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  Jeff Bezos Blue Origin's explodes in Florida while undergoing test | WATCH

  May 29, 2026 10:25 IST

  Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at the Cape Canaveral launch pad in Florida ahead of a planned satellite mission next week. The blast shook nearby homes and lit up the night sky with a massive fireball.

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  More evidence suggesting water on Moon as Chandrayaan-2 finds possible ice under lunar South Pole

  May 27, 2026 22:08 IST

  ISRO said in a release that the findings were derived from data captured by the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter’s Dual Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (DFSAR), an advanced microwave imaging instrument designed to probe beneath the lunar surface.

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  India Heatwave 2026: Indian cities dominated the world’s hottest places list

  May 22, 2026 16:33 IST

  India witnessed an unprecedented heatwave on Friday (22 May,2026) as all 50 of the world’s hottest cities were reportedly located in the country. Cities across Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra recorded temperatures above 40°C before noon.

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  Chandrayaan-3 honoured with 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award in US for historic Moon Mission

  May 22, 2026 10:43 IST

  ISRO’s historic lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 has received the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Washington, D.C. The award recognises the mission’s successful soft landing near the Moon’s south pole.

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  NASA Moon Base Project Explained: Space agency plans permanent Lunar Habitat for astronauts and Mars

  May 21, 2026 17:26 IST

  NASA has revealed about its Moon Base project, which aims to establish a long-term human habitat on the Moon. The proposed lunar base near the Moon’s South Pole will support astronauts during extended missions and help prepare for future crewed missions to Mars.

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  Elon Musk’s SpaceX expands Starlink again with 24 new satellites, global internet coverage grows

  May 21, 2026 11:15 IST

  SpaceX has successfully launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit, taking its massive broadband network close to 10,500 active satellites. The mission was carried out using the reusable Falcon 9 rocket from California, further strengthening SpaceX’s global satellite internet expansion plans.

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  India tests Indigenous Suryastra Rocket System with pinpoint accuracy, boosts defence power

  May 20, 2026 14:28 IST

  India achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence technology after private defence firm Nibe Limited successfully tested the long-range Suryastra rocket system at Chandipur. The trials included 150km and 300km strike-range variants, both delivering highly accurate strikes with minimal error.

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  Massive solar storm helps scientists discover how Mars is slowly losing its atmosphere

  May 20, 2026 13:32 IST

  A powerful solar storm has helped scientists uncover a major clue about how Mars continues to lose its atmosphere. Researchers studying data from NASA’s MAVEN orbiter discovered unusual plasma structures in the Martian ionosphere after a massive solar eruption struck the planet in December 2023.

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  Bermuda Triangle mystery solved: Scientists find massive underground rock layer beneath

  May 15, 2026 14:20 IST

  Scientists uncovered a massive underground geological structure beneath Bermuda that may finally explain one of the Atlantic Ocean’s long-standing mysteries. Researchers say a thick layer of unusually buoyant rock beneath the island is helping keep Bermuda elevated above the surrounding seafloor.

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  NASA brings new space processor, delivering 500x faster performance for future Moon and Mars mission

  May 13, 2026 19:45 IST

  NASA is testing a powerful next-generation space processor designed to dramatically improve spacecraft computing capabilities. The new radiation-hardened chip could enable autonomous missions, faster scientific discoveries, and advanced AI support for future Moon and Mars exploration.

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  ISRO Scientist Nandini Harinath’s saree from Mangalyaan Mission showcased at Smithsonian Museum

  May 13, 2026 13:59 IST

  The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC has showcased a saree worn by ISRO scientist Nandini Harinath during India’s historic Mars Orbiter Mission.

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  James Webb Space Telescope: New study disclosed harsh condition of distant planets for first time

  May 06, 2026 12:56 IST

  Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to directly study the surface of an exoplanet for the first time. The findings on LHS 3844 b reveal a harsh, Mercury-like world with no atmosphere, offering new insights into distant rocky planets.

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  James Webb Space telescope detects Cosmic Buckyballs in distant Nebula

  April 29, 2026 13:03 IST

  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed detailed images of rare carbon molecules known as buckyballs inside a distant planetary nebula called Tc 1. Located around 10,000 light-years away, the discovery may help scientists better understand how complex organic molecules form in space.

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  NASA Artemis II moonship returns home after historic journey around the moon

  April 29, 2026 6:35 IST

  NASA’s Artemis II capsule returned to Florida after a historic Moon mission, marking humanity’s first lunar trip in over 50 years.

