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India has been very successful in space sector in last 20 yrs: Former NASA astronaut
NAS Over Mars and landing on the moon. He expressed excitement for India's upcoming manned space mission, with two astronauts set to be trained by NASA. Additionally, India is developing its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksha Station, expected to be operational by 2035.
NASA astronaut captures stunning moonrise from ISS, captivating millions
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick's breathtaking photo of a moonrise from the International Space Station (ISS) has left millions in awe. The image, depicting a crescent moon above Earth's atmosphere, has garnered over 5.4 million views and numerous comments. Dominick, part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission, has been aboard the ISS for four months. The photograph showcases the beauty of space, drawing widespread admiration from social media users.
NASA satellite GOLD makes startling discovery. What are these X- and C-shaped formations around Earth? Details here
NASA's GOLD satellite discovered unexpected shapes in Earth's ionosphere, challenging existing beliefs and emphasizing the need for further study.
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 exercises, the first-ever commercial spacewalk, and health-related research.
Before 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 mission, 'Gaganyan', which is slated to be launched in 2025.
ISRO seeks active role in global efforts to shield earth from asteroids
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasized India's growing space exploration capabilities and readiness for asteroid research collaborations. With recent successful missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, India aims to contribute significantly to global efforts in planetary defense and scientific discovery.
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ISRO'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 halo orbit on January 6. It takes 178 days to complete a revolution around the L1 point. Station-keeping manoeuvres on February 22, June 7, and July 2 have maintained its orbit, with the latest manoeuvre ensuring it continues into the second halo orbit path. The mission's complex dynamics and trajectory planning have validated ISRO's in-house flight dynamics software.
ISRO's Aditya-L1 completes first halo orbit around Sun-Earth L1 point
ISRO's URSC validated the flight dynamics software for Aditya-L1 spacecraft, which completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point in 178 days. The recent manoeuvre guaranteed the seamless continuation of its journey in the second halo orbit, illustrating ISRO's expertise in space exploration.
Football-sized asteroid comes close to earth, raises collision concerns. Can asteroids be deflected?
A football-stadium-sized asteroid passed close to Earth and the moon, the second such event in three days. Asteroids are rocky remnants from the early solar system, sometimes posing collision risks.
NASA warns of potential planet-sized asteroid impact: There's 72% chance of Earth collision on this date
NASA's hypothetical exercise reveals a 72% chance of a potentially hazardous asteroid hitting Earth, highlighting gaps in Earth's preparedness. The exercise, attended by representatives from various agencies, assessed Earth's ability to respond to such threats. Key gaps include decision-making processes and readiness for space missions. NASA's DART mission confirmed the ability to change an asteroid's trajectory, and NEO Surveyor, launching in 2028, aims to discover hazardous objects early. This exercise underscores the importance of preparedness for potential asteroid impacts.
Why will NASA pay SpaceX $843 million to plunge ISS into Pacific Ocean? Will it not burn up while making re-entry to Earth?
National Aeronautics and Space Agency has asked Elon Musk-owned company SpaceX to develop the ‘US Deorbit Vehicle’ that will lead the US sections of the ISS to its death when its time is over. But why? It could leave it to burn up while making re-entry to the Earth.
No planned date to return to Earth for two NASA astronauts due to issues with Boeing Starliner spacecraft
Two NASA astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are still waiting aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to mechanical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Initially scheduled to return on June 14, their return has been delayed multiple times, leaving them without a planned date to come back to Earth.
All 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 from the far side of the moon.
Are humans at risk from giant asteroid approaching the Earth? All you need to know
Humans are currently at a risk of being wiped out from the surface of the Earth if an asteroid hurtling towards the planet really crashes down. Since the plans around combating such an imminent apocalyptic issue are still unknown, space nerds are worried to the core. Would this mean humanity may cease to exist in a few years if this really happens?
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.
ISRO's rocket body re-enters earth's atmosphere, complies with international guidelines
ISRO announced that the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M3/OneWeb India-2 mission has re-entered Earth's atmosphere. The stage, left in a 450 km orbit after launching 36 OneWeb satellites on March 26, 2023, was passivated to minimize risks. It re-entered over the Indian Ocean around 14:55 UTC on June 14.
