tales to scientific curiosity, the Moon has been a constant source of wonder. However, it was only in the 20th century that humanity embarked on the audacious journey to explore the lunar landscape. This […]
By Amogh Sadvelkar Cosmofluencer (Season 2) For millennia, humanity has gazed at the stars, captivated by their mysteries and seeking answers to the universe’s deepest questions. While telescopes have long been our eyes in the cosmos, the vast amount of data they generate has always posed a challenge. However, in recent years, two powerful tools […]
By Siri Paramesh Cosmofluencer (Season 2) Unearthing the Future of Asteroid Mining – A Journey Through Milestones, Challenges, and Beyond We, as humans, have always been curious. Being a part of this creation, it is very important for us to know the cause and roots of our existence. This insatiable curiosity has led humankind to […]