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  US President Biden to celebrate his last Diwali at White House, featuring astronaut Sunita Williams

  World | October 28, 2024 10:21 IST

  This would be US President Joe Biden's last Diwali reception at the White House as he is not running for the presidential election.

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  NASA astronaut released from hospital after returning from space | WATCH

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

  Science | 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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  NASA selects two Astrophysics Missions to study X-ray and far-infrared wavelengths

  Science | October 07, 2024 14:12 IST

  The resulting mission is said to become the first in a new class of NASA astrophysics missions within the agency’s longstanding Explorers Program. The new mission class, Probe Explorers, will further fill a gap between flagship and smaller-scale missions in NASA’s exploration.

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  NASA's Hubble telescope reveals stunning Spiral Galaxy in deep space

  Science | September 30, 2024 18:32 IST

  The collaboration between Hubble, James Webb, and ALMA marks a new era of space observation, as scientists continue to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos through detailed imagery and powerful data.

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  SpaceX launches rescue mission for NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stuck in space

  Science | September 29, 2024 7:13 IST

  SpaceX has long been the leader in NASA's commercial crew program, established as the space shuttles were retiring more than a decade ago.

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  Russian capsule Soyuz with 3 astronauts return from ISS after record-breaking stay | WATCH

  Science | September 23, 2024 18:17 IST

  A Russian Soyuz capsule landed on the Kazakh steppe on Monday, bringing two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut back to Earth after a stint on the International Space Station (ISS).

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  NASA alerts about 2 asteroids to pass by Earth this week

  Science | September 23, 2024 15:14 IST

  As these asteroids make their approach, NASA continues to monitor their trajectories, ensuring public safety while providing opportunities for astronomical observation.

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  NASA delays SpaceX crew-9 mission to ensure safe launch: New date set for September 26

  Science | September 22, 2024 14:11 IST

  SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been rescheduled for September 26, 2024, after originally being set for August 18. The delay allows for additional time to complete final prelaunch procedures and ensure all systems are fully prepared.

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  Discovery suggests 2nd Kuiper Belt in our solar system: Everything you need to know

  Science | September 22, 2024 13:41 IST

  Astronomers have uncovered evidence of a potential second Kuiper Belt, expanding the boundaries of our solar system. Here's what this discovery could mean.

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  Polaris Dawn: First-ever private crew completes historic Spacewalk

  Science | September 15, 2024 19:08 IST

  SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission made history on September 12, 2024, as non-professional astronauts Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis became the first private crew members to perform a spacewalk, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.

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  Polaris Dawn Mission: Civilian astronauts complete groundbreaking spacewalk

  Science | September 12, 2024 21:48 IST

  Jared Isaacman, the businessman who is part of the mission says "Earth sure looks like a perfect world". He stated this as he left the SpaceX capsule and stepped out into space.

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  'God of Chaos': The most hazardous asteroid that could hit Earth by THIS date | SHOCKING DETAILS

  World | September 10, 2024 23:42 IST

  A huge asteroid, nicknamed the 'God of Chaos,' is set to fly past Earth closer than some satellites do, leading scientists to reassess their predictions about a possible collision.

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  SpaceX to launch first Starship to Mars in 2026, crew Mission in 4 years: Elon Musk confirms

  Science | September 08, 2024 16:29 IST

  Elon Musk envisions a future where humanity expands beyond Earth, with SpaceX spearheading the mission to make life multi-planetary. Through a focus on reusability and cost reduction, SpaceX is breaking new ground in space exploration, with the ultimate goal of establishing a self-sustaining city.

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  Boeing's Starliner capsule returns to Earth without astronauts: Here's what next

  Science | September 07, 2024 11:03 IST

  Starliner landed at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 12:01 a.m. ET on September 7 (9:31 a.m. IST). Ground teams are now preparing to transport Starliner back to Florida for analysis and refurbishment.

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  Saturn rings to temporary disappear in 2025: Here's why

  Science | September 06, 2024 17:13 IST

  Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, is famous for its breathtaking ring system, visible even through small telescopes. However, by March 2025, these rings will appear to disappear, offering skywatchers a view of a ringless Saturn.

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  NASA's advanced composite Solar Sail System successfully deploys in space

  Science | September 04, 2024 17:49 IST

  After more than four months in space, NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) has successfully deployed its solar sail, achieving a major milestone in space propulsion.

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  SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to bring Starliner astronauts back by next year: NASA

  Science | August 27, 2024 12:44 IST

  NASA has finalised that Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will be back on Earth by February 2025. SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission will bring the astronauts back and NASA has said to remain committed to work with Boeing.

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  Sun’s magnetic activity complicates accurate age estimation, new study reveals

  Science | August 26, 2024 16:57 IST

  Data collected from the Birmingham Solar Oscillations Network (BISON) and NASA's SOHO mission over 26.5 years has revealed a significant finding: there is a 6.5 per cent difference in the estimated age of the Sun when measured during solar minimum compared to solar maximum.

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  SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission to launch on August 27 with plans for private spacewalk: All you need to

  Science | August 26, 2024 16:30 IST

  Leading the mission is Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who is both funding and commanding the mission. He will be accompanied by pilot Scott 'Kidd' Poteet, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, and SpaceX engineers Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, who will serve as mission specialists.