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Dubai Launches Pilot Phase of Real Estate Tokenisation Project for Web3, Real Estate Collaboration
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the pilot phase of its “Real Estate Tokenisation Project”. The pilot will be overseen by Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of the DLD. Industry players from Dubai’s private and public sectors will be invited to participate in discussions related to asset tokenisation in the coming days. ...
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'What Your PM Told Me...': Neil deGrasse Tyson On India's Space Dreams
India's space programme is limited only by the ambition of its people, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson told NDTV in an interview that began with American astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return from a nine-month stay in space.
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Chandrayaan-5 Mission Approved, To Carry 250 kg Rover: ISRO Chief
The space agency aims to launch Chandrayaan 5, and 6 by the next decade -- with an aim "to achieve the milestone of a $44 billion space sector by 2035".
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India Generated $143 Million Launching Foreign Satellites Since 2015
India generated foreign exchange revenue worth USD 143 million through launching foreign satellites during the period from 2015 to 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, who looks after space sector, informed Lok Sabha.
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NASA’s PRIME-1 Mission to Study Lunar Ice and Advance Moon Exploration
NASA’s PRIME-1 mission, set to launch on Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander, will explore lunar ice and subsurface materials at Mons Mouton near the Moon’s South Pole. The mission features the TRIDENT drill, which will extract soil samples up to one meter deep, and the MSOLO spectrometer, which will analyze gases released from these samples to...
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Finland is Now the 53rd Member of the Artemis Accords for Lunar Exploration
Finland has joined 52 other nations in signing the Artemis Accords, committing to safe and peaceful space exploration. The agreement, signed on January 21, 2025, during the Winter Satellite Workshop in Espoo, Finland, underscores the Nordic nation’s efforts to advance global collaboration in space activities. Finland's Minister of Economic Affai...
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Private US, Japanese Lunar Landers Launch On Single Rocket
One rocket, two missions: lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies launched their "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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US, Japanese Lunar Landers Set To Launch On SpaceX Rocket
One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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Space Industry Funding In India Falls 55% In 2024: Data
Funding in India's space sector, a key part of the country's ambitions to become a global superpower, plummeted by 55% in 2024 to $59.1 million from $130.2 million the previous year.
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Jio Platforms Reportedly Partnering With Nvidia to Develop Affordable and Personalised AI Solutions
Jio Platforms is reportedly partnering with tech giants such as Nvidia intending to disrupt the Indian artificial intelligence (AI) space like it disrupted the telecom sector with competitive pricing and access to unlimited mobile data. As per the report, Jio is working with multiple companies to co-develop native large language models (LLMs).
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NASA Eyes Innovative Strategies for Mars Exploration Success by 2044
NASA has detailed a 20-year strategy for Mars exploration in a report calling for innovative approaches, cost-efficient missions, and global partnerships. The plan addresses core scientific questions, including Mars’ habitability and signs of life, and focuses on developing advanced technology to access challenging terrains. Public engagement and...
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ISRO Chief S Somanath Supports Elon Musk’s Model to Boost Space Economy
ISRO Chairman S Somanath stressed the importance of private-sector involvement in advancing India’s space activities. Speaking at Huddle Global 2024, he endorsed Elon Musk’s sustainable model for space exploration and highlighted the need to grow India’s satellite capabilities from 15 to 500 to expand its global footprint. Collaborative effor...
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Amazon India Reportedly Plans Quick Commerce Foray With 'Tez'; Could Arrive by December
Amazon is reportedly gearing up to enter the quick commerce sector in India. Amazon India's quick commerce delivery service —codenamed 'Tez' — will reportedly go live by the end of this year or early next year. By entering the quick commerce space, Amazon could compete with companies like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto. Amazon is reporte...
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PM Modi Discusses Space, AI With French President Macron At G20 Sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday and discussed ways to keep working closely in sectors such as space, energy and AI.
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Gaganyaan Scheduled for 2026, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch by 2028: ISRO
ISRO Chairman S Somanath has revealed exciting new timelines for India's space missions. The Gaganyaan mission, set to be India's first manned space flight, is now scheduled for a 2026 launch. Furthermore, the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, aimed at returning lunar samples, is expected to lift off by 2028. With a focus on self-reliance and privat...
