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Artemis II Orion Service Module Secured for Launch at Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft is a step closer to its mission around the Moon. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on its service module at Kennedy Space Center. These panels will protect the solar arrays from heat, wind, and acoustic forces during launch. Once in space, they will detach, allowing the arrays to dep...
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Supernova Remnants Found in Oceanic Samples, Scientists Look to Moon
Scientists have identified supernova debris in deep-sea sediments, including a rare plutonium isotope linked to a kilonova. Researchers believe a neutron star collision occurred nearly 10 million years ago, scattering radioactive material across space. To validate this theory, they plan to analyze lunar soil, which remains undisturbed by Earth's ge...
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Google Doodle Celebrates 'Worm Moon', March's Final Half Moon
At every stage of the game, users are offered unique rewards to keep them engaged. Those who complete the challenge can also share their high scores.
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Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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NASA’s Space Station Research Aids Lunar Missions With Key Technologies
Research aboard the International Space Station is advancing lunar exploration. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission-1, which landed on 2 March 2025, carries three experiments linked to space station studies. LEXI observes X-ray emissions to study space weather, RadPC tests radiation-tolerant computing, and LuGRE detects GNSS signals for lunar ...
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Elon Musk Says Starship To Depart For Mars By 2026, Human Landing Likely By 2031
NASA is also awaiting a modified version of Starship as a lunar lander for its Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon this decade.
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Don't Miss Tonight's 'Blood Moon': How To Watch, Stream, And Capture Lunar Eclipse
A highly anticipated total lunar eclipse, or "blood moon," will occur overnight on Thursday-Friday, visible in the Americas, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and parts of Europe and Africa, offering a rare opportunity for sky-watchers, astronomers, and p
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Americas, Europe To Witness Rare 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse: What It Is
Stargazers in North and South America will be able to view a red-colored "Blood Moon" starting Thursday night in the first total lunar eclipse visible on the continents since 2022.
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Holi Under The Blood Moon: Total Lunar Eclipse To Occur On March 14, 2025
A rare total lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon, will coincide with Holi celebrations in India on March 14, 2025, captivating skywatchers with its unique reddish-orange coloration during totality, which will last for about an hour.
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Realme P3 Ultra 5G Teased to Get Glow-in-the-Dark Lunar Design, Two Colour Options
Realme P3 Ultra 5G is all set to go official on March 19 in India. As we wait for the formal reveal, Realme has announced new details about the upcoming P series smartphone. The Realme P3 Ultra 5G is teased to come in a lunar dark design. It will be available in two colour options in the country with a lightweight build and quad-curved display.
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MAPP Rover Stranded as Athena Lander Tips Over During Lunar Mission
The MAPP rover, designed for lunar exploration, was ready to deploy but remained stuck as the Athena lander tipped over upon landing. The mishap left the rover functional but unable to move, ending the mission prematurely. Despite the setback, Lunar Outpost confirmed that data was successfully collected, and upcoming missions will continue lunar ex...
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Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro, Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 5 360 With Intel Lunar Lake CPUs Debut in India
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 series has been launched in India. The latest laptop lineup by South Korean brand includes three entries — Galaxy Book 5 Pro, Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 and Galaxy Book 5 360. The Galaxy Book 5 series is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) with an NPU that's said to deliver up to 47 TOPS for AI-based features. The C...
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ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission
Isro is developing two new launchpads in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to support its growing space program. Chandrayaan-4, a 9,200 kg mission planned for 2028, will involve a lunar sample return. The organisation is also collaborating with NASA on the NISAR satellite for environmental monitoring. In the past decade, Isro has launched 433 satellite...
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First Lunar Eclipse Of 2025 This Month, Will It Be Visible From India?
During the eclipse, the Moon will not only be faintly shadowed by the Earth's shadow but also appear smaller than usual, making it a MicroMoon eclipse.
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NASA Tracks GNSS Signals on Moon, Advancing Lunar Navigation Technology
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history by successfully tracking GNSS signals on the Moon through the LuGRE experiment. The technology could revolutionise lunar navigation, aiding missions like Artemis. LuGRE had earlier set records for GNSS signal acquisition in deep space, reaching lunar orbit before its final touchdown. The data collected...
