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  ISRO to launch ESA's Sun-studying Proba-3 satellite tomorrow

  December 03, 2024 17:28 IST

  Proba-3 mission consists of two different satellites that will create many eclipses during their mission to help scientists study the Sun's corona. The spacecraft will launch from India.

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  Time flies faster on the Moon than on Earth, new study confirms

  December 02, 2024 17:53 IST

  Efforts to measure lunar timing are part of a program that aims to increase human activity on the lunar surface. Precise timing will be crucial for pinpointing landings.

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  Astronauts Sunita Williams and crew react to ‘Toxic’ smell on space station

  November 27, 2024 20:09 IST

  Investigators are working to determine the source of the odour, which may have originated either from the Progress spacecraft or its vestibule connecting to the ISS. This incident follows a series of earlier issues with Russian spacecraft, raising concerns about their reliability.

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  Hyderabad startup launches AI Lab in Orbit to revolutionize space research

  November 26, 2024 20:45 IST

  A Hyderabad-based startup, TakeMe2Space, is launching India's first AI lab in space next month. This AI lab, aboard ISRO's PSLV rocket, will demonstrate real-time data processing in orbit, making space research more accessible and cost-effective.

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  Earth's rotational axis drifted around 80 cm in last 17 years; Northwestern India is responsible

  November 25, 2024 15:33 IST

  Recent studies indicate that the Earth's rotational axis is shifting due to groundwater extraction, resulting in mass redistribution. This phenomenon has also contributed to a rise in sea levels by approximately 0.24 inches.

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  ISRO's PSLV all set to launch Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft next month

  November 23, 2024 18:31 IST

  ISRO plans to utilize its PSLV to send the solar probes into space. The mission consists of two spacecraft that are stacked vertically for the launch.

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  Mars moons Phobos and Deimos could be debris from a shredded asteroid, suggests study

  November 22, 2024 17:05 IST

  This groundbreaking research offers fresh insights into the moons' unusual features, including their irregular, potato-like shapes and stable, near-circular orbits, challenging long-standing theories about their origins.

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  Earth's Magnetic North Pole is moving rapidly towards Russia: What does it mean?

  November 21, 2024 19:00 IST

  If the rapid movement persists, the magnetic North Pole could shift another 660 kilometres over the next decade. Scientists at BGS predict this could cause compasses to "likely point eastward of true north" by 2040.

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  SpaceX's sixth Starship mission partially successful, booster explodes in the ocean

  November 20, 2024 10:32 IST

  SpaceX's recent launch was Starship's sixth test flight, during which the company intentionally pushed Starship to its limits. The company will now make further modifications to Starship before the next flight.

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  Did NASA’s Viking Landers accidentally kill life on Mars? Astrobiologist sparks debate

  November 19, 2024 23:57 IST

  NASA's 1975 Viking mission aimed to detect Martian life but may have accidentally destroyed it. Using Earth-based techniques, the landers added water to soil samples, potentially overwhelming microbes adapted to Mars' ultra-dry conditions, claims an astrobiologist.

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  ISRO uses Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch satellite for in-flight Wi-Fi

  November 19, 2024 6:59 IST

  ISRO's new satellite weighs 4,700 kg and is capable of providing broadband in remote areas as well as in-flight Wi-Fi services. Currently, ISRO lacks the capability to launch heavier satellites.

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  Chinese spacecraft samples confirm Moon's volcanic history

  November 18, 2024 17:59 IST

  China's Chang'e-5 mission returned with rock samples from the far side of the Moon. The study of these rocks provided new insights into volcanic activity on the Moon.

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  COP29: India, developing nations push for fair climate finance

  November 17, 2024 17:10 IST

  Currently, most climate finance is provided as loans, creating a burden on countries. The developed nations have also failed to meet the USD 100 billion annual funding target.

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  Hubble discovers Milky Way's impact on large Magellanic cloud

  November 16, 2024 12:09 IST

  Hubble Space Telescope has revealed the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) losing its gas halo due to a close encounter with the Milky Way. The LMC’s halo, now just 50,000 light-years wide, has been reduced by gravitational forces. Researchers highlight this as a key example of galactic interactions.

