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Now you can apply to be an astronaut for just Rs 200, SERA invites application; Here's how to register and other details
The Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) has partnered with Blue Origin to offer Indian citizens a chance to experience space travel. The collaboration will enable six individuals from countries with limited space presence, including India, to join a future New Shepard mission. The program aims to democratize space access through public voting, with minimal physical requirements. Selected astronauts will undergo a three-day training at Blue Origin's Texas launch site. This initiative underscores India's growing role in space exploration.
July's new moon with Cancer season and what does it mean for zodiac signs. All you may like to know
The new moon in Cancer on July 5, 2024, encourages emotional exploration, closer relationships, and new beginnings. It will impact various zodiac signs differently. Know in detail.
China's Chang'e-6 probe brings back first-ever samples from Moon's far side
The development came after India in August 2023 became the first country to land near the little-explored lunar South Pole region when its Chandrayaan-3's lander, carrying the Pragyaan rover, successfully landed there.
NASA yet again lets down Sunita Williams: Return of the Boeing Starliner crew further delayed
NASA has once again disappointed astronauts Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stranded at the International Space Station (ISS), whose return to Earth has again been delayed until mid-August, according to latest reports. Amid NASA's moon landing missions like Artemis 2, it also needs to securely bring their astronauts home, and that too, without much delay.
Fly Me To The Moon: Check out new trailer, plot, cast and release date
"Fly Me To The Moon" follows launch director Cole Davis and marketing maven Kelly Jones as they navigate chaos surrounding NASA’s moon landing. Directed by Greg Berlanti, the film features Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson. The trailer teases humor and a sharp commentary on historical events. The film releases on July 12.
Putin ratifies plan to jointly build lunar base with China
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a plan to jointly build the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) with China. The ILRS will include sections on the lunar surface, lunar orbit, and Earth, built in two phases. The first phase aims to establish a basic station by 2035, with expansion completed by 2045. Twelve countries and international organizations have joined the initiative. The project follows Russia and China's 2021 agreement and involves ambitious lunar missions starting in 2026.
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Who is William Anders? Apollo 8 astronaut is known for THIS photograph. Details here
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders recently passed away due to a plane crash at the age of 90. Anders is responsible for taking an iconic "Earthrise" photograph that has stayed in the memory of space freaks for a long time.
China's spacecraft takes off from far side of Moon to bring home first samples
China's Chang'e-6 probe on Tuesday lifted off from the far side of the Moon for its journey back to Earth carrying the first rock samples ever collected from the rarely explored terrain, in an ambitious mission that underscored the country's rise as a major space power. The ascender has entered a pre-set orbit around the Moon after taking off from the far side this morning, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced.
China's Chang'e-6 probe lifts off from far side of moon
The probe's successful departure from the moon means China is closer to becoming the first country to return samples from the far side of the moon, which permanently faces away from Earth.
NASA mission reveals asteroid's unusual double moon, scientists baffled
NASA sScientists suggest that the Dinkinesh asteroid fractured, causing pieces to separate and form a disk of material. And some of this material then fell back to the surface. Scientists believe that part of this disk material coalesced into the moon Selam, which consists of two touching objects but the specific process behind the formation of this unusual moon remains unclear.
China makes historic landing on far side of the moon
China landed the Chang'e-6 craft on the far side of the moon to retrieve rocks and soil, elevating its space power status in a global rush for lunar minerals.
Lunar Timekeeping: How Nasa plans to synchronize moon missions
NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are working together to create a standardized time system for the moon. This initiative, part of the Artemis program, aims to coordinate lunar missions from various countries and private entities. The lack of a unified time zone on the moon presents logistical challenges, which this effort seeks to address by potentially using Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or developing a new time scale tailored to the moon's unique environment.
BlackRock’s Ethereum spot ETFs listed on DTCC: Five cryptos to diversify with and capitalise on this trend
BlackRock's spot Ethereum ETF, ETHA, listed on top of DTCC after SEC approval of eight spot Ethereum ETFs. Traders diversify holdings in Web3 space for market gains.
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti proposes development of "QUAD satellite" with India-US partnership
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti proposed developing a QUAD satellite in partnership with India during his visit to ISRO. He met with Chairman S Somanath to discuss space cooperation and advanced technologies.
NASA will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts: Eric Garcetti
The day-long event in Bengaluru garnered participation from senior officials from both the US and Indian governments, including Garcetti, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr. Somanath. S, representatives from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Government of India, as well as prominent leaders from the commercial space industry, industry stakeholders, venture capitalists, and market analysts.
