Sep 08, 2024, at 10:04 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 01:13 am
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
Aug 26, 2024, at 01:12 am
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
Aug 23, 2024, at 11:13 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
Aug 16, 2024, at 03:45 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
Aug 03, 2024, at 02:49 am
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).
Jul 26, 2024, at 04:53 am
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.
Jul 20, 2024, at 03:29 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.
Jul 05, 2024, at 02:53 am
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.
Jun 29, 2024, at 02:35 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
Jun 28, 2024, at 02:38 am
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
Jun 25, 2024, at 10:42 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.
Jun 23, 2024, at 06:37 pm
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.
Jun 11, 2024, at 08:39 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
Jun 11, 2024, at 12:03 am
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
Jun 02, 2024, at 07:06 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
May 31, 2024, at 06:36 am
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
May 26, 2024, at 01:30 am
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
May 14, 2024, at 06:47 am
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.
May 13, 2024, at 12:37 am
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
May 01, 2024, at 09:13 pm
The Australian government has announced $18 million investment in collaborative space projects with India.
India successfully tests Indigenous Technology Subsonic Cruise Missile
Apr 19, 2024, at 02:24 am
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.
Apr 18, 2024, at 04:25 am
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
Apr 10, 2024, at 10:02 pm
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
Apr 10, 2024, at 08:16 am
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
Apr 08, 2024, at 12:56 am
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
Mar 22, 2024, at 10:52 pm
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
Mar 13, 2024, at 05:00 am
Washington: NASA completed its seventh commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday, according to a release.
Mar 06, 2024, at 03:35 pm
Indian minister Jitendra Singh has said the country targets a five-fold increase in its share of the global space economy.
Mar 01, 2024, at 03:24 pm
American aerospace engineer and NASA scientist Swati Mohan, who is known for her leadership in the guidance, navigation, and control operations of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, on Thursday said she is hopeful to see more collaboration between her organisation and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in future.