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NASA swaps SpaceX capsules to allow earlier return of Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore

February 12, 2025 08:59 IST

In an update about bringing Williams and Wilmore back, NASA informed that mission management teams have opted to use a previously flown SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.

MIT scientists build tiny robotic insect drones to aid pollination

February 11, 2025 15:46 IST

The tiny robots are agile and showcase insect-like endurance and velocity.

Chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth just shot up: Should we panic?

February 9, 2025 09:31 IST

The asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered in December last year, is moving towards Earth. Here’s a breakdown of what this means.

Rocket rush: 5 launches set to blast off within 20 hours

February 5, 2025 08:49 IST

From Blue Origin to SpaceX, four space agencies and companies will be launching rockets from different parts of the world.

UN monitoring newly discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 that may hit Earth in 2032

February 4, 2025 05:55 IST

The European Space Agency has stated that the asteroid will safely pass through the Earth with 99% chance of not having any collision, however a possible impact "cannot yet be entirely ruled out".

Building blocks of life found in samples from asteroid Bennu

January 30, 2025 06:32 IST

In the early solar system, planets including Earth and various moons were pelted by asteroids and other space debris that carried water and chemicals including organic compounds.

Trump tasks Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back stranded astronaut Sunita Williams home

January 29, 2025 11:00 IST

The two NASA astronauts, who went to space aboard the Starliner capsule on June 5 last year for a presumed eight-to-10-day mission, have been stuck in space for close to 8 months.

After Isro’s 100th launch, space agency chief V Narayanan salutes leaders of the past

January 29, 2025 09:49 IST

With this launch, Isro has placed 548 satellites weighing 120 tonnes in orbit.

Rare planetary alignment: How to watch 6-planet parade from IndiaSign In to read

January 28, 2025 18:56 IST

In a rare occurrence, as many as six planets are set to shine bright in the sky tonight.

Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight

January 16, 2025 21:40 IST

“We did it!" Blue Origin’s CEO Dave Limp said via X about reaching orbit. "On to spring and trying again on the landing.”

Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in roundabout journey

January 15, 2025 13:22 IST

Two Lunar Landers from Japan and US shared the ride to save money, taking separate roundabout routes for the monthslong journey.

Google-backed Pixxel successfully launches India’s first private satellite constellation

January 15, 2025 09:03 IST

India's space tech startup Pixxel achieved a milestone by launching three hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin tries again to launch new rocket after last-minute postponement

January 14, 2025 10:28 IST

The test flight already had been postponed by rough seas that posed a risk to Blue Origin's plan to land the first-stage booster on a floating platform in the Atlantic.

Bezos’ Blue Origin calls off debut New Glenn launch over rocket issue

January 13, 2025 14:53 IST

Blue Origin's highly anticipated New Glenn rocket launch was postponed due to anomalies detected during the countdown.

ISRO SpaDeX Docking Mission Live Updates: In trial attempt at docking, SpaDeX satellites successfully come 3 meters to each other, says ISROSubscriber Only

January 13, 2025 08:00 IST

ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) Docking Mission Live Updates: After the trial attempt, spacecrafts have been moved back to safer distance and docking experiment will begin after data analysis.

Physicists spot 44 stars no one knew existed, thanks to ‘cosmic hall of mirrors’ effectSubscriber Only

January 10, 2025 14:21 IST

This is the first time so many individual stars have been discovered or observed at such a distance.

ISRO’s cowpea seeds sprout leaves in spaceSubscriber Only

January 7, 2025 03:00 IST

The experiment, ISRO’s first biological experiment in space, was part of CROPS (Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies), an automated platform designed to cultivate and sustain plant life in microgravity environment of space.

First meteor shower of 2025: What are Quadrantids and where can you watch them?Subscriber Only

January 4, 2025 10:23 IST

The Quadrantid meteor shower occurs every year in early January and is known for its peak that lasts only a few hours.

From docking to Gaganyaan tests to private PSLV: A packed year ahead for ISROSubscriber Only

January 1, 2025 13:24 IST

The docking experiment will be followed by the launch of NVS-02 in January itself. The NVS-02 is a replacement satellite for the seven-satellite NavIC, India’s regional equivalent of the GPS.

ISRO PSLV-C60 SpaDeX Mission Live Streaming: Date, time, and where to watchSubscriber Only

December 31, 2024 18:07 IST

ISRO PSLV-C60 SpaDeX Mission Live Streaming: The PSLV-C60 will deploy two small, identical satellites as part of its in-space docking demonstration.

NASA probe safely completes closest-ever approach to the SunSubscriber Only

December 29, 2024 09:21 IST

The spacecraft reached speeds of up to 430,000 mph (692,000 kph), making it the fastest human-made object.

ISRO to launch its key Spadex mission on December 30Subscriber Only

December 25, 2024 08:47 IST

The Spadex mission will see two satellites — SDX01 or Chaser and SDX02 or Target — align in the same orbit, reduce distance between each other, join and transfer electrical power between them, and then separate.

How and when to see the Ursids, the last peak meteor shower of 2024Subscriber Only

December 23, 2024 15:21 IST

Get ready to get a glimpse of the last peak meteor shower of 2024.

NASA announces another delay in Sunita Williams’ return, to stay in space till MarchSubscriber Only

December 18, 2024 12:08 IST

Williams and Wilmore took off on June 5 on Boeing’s first astronaut flight to the ISS for around a week, however, their mission expanded from eight days to eight months.