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Blue Origin Targets November 22 for Next Space Tourism Flight NS-28
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...
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Blue Origin Assembles New Glenn Rocket for Upcoming Maiden Flight in November
Blue Origin has successfully joined the first and second stages of its New Glenn rocket in preparation for its first launch. Set for November 2024, the rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The inaugural flight will carry the Blue Ring spacecraft for a National Security Space Launch certification mission. Blue Origin’s reusa...
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New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Launched At Rs 6.79 Lakh: Price, Variants, Specs, Mileage
The all-new 4th-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire goes on sale in the country with a full 5-star GNCAP crash test rating and best-in-segment mileage. Read details.
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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Boeing Starliner Mission: The Setbacks That Plagued the Aerospace Giant
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has encountered major setbacks following its first human-crewed mission to the ISS. Technical failures, including engine malfunctions, prompted NASA to use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for astronaut transport. This incident adds to Boeing's history of safety concerns, particularly following the 737 Max crashes. As Boeing striv...
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NASA Engineers Restore Voyager 1 Communications After 15 Billion-Mile Transmission Disruption
NASA successfully reconnected with Voyager 1 after an unexpected communication disruption caused by a shutdown of the spacecraft’s primary transmitter. Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California pinpointed the cause as Voyager’s fault protection system, which manages power by shutting down non-essential systems. With a second...
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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station In "Dream" Mission
Three Chinese astronauts including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer blasted off on a "dream" mission to the Tiangong space station.
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China's Only Woman Spaceflight Engineer Among Crew To Go To Tiangong Space Station
Headed by Cai Xuzhe, the team will carry out their mission before returning to Earth in "late April or early May next year".
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Why This Indian-Origin Engineer At Space X Has His LinkedIn Profile Viral
The LinkedIn profile of Sanjeev Sharma, a principal engineer of Indian descent at SpaceX, has captured the imagination of one and all following his company's recent landmark accomplishment.
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From Indian Railways To Space X, Engineer's Impressive Career Trajectory Stuns Internet
His impressive career trajectory, marked by academic excellence and professional achievements, has made him a subject of fascination on social media.
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NASA Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Science Instrument to Conserve Power
NASA engineers have powered down the plasma science instrument on Voyager 2 to conserve energy. Launched in 1977, the spacecraft is now 12.8 billion miles from Earth. With power decreasing yearly, NASA aims to keep at least one instrument functional into the 2030s. The plasma science instrument, which helped confirm Voyager 2's crossing into inters...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Moves Closer to First Orbital Launch After Successful Second-Stage Hot Fire Test
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully completed a crucial second-stage hot fire test ahead of its first orbital launch in November. The test confirmed the smooth interaction between key subsystems and validated the performance of its two BE-3U engines. New Glenn’s maiden mission will transport the Blue Ring orbital platform into space, ma...
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SpaceX Polaris Dawn Becomes First Spacecraft Mission to Let Non-Professional Crew Perform a Spacewalk
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, have achieved the first private spacewalk, stepping out of the SpaceX Dragon capsule 435 miles above Earth. This historic event demonstrates the potential for private companies in space exploration, using innovative EVA suits and a unique approach without an airlock. T...
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Voyager 1's Thruster Swap Ensures Continued Operation of Aging Spacecraft in Interstellar Space
Voyager 1, NASA's most distant spacecraft, recently underwent a crucial thruster adjustment to maintain its orientation and data transmission capabilities. The 47-year-old spacecraft faced challenges due to ageing components and power limitations, requiring careful engineering solutions. Despite these issues, Voyager 1 continues to send valuable da...
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Gen AI Boosting Productivity Of Indian IT Industry's Fastest-Growing Niche, TCS Exec Says
GenAI has taken centre stage in the space and clients are replanning budgets and product features, said VC of IOT and Digital Engineering at TCS.
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Blue Origin Targets November 22 for Next Space Tourism Flight NS-28
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...
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Blue Origin Assembles New Glenn Rocket for Upcoming Maiden Flight in November
Blue Origin has successfully joined the first and second stages of its New Glenn rocket in preparation for its first launch. Set for November 2024, the rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The inaugural flight will carry the Blue Ring spacecraft for a National Security Space Launch certification mission. Blue Origin’s reusa...
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New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Launched At Rs 6.79 Lakh: Price, Variants, Specs, Mileage
The all-new 4th-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire goes on sale in the country with a full 5-star GNCAP crash test rating and best-in-segment mileage. Read details.
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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Boeing Starliner Mission: The Setbacks That Plagued the Aerospace Giant
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has encountered major setbacks following its first human-crewed mission to the ISS. Technical failures, including engine malfunctions, prompted NASA to use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for astronaut transport. This incident adds to Boeing's history of safety concerns, particularly following the 737 Max crashes. As Boeing striv...
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NASA Engineers Restore Voyager 1 Communications After 15 Billion-Mile Transmission Disruption
NASA successfully reconnected with Voyager 1 after an unexpected communication disruption caused by a shutdown of the spacecraft’s primary transmitter. Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California pinpointed the cause as Voyager’s fault protection system, which manages power by shutting down non-essential systems. With a second...
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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station In "Dream" Mission
Three Chinese astronauts including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer blasted off on a "dream" mission to the Tiangong space station.
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China's Only Woman Spaceflight Engineer Among Crew To Go To Tiangong Space Station
Headed by Cai Xuzhe, the team will carry out their mission before returning to Earth in "late April or early May next year".
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Why This Indian-Origin Engineer At Space X Has His LinkedIn Profile Viral
The LinkedIn profile of Sanjeev Sharma, a principal engineer of Indian descent at SpaceX, has captured the imagination of one and all following his company's recent landmark accomplishment.
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From Indian Railways To Space X, Engineer's Impressive Career Trajectory Stuns Internet
His impressive career trajectory, marked by academic excellence and professional achievements, has made him a subject of fascination on social media.
-
NASA Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Science Instrument to Conserve Power
NASA engineers have powered down the plasma science instrument on Voyager 2 to conserve energy. Launched in 1977, the spacecraft is now 12.8 billion miles from Earth. With power decreasing yearly, NASA aims to keep at least one instrument functional into the 2030s. The plasma science instrument, which helped confirm Voyager 2's crossing into inters...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Moves Closer to First Orbital Launch After Successful Second-Stage Hot Fire Test
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully completed a crucial second-stage hot fire test ahead of its first orbital launch in November. The test confirmed the smooth interaction between key subsystems and validated the performance of its two BE-3U engines. New Glenn’s maiden mission will transport the Blue Ring orbital platform into space, ma...
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SpaceX Polaris Dawn Becomes First Spacecraft Mission to Let Non-Professional Crew Perform a Spacewalk
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, have achieved the first private spacewalk, stepping out of the SpaceX Dragon capsule 435 miles above Earth. This historic event demonstrates the potential for private companies in space exploration, using innovative EVA suits and a unique approach without an airlock. T...
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Voyager 1's Thruster Swap Ensures Continued Operation of Aging Spacecraft in Interstellar Space
Voyager 1, NASA's most distant spacecraft, recently underwent a crucial thruster adjustment to maintain its orientation and data transmission capabilities. The 47-year-old spacecraft faced challenges due to ageing components and power limitations, requiring careful engineering solutions. Despite these issues, Voyager 1 continues to send valuable da...
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Gen AI Boosting Productivity Of Indian IT Industry's Fastest-Growing Niche, TCS Exec Says
GenAI has taken centre stage in the space and clients are replanning budgets and product features, said VC of IOT and Digital Engineering at TCS.
