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  When is National Science Day 2024? Know date, history, significance and more

  Lifestyle | February 28, 2024 7:06 IST

  Celebrated on February 28th, National Science Day honours Sir C.V. Raman's discovery and emphasises the significance of science in India's progress.

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  National Science Day 2024: The story of Raman effect, theme, importance, and events | All details

  Science | February 27, 2024 14:31 IST

  National Science Day is a special day in India to celebrate a discovery called the Raman Effect. It's named after a scientist named Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.

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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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  Solar storm impact detected by PAPA payload on ISRO's Aditya-L1 satellite: Details

  Science | February 23, 2024 14:25 IST

  PAPA (Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya) was developed by ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to support Aditya-L1's mission of studying the Sun's coronal heating processes and solar transients.

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  ISRO's INSAT-3DS: Precision equipment developed by Salem College students

  Science | February 22, 2024 19:30 IST

  As a reliable partner for developing indigenous technology products like rocket motors for mission-critical applications of ISRO, SonaSPEED has also been picked up to provide precision components for the ensuing Gaganyaan mission, the College said in the statement.

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  INSAT-3DS update: Spacecraft reaches geosynchronous orbit, all planned firings done, says ISRO

  Science | February 22, 2024 13:20 IST

  The INSAT-3DS satellite weighs 2274-kilogram and it is equipped with advanced payloads which are majorly designed to provide more accurate and timely data on atmospheric conditions.

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  Gaganyaan: ISRO completes final test of engine that can carry humans to space

  Science | February 21, 2024 13:58 IST

  The space agency said, “To achieve the human rating standards, four engines underwent 39 hot firing tests under various operating conditions for a cumulative time period of 8810 seconds against the minimum human rating qualification standard requirement, which is 6350 seconds.”

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  ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS satellite to improve disaster warning systems

  Science | February 18, 2024 6:08 IST

  ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) successfully launched the INSAT-3DS satellite on GSLV-F14 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5:35 pm today.

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  ISRO all set to launch INSAT-3DS satellite shortly | Watch LIVE

  Science | February 17, 2024 17:28 IST

  ISRO INSAT 3DS Satellite Launch LIVE: The countdown for the launch of the GSLV-F 14/INSAT 3DS mission has started. The launch will take place at 5:30 pm on Saturday from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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  Cartosat-2 mission concludes: ISRO successfully crashes satellite back to earth | All details

  Science | February 16, 2024 13:28 IST

  ISRO successfully ended its Cartosat-2 mission by safely bringing the probe back to Earth. Here's everything you need to know about this mission.

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  Elon Musk announces SpaceX's relocation of incorporation from Delaware to Texas

  Science | February 15, 2024 16:51 IST

  Earlier this month (February), the billionaire announced that Tesla would move immediately to hold a shareholder vote to change its legal home from the US state of Delaware to Texas.

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  NASA Expedition 71 astronauts to undertake crucial research in space: Details

  Science | February 11, 2024 10:56 IST

  The expedition will include NASA astronauts- Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, Jeanette Epps and Tracy C. Dyson who will reach the space station in February and March as well.

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  NASA shares detailed image of Moon's far side, describes it as 'It's the side we never see..'

  Science | February 09, 2024 18:39 IST

  The US Space Agency, NASA, shared a never-before-seen photo of the moon on their official Instagram handle, which has amazed online viewers.

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  ISRO to launch meteorological satellite for better weather forecasts - Check details

  Science | February 08, 2024 18:31 IST

  India's GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission aims to deploy a meteorological satellite for enhanced weather monitoring and disaster management, using data collected for improved forecasts and rescue services.

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  Bengaluru teen wins Rs 3.31 crore prize money in 'Breakthrough Junior Challenge' contest

  Trending | February 07, 2024 11:25 IST

  The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is also known as 'Oscars of Science'. The competition is about exploring the use of science, physics and math in daily life.

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  NASA's Juno spacecraft captures Jupiter Moon Io's surface in close flyby | See pic

  Science | February 06, 2024 11:35 IST

  NASA's Juno spacecraft made a close flyby of Jupiter's moon Io, capturing detailed images to understand its volcanic activity and geological features influenced by Jupiter's gravity.

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  Six Moon missions launched by Space Agencies from three Countries: Why?

  Science | January 28, 2024 13:08 IST

  A host of missions from various countries have been planned to the Moon, while NASA with its Artemis III aims to land the first woman and the first person of colour on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term, sustainable presence and serving as a gateway for future astronaut missions to Mars.

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  Aditya-L1 spacecraft achieves successful deployment of magnetometer boom in space: What it means?

  Science | January 25, 2024 18:31 IST

  India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft successfully deployed a 6-meter magnetometer boom in space, a critical step for its mission to study the Sun's chromosphere, corona, and interplanetary magnetic field.

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  Japan's Moon Mission SLIM lands close to target: First image released | All details

  Science | January 25, 2024 14:15 IST

  Japan's "Moon Sniper," the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), successfully landed on the lunar surface, achieving a pinpoint soft landing about 55 meters from its target.