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SpaceX Might Get FAA Approval for 25 Starship Launches in 2025
- Friday November 22, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A draft environmental assessment by the FAA suggests allowing SpaceX to increase Starship launches from Starbase, Texas, from the current limit of five annually to 25 by 2025. Public consultations in January 2024 will determine the next steps. Starship is SpaceX's reusable rocket intended for Moon and Mars missions, with six test flights conducted ...
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Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
New research proposes that Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity. Simulations show that this shredded asteroid could have formed a ring around Mars, eventually coalescing into the moons. The theory is being tested through the upcoming Mars Moons Exploration mission, which could...
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NASA's Solar Orbiter Captures Highest-Resolution Images Of The Sun To Date
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The Solar Orbiter mission has provided the most detailed images yet of the Sun's visible surface, capturing stunning views of sunspots and plasma flows.
- www.ndtv.com
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US Company Offers Unique Service To Let Employees Anonymously Scold Bosses
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The company's mission is to acknowledge complaints, cultivate a culture of responsiveness, and promote respect in the workplace.
- www.ndtv.com
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Concludes Sulphur Study in Gediz Vallis; Mars Journey Continues
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Curiosity rover has completed its study of Mars’ Gediz Vallis channel, capturing key images of the sulphur deposits discovered within. The rover's next mission will explore a unique geological formation called the Boxwork. Located in the foothills of Mount Sharp, Gediz Vallis is important for understanding the transition from Mars’ wet...
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Moon Rocks Brought From the Far Side Confirm Ancient Volcanic Activity
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers analysing lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered evidence of ancient volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side. The mission, which returned nearly two kilograms of lunar soil in June, landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the Moon’s oldest craters. Studies published in Science and Nature revealed volc...
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Amid Health Concerns, A Look At What Sunita Williams Eats On Space Station
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Sunita Williams and fellow astronaut, Butch Wilmore, initially scheduled for an 8-day mission, have been stranded on the ISS for five months now
- www.ndtv.com
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Blue Origin Targets November 22 for Next Space Tourism Flight NS-28
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Blue Origin is set to launch its ninth crewed mission, NS-28, on 22 November from its West Texas facility. The mission will take six passengers to suborbital space, including Emily Calandrelli, an MIT-educated engineer and science communicator, along with seasoned space tourists Marc and Sharon Hagle. The 10–12-minute flight will offer a brief pe...
- www.gadgets360.com
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India Plans to Build Moon-Orbiting Space Station by 2040: Report
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
India has set an ambitious goal to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040, marking a major step in its space exploration efforts. The station will support crewed lunar missions and serve as a hub for scientific research. This plan follows India’s successful robotic missions, including the Chandrayaan-3, which made India the fourth country to...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In 1975, NASA’s Viking mission tested Martian soil for microbial life using liquid water. A recent theory suggests this approach may have destroyed microbes adapted to Mars' dry, salt-driven conditions. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch proposes revisiting our assumptions about life on Mars and prioritising methods suited to its hyperarid enviro...
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches THE ISRO GSAT-20 Satellite
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On November 19, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched Isro’s GSAT-20 satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Weighing 4,700 kilograms, the satellite is designed to enhance India’s communication infrastructure. With 48 Gbps throughput and advanced Ka-band transponders, it will provide critical internet services across remote regions of India...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Utilises Supercomputing to Drive Space Exploration and Earth Research
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA continues to push the boundaries of science by using supercomputing to advance space exploration and climate research. From refining the Artemis II launch pad to leveraging AI for weather forecasting, NASA’s technology is revolutionising space missions and Earth science. Supercomputing helps simulate complex cosmic phenomena, including solar...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Launches Optus-X Telecom Satellite in Florida
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX successfully launched the Optus-X telecom satellite on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 5:28 p.m. EST, with the liftoff occurring around sunset, providing a stunning visual backdrop. The mission was significant for both its technical achievement and the visual spectacle...
- www.gadgets360.com
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What Studies On Soil Sample From Moon's Far Side Have Found
- Monday November 18, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Volcanic rock in the sample collected by Chang'e-6, the first mission that brought back soil from the far side of the Moon, is about 2.8 billion years old, suggesting the landing site was volcanically active at the time, according to two new studies.
