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  NASA’s Athena EPIC mission plans to replace expensive satellites with climate sensors

  Science | July 22, 2025 10:20 IST

  NASA is testing a new type of modular satellite that can carry multiple instruments using shared systems, thereby reducing costs and time. This new design, called Athena EPIC, is scheduled to fly in 2025 and could revolutionise the way climate and weather satellites are built and launched.

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  Boeing Starliner faces major setback as NASA delays crewed flights to 2026

  Science | July 19, 2025 18:50 IST

  NASA has grounded Boeing's Starliner spacecraft until at least 2026 after critical failures during its first crewed test flight in June 2024. Multiple helium leaks and thruster malfunctions forced the agency to return the capsule to Earth without astronauts.

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  NASA-ISRO’s NISAR Mission to launch soon from India: What does it mean for natural disaster tracking

  Science | July 17, 2025 14:44 IST

  NASA and ISRO are preparing to launch the NISAR satellite from Sriharikota in late July. This advanced radar satellite will provide high-resolution, 3D views of Earth's surface to monitor changes in land and ice and help manage natural disasters.

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  Touchdown vs Splashdown: Why Shubhanshu Shukla's Dragon capsule landed in water, not on land

  Science | July 15, 2025 16:53 IST

  The return of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard SpaceX's Dragon Grace spacecraft will end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, not a ground-based touchdown. This water landing method is chosen for safety, structural integrity, and historical reliability.

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  Mission successful! Shubhanshu Shukla's first picture after return from International Space Station

  Science | July 15, 2025 16:38 IST

  During his time aboard the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carried out seven India-specific microgravity experiments, highlighting the country’s advancing expertise in space science and technology.

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  'Shubhanshu Shukla has inspired a billion dreams': PM Modi lauds Indian astronaut's arrival

  India | July 15, 2025 15:52 IST

  Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three crewmates from the commercial Axiom-4 mission made a dramatic return to Earth as the Dragon spacecraft ‘Grace’ splashed down off the coast of San Diego, southern California, on Tuesday.

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  How much does Shubhanshu Shukla earn? ISRO astronaut's salary revealed

  Science | July 15, 2025 13:12 IST

  While India reportedly spent around Rs 548 crore on the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla himself does not receive any additional payment for his spaceflight. His salary as an ISRO astronaut is estimated to be between Rs 12 to Rs 20 lakh per annum, which is based on seniority, performance, and mission role.

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  Shubhanshu Shukla returns safely to Earth from ISS as Dragon capsule splashes down

  Science | July 15, 2025 16:16 IST

  Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after an extended 18-day mission, which was part of Axiom Space's Ax-4 programme. Shubhanshu Shukla has achieved the remarkable milestone of becoming the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, following in the footsteps of Rakesh Sharma.

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  Astronaut Shubanshu Shukla and NASA Axiom-4 crew prepare to return to earth on this date

  Science | July 11, 2025 6:54 IST

  Indian astronaut Shubanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth after a successful two-week mission aboard the ISS, marked by extensive scientific research and private-sector collaboration.

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  NASA’s Hubble and Webb Telescopes reveal stunning portrait of twin star clusters

  Science | July 10, 2025 19:07 IST

  This stunning 527-megapixel composite reveals both visible and infrared views of young stars, ionized gas, and dust filaments, offering scientists a glimpse into early-universe-like conditions and active star formation.

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  Named 'City Killer,' giant asteroid raises fears of catastrophic collision with Earth in 2032

  Science | July 08, 2025 22:01 IST

  Recent analyses indicate that asteroid 2023 DW is moving at a speed of 25 kilometers per second and is currently situated approximately 1.80 crore kilometers away from Earth. This asteroid completes its orbit around the Sun every 271 days.

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  Is Asteroid 2024 YR4, dubbed as 'city-killer', on collision course: Will it hit Earth?

  Science | July 08, 2025 15:37 IST

  Asteroid 2024 YR4 holds a 4 per cent chance of hitting the Moon. Discovered after it had already passed Earth, the asteroid’s trajectory highlights the limitations of current Earth-based detection systems.

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  NASA reveals what happens to the human body in space, and how we’re preparing for Mars

  Science | July 04, 2025 18:08 IST

  NASA has shared detailed insights on how space travel affects the human body, from radiation exposure to gravity changes. NASA is preparing astronauts to not only survive but thrive on long-duration journeys to the Moon and Mars. The Artemis mission is the next step in this bold journey.

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  NASA's Anil Menon set for first space station mission: What you need to know

  Science | July 01, 2025 23:50 IST

  Anil Menon is set to embark on a mission aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft in June 2026. He will be joined by Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina for this exciting journey.

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  Hubble Telescope captures galaxy with a hidden, active black hole inside Spiral Galaxy UGC 11397

  Science | July 01, 2025 9:02 IST

  NASA and the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope snapped an image of UGC 11397, a spiral galaxy situated in the constellation Lyra, about 250 million light-years away, that harbours a cosmic surprise at its heart.

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  Rare Titan Shadow transits to cross Saturn in Summer 2025

  Science | July 01, 2025 8:51 IST

  Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, casts its shadow across the gas giant in a series of rare shadow transits. This unique celestial alignment, which occurs once every 15 years, offers a stunning visual experience — but only for those with good planning and clear skies.

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  PM Modi interacts with Shubhanshu Shukla, 1st Indian aboard the International Space Station | Video

  India | June 28, 2025 18:47 IST

  Delivering a message in Hindi to his fellow countrymen, Shubhanshu Shukla expressed deep gratitude, saying it was the love and blessings of the Indian people that had brought him safely to the International Space Station.

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  NASA welcomes India’s ISRO astronaut on Historic Private Space Mission

  Technology | June 25, 2025 20:33 IST

  NASA has launched its fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, featuring astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary. The mission, led by Axiom Space and SpaceX, symbolises growing international space collaboration and marks India’s first astronaut to the ISS through ISRO.

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  Shubhanshu Shukla's first words after Axiom-4 launch into space: 'Jai Hind, Jai Bharat'

  Science | June 25, 2025 13:06 IST

  Axiom-4 mission launch: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became India’s second astronaut to travel into space, marking the country’s return to human spaceflight nearly four decades after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma made history in 1984.

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  Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 space mission launch delayed for 6th time, no new date in sight

  World | June 20, 2025 23:54 IST

  This is the sixth postponement of the mission, which was originally set to launch on May 29 and has faced multiple delays through June.