A breathtaking world record was set over Lake Wales, Florida, as 104 elite skydivers created the largest canopy relative work formation, shattering the 18-year-old 100-way record. Thirty-six pilots using Valkyrie parachutes formed a stable base while remaining jumpers docked precisely into an intricate starburst pattern. Participants from 19 countries demonstrated split-second precision, navigating 20-30 mph descent speeds and challenging foggy conditions before achieving success on their final attempt. The physics-defying feat, dubbed Operation VK, required years of training in wind mastery and synchronized maneuvers. Safety equipment like CYPRES auto-activation devices ensured reliability. The stunning viral footage showcases skydiving's evolution from simple freefall to complex aerial artistry, cementing Florida's skydiving hub status.

Nasa has addressed rising online rumours that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS might be an alien spaceship. The agency confirmed there is no evidence to support such claims. The comet, discovered on July 1, 2025, is believed to be 5 to 8 billion years old. It has triggered a major observation effort, with 12 Nasa missions capturing images as it moves through the inner Solar System. 3I/ATLAS passed close to Mars, allowing orbiters and the Perseverance rover to record new data. Scientists say its hyperbolic path proves it came from another star system. The comet offers rare insights into distant cosmic origins. (PC: India Today)

Blue Origin achieved a historic milestone, successfully launching its New Glenn rocket carrying NASA's twin Escapade spacecraft to Mars and landing its reusable first-stage booster for the first time. The 98-meter rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral after four-day weather delays, deploying Mars orbiters Blue and Gold destined to arrive in 2027. Staff erupted in celebration as the booster landed upright on a platform 375 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean, a feat never accomplished before with such a large rocket by Jeff Bezos's company. The orbiters will study solar wind's interaction with Mars's magnetic environment and atmospheric escape. Elon Musk congratulated the achievement, intensifying the billionaire space race between Blue Origin and SpaceX.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin successfully launched its giant New Glenn rocket from Florida on Friday, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The debut mission sent NASA's twin EscaPADE satellites on a 22-month journey to Mars while achieving the first successful return landing of its reusable booster at sea. This represents the first science payload Blue Origin has delivered for NASA or any customer. The powerful two-stage rocket's launch, following its inaugural flight in January, positions Blue Origin to compete more effectively with Elon Musk's SpaceX. The rocket's seven BE-4 liquid-fueled engines propelled it through clear afternoon skies after several days of delays caused by cloudy weather and a geomagnetic storm.

A powerful solar storm, known as a “cannibal storm,” is expected to hit Earth today, possibly disrupting GPS, communication networks, and power grids. The British Geological Survey has issued its highest alert, warning that the ongoing storm has already affected satellite navigation. A second, stronger geomagnetic wave is set to reach the UK by afternoon and could be one of the largest in 20 years. Caused by explosions on the Sun’s surface, such storms can disturb Earth’s magnetic field. The event has already produced bright Northern Lights across the UK, with more expected tonight if skies stay clear. (PC: X)

A massive solar explosion has triggered a powerful geomagnetic storm, disrupting satellites, GPS systems, and flights across the globe. The flare erupted from sunspot AR4274, sending highly charged particles toward Earth. Experts say it caused a rare “Ground Level Event,” where radiation reached the surface. Passengers on polar flights may have faced higher radiation exposure. The US NOAA warned of possible power grid and radio signal disruptions. Dazzling auroras were seen as far south as Florida and Texas. Scientists compare this to the 2006 solar event and warn that more such storms could follow soon. (PC: India Today)

Astronomers are tracking a mysterious interstellar comet named 3I/ATLAS, which has shown strange changes as it nears the Sun. The comet, discovered in July in Chile, is only the third known visitor from outside our solar system. NASA said it poses no threat to Earth and will pass closest in December. Scientists say it has unexpectedly sped up, turned blue, and even lost its tail. Some experts believe gas loss is pushing it forward, while others explore more unusual ideas. The comet will remain under observation as it travels toward Jupiter in 2026. (PC: NDTV)

NASA’s Escapade Mars mission will launch early Monday aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission will send two small spacecraft, named Blue and Gold, to study Mars’ magnetic field and how the planet lost its atmosphere. This is the second flight of the New Glenn rocket, and Blue Origin will try to land its first stage on a ship at sea. A successful landing would boost rocket reusability. The Escapade spacecraft will reach Mars in 2027 and help scientists learn more about the planet’s climate and its chances of supporting life. (PC: X)

The NISAR satellite — a joint mission between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NASA — will be formally declared operational on 7 November 2025, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced. Launched on 30 July 2025 weighing 2,400 kg, NISAR carries both L-Band and S-Band synthetic aperture radar sensors, enabling global land and ice-surface imaging every 12 days—even through clouds and at night. ISRO confirms data calibration is complete and a conclave is scheduled where NISAR’s science-phase commencement will be declared. 

ISRO successfully launched India's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 5:35 pm today. Weighing approximately 4,400 kilograms, CMS-03 represents the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 launcher. Deployed into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit, the satellite will deliver multi-band communication services spanning India and surrounding ocean regions, enhancing secure data, voice, and video transmission for civilian and strategic applications. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan commended the achievement, highlighting India's capability in heavy satellite development and deployment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO scientists via X, emphasizing the mission as testament to India's space sector excellence and innovation, further strengthening the nation's communication infrastructure.