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NISAR Mission to showcase Indian Space Engineering on global scale: Ex-ISRO scientist
Science | July 29, 2025 13:09 ISTThe NISAR satellite is set to launch on July 30 at 5:40 PM IST, aboard the GSLV-Mk II rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
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NASA launches TRACERS Mission to study how Earth fights space storms
Science | July 24, 2025 10:33 ISTNASA TRACERS mission is set to study how Earth's magnetic field protects us from solar storms and space weather. The mission features two satellites flying in tandem, designed to measure magnetic energy bursts and their impact on Earth.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches O3b mPOWER 9 and 10 satellites to strengthen SES’s global satellite network
Science | July 24, 2025 8:13 ISTSpaceX launched two SES communication satellites- O3b mPOWER 9 and 10, from Florida to Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), marking its 89th Falcon 9 launch in 2025. The mission strengthens SES’s growing mPOWER constellation, designed to deliver high-speed global internet, especially in underserved areas.
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NASA’s Athena EPIC mission plans to replace expensive satellites with climate sensors
Science | July 22, 2025 10:20 ISTNASA 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 ISTNASA 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 ISTNASA 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 ISTThe 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 ISTDuring 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 ISTAstronaut 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 ISTWhile 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 ISTShubhanshu 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 ISTIndian 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 ISTThis 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 ISTRecent 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 ISTAsteroid 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 ISTNASA 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 ISTAnil 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 ISTNASA 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 ISTTitan, 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 ISTDelivering 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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