Space
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic ISS launch rescheduled to June 10
Science | Jun 03, 2025, 09:25 PM ISTThe launch of Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station under Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission has been delayed to June 10 due to extended quarantine protocols.
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to grow green gram, fenugreek in space; know benefits
Food | Jun 03, 2025, 07:22 PM ISTShubhanshu Shukla to grow green gram, and fenugreek in space. Learn about the benefits of these Indian superfoods and how they'll contribute to a healthy space mission.
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Defunct Soviet Satellite could crash into Earth next week: Scientists warn of rare impact risk
Science | May 02, 2025, 12:07 PM ISTA Soviet-era satellite named Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere between May 7 and 13, 2025. Scientists warn the car-sized spacecraft could partially survive the fall and impact somewhere between 52°N and 52°S latitude.
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Want to travel to space like Katy Perry? It could cost you crores
Science | Apr 15, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTSpace travel is now possible for civilians, but it comes at a high cost. A seat on Blue Origin starts at USD 150,000 (Rs 1.28 crore), while Virgin Galactic charges USD 450,000 (Rs 3.85 crore), and Axiom Space offers a 10-day space trip for a whopping USD 55 million (Rs 473 crore).
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Scientists spot sub-Neptune planet orbiting nearby star using smart technique
Science | Apr 15, 2025, 07:28 PM ISTScientists have discovered a sub-Neptune exoplanet, GI 410 b, using the radial velocity technique. It orbits a nearby star 39 light years from Earth and has a mass 8.5 times that of our planet. The discovery was made using high-precision instruments from observatories in Hawaii and France.
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Jeff Bezos' fiancée and Katy Perry fly to space in historic All-Women Blue Origin Mission
Science | Apr 14, 2025, 08:00 PM ISTLeading the mission is Lauren Sánchez, Bezos’ fiancée, accompanied by global pop icon Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, and four other inspiring women from diverse backgrounds. The brief suborbital flight, part of the NS-31 mission, will cross the Kármán line—officially entering space.
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Sky gazers across northern hemisphere witness first partial solar eclipse of 2025 as moon covers sun
World | Mar 29, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTIn the partial solar eclipse, unlike a total solar eclipse, a portion of the sun remains visible, which enables the formation of a crescent-like shape in the sky with the moon partially covering the sun.
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Elon Musk shares viral video of Japanese astronaut playing solo baseball in space, internet reacts
Trending | Mar 26, 2025, 02:25 PM ISTElon Musk recently shared a viral video of a Japanese astronaut playing solo baseball in zero gravity. The video has garnered a lot of views so far.
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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.
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World’s largest digital camera installed at Vera Rubin Observatory for groundbreaking exploration
Science | Mar 21, 2025, 11:38 AM ISTSituated in Cerro Pachón, Chile, the Vera Rubin Observatory is expected to commence scientific operations in 2025, ushering in a decade of groundbreaking space exploration.
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Sunita Williams Returns After 9 Months: All about SpaceX's 'Dragon' Capsule That Brought Them Back
Originals | Mar 19, 2025, 01:09 PM ISTSunita Williams returned to Earth after 9 months in space aboard SpaceX's 'Dragon' capsule. The capsule ensured a safe journey home, marking a significant achievement in space exploration and technology. Watch the video to know what made the capsule so unique.
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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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NASA’s PUNCH Mission to track solar wind in 3D: Game changer for space weather
Science | Feb 10, 2025, 06:23 PM ISTThis mission further aims at investigating how the Sun’s corona transforms into the solar wind, helping improve space weather forecasting that could impact Earth’s power grids and satellites.
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Union Budget 2025: Space sector wants PLI scheme, tax holidays and enhanced satellite data usage
Budget | Jan 19, 2025, 09:39 AM ISTBudget 2025: The Indian space economy is valued at 8.4 billion dollars and the private sector has just about started making a mark by building satellites and launch systems eyeing a manifold increase over the next decade.
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Modi Cabinet approves Rs 3,984 crore third launch pad at ISRO's Sriharikota for space missions
India | Jan 16, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTPM Modi-led Cabinet has approved a Rs 3,984 crore third launch pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The facility will support next-gen launch vehicles, human spaceflight missions, and LVM-3 launches, set to be completed in 48 months.
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India achieves Space Docking success, becomes fourth Nation in global league: ISRO
Science | Jan 16, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTIndia’s successful space docking achievement positions ISRO as a key player in the global space exploration arena, setting the stage for future technological innovations and missions.
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Rakesh Sharma: Celebrating legacy of India’s first space explorer on his 76th birthday
India | Jan 13, 2025, 10:25 AM ISTRakesh Sharma, India’s first astronaut, celebrates his 76th birthday today, honoring his historic space mission in 1984 that inspired generations and showcased India’s space capabilities.
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SpaDeX docking: Spacecrafts are at distance of 1.5 km, to come closer on January 11, says ISRO
India | Jan 10, 2025, 09:37 PM ISTISRO's space docking experiment has so far missed two publicly announced schedules, on January 7 and January 9.
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Mars, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter to align the night sky in January: Here's the exact date and time
Technology | Jan 02, 2025, 07:15 PM ISTWith clear skies and a little patience, January offers an unforgettable view of our solar system's wonders. Make time to enjoy this spectacular planetary alignment, as such events won’t recur for several years.
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Astronomers reveal new insights into CIZA0107 Galaxy Cluster merger using VLA
Science | Jan 01, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTAn international team of astronomers has uncovered fascinating new details about a nearby galaxy cluster merger, offering a fresh perspective on the dynamics of galactic collisions. The observations were made using the Very Large Array (VLA), revealing key insights into cosmic ray acceleration.