August 2025

A solar sail spacecraft could extend space weather warnings from 40 to 60 minutes, offering vital lead time before solar storms strike. Part of the SWIFT mission, this satellite will orbit farther than any current monitor, using sunlight for propulsion. The system aims to better protect satellites, astronauts, and power grids from geomagnetic disruptions caused by solar eruptions.

New research based on New Horizons’ decade-old data has uncovered extensive bladed terrain made of methane ice on Pluto. These towering spires, arranged in spaced-out, parallel rows, are likely shaped by seasonal condensation and sublimation cycles. While the terrain spans over half the planet’s midsection, five times the width of continental USA, scientists remain unsure of its uniformity.

Blue Origin’s 14th crewed spaceflight, NS-34, lifted off from West Texas on August 3, 2025. This symbolic flight marked the long-postponed space journey of Justin Sun, crypto billionaire and founder of Tron. Joined by adventurers and professionals from different corners of the world, including India and Puerto Rico, the mission highlighted global participation in private space travel.

Narivetta, a gripping storyline, stellar performance, striking visuals and great direction. It highlights the struggle of the Adivasi community, who the in-power political parties brutally torture. As they revolt for their land, the community is brutally tortured, but they don’t give up. It’s something worth watching and streaming now on Sony LIV.