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  ISRO to launch AST SpaceMobile satellite via LVM3 rocket on Dec 24

  Technology | December 20, 2025 11:14 IST

  The ISRO's LVM3-M6 mission carrying US-based firm AST SpaceMobile communication satellite is slated for a morning liftoff on December 24 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

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  Strongest Solar Flare of 2025 hits Earth: Radiation spikes to 10x normal at flight altitudes

  Science | December 08, 2025 13:30 IST

  The Sun unleashed its most powerful solar flare of 2025 on November 11, sending a burst of high-energy radiation speeding toward Earth. The X5.1-class flare triggered a rare ground-level enhancement (GLE), causing radiation levels at 40,000 feet to rise up to 10 times the normal background.

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  Scientists solve 60-year mystery behind Venus’s super-fast winds

  Science | November 29, 2025 14:02 IST

  A new study finally uncovers what powers Venus’s super-fast winds. Scientists found that a daily thermal tide—created by the Sun’s heating—pushes momentum toward the cloud tops, driving the planet’s famous atmospheric superrotation. The findings come from two decades of spacecraft data.

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  Scientists may have detected Dark Matter for the first time using NASA’s Fermi Telescope

  Science | November 27, 2025 16:35 IST

  A team of Japanese astronomers may have detected the first-ever direct signature of dark matter using NASA’s Fermi gamma-ray space telescope. The team found a unique 20 GeV gamma-ray glow near the Milky Way’s centre, matching predictions of dark matter particle annihilation.

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  ISRO scientists capture rare interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS from Mount Abu

  Science | November 19, 2025 17:03 IST

  ISRO-affiliated scientists at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) have captured detailed images and spectral data of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS using the 1.2-meter Mount Abu telescope.

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  NASA installs Orion ‘Integrity’ spacecraft on Artemis II Rocket for 2026 Moon mission

  Science | October 22, 2025 20:02 IST

  NASA has installed the Orion spacecraft ‘Integrity’ atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, marking a major step toward the Artemis II mission- the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The mission, targeting a 2026 launch, will send four astronauts around the Moon to test critical systems.

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  Chinese scientists discover rare meteorite fragments on Moon from outer solar system

  Science | October 22, 2025 19:28 IST

  Chinese scientists analysing lunar soil have discovered rare meteorite fragments believed to come from beyond the inner Solar System. The CI chondrites, rich in carbon and water-bearing minerals, offer fresh clues about how water and organic matter reached the Moon and possibly Earth.

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  Blue Origin’s new Glenn set to launch NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars Mission in late 2025

  Science | October 12, 2025 16:15 IST

  Blue Origin’s New Glenn NG-2 is set for launch in late 2025, carrying NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission. The mission marks the rocket’s first deep-space venture, showcasing its potential for future interplanetary missions and reusable launch technology.

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  Orionid Meteor Shower 2025: How to Watch Halley’s Comet shooting stars in India

  Science | October 02, 2025 10:55 IST

  The Orionid meteor shower, an annual sky event, will show up on October 21 and the early morning of October 22 (2025). Caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, this celestial show will allow skywatchers in India to witness up to 20 meteors per hour.

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  NASA’s Artemis 2 mission to the moon scheduled for early 2026

  Science | September 25, 2025 13:39 IST

  NASA Artemis 2, the first crewed mission of its Artemis programme, is now targeted for early 2026. Four astronauts will be flying around the Moon on a 10-day journey aboard Orion without landing, marking a giant step toward future Moon landings and Mars missions.

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  SpaceX Falcon 9 deploys 21 satellites for US military’s secure communication network

  Science | September 12, 2025 18:55 IST

  SpaceX Falcon 9 launched 21 satellites on September 10, marking the start of the US military’s next-generation secure satellite network. Part of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, these satellites form the Transport Layer, designed to provide encrypted global communications for the US

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  Megan McArthur, first woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon retires after 20 years at NASA

  Science | September 01, 2025 14:13 IST

  Megan McArthur’s journey from piloting spacecraft to helping repair Hubble has left a strong mark on space exploration. Her career will continue to inspire young scientists and astronauts around the world, including those in India, to aim for the stars.

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  Love skywatching? 5 budget-friendly gadgets to make stargazing better in India

  Science | August 31, 2025 17:26 IST

  If you are aspiring to be into space research and love skygazing, then you must buy some of the gadgets which are budget-friendly, to study astronomy without burning a hole in their pocket.

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  Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gets hero's welcome in hometown Lucknow | WATCH

  India | August 25, 2025 11:34 IST

  Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut to reach the ISS, received a grand welcome in Lucknow after his 20-day space mission with Axiom-4. He was felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and will be honoured at a state event in Lucknow.

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  National Space Day 2025: How Chandrayaan-3's moon landing rekindled India's space race

  Science | August 23, 2025 17:05 IST

  National Space Day 2025 celebrates India’s space achievements, particularly the historic Chandrayaan-3 moon landing, marking a new era of exploration, innovation, and global leadership in space.

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  NASA’s IXPE reveals Black Hole secrets: New findings challenge old theories

  Science | August 17, 2025 12:54 IST

  NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) has provided new insights into black hole corona and polarised X-ray emissions, challenging long-standing theories about how matter behaves near black holes.

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  ESA’s JUICE Spacecraft tests radar on Moon before hunting alien life on Jupiter’s Moons

  Science | August 05, 2025 20:51 IST

  The test validated JUICE’s RIME radar, which will explore Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto for signs of life under their frozen surfaces. The spacecraft is now heading for Venus to perform a gravity assist on its journey toward Jupiter.

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  Blue Origin successfully launches NS-34 with Agra-born investor: Sends six civilians to space

  Science | August 03, 2025 19:00 IST

  Blue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard NS-34 mission on August 3, 2025, carrying Agra-born real estate investor Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal and five other civilians to the edge of space. The eleven-minute suborbital flight offered moments of weightlessness and stunning views of Earth.

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  NASA launches TRACERS Mission to study how Earth fights space storms

  Science | July 24, 2025 10:33 IST

  NASA 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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  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.