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NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope Launching Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 to Explore Cosmic Evolution
NASA’s SPHEREx telescope, launching on Feb 28 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, will map the entire sky in infrared, observing 450 million galaxies and 100 million Milky Way stars. The mission aims to uncover the large-scale structure of the universe, track icy molecules in interstellar space, and study cosmic inflation. Equipped with a spectrophotometer...
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Atmos Space Cargo’s Phoenix Capsule Set for First Orbital Test on SpaceX Mission
Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo is set to test its Phoenix capsule on SpaceX’s Bandwagon 3 mission, targeting an efficient cargo-return solution. The capsule will carry multiple payloads, including biomedical experiments and a radiation detector. Equipped with an inflatable atmospheric decelerator, Phoenix aims to streamline the return of space-man...
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India’s Gaganyaan Project: Uncrewed Crew Module Sent for Space Exploration
India's space exploration journey took a significant step forward with the launch of the uncrewed Crew Module for the Gaganyaan mission. On 21 January 2025, the module, equipped with an advanced liquid propulsion system, was dispatched to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre for further assembly. This critical development is part of India’s broader amb...
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 131 Satellites on Transporter 12 Mission
SpaceX’s Transporter 12 mission, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deployed 131 satellites into low Earth orbit on 14 January 2025. Among the payloads were 37 satellites from Planet Labs, including the AI-powered Pelican-2, designed for high-resolution imaging and real-time data analysis. The mission also saw the Falcon 9 booster success...
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NASA's Solar Observatories Resume Data Operations After Flood Disruption
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) have resumed data operations following a flood at Stanford University on November 26, 2024. The incident damaged systems at the Joint Science Operations Center (JSOC), impacting access to critical solar data. Despite challenges, partial database restoration h...
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Mice VR Headsets Revolutionise Brain Activity Studies and Behavioural Research
Mice are now being equipped with specially designed virtual reality headsets, allowing researchers to study brain activity in immersive environments. Developed using affordable components, the "MouseGoggles" enable scientists to observe the mice's neural responses as they interact with virtual environments. The study opens new doors for understandi...
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Robot Replicates Traditional Chinese Massage for Therapy and Wellness
A robotic system developed by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology mimics traditional Chinese massage techniques for therapeutic purposes. The robot features two robotic arms equipped with hands that replicate massage techniques such as palm-punching, kneading, vibrating, and finger ...
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SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
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Parker Solar Probe to Break Records with Historic Sun Flyby on December 24
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set for a record-breaking approach to the sun on December 24, travelling at 430,000 mph and reaching within 3.8 million miles of the surface. The spacecraft, equipped with advanced heat shields, will navigate solar plasma plumes and potentially an active eruption during this phase of heightened solar activity. This flyb...
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NASA SWIM Robots Tested for Future Missions to Explore Oceans on Europa
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is testing SWIM robots to potentially explore the subsurface oceans of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, believed to contain conditions suitable for life. The robots are designed to navigate autonomously and gather data through temperature, pH, and chemical sensors, helping scientists identify potential life...
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Indian Air Force Collaborates With IISc and FSID to Develop Strategy for Reliability-Centered Maintenance
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) to address challenges in equipment maintenance and servicing. Signed on 18 November 2024, the MoA includes the use of AI, ML, and Digital Twin technologies for predictive maintenance and lifecycle managem...
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Russia Delays Key Science Projects: Everything You Need to Know
Russia has postponed its SKIF Photon Source, Kurchatov Synchrotron Radiation Source modernisation, and neutron research expansion due to trade sanctions and budget issues. The sanctions restrict access to specialised equipment needed for these projects, now dependent on alternative sources. Officials remain optimistic about completing them by adjus...
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China Introduces Advanced Spacesuit for 2030 Moon Landing Mission
China has unveiled a new spacesuit designed for its 2030 lunar mission, marking another step in its growing space program. The suit is equipped with features to protect astronauts from the moon's extreme environment, including temperature fluctuations, radiation, and dust. With bold red-and-white aesthetics, the suit highlights China's ambitions to...
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NASA Invites Digital Content Creators to Experience the Europa Clipper Mission Launch
NASA is offering digital content creators the chance to witness the launch of the Europa Clipper spacecraft, a mission aimed at exploring Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This mission will help scientists determine if the moon has the potential to support life, with research suggesting an ocean beneath its frozen crust. The spacecraft, equipped with nin...
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NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Successfully Deploys in Space
After more than four months in orbit, NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has achieved full deployment. The solar sail, which launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle in April, harnesses photon momentum to propel itself through space. Equipped with cameras, the spacecraft is set to capture high-resolution images of the deployed sail.
