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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.

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  World’s largest digital camera installed at Vera Rubin Observatory for groundbreaking exploration

  March 21, 2025 11:38 IST

  Situated in Cerro Pachón, Chile, the Vera Rubin Observatory is expected to commence scientific operations in 2025, ushering in a decade of groundbreaking space exploration.

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  What is SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, and how did it facilitate Sunita Williams's safe return

  March 21, 2025 11:38 IST

  Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, who had been in space for the past nine months, successfully returned to Earth early this morning. SpaceX's Dragon capsule played a crucial role in this NASA mission.

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  SpaceX's Dragon takes 17 hours to return while Russia’s Soyuz does it in 3.5 hrs | Here's why

  March 19, 2025 9:39 IST

  Sunita Williams returns: NASA's decision to bring the astronauts back using SpaceX’s Dragon capsule marks the end of a prolonged stay in orbit that was initially planned to last only a few days.

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  Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore safely return to Earth after 286 days in Space: Details

  March 19, 2025 5:59 IST

  With their safe splashdown and landing of Crew-9 in Dragon Freedom, NASA and SpaceX have successfully concluded another crucial space mission.

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  Video: Moment when Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after successful splashdown

  March 19, 2025 4:51 IST

  NASA’s successful completion of this mission highlights the resilience and adaptability of spaceflight operations, despite unexpected challenges.

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  Sunita Williams returns to Earth tonight: Date, time and where to watch live

  March 18, 2025 15:37 IST

  The return of Sunita Williams and her crew marks the end of an unexpected and challenging extended stay on the ISS. Their resilience and adaptability during this period highlight the importance of contingency planning in space missions.

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  BSNL launches 84-day plan with 3GB daily data under Rs 599: Details

  March 18, 2025 13:47 IST

  With this affordable recharge plan and network expansion, BSNL is presenting a strong challenge to private telecom players like Jio, Airtel, and Vi. The Rs 599 prepaid plan not only offers better data benefits but also includes value-added services like live TV streaming at no additional cost.

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  Starlink’s entry won’t impact India’s space industry, says IN-SPACe chairman

  March 17, 2025 11:07 IST

  While Starlink’s entry into India could shake up the telecom landscape, Goenka remains confident that India’s space ecosystem will remain unaffected.

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  Centre has accorded approval for Chandrayaan-5 Mission: ISRO Chief V Narayanan

  March 17, 2025 6:44 IST

  The Chandrayaan mission consists of studying the lunar surface. Chandrayaan-1 successfully launched in 2008 took chemical, mineralogical and photo-geologic mapping of the Moon.

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  NASA’s stuck astronauts finally get their replacements at the Space Station

  March 16, 2025 12:50 IST

  The long-delayed return marks the end of an unexpected mission extension for NASA’s astronauts, one that highlighted the challenges of space travel and the critical role of reliable spacecraft in human spaceflight.

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  SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launches NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope and PUNCH Solar Probes

  March 14, 2025 18:00 IST

  NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH missions successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant step in space exploration. SPHEREx will map the entire sky in infrared light, studying galaxies and cosmic evolution, while PUNCH will observe the Sun’s corona and solar wind.