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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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China’s 2D Transistor Could Transform Processors with Higher Speeds and Efficiency
A silicon-free transistor developed in China may revolutionise chip technology. According to reports, the 2D transistor, designed with bismuth oxyselenide, could enhance processor speeds by 40% while lowering power use by 10%. The gate-all-around field-effect transistor (GAAFET) architecture is said to offer better efficiency and flexibility compar...
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IIT Bombay Launches Online PG Diploma In Computer Science And Engineering
This ePGD consists of six courses covering areas such as Advanced Programming, Computing Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).
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China’s ‘Kill Mesh’ Threatens US Satellites, Space Force Warns
The US Space Force has raised concerns over China’s advanced space warfare system, ‘Kill Mesh,’ which poses significant threats to US satellites. Speaking at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference, General Michael Guetlein emphasized the need for stronger space defenses as adversaries like China and Russia demonstrate new orbital military c...
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SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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"Wish To Utilise Your Expertise In Space Exploration": ISRO Welcomes Sunita Williams
Indian space agency ISRO's message, shared via social media website X, praised Williams for her remarkable achievement and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of NASA, SpaceX, and the US in advancing space exploration.
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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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Microlightning in Water Droplets Could Explain the Origin of Life on Earth
Microlightning, tiny electrical discharges occurring in water droplets from crashing waves or waterfalls, may have played a crucial role in forming organic molecules necessary for life. A study published in Science Advances reveals that these sparks can create carbon-nitrogen bonds, challenging the long-standing Miller-Urey hypothesis. Led by Richa...
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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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ISRO SpaDeX Successfully Undocks, Advancing Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan
ISRO has successfully completed the undocking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking a crucial advancement in India’s space capabilities. The controlled separation of two satellites confirms India’s ability to execute complex docking maneuvers, a key requirement for missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. According to ISRO, furthe...
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NASA's MMS Mission Marks 10 Years of Magnetic Reconnection Discoveries
NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission has completed a decade of discoveries, advancing the study of magnetic reconnection—a crucial process in space physics. The four-satellite fleet has enabled over 1,500 research papers, refining theories and revealing unexpected reconnection locations. The mission has also set records for GPS tracking...
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X-37B Space Plane Returns After 434-Day Mission, Advancing Space Tech
The U.S. military’s X-37B space plane has landed after a 434-day classified mission. Launched on December 29, 2023, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, the mission focused on testing orbital maneuvering, aerobraking, and space radiation experiments. The autonomous spacecraft successfully demonstrated reusable space technology, marking another st...
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New AI Tool Predicting Brain Decline In Advance May Revolutionise Dementia Treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a new AI tool that has the potential to revolutionise dementia treatment.
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IIT Madras To Offer Admission Outside JEE Advanced Framework
Students who excel in National and International Olympiads will also be eligible to get admission at IIT Madras.
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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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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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China’s 2D Transistor Could Transform Processors with Higher Speeds and Efficiency
A silicon-free transistor developed in China may revolutionise chip technology. According to reports, the 2D transistor, designed with bismuth oxyselenide, could enhance processor speeds by 40% while lowering power use by 10%. The gate-all-around field-effect transistor (GAAFET) architecture is said to offer better efficiency and flexibility compar...
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IIT Bombay Launches Online PG Diploma In Computer Science And Engineering
This ePGD consists of six courses covering areas such as Advanced Programming, Computing Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).
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China’s ‘Kill Mesh’ Threatens US Satellites, Space Force Warns
The US Space Force has raised concerns over China’s advanced space warfare system, ‘Kill Mesh,’ which poses significant threats to US satellites. Speaking at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference, General Michael Guetlein emphasized the need for stronger space defenses as adversaries like China and Russia demonstrate new orbital military c...
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SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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"Wish To Utilise Your Expertise In Space Exploration": ISRO Welcomes Sunita Williams
Indian space agency ISRO's message, shared via social media website X, praised Williams for her remarkable achievement and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of NASA, SpaceX, and the US in advancing space exploration.
-
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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Microlightning in Water Droplets Could Explain the Origin of Life on Earth
Microlightning, tiny electrical discharges occurring in water droplets from crashing waves or waterfalls, may have played a crucial role in forming organic molecules necessary for life. A study published in Science Advances reveals that these sparks can create carbon-nitrogen bonds, challenging the long-standing Miller-Urey hypothesis. Led by Richa...
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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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ISRO SpaDeX Successfully Undocks, Advancing Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan
ISRO has successfully completed the undocking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking a crucial advancement in India’s space capabilities. The controlled separation of two satellites confirms India’s ability to execute complex docking maneuvers, a key requirement for missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. According to ISRO, furthe...
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NASA's MMS Mission Marks 10 Years of Magnetic Reconnection Discoveries
NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission has completed a decade of discoveries, advancing the study of magnetic reconnection—a crucial process in space physics. The four-satellite fleet has enabled over 1,500 research papers, refining theories and revealing unexpected reconnection locations. The mission has also set records for GPS tracking...
-
X-37B Space Plane Returns After 434-Day Mission, Advancing Space Tech
The U.S. military’s X-37B space plane has landed after a 434-day classified mission. Launched on December 29, 2023, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, the mission focused on testing orbital maneuvering, aerobraking, and space radiation experiments. The autonomous spacecraft successfully demonstrated reusable space technology, marking another st...
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New AI Tool Predicting Brain Decline In Advance May Revolutionise Dementia Treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a new AI tool that has the potential to revolutionise dementia treatment.
-
IIT Madras To Offer Admission Outside JEE Advanced Framework
Students who excel in National and International Olympiads will also be eligible to get admission at IIT Madras.
-
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...
