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NASA’s Athena EPIC mission plans to replace expensive satellites with climate sensors
Science | Jul 22, 2025, 10:20 AM ISTNASA is testing a new type of modular satellite that can carry multiple instruments using shared systems, thereby reducing costs and time. This new design, called Athena EPIC, is scheduled to fly in 2025 and could revolutionise the way climate and weather satellites are built and launched.
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Mission successful! Shubhanshu Shukla's first picture after return from International Space Station
Science | Jul 15, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTDuring his time aboard the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carried out seven India-specific microgravity experiments, highlighting the country’s advancing expertise in space science and technology.
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'Shubhanshu Shukla has inspired a billion dreams': PM Modi lauds Indian astronaut's arrival
India | Jul 15, 2025, 03:52 PM ISTAstronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three crewmates from the commercial Axiom-4 mission made a dramatic return to Earth as the Dragon spacecraft ‘Grace’ splashed down off the coast of San Diego, southern California, on Tuesday.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's space health monitored by family doctor, says European flight surgeon
Science | Jun 30, 2025, 06:34 PM ISTShubhanshu Shukla is medically fit and under constant health supervision, confirmed European Space Agency flight surgeon Dr Brigitte Godard. Despite mild space sickness, Dr Godard assured the nation that Shukla is well-prepared and supported by India's top space doctors.
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Shubhanshu Shukla along with 3 other astronauts join ISS: Family overjoyed as India marks history
Science | Jun 26, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTThe Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew, including India’s Shubhanshu Shukla, has successfully entered the International Space Station (ISS) after a smooth docking by the SpaceX Dragon capsule. The crew will spend 14 days onboard conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities.
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Shubhanshu Shukla leads India's return to space after 41 years as Axiom-4 docks at ISS: Video
Science | Jun 26, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTIndian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his Ax-4 crewmates docked with the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule after a 28-hour journey from Florida. The docking was completed at 4:03 PM IST on June 26, with the hatch scheduled to open after critical safety checks.
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PM Modi celebrates Shukla's ISS launch, says he carries hopes of 1.4 billion | 25 June | Speed News
Originals | Jun 25, 2025, 08:43 PM ISTShubhanshu Shukla launches aboard Axiom-4, the first Indian to reach ISS via SpaceX. PM Modi celebrates Shukla's ISS launch, says he carries hopes of 1.4 billion. A man was rescued in Jammu after clinging to a rope in the Tawi River for two hours. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's first words after Axiom-4 launch into space: 'Jai Hind, Jai Bharat'
Science | Jun 25, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTAxiom-4 mission launch: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became India’s second astronaut to travel into space, marking the country’s return to human spaceflight nearly four decades after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma made history in 1984.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 space mission launch delayed for 6th time, no new date in sight
World | Jun 20, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTThis is the sixth postponement of the mission, which was originally set to launch on May 29 and has faced multiple delays through June.
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Big explosion rocks Elon Musk's SpaceX facility during Starship test: Watch
Science | Jun 19, 2025, 12:11 PM ISTDuring its tenth flight test, the Starship experienced a notable anomaly while positioned on the test stand at Starbase. SpaceX emphasized that a safety perimeter was upheld throughout the entire operation.
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Trump has acknowledged Elon Musk's apology, appreciative of it, says White House
World | Jun 12, 2025, 07:55 AM ISTMusk had earlier posted on X, stating that he regrets his remarks about US President Donald Trump and that he "had gone too far" in what as seen as the SpaceX CEO's attempt to diffuse tensions between the two following an ugly spat.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 launch postponed again due to liquid oxygen leak
Science | Jun 11, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTAxiom 4's launch has been delayed once again due to a leak identified during post-static fire booster inspections.
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All about SpaceX Dragon spacecraft taking Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to ISS
Science | Jun 07, 2025, 04:14 PM ISTIndian astronaut will launch to the ISS on June 10 using a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Here are all the details you need to know about this spacecraft.
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk eases tensions, no longer threatens Dragon spacecraft withdrawal from ISS
Science | Jun 07, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTElon Musk has threatened to pull out of the ISS following Trump's suggestion that the U.S. could save billions by scrapping government contracts awarded to Musk's SpaceX.
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Amid feud, Musk threatens to decommission Dragon, jeopardising NASA's ISS crew transport
Science | Jun 06, 2025, 11:42 AM ISTIf Elon Musk follows through with his plan to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, NASA will have no choice but to rely on Russian Soyuz capsules for transportation.
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SpaceX Starship launch ends in mid-air failure after a series of setbacks
Science | May 28, 2025, 08:30 AM ISTSpaceX’s latest Starship ended in disappointment as the spacecraft spun out of control and exploded mid-flight. Despite hopes to demonstrate several key features, including satellite deployment and heat shield durability, the mission failed due to a door malfunction and fuel leaks.
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink Satellites in second mission of the day, hits 50 launches in 2025
Science | Apr 29, 2025, 11:05 PM ISTSpaceX successfully launched 23 more Starlink satellites from Florida, marking its second mission of the day and the 50th Falcon 9 launch of 2025. Thirteen of the satellites feature direct-to-cell technology, aiming to enhance mobile connectivity.
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Raghav Chadha proposes withholding Starlink approval to counter US tariffs, Scindia responds
India | Apr 03, 2025, 07:39 PM ISTAAP MP Raghav Chadha urged the Indian government to withhold regulatory approvals for Elon Musk’s Starlink as leverage against U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. He also raised security concerns, citing a case where traffickers allegedly used Starlink devices and the company's reluctance to share data.
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SpaceX Fram2 mission: Why this is first of its kind and what it achieves
Science | Apr 03, 2025, 09:34 AM ISTSpaceX has launched a privately funded space mission over Earth's poles. This is the first human spaceflight to fly over the Earth's poles. Here's what makes it special.
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Elon Musk Faces Backlashes: Protestors Gather Outside SpaceX HQ Over Federal Cuts
News | Mar 20, 2025, 06:59 PM ISTProtesters gathered outside SpaceX's headquarters in Los Angeles to protest against proposed cuts to federal safety net programs in US budget. People were seen holding signs with messages from SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Watch the video to know more.