Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches rescue mission to bring stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams back from ISS
Sep 29, 2024, at 12:34 pm
SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, has launched a rescue mission today, carrying two passengers while leaving two seats empty to facilitate the return of American astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for several months, according to NASA.
Earth's Moon to have a mini companion for two months: Know what it is
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:03 pm
New Delhi: In a rare event, Earth’s lone satellite Moon will have a temporary companion for about two months, as our planet’s gravity will capture a wandering asteroid from September 29 to November 25 this year.
Ex-Pentagon official makes startling claims about US govt collecting ‘alien body remains, vehicles of unknown origin'
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:07 pm
A former Pentagon official has made shocking claims regarding the US government's dealings with extraterrestrial phenomena, media reports said.
Boeing's Starliner Spaceship returns to Earth without Sunita Williams and Barry E Wilmore
Boeing's Starliner Spaceship has returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) without carrying astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry E Wilmore who remain in space.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back to Earth: NASA
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:14 pm
NASA has chosen Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back from space next year.
National Space Day: Jitendra Singh says an Indian will land on Moon surface in 2040
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:15 pm
Indian Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said an Indian will land on the surface of the Moon in 2040.
ISRO places Earth Observation Satellite successfully into orbit
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:19 pm
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scripted one more success story when it launched Earth Observation Satellite EOS-8 and a passenger satellite using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the Spaceport of Sriharikota on Friday.
ISRO picks Shubhanshu Shukla as 'prime astronaut' for Indo-US mission to space station
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:26 pm
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has picked the youngest of its astronaut-designates as the prime astronaut to fly on the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Nearby 'Super-Jupiter' planet discovered; IIT Kanpur professor part of international team of astronomers
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:30 pm
Kolkata: In a ground-breaking discovery, an international team of astronomers, including an IIT Kanpur professor, has discovered a giant planet orbiting a nearby star similar to our own Sun.
Scientists find Sun is already starting its next solar cycle despite being halfway through the current cycle
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:33 pm
The first rumblings of the Sun's next 11-year solar cycle have been detected in sound waves inside our home star – even though it is only halfway through its current one.
Asteroid protection: ISRO Chairman bats for global planetary protection system, highlights India's role
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:39 pm
Bengaluru: ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stressed the necessity of international collaboration to develop a planetary protection system against asteroids, stating that no single country can achieve this alone, media reported.
NASA selects tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Space X to develop vehicle for safe deorbit of International Space Station
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 pm
NASA is aiming to deorbit the International Space Station in a controlled manner after the end of its operational life in 2030.
Genome Sequencing Lab with cutting-edge next-gen sequencing facilities inaugurated at AFMC, Pune
Pune: A new Genome Sequencing Lab was inaugurated at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune on Thursday.
China: Lunar mission Chang'e-6 returns to Earth with first-ever sample from Moon's far side
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
China's lunar probe Chang'e-6 has returned to Earth after collecting the first-ever sample from the unexplored far side of the Moon, media reports said.
In a rare feat, ISRO makes hat-trick in safe landing of Pushpak, an uncrewed winged reusable launch vehicle
New Delhi//IBNS: In a rare achievement for any space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Sunday achieved a hat-trick of the safe landing of an uncrewed, autonomous winged reusable launch vehicle during an experiment in this century.
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague face trouble following detection of 'specebug' at space station
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:35 pm
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore successfully entered the International Space Station after docking their Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on June 6 but they are now facing a superbug challenge.
Aditya L1 captures images of Sun during solar fury, ISRO releases pictures of the celestial event
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:36 pm
Two onboard remort sensing instruments preset in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s Aditya-L1 spacecraft have captured the recent solar fury.
China: Chang'e-6 lunar lander touches down on far side of moon to collect sample
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Elevating its space status, China’s Chang’e-6 lunar lander on Sunday touched down on the far side of the moon.
Powerful solar storm headed towards Earth, likely to cause blackouts
A powerful stream of energised particles (called solar storm) released by the Sun is headed towards the Earth having the potential to radio blackouts and aurora borealis or northern lights.
Now an Earth-like exoplanet found 40 light years away
Astronomers have made the rare and tantalising discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet 40 light-years away that may be just a little warmer than our own world.
First human recipient of pig kidney transplant in USA dies
The first recipient of a modified pig kidney transplant died on Saturday, around two months after the surgery was carried out in the US's Boston.
ISRO conducts successful hot testing of liquid rocket engine manufactured through Additive Manufacturing
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it has achieved a 'major milestone' with the successful hot testing of liquid rocket engine manufactured through Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology for a duration of 665 s on May 9, 2024.
Australia-India space collaboration projects launched
The Australian government has announced $18 million investment in collaborative space projects with India.
India successfully tests Indigenous Technology Subsonic Cruise Missile
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, on Thursday.
Know how the Indian Institute of Astrophysics brought the sunlight on Ram Lalla's forehead in Ayodhya
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology, played a crucial role in the Surya Tilak Project at Ayodhya.
ISRO receives major US space exploration award
US-based Space Foundation has awarded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the iconic 2024 John L “Jack” Swigert, Jr, Award for space exploration.
Nobel winning physicist Peter Higgs, who theorised Higgs boson particle, dies at 94
Edinburg (Ireland): Physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the Higgs boson particle, which earned him a Nobel Prize, died at the age of 94, said the University of Edinburgh on Tuesday.
NASA shares safety guidelines for viewing April 8 total Solar Eclipse
NASA on Sunday said a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada on November 8.
ISRO successfully executes landing mission for Reusable Launch Vehicle Pushpak
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a significant achievement with the successful execution of a landing mission for its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) named "Pushpak" from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Karnataka's Chalakere on Friday.
NASA completes seventh commercial crew mission to ISS
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm
Washington: NASA completed its seventh commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday, according to a release.