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Super Earths are Quite Common Outside the Solar System, New Study Reveals
- Saturday April 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Using the microlensing technique, KMTNet studied the exoplanet, which is twice as big as Earth, yet smaller than Neptune. It is believed that there are more such super-Earths outside our solar system. It is common to have such planets orbiting their stars.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Hubble Captures Mars, Cosmic Nebulae, and Distant Galaxies in Spectacular 35th Anniversary Photos
- Saturday April 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
To celebrate 35 years in orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope has released breathtaking new images of Mars, a planetary nebula, and a distant spiral galaxy. Since its 1990 launch, Hubble has captured nearly 1.7 million observations and continues to awe scientists and stargazers alike with vivid cosmic scenes that reveal the ever-changing beauty of our...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Falcon 9 Launches 28 Starlink Satellites, Scores Droneship Landing for 23rd Time
- Saturday April 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 28 new Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral and nailed its 23rd booster landing on a droneship in the Atlantic. The mission adds to a rapidly growing orbital network now exceeding 7,000 satellites, marking the 47th Falcon 9 flight of 2025 and the company’s 30th Starlink mission this year.
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Sends Europe’s First Reentry Capsule into Orbit on Bandwagon-3 Rideshare Mission
- Wednesday April 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission carried Phoenix 1, Europe’s first private reentry capsule, into orbit. Built by Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo, the capsule will attempt a full reentry and ocean splashdown after one orbit. The mission marks a turning point for European space logistics and reusable technology tailored for scientific, defence, and com...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Hubble Space Telescope Helps Confirm the First Solitary Black Hole
- Friday April 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In the Sagittarius constellation, a lone and first-ever solitary black hole has been discovered by a team of scientists. Although the discovery began in the year 2011, the observations have confirmed it recently. The size of this black hole is as massive as seven times of the sun. Despite the conflicts and differences of observations by another tea...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Prepares to Launch First Quantum Sensor for Measuring Gravity from Orbit
- Friday April 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA, in collaboration with academia and private companies, is developing the first quantum sensor to map Earth’s gravity from space. Using cold rubidium atoms, the compact instrument will deliver highly sensitive, long-term measurements. This mission could transform how we study Earth’s subsurface and explore planetary bodies across the solar ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Bizzare 'Failed Star' Planet Orbiting Double Star System in Milky Way Discovered by Researchers
- Thursday April 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet 90 degrees tilted around a special pair of eclipsing brown dwarfs. This uncommon "polar planet" challenges accepted wisdom on planet creation by presenting new insights on the dynamics of binary stars and the range of Milky Way planetary orbits.
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www.gadgets360.com
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On His 70th Birthday, NASA's Oldest Astronaut Don Pettit Set To Return To Earth
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest astronaut, is set to return from space on April 19, his 70th birthday. Mr Pettit, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has completed more than 3,520 orbits of Earth.
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Discover New Sub-Neptune Exoplanet Using Radial Velocity Detection Technique
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A team of international astronomers has identified a new sub-Neptune exoplanet that has been orbiting the star called GI 410. This has been a magnificent discovery in the area of science. This newly detected sub-Neptune exoplanet weighs approximately 8.5 Earth masses. The discovery was commenced by the use of the Radial Method, the technique that h...
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www.gadgets360.com
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India From Space: NASA Shares Stunning Night-Time Photos
- Sunday April 13, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The image of India stands out for the display of city lights, showing the densely populated parts of the country.
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www.ndtv.com
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First Future Type 1a Supernova Detected: White Dwarf Pair to Collide in 23 Billion Years
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have discovered a pair of white dwarf stars located about 150 light-years from Earth that are on course to collide and produce a Type 1a supernova in approximately 23 billion years. This is the first such system identified near our region of the galaxy. With a combined mass of 1.56 solar masses, the stars are slowly spiralling toward ea...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures One Dust Devil Devouring Another
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover's navigation camera captured a Martian dust devil swallowing a smaller one. The smaller dust devil's demise was captured during an imaging experiment carried out by Perseverance's science team to better understand the dynamics at work in the Martian atmosphere. In the 1970s, NASA's Viking orbiters became the first spa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Make History with Space Station Mission in May
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Shubhanshu Shublha, the first Indian to join a crewed expedition to a space station, is preparing to launch into space in May. The journey fits into India's wider goal of maintaining a continuous human presence in space.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Russian Kosmos Satellites Release Mysterious Object in Orbit
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A trio of Russian Kosmos satellites launched earlier this year has released an unidentified object in orbit, drawing international attention. First observed on March 18, the object remains unexplained, and Russian authorities have yet to comment. Experts believe the event may be linked to military or satellite testing, especially as the satellites ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO's POEM-4 Re-Enters Earth's Atmosphere
- Saturday April 5, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The safe re-entry of POEM-4 is yet another accomplishment of ISRO's commitment to containing the growth of space debris.