"ISRO aims to explore human space flight activities, build space stations": Chairman Somnath
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Sreedhara Panicker Somanath on Sunday attended a programme at a school and said that the space agency aims to explore human space flight activities and build space stations.
Pakistan's CubeSat sends first images of Sun and Moon from lunar orbit
Pakistan's CubeSat, part of China's Chang'e-6 mission, has made history by transmitting its first images of the sun and moon from lunar orbit. The CubeSat successfully separated from the orbiter near the far side of the moon, capturing its initial image on May 8 at 16:14 (1:14 pm Pakistan time). This achievement was celebrated at a ceremony at the China National Space Agency (CNSA), where the images were presented to Pakistan's ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi. The project, a collaboration between Islamabad's Institute of Space Technology (IST), China's Shanghai University (SJTU), and Pakistan's national space agency Suparco.
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China's new Moon mission is about to launch, and it's a rare example of countries working together
China's Chang'e 6 mission, with international collaboration and advanced research goals, signifies a significant leap in lunar exploration, emphasizing the importance of shared scientific endeavors in a geopolitically complex world.
'Rebel Moon - Chapter One: Chalice of Blood': Response it gets will decide content of 'Rebel Moon - Part 3'. Know about franchise plans
Zack Snyder has major plans for the franchise and he mulls making 'Rebel Moon - Part Three'. Rebel Moon's new title 'Rebel Moon - Chapter One: Chalice of Blood' also drops a hint at the future film.
China to launch lunar probe Chang'e-6 to collect samples from far side of moon
China announced on Wednesday its plan to launch the lunar probe Chang'e-6 on Friday, aiming to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking the first such mission in human history, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Preparations for the mission, including refueling the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket, are underway at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province.
China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side
China is set to launch a robotic spacecraft, Chang'e-6, in the coming days to collect soil and rocks from the moon's far side. This marks the first of three technically demanding missions to pave the way for an inaugural Chinese crewed landing and a base on the lunar south pole. Since the first Chang'e mission in 2007, China has made significant strides in lunar exploration, narrowing the technological gap with the United States and Russia.
Chandrayaan-3 team receives 2024 John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration
The award was received by India's Consul General in Houston D C Manjunath on behalf of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during the opening ceremony of the annual Space Symposium in Colorado on Monday.
Next-gen lunar rover successfully tested in California's Mojave Desert
A next-generation lunar rover, the Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) vehicle, has been successfully tested in California's Mojave Desert. Piloted by retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and MIT aerospace graduate student Michelle Lin, the FLEX rover showcased its capabilities, including setting up a vertical solar array. Designed for NASA's Artemis program, FLEX is as fast as Nasa's 'moon buggy' but offers enhanced capabilities, making it adaptable for various tasks including exploration, cargo delivery, and site construction on the moon.
Japan Moon lander revives after lunar night
Japan's Moon lander, the unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has woke up after a two-week lunar night, according to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The SLIM, dubbed the "Moon Sniper" for its precision landing technology, touched down within its target landing zone on January 20. This marks Japan's fifth "soft landing" on the Moon, after the United States, the Soviet Union, China, and India.
Exploring the history of lunar landings, as U.S. company achieves first private moon landing
A U.S. company, Intuitive Machines, has successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon, becoming the first private entity to do so. This achievement marks a significant milestone, as only five countries have previously achieved a safe moon landing. Despite the lander tipping over on its side, Intuitive Machines managed to establish limited communications, showcasing the growing capabilities of commercial space exploration efforts.
Why space agencies are racing to conquer the moon?
Embark on a celestial journey as global space agencies, including India, rekindle lunar exploration. The Moon, teeming with vital resources, becomes a strategic hub for interplanetary missions. Recent successes, setbacks, and upcoming missions underscore the challenges in this cosmic quest. India's historic landing on the elusive South Pole and a global collaboration for lunar mysteries pave the way for an exciting era in space exploration. Join the global lunar odyssey, unravel celestial enigmas, and witness humanity's next giant leap into the cosmos.
Japan's precision moon lander has hit its target, but it appears to be upside-down
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has annoounced that it has achieved an unprecedented "pinpoint" moon landing within 100 metres (328 feet) of target. Space agency of Japan said it received all data about the Smart Lander for SLIM landing in the 2 hours and 37 minutes after the touchdown and before the probe lost power.
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