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SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launches NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope and PUNCH Solar Probes
Science | Mar 14, 2025, 06:00 PM ISTNASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH missions successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant step in space exploration. SPHEREx will map the entire sky in infrared light, studying galaxies and cosmic evolution, while PUNCH will observe the Sun’s corona and solar wind.
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Sunita Williams likely to depart Space Station for Earth on this date | Know about NASA's big update
Science | Mar 14, 2025, 02:06 PM ISTSunita Williams and Butch Wilmore should have been back to earth nine months ago. However, they have been orbiting the planet aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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NASA, SpaceX further delay return of astronauts Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams
Science | Mar 13, 2025, 12:30 PM ISTNASA has postponed the mission due to a leak in the space shuttle. The space agency will attempt another launch soon to bring back a crew of four astronauts.
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NASA launches its newest space telescope, set to conduct all-sky survey, map millions of galaxies
Science | Mar 12, 2025, 03:59 PM ISTThe NASA SPHEREx telescope will use infrared instruments and a broad field of view to map the entire sky. It will observe the total cosmic glow from after the Big Bang.
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NASA achieves Lunar Navigation breakthrough: GNSS signals tracked on the Moon
Science | Mar 11, 2025, 02:13 PM ISTBy successfully tracking GNSS signals on the Moon, this experiment paves the way for enhanced lunar and Martian exploration. The data gathered will contribute to expanding GNSS coverage beyond Earth, enabling autonomous deep-space missions and reducing reliance on ground-based tracking systems.
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Private lunar lander declared dead after crashing in moon's South Pole crater
Science | Mar 07, 2025, 09:27 PM ISTIntuitive Machines' private lunar lander has been declared non-operational after a failed landing near the Moon’s south pole. The mission, which aimed to deliver NASA payloads, ended after the lander missed its target by over 800 feet.
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Trump on NASA stranded astronaut Sunita Williams: 'I see the woman with the wild hair...' | VIDEO
World | Mar 07, 2025, 06:42 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump sparked controversy with a joke about NASA astronauts being "stranded in space," promising, "We’re coming to get you." He also commented on astronaut Sunita Williams' 'wild hair', drawing mixed reactions.
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NASA's Athena lander touches down near moon's South Pole, condition uncertain
World | Mar 07, 2025, 12:03 AM ISTA US-based private space company confirmed that its lunar lander has successfully touched down on the Moon, but its status remains uncertain. Officials are currently analyzing telemetry data to determine whether the spacecraft landed safely or sustained damage.
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NASA disables two scientific instruments on Voyager 1 and 2 to ensure continued operation
Science | Mar 06, 2025, 11:32 AM ISTLaunched in 1977, the Voyager spacecrafts are currently exploring interstellar space. Voyager 1 is now 24.14 billion kilometers away from Earth.
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What did NASA’s Blue Ghost lander carry to the Moon?
Science | Mar 05, 2025, 04:55 PM ISTA private lunar lander, Blue Ghost by Firefly Aerospace, successfully touched down on the moon on Sunday, carrying NASA experiments, including a drill and vacuum. The lander autonomously descended to an ancient volcanic dome in the moon’s northeastern impact basin.
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NASA astronauts stuck in space for 9 months set to return this month
Science | Mar 05, 2025, 01:18 PM ISTAs their long-awaited return date approaches, NASA is ensuring all safety measures are in place to bring the astronauts back home after an unexpectedly extended journey.
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams stranded in space for 9 months finally set for return
Science | Mar 04, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTNASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, stranded in space for nine months, are finally set to return after multiple delays. Know why their mission was extended and how NASA is ensuring their safe return.
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Blue Ghost, private lunar lander, successfully touched down on Moon, with payload for NASA
Science | Mar 03, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTFirefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander will conduct various experiments for NASA over the next 14 days. Previously, Intuitive Machines attempted a moon landing, which resulted in a crash.
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NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope to launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 for deep space exploration
Science | Mar 01, 2025, 06:14 PM ISTAlongside SPHEREx, NASA will also launch PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere), a mission with four satellites focused on studying the Sun's outer atmosphere and solar wind dynamics. Together, these missions will enhance our understanding of both deep space and the solar system.
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NASA confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses no threat to Earth
Science | Feb 28, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTScientists emphasize that this case highlights the importance of continuous asteroid tracking. Advanced monitoring helps refine predictions and ensures that potential threats are identified and ruled out long before they become a real concern.
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Private company aims for historic moon landing amid new lunar race
World | Feb 27, 2025, 07:59 AM ISTIntuitive Machines' Athena lander, launched with SpaceX, aimed for a historic moon landing near the lunar south pole. CaThe mission could unlock lunar ice resources vital for future space exploration by carrying NASA-funded experiments and a pioneering drone.
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NASA's new telescope to create multi-spectral map of cosmos, surpassing all previous efforts
Science | Feb 24, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTNASA's SPHEREx telescope will capture the entire sky and generate colourful images that are currently impossible with existing telescopes.
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Warning from NASA: Huge asteroid to impact Earth by 2032, predicting to be a City-Killer
Science | Feb 19, 2025, 01:28 PM ISTWhile NASA’s latest estimates indicate a slight increase in risk, experts continue to believe that as more data is gathered, the impact probability will drop to 0 per cent.
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67-foot asteroid to make close approach to Earth tomorrow
Science | Feb 18, 2025, 04:06 PM ISTNASA is continuously monitoring the movement of the asteroid. Despite its massive size and speed, the asteroid poses an imminent threat to Earth.
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NASA reveals probable date of Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore's return to Earth from ISS
World | Feb 14, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTIndian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Willmore are likely return from ISS to Earth in mid-March.