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Artemis II Orion Service Module Secured for Launch at Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft is a step closer to its mission around the Moon. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on its service module at Kennedy Space Center. These panels will protect the solar arrays from heat, wind, and acoustic forces during launch. Once in space, they will detach, allowing the arrays to dep...
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Supernova Remnants Found in Oceanic Samples, Scientists Look to Moon
Scientists have identified supernova debris in deep-sea sediments, including a rare plutonium isotope linked to a kilonova. Researchers believe a neutron star collision occurred nearly 10 million years ago, scattering radioactive material across space. To validate this theory, they plan to analyze lunar soil, which remains undisturbed by Earth's ge...
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Google Doodle Celebrates 'Worm Moon', March's Final Half Moon
At every stage of the game, users are offered unique rewards to keep them engaged. Those who complete the challenge can also share their high scores.
-
Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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NASA’s Space Station Research Aids Lunar Missions With Key Technologies
Research aboard the International Space Station is advancing lunar exploration. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission-1, which landed on 2 March 2025, carries three experiments linked to space station studies. LEXI observes X-ray emissions to study space weather, RadPC tests radiation-tolerant computing, and LuGRE detects GNSS signals for lunar ...
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Elon Musk Says Starship To Depart For Mars By 2026, Human Landing Likely By 2031
NASA is also awaiting a modified version of Starship as a lunar lander for its Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon this decade.
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Don't Miss Tonight's 'Blood Moon': How To Watch, Stream, And Capture Lunar Eclipse
A highly anticipated total lunar eclipse, or "blood moon," will occur overnight on Thursday-Friday, visible in the Americas, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and parts of Europe and Africa, offering a rare opportunity for sky-watchers, astronomers, and p
-
Americas, Europe To Witness Rare 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse: What It Is
Stargazers in North and South America will be able to view a red-colored "Blood Moon" starting Thursday night in the first total lunar eclipse visible on the continents since 2022.
-
Holi Under The Blood Moon: Total Lunar Eclipse To Occur On March 14, 2025
A rare total lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon, will coincide with Holi celebrations in India on March 14, 2025, captivating skywatchers with its unique reddish-orange coloration during totality, which will last for about an hour.
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Realme P3 Ultra 5G Teased to Get Glow-in-the-Dark Lunar Design, Two Colour Options
Realme P3 Ultra 5G is all set to go official on March 19 in India. As we wait for the formal reveal, Realme has announced new details about the upcoming P series smartphone. The Realme P3 Ultra 5G is teased to come in a lunar dark design. It will be available in two colour options in the country with a lightweight build and quad-curved display.
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MAPP Rover Stranded as Athena Lander Tips Over During Lunar Mission
The MAPP rover, designed for lunar exploration, was ready to deploy but remained stuck as the Athena lander tipped over upon landing. The mishap left the rover functional but unable to move, ending the mission prematurely. Despite the setback, Lunar Outpost confirmed that data was successfully collected, and upcoming missions will continue lunar ex...
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Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro, Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 5 360 With Intel Lunar Lake CPUs Debut in India
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 series has been launched in India. The latest laptop lineup by South Korean brand includes three entries — Galaxy Book 5 Pro, Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 and Galaxy Book 5 360. The Galaxy Book 5 series is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) with an NPU that's said to deliver up to 47 TOPS for AI-based features. The C...
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ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission
Isro is developing two new launchpads in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to support its growing space program. Chandrayaan-4, a 9,200 kg mission planned for 2028, will involve a lunar sample return. The organisation is also collaborating with NASA on the NISAR satellite for environmental monitoring. In the past decade, Isro has launched 433 satellite...
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First Lunar Eclipse Of 2025 This Month, Will It Be Visible From India?
During the eclipse, the Moon will not only be faintly shadowed by the Earth's shadow but also appear smaller than usual, making it a MicroMoon eclipse.
-
NASA Tracks GNSS Signals on Moon, Advancing Lunar Navigation Technology
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history by successfully tracking GNSS signals on the Moon through the LuGRE experiment. The technology could revolutionise lunar navigation, aiding missions like Artemis. LuGRE had earlier set records for GNSS signal acquisition in deep space, reaching lunar orbit before its final touchdown. The data collected...