- www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Confirm Volcanic Eruptions on Moon’s Far Side in New Study
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent study has confirmed the existence of volcanic eruptions on the Moon’s far side. By analysing lunar soil samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission, scientists discovered volcanic rock fragments dating to over 2.8 billion years ago. These findings reveal a long history of volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side, mirroring th...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Might Get FAA Approval for 25 Starship Launches in 2025
- Friday November 22, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A draft environmental assessment by the FAA suggests allowing SpaceX to increase Starship launches from Starbase, Texas, from the current limit of five annually to 25 by 2025. Public consultations in January 2024 will determine the next steps. Starship is SpaceX's reusable rocket intended for Moon and Mars missions, with six test flights conducted ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
New research proposes that Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity. Simulations show that this shredded asteroid could have formed a ring around Mars, eventually coalescing into the moons. The theory is being tested through the upcoming Mars Moons Exploration mission, which could...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA's Solar Orbiter Captures Highest-Resolution Images Of The Sun To Date
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The Solar Orbiter mission has provided the most detailed images yet of the Sun's visible surface, capturing stunning views of sunspots and plasma flows.
- www.ndtv.com
-
US Company Offers Unique Service To Let Employees Anonymously Scold Bosses
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The company's mission is to acknowledge complaints, cultivate a culture of responsiveness, and promote respect in the workplace.
- www.ndtv.com
-
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Concludes Sulphur Study in Gediz Vallis; Mars Journey Continues
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Curiosity rover has completed its study of Mars’ Gediz Vallis channel, capturing key images of the sulphur deposits discovered within. The rover's next mission will explore a unique geological formation called the Boxwork. Located in the foothills of Mount Sharp, Gediz Vallis is important for understanding the transition from Mars’ wet...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Moon Rocks Brought From the Far Side Confirm Ancient Volcanic Activity
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers analysing lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered evidence of ancient volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side. The mission, which returned nearly two kilograms of lunar soil in June, landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the Moon’s oldest craters. Studies published in Science and Nature revealed volc...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Amid Health Concerns, A Look At What Sunita Williams Eats On Space Station
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Sunita Williams and fellow astronaut, Butch Wilmore, initially scheduled for an 8-day mission, have been stranded on the ISS for five months now
- www.ndtv.com
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Blue Origin Targets November 22 for Next Space Tourism Flight NS-28
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Blue Origin is set to launch its ninth crewed mission, NS-28, on 22 November from its West Texas facility. The mission will take six passengers to suborbital space, including Emily Calandrelli, an MIT-educated engineer and science communicator, along with seasoned space tourists Marc and Sharon Hagle. The 10–12-minute flight will offer a brief pe...
- www.gadgets360.com
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India Plans to Build Moon-Orbiting Space Station by 2040: Report
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
India has set an ambitious goal to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040, marking a major step in its space exploration efforts. The station will support crewed lunar missions and serve as a hub for scientific research. This plan follows India’s successful robotic missions, including the Chandrayaan-3, which made India the fourth country to...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In 1975, NASA’s Viking mission tested Martian soil for microbial life using liquid water. A recent theory suggests this approach may have destroyed microbes adapted to Mars' dry, salt-driven conditions. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch proposes revisiting our assumptions about life on Mars and prioritising methods suited to its hyperarid enviro...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches THE ISRO GSAT-20 Satellite
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On November 19, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched Isro’s GSAT-20 satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Weighing 4,700 kilograms, the satellite is designed to enhance India’s communication infrastructure. With 48 Gbps throughput and advanced Ka-band transponders, it will provide critical internet services across remote regions of India...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Utilises Supercomputing to Drive Space Exploration and Earth Research
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA continues to push the boundaries of science by using supercomputing to advance space exploration and climate research. From refining the Artemis II launch pad to leveraging AI for weather forecasting, NASA’s technology is revolutionising space missions and Earth science. Supercomputing helps simulate complex cosmic phenomena, including solar...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
SpaceX Launches Optus-X Telecom Satellite in Florida
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX successfully launched the Optus-X telecom satellite on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 5:28 p.m. EST, with the liftoff occurring around sunset, providing a stunning visual backdrop. The mission was significant for both its technical achievement and the visual spectacle...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
What Studies On Soil Sample From Moon's Far Side Have Found
- Monday November 18, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Volcanic rock in the sample collected by Chang'e-6, the first mission that brought back soil from the far side of the Moon, is about 2.8 billion years old, suggesting the landing site was volcanically active at the time, according to two new studies.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Confirm Volcanic Eruptions on Moon’s Far Side in New Study
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent study has confirmed the existence of volcanic eruptions on the Moon’s far side. By analysing lunar soil samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission, scientists discovered volcanic rock fragments dating to over 2.8 billion years ago. These findings reveal a long history of volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side, mirroring th...
- www.gadgets360.com