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NASA Hubble Space Telescope Finds a High Number of Black Holes in the Early Universe
An international team of researchers, led by scientists from Stockholm University's Department of Astronomy, has discovered a higher number of black holes in the early universe than was previously recorded. Using the NASA Hubble Space Telescope, this team found black holes among faint galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang event.
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ISRO Chief S Somanath Expects Budget Requirement to Grow by Up to 30 Percent in Coming Years
The government has allotted nearly 130 billion rupees ($1.55 billion) to India's space department this year. Asked how much he expected funding to increase,ISRO chief Somanath said "something like an additional 20-30%", though "over a long period of time".
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US Spacecraft, Russian Satellite Set For A Risky Encounter In Space: NASA
The U.S. Department of Defense is monitoring a close pass between NASA's Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics Mission (TIMED) spacecraft and the Russian Cosmos 2221 satellite, NASA said in a blog post early Wednesday.
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Nearly Rs 2,000 Crore Hike In Space Department Budget, Dip In Allocation For Atomic Energy
There has been a significant increase in allocation for space technology from Rs 8,180 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 10,087 crore in 2024-25.
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NewSpace India Limited Hiring Company Secretary And Language Expert, Check Details
NSIL is a Government of India company under Department of Space (DOS).
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Budget Allocates Rs 12,544 Crore For Department Of Space
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday allocated nearly Rs 12,544 crore to the Department of Space as India plans a human spaceflight -- Gaganyaan -- next year and sets out to explore the moon and neighbouring planets.
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Google Set to Face Lawsuit From US Justice Department Over Digital Ad Market Dominance: Report
Google could face a lawsuit from the US Justice Department as soon as Tuesday, according to a report. The US DoJ will reportedly file its second federal antitrust complaint against the company, alleging violations of antitrust law in how the tech giant acquires or maintains its dominance over the digital advertising market.
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India to Be First Country to Auction Spectrum for Satellite Communication, TRAI Chairman Says
India will be the first to hold a satellite spectrum auction, TRAI Chairman PD Vaghela said on Tuesday. The regulator is yet to issue a consultation paper on the spectrum auction as per the standard process meant for satellite communication in the country.
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ISRO Operational Activities Set to Be Moved to NSIL, to Focus on Research and Development, Chairman Says
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to move the operational activities to its marketing arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the space agency's chairman said on Monday. The Indian space agency will focus on research and development in the area of advanced space technologies in the coming years, he said, adding that the "connection" betwe...
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SpaceX Capsule Leaves ISS to Bring 4 Astronauts Back to Earth After 6 Months
The fourth long-duration astronaut team launched by SpaceX to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA departed the orbiting outpost on Friday to begin their flight back to Earth, capping a science mission of nearly six months. The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying three US NASA astronauts and an Italian crewmate from the European Space Ag...
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SpaceX Capsule Leaves Space Station To Bring 4 Astronauts Back To Earth
The fourth long-duration astronaut team launched by SpaceX to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA departed the orbiting outpost on Friday to begin their flight back to Earth, capping a science mission of nearly six months.
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Chinese Booster Rocket Made An Uncontrollable Return To Earth, Says US
The Chinese booster rocket Long March 5B made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, US Defense Department officials said, as they chided Beijing for not sharing information on the potentially hazardous object's descent.
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China Opposes NASA Official's Remark Calling Its Space Mission as a Military Program
China opposed remarks made by an official of NASA on its space program after the administrator of US space agency Bill Nelson said that Beijing's space program is a "military" space program. Zhao said Nelson, as the director of the US aerospace department, should be very aware of the dark history of the US space program
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NASA Artemis Concept Awards Announced For Nuclear Power on Moon
NASA is trying to come up with space nuclear technologies soon. And, to work on such endeavours, the space agency has collaborated with the US Department of Energy (DOE). The agencies have selected three design concept proposals for contracts that can be each valued at approximately $5 million.
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DoT Abolishes Network Operation and Control Centre Charges for All Telecom Licence Holders
To enhance ease of doing business, the Department of Telecom has reportedly removed network operation and control centre charges for the use of space segments for all services like VSAT, satellite telephony etc for which permits are issued by the department.
