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  India to add another 100 to 150 satellites to prevent Pahalgam-like incident: ISRO Chief

  April 24, 2025 11:15 IST

  ISRO chief V. Narayanan spoke at an event where he highlighted the importance of expanding satellite capabilities when asked about ISRO's actions following the tragic terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

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  Bengaluru to experience unique no shadows tomorrow: All you need to know

  April 23, 2025 12:34 IST

  Zero shadows occur when sunlight falls at a 90-degree angle on an object, casting no shadow. Bengaluru will experience this phenomenon tomorrow, April 24.

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  Lyrid Meteor Shower 2025: Is celestial show visible in your city?

  April 22, 2025 13:13 IST

  The Lyrid Meteor Shower occurs annually, featuring tiny fragments from Comet Thatcher, which orbits the Sun approximately every 415 years.

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  Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct 7 experiments in ISS next month

  April 21, 2025 18:01 IST

  Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will embark on a journey to the space station in May. ISRO has collaborated with various space agencies to conduct seven experiments.

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  NASA studies skull-like rock found on Mars, origin remains unknown

  April 21, 2025 17:28 IST

  NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars shows 'Skull Hill,' a dark-toned float rock on the Martian surface. Scientists are unsure about its origin.

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  ISRO’s Spadex satellites complete second successful docking, more tests underway: Union Minister

  April 21, 2025 10:38 IST

  ISRO's SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) mission has successfully completed its second satellite docking, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced. The mission, launched via PSLV-C60 on 30 December 2024, achieved its first docking on 16 January 2025 and undocked on 13 March.

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  Science unlocks a new colour 'Olo': A glimpse into what the eye was never meant to see

  April 19, 2025 23:03 IST

  As per the research, the colour is said to be the saturated shade of blue-green. It cannot be seen by the naked eye without stimulating specific cells in the retina.

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  NASA Hubble celebrates 35 years with upgraded view of mysterious Sombrero Galaxy

  April 18, 2025 13:07 IST

  Though visually dynamic, it shows minimal star formation and hosts a massive but dormant black hole. The unique hybrid structure of the galaxy that features traits of both spiral and elliptical galaxies continues to puzzle scientists.

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  Nikku Madhusudhan, an Indian-origin scientist leads alien life research on distant planet K2-18b

  April 18, 2025 11:40 IST

  With the help of cutting-edge tools like the JWST and future missions, Professor Nikku Madhusudhan’s research may soon help answer one of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions—Are we alone in the universe?

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  Indian scientists unveil 'strongest evidence' for extraterrestrial life

  April 17, 2025 11:56 IST

  Professor Nikku Madhusudhan made these observations using data from the James Webb Space Telescope. He found chemical signatures that are associated with biological processes.

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  Want to travel to space like Katy Perry? It could cost you crores

  April 15, 2025 23:54 IST

  Space travel is now possible for civilians, but it comes at a high cost. A seat on Blue Origin starts at USD 150,000 (Rs 1.28 crore), while Virgin Galactic charges USD 450,000 (Rs 3.85 crore), and Axiom Space offers a 10-day space trip for a whopping USD 55 million (Rs 473 crore).

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  NASA reveals strategy to protect Earth from asteroid threats: What you should know

  April 15, 2025 19:35 IST

  NASA recently tracked asteroid 2024 YR4, which initially showed a 3 per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2032. New data shows it's no longer a threat, but the incident highlights the need for strong planetary defense.

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  Scientists spot sub-Neptune planet orbiting nearby star using smart technique

  April 15, 2025 19:28 IST

  Scientists have discovered a sub-Neptune exoplanet, GI 410 b, using the radial velocity technique. It orbits a nearby star 39 light years from Earth and has a mass 8.5 times that of our planet. The discovery was made using high-precision instruments from observatories in Hawaii and France.

