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  ISRO successfully tests CE20 cryogenic engine for inflight re-ignition capabilities

  December 12, 2024 15:30 IST

  CE20 cryogenic engine test used a special ignition system with multiple elements and included a water injection system in the engine's nozzle to help maintain smooth airflow.

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  India's Aditya-L1 mission reveals fresh details about solar coronal mass ejections

  December 11, 2024 12:30 IST

  Researchers have used a special instrument on the spacecraft to observe coronal mass ejections, which have revealed coronal dimming. These details will be further used to study the sun's atmosphere.

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  Indian scientists makes cosmic breakthrough, discover a rare triple-star system

  December 10, 2024 16:08 IST

  Scientists from the National Institute of Science Education and Research have discovered a triple-star system. This young star system may provide insights into the early stages of planet formation.

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  NASA's lunar mission timeline shifts: Artemis 2 delayed to 2026, Artemis 3 to mid-2027

  December 09, 2024 16:36 IST

  The NASA Artemis mission consists of three different phases. The final phase aims to land astronauts on the lunar surface. The schedules of the remaining two phases have been shifted.

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  NASA offers USD 20,000 prize for innovative astronaut rescue plan

  December 08, 2024 15:24 IST

  NASA is preparing to launch its Artemis mission in September 2026. Before this exciting mission, the agency is working on a plan to safely rescue astronauts on the Moon without relying on any vehicles.

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  Jupiter to be visible as bright star tonight as it makes its closest approach to Earth

  December 07, 2024 12:16 IST

  Jupiter approaches closest to Earth every 13 months due to their revolution around the Sun. However, today Jupiter will look twice as large when it is farther away.

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  ISRO gears up for historic space docking mission by this December: Somanath

  December 06, 2024 14:12 IST

  ISRO is set to carry out its space docking mission using the PSLV-C60 spacecraft. The space agency is currently in the final stages of preparation and is expected to announce the launch date shortly.

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  ISRO's PSLV rocket places European Space Agency's Proba-3 satellites in orbit successfully

  December 05, 2024 16:37 IST

  ESA's Proba 3 satellite successfully lifted off with the assistance of ISRO's PSLV C 59 rocket. It has also placed into the designated orbit approximately 20 minutes after launch.

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  ISRO gears up for another shot at launching European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission today

  December 05, 2024 10:37 IST

  ISRO's PSLV-C59 was initially scheduled to launch on December 4. However, it was postponed due to an anomaly in the spacecraft. The space agency is reattempting to launch the mission today.

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  Asteroid collides with Earth, turns into fireball over Russia | WATCH

  December 04, 2024 18:59 IST

  The European Space Agency said it was a small asteroid around 70 cm in diameter and its collision was harmless. It was spotted in the sky over northern Siberia.

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  ISRO ESA Proba-3 Mission delayed due to anomaly: Know the new flying schedule

  December 04, 2024 16:27 IST

  Proba-3, a unique double-satellite mission that aims at studying the Sun's outer atmosphere was suppose to lift off today, but delayed due to. As per the information, the spacecraft will lift off on December 5 at 04:12 PM IST now.

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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.