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NASA's Anil Menon set for first space station mission: What you need to know
Science | Jul 01, 2025, 11:50 PM 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 | Jul 01, 2025, 09:02 AM 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 | Jul 01, 2025, 08:51 AM 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 | Jun 28, 2025, 06:47 PM 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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NASA welcomes India’s ISRO astronaut on Historic Private Space Mission
Technology | Jun 25, 2025, 08:33 PM ISTNASA 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 | Jun 25, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTAxiom-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 | Jun 20, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTThis is the sixth postponement of the mission, which was originally set to launch on May 29 and has faced multiple delays through June.
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Greenland's 650-foot mega-tsunami lasted for nine days: Here's what caused the wave
World | Jun 08, 2025, 07:47 AM ISTThe sudden impact triggered a mega‑tsunami, with waves reaching nearly 200 m (650 ft), that reverberated within the Fjord's steep walls for an astonishing nine days.
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NASA solves Black Hole Jet mystery with IXPE: Compton scattering confirmed as X-Ray source
Science | May 12, 2025, 09:46 AM ISTNASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) has solved a long-standing cosmic mystery about how X-rays are generated in the powerful jets of black holes like blazar BL Lacertae. By observing low X-ray polarisation alongside high optical polarisation, the findings point to Compton scattering.
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NASA's oldest full-time astronaut, back on Earth at 70, says space made him feel younger
Science | Apr 29, 2025, 07:07 AM ISTNASA's oldest full-time astronaut, Don Pettit, returned to Earth on April 20 aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule. He spent 220 days on the International Space Station.
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct 7 experiments in ISS next month
Science | Apr 21, 2025, 06:01 PM ISTIndian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will embark on a journey to the space station in May. ISRO has collaborated with various space agencies to conduct seven experiments.
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NASA studies skull-like rock found on Mars, origin remains unknown
Science | Apr 21, 2025, 05:28 PM ISTNASA's Perseverance rover on Mars shows 'Skull Hill,' a dark-toned float rock on the Martian surface. Scientists are unsure about its origin.
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NASA Hubble celebrates 35 years with upgraded view of mysterious Sombrero Galaxy
Science | Apr 18, 2025, 01:07 PM ISTThough visually dynamic, it shows minimal star formation and hosts a massive but dormant black hole. The unique hybrid structure of the galaxy that features traits of both spiral and elliptical galaxies continues to puzzle scientists.
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NASA reveals strategy to protect Earth from asteroid threats: What you should know
Science | Apr 15, 2025, 07:35 PM ISTNASA recently tracked asteroid 2024 YR4, which initially showed a 3 per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2032. New data shows it's no longer a threat, but the incident highlights the need for strong planetary defense.
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NASA fires Indian-origin DEI chief Neela Rajendra after Trump's anti-DEI executive order
World | Apr 15, 2025, 09:06 AM ISTNASA removed DEI chief Neela Rajendra after Trump's executive order banned diversity initiatives in federal agencies. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) rebranding attempt failed.
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Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman bids for NASA top position
Science | Apr 10, 2025, 07:22 AM ISTJared Isaacman has completed two space trips arranged through SpaceX. He is also the founder of a payment processing company.
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'India is amazing': Sunita Williams describes how the country looks from space | VIDEO
Science | Apr 01, 2025, 09:31 AM ISTNASA astronaut Sunita Williams shared her breathtaking experience of viewing India from space, describing the Himalayas, Mumbai, and city lights from orbit.
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Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams willing to fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again
Science | Apr 01, 2025, 06:18 AM ISTButch Wilmore and Sunita Williams were stranded on the International Space Station when their Boeing Starliner capsule malfunctioned. They returned to Earth after 286 days aboard a SpaceX capsule.
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NASA’s Hubble unveils NGC 4536: A galaxy overflowing with new stars
Science | Mar 27, 2025, 01:38 PM ISTNGC 4536 is a starburst galaxy with rapid star formation due to gas compression. Its bar-like structure channels gas toward the nucleus, fueling intense star birth. The hot blue stars formed quickly and exploded, creating glowing HII regions.
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Giant Asteroid 2014 TN17- twice the size of Taj Mahal racing toward Earth: NASA issues alert
Science | Mar 25, 2025, 12:51 PM ISTWhile 2014 TN17 will safely pass Earth this time, NASA’s warning serves as a reminder of the lurking dangers in space. Scientists and astronomers continue to push for better asteroid detection and planetary defence systems to safeguard Earth from future cosmic threats.