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  Jeff Bezos' fiancée and Katy Perry fly to space in historic All-Women Blue Origin Mission

  April 14, 2025 20:00 IST

  Leading the mission is Lauren Sánchez, Bezos’ fiancée, accompanied by global pop icon Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, and four other inspiring women from diverse backgrounds. The brief suborbital flight, part of the NS-31 mission, will cross the Kármán line—officially entering space.

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  Photographer captures Saturn without its iconic rings during rare planetary event

  April 12, 2025 17:04 IST

  Sébastien Voltmer captured an edge-on view of Saturn without its rings. This alignment occurred while Saturn was very close to the sun.

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  Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman bids for NASA top position

  April 10, 2025 7:22 IST

  Jared Isaacman has completed two space trips arranged through SpaceX. He is also the founder of a payment processing company.

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  Extinct no more? Dire Wolves' howls heard after 10,000-year absence

  April 08, 2025 12:58 IST

  Dire wolves went extinct more than 12,500 years ago. They were once the top predators in North America. Scientists study fossilized DNA to understand their genetic history.

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  ISRO announces controlled re-entry of POEM-4 orbital platform into Earth's atmosphere

  April 05, 2025 12:37 IST

  POEM-4 was the upper stage of PSLV that was used to launch the SpaDeX experiment. The upper stage carried 24 payloads for various experiments.

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  Indian astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot SpaceX Dragon to ISS in May

  April 03, 2025 10:55 IST

  Axiom Mission 4 will consist of four astronauts. The mission to the International Space Station will be piloted by Indian astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla.

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  SpaceX Fram2 mission: Why this is first of its kind and what it achieves

  April 03, 2025 9:34 IST

  SpaceX has launched a privately funded space mission over Earth's poles. This is the first human spaceflight to fly over the Earth's poles. Here's what makes it special.

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  ISRO develops advanced system for early prediction of lightning strikes across India using satellite

  April 02, 2025 6:25 IST

  ISRO has utilised data from Indian geostationary satellites to predict lightning events across the country. The agency has also included Land Surface Temperature (LST) and wind data to enhance accuracy.

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  'India is amazing': Sunita Williams describes how the country looks from space | VIDEO

  April 01, 2025 9:31 IST

  NASA astronaut Sunita Williams shared her breathtaking experience of viewing India from space, describing the Himalayas, Mumbai, and city lights from orbit.

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  Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams willing to fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again

  April 01, 2025 6:18 IST

  Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams were stranded on the International Space Station when their Boeing Starliner capsule malfunctioned. They returned to Earth after 286 days aboard a SpaceX capsule.

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  ISRO achieves electric propulsion milestone! Passes 1000-hour space endurance test

  March 30, 2025 10:47 IST

  Currently, chemical propulsion is utilised to raise satellite orbits. This innovation will lead to significant mass savings and increased capacity.

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  ISRO achieves milestone: Semicryogenic Engine hot test paves way for future missions

  March 28, 2025 23:53 IST

  ISRO has achieved a major breakthrough with the successful hot test of the Semicryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri. The SE2000 engine, set to enhance India’s launch vehicle capabilities, promises higher payload capacity and improved efficiency.

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  NASA’s Hubble unveils NGC 4536: A galaxy overflowing with new stars

  March 27, 2025 13:38 IST

  NGC 4536 is a starburst galaxy with rapid star formation due to gas compression. Its bar-like structure channels gas toward the nucleus, fueling intense star birth. The hot blue stars formed quickly and exploded, creating glowing HII regions.

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  Giant Asteroid 2014 TN17- twice the size of Taj Mahal racing toward Earth: NASA issues alert

  March 25, 2025 12:51 IST

  While 2014 TN17 will safely pass Earth this time, NASA’s warning serves as a reminder of the lurking dangers in space. Scientists and astronomers continue to push for better asteroid detection and planetary defence systems to safeguard Earth from future cosmic threats.

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  Earth Hour 2025: World to go dark for a greener future and take a stand against climate change

  March 22, 2025 15:54 IST

  Earth Hour is more than just turning off lights—it’s a symbolic movement for a greener, more sustainable future. Started by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in 2007, where individuals and organizations participate by switching off the lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST.