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Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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Blue Origin Prepares Second New Glenn Launch, Aims for Better Landing
Blue Origin is targeting a late spring launch for the second flight of its New Glenn rocket, following a partially successful debut in January 2025. While the rocket deployed its payload, the booster failed to land due to fuel delivery issues. Engineers have identified key factors affecting the landing and are implementing upgrades to improve reusa...
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NASA's Artemis III Mission: 9 Potential Landing Sites On Moon Shortlisted
NASA is gearing up for the Artemis III mission, its first crewed Moon landing in over 50 years.
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"Returning Home": 50 Indian Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lankan Navy Released
Sri Lanka on Friday released 50 Indian fishermen arrested by its Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation's waters, the Indian mission here said.
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NASA Invites Digital Content Creators to Experience the Europa Clipper Mission Launch
NASA is offering digital content creators the chance to witness the launch of the Europa Clipper spacecraft, a mission aimed at exploring Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This mission will help scientists determine if the moon has the potential to support life, with research suggesting an ocean beneath its frozen crust. The spacecraft, equipped with nin...
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Milky Way and Andromedia Fated Collision Might Not Happen, Reveals New Study
Recent research has cast doubt on the certainty of the Milky Way-Andromeda galaxy collision, suggesting the event may not be as inevitable as once thought. Traditionally, astronomers have predicted that our galaxy would merge with Andromeda within the next 5 billion years, creating a new elliptical galaxy often referred to as "Milkomeda." However, ...
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Sunita Williams 'Gardening' In Space As 10-Day Test Flight Stretches Beyond 50
Having taken off on Boeing Starliner's maiden flight for what was supposed to be a 10-day mission, Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has now been in space for 50 days and counting.
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ISRO Satellite Mission To Monitor Earth Temperature Amid Extreme Heatwave
India has been experiencing an unprecedented heat wave with many parts of north India breaching 50 degrees Celsius.
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Opinion | With An Eye On The Future: Decoding The BJP's Tamil Nadu Strategy
The BJP aims to make big inroads to accomplish its 'Mission 50' in the South of Vindhyas, hoping to attract voters who are seeking change and a third force apart from the two dominants in the state, the DMK and the AIADMK.
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US Returns To Moon's Surface For 1st Time In Over 50 Years
A Houston-based company has landed America's first spaceship on the Moon in more than 50 years, part of a new fleet of NASA-funded, uncrewed commercial robots intended to pave the way for astronaut missions later this decade.
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Opinion: BJP's Mission 50% For Lok Sabha 2024 - Hype Or Substance?
The BJP has begun its preps for the 2024 general election with Prime Minister Narendra Modi setting a target of 50% vote share for the party.
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"Will Never Hesitate To Beg For Donations For Greater Good": RSS Chief
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said he would have no hesitation in begging for donations for the improvement of society and for the greater good.
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ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Begins Collecting Scientific Data in Earth’s Orbit
India's Aditya-L1 solar mission spacecraft has commenced collecting scientific data to help scientists analyse particles surrounding Earth, ISRO said on Monday. The sensors on board India's first solar observatory have begun measuring ions and electrons at distances greater than 50,000 km from Earth, ISRO announced in a post on X.
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Watch: The Moment Aditya-L1 Lifted Off For Its Voyage To Study Sun
At precisely 11:50 am this morning, India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, successfully lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota.
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Explained: The Payloads That Are Being Carried By Aditya-L1
India launched its maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1, from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota today at 11:50 am.
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Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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Blue Origin Prepares Second New Glenn Launch, Aims for Better Landing
Blue Origin is targeting a late spring launch for the second flight of its New Glenn rocket, following a partially successful debut in January 2025. While the rocket deployed its payload, the booster failed to land due to fuel delivery issues. Engineers have identified key factors affecting the landing and are implementing upgrades to improve reusa...
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NASA's Artemis III Mission: 9 Potential Landing Sites On Moon Shortlisted
NASA is gearing up for the Artemis III mission, its first crewed Moon landing in over 50 years.
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"Returning Home": 50 Indian Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lankan Navy Released
Sri Lanka on Friday released 50 Indian fishermen arrested by its Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation's waters, the Indian mission here said.
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NASA Invites Digital Content Creators to Experience the Europa Clipper Mission Launch
NASA is offering digital content creators the chance to witness the launch of the Europa Clipper spacecraft, a mission aimed at exploring Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This mission will help scientists determine if the moon has the potential to support life, with research suggesting an ocean beneath its frozen crust. The spacecraft, equipped with nin...
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Milky Way and Andromedia Fated Collision Might Not Happen, Reveals New Study
Recent research has cast doubt on the certainty of the Milky Way-Andromeda galaxy collision, suggesting the event may not be as inevitable as once thought. Traditionally, astronomers have predicted that our galaxy would merge with Andromeda within the next 5 billion years, creating a new elliptical galaxy often referred to as "Milkomeda." However, ...
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Sunita Williams 'Gardening' In Space As 10-Day Test Flight Stretches Beyond 50
Having taken off on Boeing Starliner's maiden flight for what was supposed to be a 10-day mission, Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has now been in space for 50 days and counting.
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ISRO Satellite Mission To Monitor Earth Temperature Amid Extreme Heatwave
India has been experiencing an unprecedented heat wave with many parts of north India breaching 50 degrees Celsius.
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Opinion | With An Eye On The Future: Decoding The BJP's Tamil Nadu Strategy
The BJP aims to make big inroads to accomplish its 'Mission 50' in the South of Vindhyas, hoping to attract voters who are seeking change and a third force apart from the two dominants in the state, the DMK and the AIADMK.
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US Returns To Moon's Surface For 1st Time In Over 50 Years
A Houston-based company has landed America's first spaceship on the Moon in more than 50 years, part of a new fleet of NASA-funded, uncrewed commercial robots intended to pave the way for astronaut missions later this decade.
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Opinion: BJP's Mission 50% For Lok Sabha 2024 - Hype Or Substance?
The BJP has begun its preps for the 2024 general election with Prime Minister Narendra Modi setting a target of 50% vote share for the party.
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"Will Never Hesitate To Beg For Donations For Greater Good": RSS Chief
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said he would have no hesitation in begging for donations for the improvement of society and for the greater good.
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ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Begins Collecting Scientific Data in Earth’s Orbit
India's Aditya-L1 solar mission spacecraft has commenced collecting scientific data to help scientists analyse particles surrounding Earth, ISRO said on Monday. The sensors on board India's first solar observatory have begun measuring ions and electrons at distances greater than 50,000 km from Earth, ISRO announced in a post on X.
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Watch: The Moment Aditya-L1 Lifted Off For Its Voyage To Study Sun
At precisely 11:50 am this morning, India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, successfully lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota.
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Explained: The Payloads That Are Being Carried By Aditya-L1
India launched its maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1, from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota today at 11:50 am.