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  ISRO saves Chandrayaan-2 from collision with Korean Lunar Orbiter: Report

  November 15, 2024 17:27 IST

  ISRO reportedly saved the collision between its Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter and the Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) above the Moon.

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  NASA data provides crucial insights for tackling rising sea levels globally

  November 14, 2024 21:26 IST

  Through collaborations with the US Department of Defense, the World Bank, and the United Nations, NASA’s Earth Information Center provides critical future projections on sea levels and potential flooding up to 2150. Integrating satellite data, ice sheet dynamics, and advanced computer modelling.

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  North Taurid Meteor shower peaks, dazzles the US sky with bright fireballs

  November 13, 2024 22:52 IST

  The Taurid meteor showers offer a yearly spectacle, making November a special month for both amateur stargazers and seasoned astronomers. With bright fireballs crossing the sky, the North Taurid Peak is a celestial event that captures the imagination and lights up the night sky.

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  NASA astronaut Sunita Williams addresses health concerns from space

  November 13, 2024 19:34 IST

  With the rising concerns related to the health of Sunita Williams, it was recently discovered that she stated being fit and healthy. The astronaut has been in space for months and has been working out to maintain her health.

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  How a classical track by Kesarbai Kerkar went on NASA’s Voyager: From India to the cosmos

  November 07, 2024 20:12 IST

  The Indian classical song “Jaat Kahan Ho” by Kesarbai Kerkar holds a special place in history as the only Indian track featured on NASA’s Voyager 1 Golden Record. The song symbolizes the vast reach of human culture into the cosmos.

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  SpaceX pushes Taiwanese suppliers to expand abroad: Details here

  November 05, 2024 17:18 IST

  In response to potential risks to their supply chains, some Taiwanese companies in critical sectors like satellites and semiconductors are working to reduce reliance on local manufacturing, seeking to safeguard operations amid rising tensions.

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  Elon Musk lags in the satellite internet race! Jio and Airtel make big preparations

  November 02, 2024 18:15 IST

  Starlink and Amazon have applied for licenses to offer satellite internet in India but are currently lagging as they await completion of the spectrum allocation process.

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  NASA issues alert for 2 large asteroids approaching Earth today: All you need to know

  October 30, 2024 23:06 IST

  While these asteroids are not a threat to our planet, their proximity offers a valuable opportunity for scientists to observe and study these near-Earth objects in greater detail, enhancing our understanding of similar space phenomena.

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  ISRO to launch electric-propelled satellite in December 2024 | What is it?

  October 28, 2024 10:13 IST

  The first Indian satellite with home-grown electric propulsion to be tested in December 2024. With the launch of the satellite, India will showcase its capabilities in developing lightweight yet powerful spacecraft.

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  ISRO reveals new timeline for upcoming Chandrayaan 4,5, Gaganyaan missions | Check dates

  October 27, 2024 14:01 IST

  Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned multiple missions in upcoming years. These include Chandrayaan-4, Chandrayaan-5 and Gaganyaan among others. Now ISRO chief S Somnath has revealed the dates of their launch.

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  NASA astronaut released from hospital after returning from space | WATCH

  October 27, 2024 12:14 IST

  Due to patient privacy concerns, NASA did not disclose the identity of the astronaut or specifics about their condition, stating only that the astronaut is in "good health" and will "resume normal post-flight reconditioning with other crew members."

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  Comet C/2023 A3 to grace Indian skies after 80,000 years- Rare celestial event

  October 15, 2024 23:43 IST

  Comet C/2023 A3 will embark on an 80,000-year journey through the far reaches of the solar system before returning to Earth’s vicinity. This makes its current visit a truly unique event—one that no human will see again in their lifetime.

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  NASA's mission to Europa, Jupiter's moon, to find out whether it could support life launched

  October 14, 2024 21:57 IST

  It will take 5 1/2 years to reach Jupiter and will sneak within 25 kilometers of Europa's surface — considerably closer than any other spacecraft.

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  SpaceX achieves milestone of catching giant Starship Booster in 5th flight test

  October 14, 2024 19:18 IST

  SpaceX's 5th Starship test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, was a major success, marking a world-1st achievement. The company successfully caught the Super Heavy booster using a tower with giant arms. This innovative recovery method enables the booster to be reused, advancing SpaceX's reusable rocket.