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Artemis Moon Mission: SpaceX shares key milestones of starship human landing system
November 02, 2025 11:31 ISTSpaceX has revealed details on the Starship Human Landing System (HLS)—thespacecraft that will land NASA astronauts on the Moon under the Artemis III mission. With 49 milestones already completed, including life-support tests, engine trials and docking simulations.
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ISRO set to launch India’s heaviest communication satellite: Check launch time, where to watch live
November 02, 2025 10:32 ISTISRO will launch its most powerful communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Weighing in at 4,410 kg, CMS-03 will be the heaviest communication satellite India has ever sent into space.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX to build Moonbase Alpha for permanent lunar presence
October 31, 2025 18:40 ISTThe Starship is equipped with over 600 m³ of pressurized volume and dual airlocks. It boasts a habitable volume more than double the Apollo lunar lander's space and can deliver up to 100 tons of cargo to the surface.
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Supersonic flights returning soon: NASA successfully tests new low-noise jet
October 31, 2025 13:34 ISTCommercial supersonic flights are currently banned over land because they create an explosive and frightening "sonic boom," which is disruptive to the public.
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China reaffirms 2030 Moon landing goal as new space station crew introduced
October 30, 2025 10:55 ISTChina is advancing its 2030 Moon landing goal by developing key hardware, including the Long March 10 rocket, moon landing suits, and an exploration vehicle.
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NASA’s quiet Supersonic Jet X-59 completes first flight over California desert
October 29, 2025 14:51 ISTNASA’s experimental supersonic jet, the X-59, has completed its first successful test flight over the California desert. Developed with Lockheed Martin, the jet is designed to fly faster than sound while drastically reducing the loud sonic boom to a gentle ‘thump’.
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NASA’s Chandra and Hubble capture first companion star orbiting Betelgeuse
October 26, 2025 21:15 ISTNASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope confirmed the existence of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, the massive red supergiant in Orion. The finding provides insights into the lifecycle of giant stars, reshaping the theory of binary star formation and supernova evolution.
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Supermassive black holes can suppress star formation, confirm IIA astronomers
October 24, 2025 16:45 ISTResearchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have pieced together a key part of the galaxy evolution puzzle, explaining why some galaxies cease forming new stars while others continue to flourish.
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Dinosaurs were thriving in North America before asteroid strike, say scientists
October 24, 2025 15:41 ISTThe new research adds substantial evidence to the long-running debate regarding whether dinosaur populations were already dwindling before the asteroid struck 66 million years ago.
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ISRO outlines major missions, including two LVM-3 launches in November and Gaganyaan progress
October 24, 2025 11:38 ISTISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced that the agency will launch the CMS-03 communication satellite and the private U.S. satellite BlueBird in November, along with providing updates on several other missions.
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NASA installs Orion ‘Integrity’ spacecraft on Artemis II Rocket for 2026 Moon mission
October 22, 2025 20:02 ISTNASA has installed the Orion spacecraft ‘Integrity’ atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, marking a major step toward the Artemis II mission- the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The mission, targeting a 2026 launch, will send four astronauts around the Moon to test critical systems.
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Chinese scientists discover rare meteorite fragments on Moon from outer solar system
October 22, 2025 19:28 ISTChinese scientists analysing lunar soil have discovered rare meteorite fragments believed to come from beyond the inner Solar System. The CI chondrites, rich in carbon and water-bearing minerals, offer fresh clues about how water and organic matter reached the Moon and possibly Earth.
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Rare celestial event: Comets SWAN and Lemmon visible this week; here’s how to spot them
October 22, 2025 10:55 ISTComets SWAN and Lemmon, both discovered this year, have arrived near Earth from the outer region of the solar system.
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OpenAI Atlas browser launches to challenge Google Chrome, boost profitability
October 22, 2025 8:54 ISTOpenAI launched the Atlas browser with the hope of creating a new advertising revenue stream, particularly as the company is currently losing money even on paid ChatGPT subscriptions.
