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  Indian-origin Sunita Williams' Boeing Starliner spacecraft successfully docked to ISS

  Science | June 07, 2024 11:15 IST

  Boeing Starliner spacecraft was commanded by Butch Wilmore and Sunita Wiliams was the pilot of the spacecraft. The Starliner mission aims to carry astronauts and cargo for future NASA missions to low Earth orbit, and beyond.

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  Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams made history by flying to space aboard Boeing Starliner

  Science | June 05, 2024 23:13 IST

  Boeing launched its first astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a Starliner capsule on Wednesday, joining a select club of spacecraft that have carried humans beyond Earth.

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  KASA unveils South Korea’s strategy for reusable space rocket technology

  Science | May 30, 2024 20:01 IST

  South Korea's recently established national space agency has revealed its plans to collaborate with the private sector to develop small reusable space rockets. The agency aims to explore one of the stable Lagrange points, with the goal to position the nation as the top five global space powers.

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  NASA to provide training to Indian astronauts for joint mission to International Space Station

  World | May 25, 2024 15:20 IST

  India and the US are also collaborating on a joint Earth-observing mission NISAR, which will last for three years to survey land and ice-covered regions of the earth. Meanwhile, Indian and American officials held talks in Washington to discuss opportunities to strengthen space collaboration.

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  NASA plans to build railway station, run trains on Moon

  Science | May 13, 2024 23:49 IST

  NASA unveils plans to construct the first lunar railway station, introducing the Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT) system for efficient payload transport on the Moon's surface.

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  Boeing Starliner capsule carrying Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to take off on May 17 now

  Science | May 08, 2024 15:54 IST

  The next scheduled liftoff date has been confirmed for May 17th, as announced following the rescheduling of Boeing Co's Starliner space capsule launch. This mission has been set to carry out the first-ever crew test flight with two US astronauts aboard.

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  Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to travel in space tomorrow: Details here

  Science | May 06, 2024 13:52 IST

  NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Butch Wilmore is scheduled to travel in a historic journey to space in Boeing's Starliner. The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 8:04 a.m. IST on May 7, facilitated by a United Launch All

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  Earth receives laser signal from 140 million miles away: Here's what's happening

  Science | May 02, 2024 15:24 IST

  NASA has recently received laser signals from deep space. These signals originated approximately 140 million miles away from the Earth. However, NASA has confirmed that the source is much closer to home.

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  Sunita Williams set for her third mission in space: All you need to know

  Technology | April 25, 2024 17:26 IST

  The upcoming mission seeks to comprehensively assess the Starliner system's capabilities, spanning from launch to docking and return to Earth in the western United States.

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  NASA successfully launches solar-powered spacecraft: All you need to know

  Science | April 25, 2024 11:42 IST

  NASA's solar-powered spacecraft launch heralds a new era in space exploration, leveraging innovative solar sail technology to propel missions into the cosmos more efficiently and affordably.

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  South Korea set to launch 1st ever homegrown nanosatellite: Details

  Science | April 23, 2024 17:11 IST

  As per the Ministry of Science and ICT, the nanosatellite will be the first unit of the envisioned satellite constellation, which will be launched from Mahia (New Zealand) at around 3:38 am IST.

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  Milky Way's heaviest known black hole discovered by astronomers

  Science | April 17, 2024 12:57 IST

  An international space research team has discovered the black hole while analyzing the most recent data captured by the European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope, as stated by Israel's Tel Aviv University (TAU).

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  Boeing's Starliner set for 1st space mission with humans on May 6: Details

  Science | April 16, 2024 18:25 IST

  Following an unsuccessful debut uncrewed orbital flight mission in 2019, Boeing's Starliner faced the necessity of another attempt before proceeding with a crewed flight test. However, the capsule completed a repeat of the mission in 2022, instilling confidence in its readiness for crewed missions.

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  Space debris identified as culprit in Florida home destruction, NASA confirms

  Technology | April 16, 2024 12:18 IST

  The occurrence of Florida incidents- where a home was destroyed is a reminder of the importance of monitoring and mitigating space debris to ensure the safety of both space missions and individuals on Earth.

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  NASA picks three companies to develop moon surface exploration vehicles

  Science | April 04, 2024 15:57 IST

  NASA to employ LTV for Artemis V crewed missions. A contract worth USD 4.6 billion, includes feasibility task orders for the preliminary design phase. The vehicle will help scientific research during the agency’s Artemis campaign on the Moon.

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  NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's moon will carry special message in Hindi

  Science | March 12, 2024 16:56 IST

  The upcoming mission, Europa Clipper, will be carrying a special message from the agency in multiple languages, including Hindi. The front panel of the spacecraft will display the word "water" spoken in 103 different languages from various language families across the globe.

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  NASA's Crew 7 aims returning to Earth on March 12: Details

  Science | March 10, 2024 13:57 IST

  During their six months on the ISS, the Crew-7 conducted science experiments and technology demonstrations to benefit people on Earth and prepare humans for future space missions.

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  China launches powerful rocket with classified communication satellite: All you need to know

  Science | February 25, 2024 12:37 IST

  The powerful Long March 5 rocket is normally used to launch very large payloads. A Long March 5 rocket was last used in December to launch a large optical remote-sensing satellite into orbit.

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  American lunar mission's Odysseus possibly landed sideways on Moon | Check details

  Science | February 24, 2024 11:51 IST

  The mission marked the fourth private sector attempt to land softly on the Moon. Intuitive Machines now joins a select group of national space agencies that have achieved lunar landings.

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  Odysseus spacecraft achieves first commercial moon landing in US history

  Science | February 23, 2024 7:05 IST

  US scripts history: The Odysseus spacecraft, representing the United States, achieved a historic milestone with the first commercial lunar landing in American history. Led by Intuitive Machines (IM), this landmark event highlights the role of private ventures in advancing space exploration.