Sharmila Kuthunur

"This kind of deciphering the geological properties of planets orbiting distant stars is the next step in unveiling their nature."

Sharmila Kuthunur Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have, for the first time, directly analyzed the surface of a planet beyond our solar system,

A new study suggests early asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions, potentially cutting round-trip travel time to under a year.

Sharmila Kuthunur Astronauts could complete a round trip to Mars in less than a year someday, potentially cutting current mission timelines

The slingshot around Mars was a make-or-break moment for the Psyche asteroid mission. Here's why.

What's the truth behind this unusually tranquil city of galaxies?

"No one expected that this effect could even occur in the atmosphere."

New findings suggest Mercury's ice was deposited rapidly rather than supplied gradually over long periods of time.

New findings suggest Mercury's ice was deposited rapidly rather than supplied gradually over long periods of time.

A new lab experiment is testing plasma jets as a water-free solution for "space laundry" on future missions to the moon and Mars.