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  Earth’s water may have come from Space: NASA’s SPHEREx Finds massive water ice deposits in space

  April 27, 2026 18:58 IST

  dNASA’s SPHEREx telescope has discovered huge water ice deposits inside Cygnus X, a star-forming region located 4,500 light-years away. Scientists say these frozen reservoirs may help explain how Earth received water and how future planets could gain ingredients needed for life.

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  Hidden Moons around Uranus? Outer rings offer new clues to space mystery

  April 27, 2026 18:26 IST

  Scientists have studied Uranus’ outer rings have found fresh evidence that hidden moons may be orbiting the icy planet. New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble and Keck Observatory suggest the planet’s distant rings contain icy debris.

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  ISRO to include civilian astronauts in future Gaganyaan Missions, STEM experts likely to join

  April 27, 2026 14:16 IST

  ISRO is reportedly preparing to induct civilians with STEM backgrounds into its astronaut programme for future Gaganyaan missions. While early crewed flights will focus on military test pilots, upcoming missions may include scientists and engineers to support research in orbit and more.

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  Rare Comet to be visible from India soon: Here's how you can watch it passingby

  April 17, 2026 15:52 IST

  A rare long-period comet, Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS), is set to become visible across India in the predawn sky this week. The comet, which takes nearly 200,000 years to orbit the Sun, could be seen with the naked eye from dark locations if weather conditions remain clear.

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  NASA shares emotional video of Artemis II splashdown and astronaut rescue

  April 14, 2026 13:53 IST

  NASA has released a powerful video capturing the safe return of astronauts from the Artemis II mission. The phrase “Four green” confirmed that all four crew members were safe, marking a historic moment in modern space exploration.

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  NASA's Artemis II crew returns to Earth as 10-day historic Moon mission ends | WATCH

  April 11, 2026 23:47 IST

  The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission were "stable and green", the NASA has informed, while pointing out that the speed of their spacecraft had reached Mach 33 or 33 times the speed of sound after it entered the atmosphere.

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  Artemis II crew dispose frozen poop and pee from Orion in Space | Watch

  April 09, 2026 15:59 IST

  Artemis II mission: Artemis II is NASA's first astronaut moonshot since Apollo 17 in 1972. It sets the stage for next year's Artemis III, which will see another Orion crew practice docking with lunar landers in orbit around Earth.

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  Artemis II crew witnesses rare cosmic eclipse while behind the moon | VIDEO

  April 07, 2026 7:42 IST

  Astronauts on Artemis II witnessed a rare space eclipse as the Moon blocks the Sun, allowing them to study the Sun’s corona and capture unique scientific data.

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  45 Earth-like planets discovered: Scientists identify new habitable worlds beyond solar system

  April 06, 2026 14:51 IST

  Scientists have identified 45 Earth-like planets beyond our solar system that may support life. Using advanced space data, researchers have narrowed down the most promising candidates located in habitable zones where liquid water could exist.

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  Artemis II heads to Moon: NASA astronauts break free from Earth orbit after 50 years

  April 03, 2026 11:10 IST

  Astronauts aboard Artemis II have successfully fired the engines to leave Earth’s orbit and head toward the Moon, marking humanity’s first crewed lunar journey since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission is a major step toward future lunar landings and long-term space exploration.

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  NASA launches Artemis II astronauts into orbit, first human lunar mission in over 50 years | VIDEO

  April 02, 2026 6:38 IST

  Artemis II has successfully placed its four-member crew into Earth's orbit, launching the first human lunar-bound mission in more than 50 years. The astronauts will conduct system checks before firing Orion’s engine to begin a rapid lunar flyby.

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  Scientists discover hidden layer inside Sun that triggers solar storms: NASA

  March 30, 2026 23:35 IST

  Scientists from the New Jersey Institute of Technology have identified a hidden layer deep inside the Sun called the tachocline as the origin of solar storms. The discovery could improve space weather forecasts and help protect satellites and communication systems on Earth.

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  From Moon colonies to Mars drones: NASA’s big vision for future space exploration

  March 24, 2026 19:25 IST

  NASA has revealed an ambitious roadmap focusing on a permanent Moon base, nuclear-powered space tech, and a fleet of helicopters on Mars. The plan marks a shift from short missions to long-term human presence in space under its Artemis programme.

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  ISRO and ESA sign new agreement for joint Earth observation missions

  March 08, 2026 12:51 IST

  ISRO and the European Space Agency have signed a new agreement to collaborate on calibration, validation and scientific studies for Earth observation missions. The partnership also builds on previous collaborations, including the Proba-3 satellite mission.