The universe is full of wonders. We already know that. But every now and then the huge expanse of (nearly) nothingness springs up a surprise that makes even scientists go "wow!". For us mortals, the play of colours, the explosions, the formations and what not is always a thing of wonder. These images are shared widely, by space agencies like NASA and even by astronauts from around the world. The sheer beauty makes these images go viral.
As the year 2021 draws to a close, we bring you some of these space images that stopped people in their tracks.
The known universe expands with each passing day as researchers and scientists further explore the cosmos. Some things that float amongst the stars are nice and homey, say the chile peppers currently growing on the International Space Station. Other things out there are a bit more terrifying, like [.]