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NASA Hubble Space Telescope Finds a High Number of Black Holes in the Early Universe
An international team of researchers, led by scientists from Stockholm University's Department of Astronomy, has discovered a higher number of black holes in the early universe than was previously recorded. Using the NASA Hubble Space Telescope, this team found black holes among faint galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang event.
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ISRO Chief S Somanath Expects Budget Requirement to Grow by Up to 30 Percent in Coming Years
The government has allotted nearly 130 billion rupees ($1.55 billion) to India's space department this year. Asked how much he expected funding to increase,ISRO chief Somanath said "something like an additional 20-30%", though "over a long period of time".
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US Spacecraft, Russian Satellite Set For A Risky Encounter In Space: NASA
The U.S. Department of Defense is monitoring a close pass between NASA's Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics Mission (TIMED) spacecraft and the Russian Cosmos 2221 satellite, NASA said in a blog post early Wednesday.
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Nearly Rs 2,000 Crore Hike In Space Department Budget, Dip In Allocation For Atomic Energy
There has been a significant increase in allocation for space technology from Rs 8,180 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 10,087 crore in 2024-25.
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NewSpace India Limited Hiring Company Secretary And Language Expert, Check Details
NSIL is a Government of India company under Department of Space (DOS).
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Budget Allocates Rs 12,544 Crore For Department Of Space
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday allocated nearly Rs 12,544 crore to the Department of Space as India plans a human spaceflight -- Gaganyaan -- next year and sets out to explore the moon and neighbouring planets.
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Google Set to Face Lawsuit From US Justice Department Over Digital Ad Market Dominance: Report
Google could face a lawsuit from the US Justice Department as soon as Tuesday, according to a report. The US DoJ will reportedly file its second federal antitrust complaint against the company, alleging violations of antitrust law in how the tech giant acquires or maintains its dominance over the digital advertising market.
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India to Be First Country to Auction Spectrum for Satellite Communication, TRAI Chairman Says
India will be the first to hold a satellite spectrum auction, TRAI Chairman PD Vaghela said on Tuesday. The regulator is yet to issue a consultation paper on the spectrum auction as per the standard process meant for satellite communication in the country.
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ISRO Operational Activities Set to Be Moved to NSIL, to Focus on Research and Development, Chairman Says
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to move the operational activities to its marketing arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the space agency's chairman said on Monday. The Indian space agency will focus on research and development in the area of advanced space technologies in the coming years, he said, adding that the "connection" betwe...
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SpaceX Capsule Leaves ISS to Bring 4 Astronauts Back to Earth After 6 Months
The fourth long-duration astronaut team launched by SpaceX to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA departed the orbiting outpost on Friday to begin their flight back to Earth, capping a science mission of nearly six months. The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying three US NASA astronauts and an Italian crewmate from the European Space Ag...
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SpaceX Capsule Leaves Space Station To Bring 4 Astronauts Back To Earth
The fourth long-duration astronaut team launched by SpaceX to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA departed the orbiting outpost on Friday to begin their flight back to Earth, capping a science mission of nearly six months.
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Chinese Booster Rocket Made An Uncontrollable Return To Earth, Says US
The Chinese booster rocket Long March 5B made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, US Defense Department officials said, as they chided Beijing for not sharing information on the potentially hazardous object's descent.
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China Opposes NASA Official's Remark Calling Its Space Mission as a Military Program
China opposed remarks made by an official of NASA on its space program after the administrator of US space agency Bill Nelson said that Beijing's space program is a "military" space program. Zhao said Nelson, as the director of the US aerospace department, should be very aware of the dark history of the US space program
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NASA Artemis Concept Awards Announced For Nuclear Power on Moon
NASA is trying to come up with space nuclear technologies soon. And, to work on such endeavours, the space agency has collaborated with the US Department of Energy (DOE). The agencies have selected three design concept proposals for contracts that can be each valued at approximately $5 million.
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DoT Abolishes Network Operation and Control Centre Charges for All Telecom Licence Holders
To enhance ease of doing business, the Department of Telecom has reportedly removed network operation and control centre charges for the use of space segments for all services like VSAT, satellite telephony etc for which permits are issued by the department.
