In 1977, NASA launched Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 to explore the outer planets of the solar system and venture into interstellar space. Onboard these spacecraft lies one of humanity’s most ambitious and poetic creations: the Voyager Golden Record. Designed as a time capsule, this record carries a message from Earth intended for any extraterrestrial…
In 2019, India made history by reaching for the Moon—not with an astronaut crew, but with a bold robotic mission called Chandrayaan-2. This wasn’t just about planting a metaphorical flag on the lunar surface; it was about scientific ambition, national pride, and pushing the boundaries of exploration. While the mission faced challenges, its achievements were…
For decades, Pluto was the Solar System’s underdog—a tiny, icy world lurking on the outskirts of planetary society. Then, in 2006, it suffered the ultimate blow: being demoted from planet status to “dwarf planet.” But in 2015, Pluto clapped back in spectacular fashion, thanks to NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft, which gave us our first close-up…
When it comes to iconic road trips, few can beat NASA’s Galileo spacecraft and its six-year journey to Jupiter. Forget winding highways and pit stops at gas stations—this odyssey involved dodging asteroids, withstanding intense radiation, and unveiling some of the most stunning secrets of the Solar System’s largest planet. Let’s buckle up and dive into…