SPACE MISSIONS
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Polaris Dawn. Astronauts to take first commercial spacewalk, go farther from Earth than any other mission Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch the "Polaris Dawn" mission, which will take four persons 870 miles from Earth, the furthest distance in more than 50 years. In addition to testing in-orbit communications, the crew will carry out high-altitude exercise...
05 Jul, 2024, 08.00 PM ISTBefore he goes into space, the non-biological PM should go to Manipur: Jairam Ramesh Taking to 'X', Ramesh, on July 4, wrote, "Before He goes into space, the non-biological Pradhan Mantri should go to Manipur." The media report has quoted ISRO Chief S Somnath as saying that PM Modi can be the candidate for India's first manned space...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.54 AM ISTISRO's Aditya-L1 completes first halo orbit around Sun-Earth L1 point in 178 days India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced. Launched on September 2 last year, the Aditya-L1 spacecraft was inserted into its targeted...
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NASA: Boeing Starliner crew enjoys extended stay on ISS, they're in no 'rush to come home' NASA extends Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams' mission aboard Boeing's Starliner due to technical challenges like thruster failures and helium leaks. Despite setbacks, NASA assures their safety and plans for a return mission. Boeing faces public sc...
01 Jul, 2024, 05.24 PM ISTSecrets of life found by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission: Surprising findings from Bennu asteroid sample NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has revealed groundbreaking findings from the Bennu asteroid, uncovering key ingredients for life, including phosphates and organic molecules. The pristine sample collected from Bennu offers invaluable insights into the ori...
29 Jun, 2024, 04.01 PM ISTAre NASA astronauts struck on board a Boeing aircraft? What is this important mission they are a part of? Two astronauts on board a Boeing Star Liner aircraft are struck in the International Space Station. They are undertaking a critical mission before returning to Earth.
29 Jun, 2024, 02.08 AM ISTGSAT-20 will possibly be launched by August, ISRO Chief S Somanath explains challenges in India's space market While addressing the India Space Congress (ISC) 2024 Inaugural day, ISRO Chief S Somanath announced that its next satellite GSAT-20 will possibly be launched by August. He further said, "Our next satellite GSAT-20 is ready to be launched and will po...
27 Jun, 2024, 08.58 AM IST'Power rivalry in space': China lunar mission fuels US misinformation China's Chang'e 6 mission returned with samples from the Moon's far side, sparking misinformation about NASA's Apollo landings. Chinese-language posts falsely claimed the 1969 US moon landing was staged, fueling anti-US sentiment amid the US-China s...
27 Jun, 2024, 07.51 AM ISTAll about China's lunar probe that returned with samples collected from far side of the moon China's latest lunar probe has brought back some amazing artefacts, including samples like a volcanic rock that may be nearly 2.5 million years old, suggest latest reports. Some soil samples have also been brought back by the Chang'e-6 lunar lander ...
26 Jun, 2024, 08.01 PM ISTISRO inks $18m MoU with Australia: Keen to partner with India in space journey, says HC Philip Green At India Space Congress 2024, ISRO’s commercial arm, NSIL, signed an $18-million MoU with the Australian government. Speaking about the deal, the Australian High Commissioner said the Australian government is keen to partner with India in space. Aus...
26 Jun, 2024, 06.31 PM ISTBoeing Starliner faces technical issues: How will astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams return to Earth? Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, facing technical challenges, prepares to bring astronauts Wilmore and Williams back from the ISS. Delays have plagued the return, with no set date yet. Issues with the propulsion system, including overheating thrusters...
25 Jun, 2024, 12.02 PM ISTWhistleblowers claim NASA and Boeing knew about the technical faults in the spacecraft carrying Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore NASA and Boeing's return voyage from the International Space Station aboard the Starliner aircraft carrying two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, has been further delayed as both astronauts are still stranded in space due to technical f...
25 Jun, 2024, 04.09 AM ISTISRO completes Reusable Launch Vehicle technology demonstrations under challenging conditions ISRO achieved a significant milestone with the successful third consecutive test of the Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment, demonstrating the autonomous landing capability of the launch vehicle under challenging conditions. Named 'Pushpak,' ...
23 Jun, 2024, 03.25 PM ISTISRO achieves third consecutive success in 'Pushpak' safe landing, focus now on orbital entry trials The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday achieved another success in the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) landing experiment (LEX). The third and final test in the series of LEX (03) was conducted at 07:10 IST at the Aeronautical Test Ra...
23 Jun, 2024, 01.55 PM ISTNASA to train ISRO astronauts for ISS trip NASA and ISRO collaborate to train an Indian astronaut for an ISS mission, enhancing Indo-US space partnership through iCET technology. NASA administrator Bill Nelson emphasised joint efforts to advance human spaceflight and benefit humanity. India ...
21 Jun, 2024, 02.10 PM ISTNASA chief says US and India to expand collaboration in space; to train Indian astronaut for ISS NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced an expanded collaboration with India, including a joint effort aboard the International Space Station with an Indian astronaut. The US and India aim to deepen interoperability in space, commencing advanced tr...
20 Jun, 2024, 04.07 PM IST9 most successful space missions of ISRO and India Chandrayaan 3, Aditya L1, mangalyaan and other most successful missions of ISRO. ISRO best space mission till date
17 Jun, 2024, 12.59 PM ISTWhat physical, mental and genetic changes do astronauts undergo? Inspiration 4 Mission gives shocking information A study says that three days in space are enough to change bodies and minds. The four people went on an Inspiration 4 mission in 2021.
13 Jun, 2024, 02.19 AM ISTBoeing's Starliner capsule successfully deploys Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to ISS Boeing launched astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard their Starliner capsule after overcoming multiple delays and technical issues. The mission aims to test Starliner's capabilities, including ...
06 Jun, 2024, 12.19 PM ISTChina'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...
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