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Dubai Launches Pilot Phase of Real Estate Tokenisation Project for Web3, Real Estate Collaboration
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the pilot phase of its “Real Estate Tokenisation Project”. The pilot will be overseen by Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of the DLD. Industry players from Dubai’s private and public sectors will be invited to participate in discussions related to asset tokenisation in the coming days. ...
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'What Your PM Told Me...': Neil deGrasse Tyson On India's Space Dreams
India's space programme is limited only by the ambition of its people, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson told NDTV in an interview that began with American astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return from a nine-month stay in space.
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Chandrayaan-5 Mission Approved, To Carry 250 kg Rover: ISRO Chief
The space agency aims to launch Chandrayaan 5, and 6 by the next decade -- with an aim "to achieve the milestone of a $44 billion space sector by 2035".
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India Generated $143 Million Launching Foreign Satellites Since 2015
India generated foreign exchange revenue worth USD 143 million through launching foreign satellites during the period from 2015 to 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, who looks after space sector, informed Lok Sabha.
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NASA’s PRIME-1 Mission to Study Lunar Ice and Advance Moon Exploration
NASA’s PRIME-1 mission, set to launch on Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander, will explore lunar ice and subsurface materials at Mons Mouton near the Moon’s South Pole. The mission features the TRIDENT drill, which will extract soil samples up to one meter deep, and the MSOLO spectrometer, which will analyze gases released from these samples to...
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Finland is Now the 53rd Member of the Artemis Accords for Lunar Exploration
Finland has joined 52 other nations in signing the Artemis Accords, committing to safe and peaceful space exploration. The agreement, signed on January 21, 2025, during the Winter Satellite Workshop in Espoo, Finland, underscores the Nordic nation’s efforts to advance global collaboration in space activities. Finland's Minister of Economic Affai...
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Private US, Japanese Lunar Landers Launch On Single Rocket
One rocket, two missions: lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies launched their "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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US, Japanese Lunar Landers Set To Launch On SpaceX Rocket
One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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Space Industry Funding In India Falls 55% In 2024: Data
Funding in India's space sector, a key part of the country's ambitions to become a global superpower, plummeted by 55% in 2024 to $59.1 million from $130.2 million the previous year.
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Jio Platforms Reportedly Partnering With Nvidia to Develop Affordable and Personalised AI Solutions
Jio Platforms is reportedly partnering with tech giants such as Nvidia intending to disrupt the Indian artificial intelligence (AI) space like it disrupted the telecom sector with competitive pricing and access to unlimited mobile data. As per the report, Jio is working with multiple companies to co-develop native large language models (LLMs).
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NASA Eyes Innovative Strategies for Mars Exploration Success by 2044
NASA has detailed a 20-year strategy for Mars exploration in a report calling for innovative approaches, cost-efficient missions, and global partnerships. The plan addresses core scientific questions, including Mars’ habitability and signs of life, and focuses on developing advanced technology to access challenging terrains. Public engagement and...
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ISRO Chief S Somanath Supports Elon Musk’s Model to Boost Space Economy
ISRO Chairman S Somanath stressed the importance of private-sector involvement in advancing India’s space activities. Speaking at Huddle Global 2024, he endorsed Elon Musk’s sustainable model for space exploration and highlighted the need to grow India’s satellite capabilities from 15 to 500 to expand its global footprint. Collaborative effor...
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Amazon India Reportedly Plans Quick Commerce Foray With 'Tez'; Could Arrive by December
Amazon is reportedly gearing up to enter the quick commerce sector in India. Amazon India's quick commerce delivery service —codenamed 'Tez' — will reportedly go live by the end of this year or early next year. By entering the quick commerce space, Amazon could compete with companies like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto. Amazon is reporte...
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PM Modi Discusses Space, AI With French President Macron At G20 Sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday and discussed ways to keep working closely in sectors such as space, energy and AI.
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Gaganyaan Scheduled for 2026, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch by 2028: ISRO
ISRO Chairman S Somanath has revealed exciting new timelines for India's space missions. The Gaganyaan mission, set to be India's first manned space flight, is now scheduled for a 2026 launch. Furthermore, the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, aimed at returning lunar samples, is expected to lift off by 2028. With a focus on self-reliance and privat...
