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ISRO plans Venus Orbiter Mission: List of successful and future missions to Venus

Science | Sep 18, 2024, 10:28 PM IST

The government has approved ISRO's ambitious Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), set for launch in March 2028. This mission aims to study Venus' surface, atmosphere, and volcanic activity, furthering India's space exploration goals.

National Space Day: From Chandrayaan to Gaganyaan, a look back at India's space journey

Technology | Aug 23, 2024, 12:47 PM IST

India is celebrating National Space Day to mark the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the moon. In addition to Chandrayaan, India has achieved numerous successful missions to Mars and the Sun in the past.

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How space missions can fight microgravity? Details here

Science | Jul 28, 2024, 04:48 PM IST

The study, published in Stem Cell Reports, found that muscle cells exposed to microgravity showed metabolic changes that indicate impaired muscle regeneration. Additionally, these cells exhibited gene activity similar to that observed in age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia.

Boeing Starliner to take more time for returning on Earth: NASA

Science | Jun 23, 2024, 03:58 PM IST

Boeing's Starliner capsule’s homecoming is on hold as NASA announces the need for further technical reviews. This postponement gives engineers more time to analyze recent issues encountered by the capsule, which is currently carrying astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.

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William Anders, ex-astronaut who clicked iconic 'Earthrise' photo, dies in plane crash | Who was he?

World | Jun 08, 2024, 04:25 PM IST

A US Naval Academy and former astronaut, William Anders clicked the iconic 'Earthrise' photo that has become one of the influential photographs in modern history. He was celebrated as a national hero at a time when the US was locked in a space race with the erstwhile Soviet Union.

Indian pilot becomes first to venture into space as tourist on Blue Origin’s return flight

World | May 19, 2024, 09:20 PM IST

Gopi Thotakura, an entrepreneur and commercial pilot, is one among the crew of six people who went to space of Blue Origin return flight. The mission was brief raising the count of the companies private astronaut headcount to 37.

Sunita Williams set for her third mission in space: All you need to know

Technology | Apr 25, 2024, 05:26 PM IST

The upcoming mission seeks to comprehensively assess the Starliner system's capabilities, spanning from launch to docking and return to Earth in the western United States.

NASA successfully launches solar-powered spacecraft: All you need to know

Science | Apr 25, 2024, 11:42 AM IST

NASA's solar-powered spacecraft launch heralds a new era in space exploration, leveraging innovative solar sail technology to propel missions into the cosmos more efficiently and affordably.

Gopi Thotakura set to become India's first space tourist in Jeff Bezos' mission | Who is he?

World | Apr 13, 2024, 04:54 PM IST

Thotakura will join five other crew members, and each will carry a postcard to space on behalf of Blue Origin’s foundation, Club for the Future. He will become the second Indian to venture into space after Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

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Turkey's first astronaut embarks on historic mission to International Space Station | WATCH

World | Jan 19, 2024, 04:19 PM IST

The Axiom-3 mission also includes astronauts from Sweden and Italy and is expected to reach the International Space Station on Saturday. The mission was conducted in collaboration with SpaceX and NASA and seeks to bolster efforts to promote commercial activity in space.

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Aditya L-1 Mission: Astrophysicist RC Kapoor sheds light on ISRO's solar milestone | Watch Video

Science | Jan 05, 2024, 06:11 PM IST

According to S Somanath, the chief of ISRO, "Aditya-L1 will reach its L1 point on January 6th at 4 pm, and we will perform the final manoeuvre to keep it there."

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ISRO's test on fuel cells in space - What's the verdict? All details here

Science | Jan 05, 2024, 01:21 PM IST

ISRO successfully tested fuel cells in space, a breakthrough for future missions, as these cells efficiently generate power, emit only water, and prove ideal for space exploration and potential societal applications.

ISRO welcomes New Year with launch of XPoSat from Sriharikota to study black holes

India | Jan 01, 2024, 02:50 PM IST

ISRO XPoSat launch: It is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources. The PSLV-C58 rocket carried primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.

Astronaut Marcus Wandt Prepares For SpaceX Flight To ISS

News | Nov 26, 2023, 05:39 PM IST

Swedish astronaut Marcus Wandt is preparing for his trip to the International Space Station (ISS). Marcus Wandt will fly on third Axiom Space mission, planned for January 2024. Wandt's mission is named Muninn, after Norse mythology. It will be the first time a European Space Agency astronaut has hit

NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar likely to be launched in January: Know its aim and key features

Science | Nov 15, 2023, 12:10 PM IST

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) is likely to be launched in January 2024 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The mission has a three-year duration and aims to survey the entire Earth's land and ice-covered surfaces every 12 days.

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