Astronomers discover richest ‘Planetary System’
Astronomers have used the HARPS spectrograph, attached to ESO’s 3.6-metre telescope at La Silla, Chile, for a six-year-long study of the Sun-like star HD 10180.

Discovery to fly with permanent space module to ISS
The Italian-made Leonardo multi-purpose logistics module is being converted into a permanent multipurpose module for a long-term stay at the space station.

James Webb Telescope completes manufacturing milestone
The telescope, scheduled for launch in 2014, is the world's next-generation space observatory and successor to the Hubble Space Telescope.

Most detailed image of a sunspot caught on camera
The stunning picture, which is like the centre of a flower or a mysterious eye, was taken using the Big Bear Telescope in California.

Space becoming a lucrative enterprise, says Dr Pillai
The emergence of space tourism, mining in planets and industrialisation of space has opened up ample opportunity for business in the space sector, says Dr Pillai.

Bangalore to host international space exhibition from Wednesday
The four-day Bengaluru Space Expo 2010 will showcase latest technological advances, equipment, software solutions, related products and technical services in space programmes from across the globe.