ISRO working on mission to advance high-resolution thermal imaging for climate, resource management
The TRISHNA mission, a collaboration between ISRO and the French space agency CNES, aims to monitor Earth's surface temperature, water stress, and water quality for energy budgeting. The launch schedule is undisclosed.
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.
NASA tracks 160-foot asteroid approaching Earth at 37,070 km/h
NASA has alerted the public about an asteroid, 2024 JY1, approaching Earth. Although large and fast, it poses no threat due to its distant trajectory. Part of the Apollo asteroids, 2024 JY1 provides a valuable opportunity for scientific study and public engagement. NASA's ongoing monitoring efforts ensure our safety and expand our knowledge of space, with future prospects for asteroid mining.
"Another milestone": ISRO rocket accomplishes zero orbital debris mission
ISRO achieved zero orbital debris mission with PSLV, marking a milestone. POEM-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere, impacting the North Pacific Ocean. NGEs contributed payloads for experiments on the cost-effective platform.
Will space debris fall on the Earth and hit humans? China accused of ignoring rules
Space Debris Expert Professor John L. Crassidis accused China of not following the rules and taking unnecessary risks with the uncontrolled rocket stage reentry of their Long March 5B rocket stage.
INSAT-3DS Mission: All four planned Liquid Apogee Motor firings completed, says ISRO
The INSAT-3DS Satellite is a follow-on mission of Third Generation Meteorological Satellite from Geostationary Orbit. The mission is fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning. The satellite will augment the Meteorological services along with the presently operational INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites.
INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite: What does ISRO aim to achieve with this mission?
The countdown for the launch of INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite onboard a GSLV has commenced, Isro said on Friday. The lift-off for the GSLV-F14 in its 16th mission is scheduled at 5.35 pm on Saturday from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The INSAT-3DS satellite is a follow-on mission of the third generation meteorological satellite to be placed in a geostationary orbit, and it is fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. “GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission: 27.5 hours countdown leading to the launch on February 17, 2024 at 17.35 hrs has commenced” Isro said. This is the second mission for the Bengaluru headquartered space agency in 2024 after the successful launch of PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission on January 1.
Astronauts from Turkiye, Italy and Sweden return to Earth, ending private space station trip
Turkish astronaut Alper Gezeravci expressed gratitude to his country for its decision to send a citizen into space as part of its 100th anniversary as a republic. During the mission, the astronauts conducted science experiments and interacted with schoolchildren while waiting for favorable weather for their return to Earth.
ISRO to launch INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite on February 17
ISRO announces the launch of INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite on February 17, aiming to bolster weather forecasting and disaster warning. Fully funded by MoES, the satellite will provide advanced meteorological data with payloads including an imager and sounder. Indian industries collaborated in its development, showcasing teamwork. GSLV F14 will facilitate the launch, highlighting India's space prowess. INSAT-3DS signifies a leap in meteorological technology, showcasing ISRO's commitment to innovation and global welfare.
Will have at least one unmanned mission to orbit this year ahead of Gaganyaan: Isro head Somanath
Somanath, speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of space-tech startup Pixxel’s new manufacturing facility, MegaPixxel, said Isro will have at least two test flights to demonstrate abort scenarios and a few helicopter drop tests which demonstrate the parachutes and failure modes.
Aditya L1 reaches destination, successfully enters halo orbit
The final phase of the manoeuvre involved firing of control engines for a short duration, the space agency said in a statement.
Aditya-L1, ISRO'S first solar spacecraft enters Sun's final orbit
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a major milestone as they successfully completed the last manoeuvre to position the Aditya-L1 spacecraft into its designated orbit. Aditya-L1 is India's first space-based observatory dedicated to studying the Sun. The spacecraft has now reached its final destination, a distance of approximately 1.5 million kilometres from the Earth.
Dhruva Space to launch LEAP-TD mission aboard Isro's PSLV tomorrow
The mission aims to validate the functionality and robustness of the P-30 platform and its various subsystems in orbit, Dhruva Space said. The company will be collaborating with the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, for carrying out telemetry, tracking and command activities.
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