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Chandrayaan-1 anniversary: How 2008 Moon mission built foundation for India's space ambition
October 22, 2025 6:30 ISTLaunched in 2008, the Chandrayaan-1 mission not only led to the discovery of water on the Moon but also successfully demonstrated various technologies that became the foundation for India's future space missions.
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SpaceX sent 21 satellites into orbit from second Falcon 9 for US military network expansion
October 16, 2025 23:44 ISTSpaceX successfully launched 21 new satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) on October 15, 2025. The Falcon 9 mission, the company’s second SDA launch this year, aims to strengthen a global military communications network that provides secure and rapid data transfer for forces.
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First crewed lunar mission by 2040, Gaganyaan on track, India open to collaborations: ISRO chief
October 15, 2025 16:23 ISTISRO Chief V Narayanan confirmed to PTI that Gaganyaan, India's first human spaceflight mission, remains on track for its 2027 launch.
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Why laws regulating AI chatbots for minor protection are essential? California just enacted one
October 14, 2025 12:27 ISTWhile technology like chatbots and social media offers inspiration, education, and connection, the lack of guardrails means it can easily exploit, mislead, and endanger our children.
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Starship soars again: Musk's SpaceX rocket makes planned crash in Gulf of Mexico | WATCH
October 14, 2025 8:01 ISTSpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket on a major test flight Monday, sending it halfway around the world in a mission that tested future landing techniques and deployed mock satellites.
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Indian space startup GalaxEye to launch world's first multi-sensor EO satellite early next year
October 13, 2025 11:20 ISTGalaxEye plans to establish a constellation of satellites over the next four years, each offering a 1.5-meter resolution to enable governments, defense agencies, and industries to perform advanced geospatial analysis.
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Blue Origin’s new Glenn set to launch NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars Mission in late 2025
October 12, 2025 16:15 ISTBlue Origin’s New Glenn NG-2 is set for launch in late 2025, carrying NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission. The mission marks the rocket’s first deep-space venture, showcasing its potential for future interplanetary missions and reusable launch technology.
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Mysterious giant 'ribbon' stretches from Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico; all you need to know
October 05, 2025 22:33 ISTScientists believe that this "brown tide" will continue to grow. With climate change and rising pollution, reports suggest the algae could spread to even more places in the future.
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Orionid Meteor Shower 2025: How to Watch Halley’s Comet shooting stars in India
October 02, 2025 10:55 ISTThe Orionid meteor shower, an annual sky event, will show up on October 21 and the early morning of October 22 (2025). Caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, this celestial show will allow skywatchers in India to witness up to 20 meteors per hour.
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Scientists discover ancient rock art that rewrites Saudi Arabian history
October 01, 2025 8:33 ISTThis new finding indicates that people were living in the region about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought. However, it is unclear how they survived in such an arid environment.
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Staggering 31% jump in cybercrimes recorded in 2023 as compared to 2022 as per NCRB
October 01, 2025 7:35 ISTAccording to the NCRB report, motives for these crimes also included sexual exploitation, extortion, anger, and personal revenge. Telangana recorded the highest numbers in this concerning data.
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Oregon scientists create 'fertilisable' eggs from skin cells to help people conceive
October 01, 2025 7:17 ISTThe primary goal of the experiment is to develop a method that allows infertile couples and same-sex couples to have children genetically related to both partners.
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Agnikul sets sights on fully reusable rockets, unveils new plans
September 29, 2025 16:47 ISTAgnikul's strategy for fully reusable rockets will eliminate expended parts, positioning the company to deliver satellite-launch services at globally competitive prices.
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Axiom-4 mission 'opened doors' for India's microgravity research, says Shubhanshu Shukla
September 25, 2025 18:56 ISTShubhanshu Shukla conducted various experiments in the microgravity of the International Space Station, which will help Indian scientists.
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