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NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope Launching Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 to Explore Cosmic Evolution
NASA’s SPHEREx telescope, launching on Feb 28 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, will map the entire sky in infrared, observing 450 million galaxies and 100 million Milky Way stars. The mission aims to uncover the large-scale structure of the universe, track icy molecules in interstellar space, and study cosmic inflation. Equipped with a spectrophotometer...
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Atmos Space Cargo’s Phoenix Capsule Set for First Orbital Test on SpaceX Mission
Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo is set to test its Phoenix capsule on SpaceX’s Bandwagon 3 mission, targeting an efficient cargo-return solution. The capsule will carry multiple payloads, including biomedical experiments and a radiation detector. Equipped with an inflatable atmospheric decelerator, Phoenix aims to streamline the return of space-man...
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India’s Gaganyaan Project: Uncrewed Crew Module Sent for Space Exploration
India's space exploration journey took a significant step forward with the launch of the uncrewed Crew Module for the Gaganyaan mission. On 21 January 2025, the module, equipped with an advanced liquid propulsion system, was dispatched to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre for further assembly. This critical development is part of India’s broader amb...
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 131 Satellites on Transporter 12 Mission
SpaceX’s Transporter 12 mission, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deployed 131 satellites into low Earth orbit on 14 January 2025. Among the payloads were 37 satellites from Planet Labs, including the AI-powered Pelican-2, designed for high-resolution imaging and real-time data analysis. The mission also saw the Falcon 9 booster success...
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NASA's Solar Observatories Resume Data Operations After Flood Disruption
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) have resumed data operations following a flood at Stanford University on November 26, 2024. The incident damaged systems at the Joint Science Operations Center (JSOC), impacting access to critical solar data. Despite challenges, partial database restoration h...
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Mice VR Headsets Revolutionise Brain Activity Studies and Behavioural Research
Mice are now being equipped with specially designed virtual reality headsets, allowing researchers to study brain activity in immersive environments. Developed using affordable components, the "MouseGoggles" enable scientists to observe the mice's neural responses as they interact with virtual environments. The study opens new doors for understandi...
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Robot Replicates Traditional Chinese Massage for Therapy and Wellness
A robotic system developed by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology mimics traditional Chinese massage techniques for therapeutic purposes. The robot features two robotic arms equipped with hands that replicate massage techniques such as palm-punching, kneading, vibrating, and finger ...
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SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
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Parker Solar Probe to Break Records with Historic Sun Flyby on December 24
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set for a record-breaking approach to the sun on December 24, travelling at 430,000 mph and reaching within 3.8 million miles of the surface. The spacecraft, equipped with advanced heat shields, will navigate solar plasma plumes and potentially an active eruption during this phase of heightened solar activity. This flyb...
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NASA SWIM Robots Tested for Future Missions to Explore Oceans on Europa
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is testing SWIM robots to potentially explore the subsurface oceans of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, believed to contain conditions suitable for life. The robots are designed to navigate autonomously and gather data through temperature, pH, and chemical sensors, helping scientists identify potential life...
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Indian Air Force Collaborates With IISc and FSID to Develop Strategy for Reliability-Centered Maintenance
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) to address challenges in equipment maintenance and servicing. Signed on 18 November 2024, the MoA includes the use of AI, ML, and Digital Twin technologies for predictive maintenance and lifecycle managem...
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Russia Delays Key Science Projects: Everything You Need to Know
Russia has postponed its SKIF Photon Source, Kurchatov Synchrotron Radiation Source modernisation, and neutron research expansion due to trade sanctions and budget issues. The sanctions restrict access to specialised equipment needed for these projects, now dependent on alternative sources. Officials remain optimistic about completing them by adjus...
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China Introduces Advanced Spacesuit for 2030 Moon Landing Mission
China has unveiled a new spacesuit designed for its 2030 lunar mission, marking another step in its growing space program. The suit is equipped with features to protect astronauts from the moon's extreme environment, including temperature fluctuations, radiation, and dust. With bold red-and-white aesthetics, the suit highlights China's ambitions to...
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NASA Invites Digital Content Creators to Experience the Europa Clipper Mission Launch
NASA is offering digital content creators the chance to witness the launch of the Europa Clipper spacecraft, a mission aimed at exploring Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This mission will help scientists determine if the moon has the potential to support life, with research suggesting an ocean beneath its frozen crust. The spacecraft, equipped with nin...
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NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Successfully Deploys in Space
After more than four months in orbit, NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has achieved full deployment. The solar sail, which launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle in April, harnesses photon momentum to propel itself through space. Equipped with cameras, the spacecraft is set to capture high-resolution images of the deployed sail.