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www.ndtv.com
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Super Earths are Quite Common Outside the Solar System, New Study Reveals
- Saturday April 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Using the microlensing technique, KMTNet studied the exoplanet, which is twice as big as Earth, yet smaller than Neptune. It is believed that there are more such super-Earths outside our solar system. It is common to have such planets orbiting their stars.
-
www.gadgets360.com
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Hubble Captures Mars, Cosmic Nebulae, and Distant Galaxies in Spectacular 35th Anniversary Photos
- Saturday April 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
To celebrate 35 years in orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope has released breathtaking new images of Mars, a planetary nebula, and a distant spiral galaxy. Since its 1990 launch, Hubble has captured nearly 1.7 million observations and continues to awe scientists and stargazers alike with vivid cosmic scenes that reveal the ever-changing beauty of our...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Falcon 9 Launches 28 Starlink Satellites, Scores Droneship Landing for 23rd Time
- Saturday April 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 28 new Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral and nailed its 23rd booster landing on a droneship in the Atlantic. The mission adds to a rapidly growing orbital network now exceeding 7,000 satellites, marking the 47th Falcon 9 flight of 2025 and the company’s 30th Starlink mission this year.
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Sends Europe’s First Reentry Capsule into Orbit on Bandwagon-3 Rideshare Mission
- Wednesday April 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission carried Phoenix 1, Europe’s first private reentry capsule, into orbit. Built by Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo, the capsule will attempt a full reentry and ocean splashdown after one orbit. The mission marks a turning point for European space logistics and reusable technology tailored for scientific, defence, and com...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Hubble Space Telescope Helps Confirm the First Solitary Black Hole
- Friday April 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In the Sagittarius constellation, a lone and first-ever solitary black hole has been discovered by a team of scientists. Although the discovery began in the year 2011, the observations have confirmed it recently. The size of this black hole is as massive as seven times of the sun. Despite the conflicts and differences of observations by another tea...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Prepares to Launch First Quantum Sensor for Measuring Gravity from Orbit
- Friday April 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA, in collaboration with academia and private companies, is developing the first quantum sensor to map Earth’s gravity from space. Using cold rubidium atoms, the compact instrument will deliver highly sensitive, long-term measurements. This mission could transform how we study Earth’s subsurface and explore planetary bodies across the solar ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Bizzare 'Failed Star' Planet Orbiting Double Star System in Milky Way Discovered by Researchers
- Thursday April 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet 90 degrees tilted around a special pair of eclipsing brown dwarfs. This uncommon "polar planet" challenges accepted wisdom on planet creation by presenting new insights on the dynamics of binary stars and the range of Milky Way planetary orbits.
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www.gadgets360.com
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On His 70th Birthday, NASA's Oldest Astronaut Don Pettit Set To Return To Earth
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest astronaut, is set to return from space on April 19, his 70th birthday. Mr Pettit, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has completed more than 3,520 orbits of Earth.
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Discover New Sub-Neptune Exoplanet Using Radial Velocity Detection Technique
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A team of international astronomers has identified a new sub-Neptune exoplanet that has been orbiting the star called GI 410. This has been a magnificent discovery in the area of science. This newly detected sub-Neptune exoplanet weighs approximately 8.5 Earth masses. The discovery was commenced by the use of the Radial Method, the technique that h...
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www.gadgets360.com
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India From Space: NASA Shares Stunning Night-Time Photos
- Sunday April 13, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The image of India stands out for the display of city lights, showing the densely populated parts of the country.
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www.ndtv.com
-
First Future Type 1a Supernova Detected: White Dwarf Pair to Collide in 23 Billion Years
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have discovered a pair of white dwarf stars located about 150 light-years from Earth that are on course to collide and produce a Type 1a supernova in approximately 23 billion years. This is the first such system identified near our region of the galaxy. With a combined mass of 1.56 solar masses, the stars are slowly spiralling toward ea...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures One Dust Devil Devouring Another
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover's navigation camera captured a Martian dust devil swallowing a smaller one. The smaller dust devil's demise was captured during an imaging experiment carried out by Perseverance's science team to better understand the dynamics at work in the Martian atmosphere. In the 1970s, NASA's Viking orbiters became the first spa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Make History with Space Station Mission in May
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Shubhanshu Shublha, the first Indian to join a crewed expedition to a space station, is preparing to launch into space in May. The journey fits into India's wider goal of maintaining a continuous human presence in space.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Russian Kosmos Satellites Release Mysterious Object in Orbit
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A trio of Russian Kosmos satellites launched earlier this year has released an unidentified object in orbit, drawing international attention. First observed on March 18, the object remains unexplained, and Russian authorities have yet to comment. Experts believe the event may be linked to military or satellite testing, especially as the satellites ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO's POEM-4 Re-Enters Earth's Atmosphere
- Saturday April 5, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The safe re-entry of POEM-4 is yet another accomplishment of ISRO's commitment to containing the growth of space debris.
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www.ndtv.com