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Here's How James Webb Space Telescope Helps Us Look Back in Time
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to explore the universe’s history by observing light that has travelled across billions of light-years. This unique capability enables scientists to see how galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies appeared billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the universe. By stud...
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
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Indian Astronaut Will Pilot Mission To International Space Station: Axiom Space
The ISRO-NASA joint astronaut mission, which will see an Indian travelling to the International Space Station for the first time, is targeting a spring 2025 launch (between April and June next year).
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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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Chandra X-ray Observatory Spots Unusual Knots in Black Hole Jets
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found knots moving at different speeds within jets blasted by the black hole at the centre of the Centaurus A galaxy. The X-ray data revealed that these knots travel faster in X-ray wavelengths than in radio wavelengths. This discovery raises questions about how these jets work, with astronome...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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The Benefits Of Baby Swings: Reasons Why Every New Parent Needs One
As every new parent quickly learns, soothing a baby can be both rewarding and exhausting. Baby swings are an invaluable tool in helping parents comfort their little ones.
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Chinese Company Deep Blue Aerospace Aims to Start Space Tourism by 2027
Deep Blue Aerospace, based in Jiangsu, China, has announced its intention to enter the space tourism market, planning to launch paying customers into suborbital space by 2027. Tickets will cost approximately $210,000, promising a comprehensive journey beyond a brief weightlessness experience. The reusable rocket-capsule system is similar to Blue Or...
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Declutter Delight: Myntra Offers Up To 70% Off On Storage Essentials
Tired of clutter taking over your space? You're in luck! Myntra is offering discounts of up to 70% on storage essentials, from sleek organisers to travel packing cubes. Get ready to declutter with style and save big in the process.
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"Where Can I Buy Ticket?": Anand Mahindra Asks Elon Musk After Starship Rocket Scripts History
SpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship mega-rocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight, a world first in the company's quest for rapid reusability.
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Inside Haven-1, The World's First Commercial Space Station, That Looks Like A Luxury Hotel
Vast aims to launch its pioneering Haven-1 space station aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, with a targeted launch window of August 2025 or later.
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Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact
NOAA has issued a warning for a severe solar storm expected to hit Earth on October 10-11, 2024. This storm, classified as G4, is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, travelling at nearly 2.9 million miles per hour. It has the potential to disrupt power grids, radio communications, and satellites. Additionally, the storm could enhance au...
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NASA Curiosity Rover’s Wheels Endure Damage Yet Continue to Operate Effectively on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has been traversing Mars for over 12 years, and its wheels have endured significant wear and tear. Recent images reveal extensive damage, including dents and tears, yet the rover continues to function effectively. Since its landing in Gale Crater in 2012, Curiosity has travelled approximately 20 miles (32 kilometres) over rug...
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'Stranded' Sunita Williams Now Commands International Space Station
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is now commander of the International Space Station. She was in space on an eight-day mission that had to be extended to over eight months because the spacecraft she travelled in faced glitches
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Launches This Week: Here's How it Become a Historic Rescue Mission
NASA is launching the SpaceX Crew-9 mission on September 26, 2024, transforming it into a rescue operation. Astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will lead the mission to bring home stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Originally scheduled for a short mission, Wilmore and Williams now face an extended stay on the ISS...
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Here's How James Webb Space Telescope Helps Us Look Back in Time
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to explore the universe’s history by observing light that has travelled across billions of light-years. This unique capability enables scientists to see how galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies appeared billions of years ago, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the universe. By stud...
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
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Indian Astronaut Will Pilot Mission To International Space Station: Axiom Space
The ISRO-NASA joint astronaut mission, which will see an Indian travelling to the International Space Station for the first time, is targeting a spring 2025 launch (between April and June next year).
-
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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Chandra X-ray Observatory Spots Unusual Knots in Black Hole Jets
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found knots moving at different speeds within jets blasted by the black hole at the centre of the Centaurus A galaxy. The X-ray data revealed that these knots travel faster in X-ray wavelengths than in radio wavelengths. This discovery raises questions about how these jets work, with astronome...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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The Benefits Of Baby Swings: Reasons Why Every New Parent Needs One
As every new parent quickly learns, soothing a baby can be both rewarding and exhausting. Baby swings are an invaluable tool in helping parents comfort their little ones.
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Chinese Company Deep Blue Aerospace Aims to Start Space Tourism by 2027
Deep Blue Aerospace, based in Jiangsu, China, has announced its intention to enter the space tourism market, planning to launch paying customers into suborbital space by 2027. Tickets will cost approximately $210,000, promising a comprehensive journey beyond a brief weightlessness experience. The reusable rocket-capsule system is similar to Blue Or...
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Declutter Delight: Myntra Offers Up To 70% Off On Storage Essentials
Tired of clutter taking over your space? You're in luck! Myntra is offering discounts of up to 70% on storage essentials, from sleek organisers to travel packing cubes. Get ready to declutter with style and save big in the process.
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"Where Can I Buy Ticket?": Anand Mahindra Asks Elon Musk After Starship Rocket Scripts History
SpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship mega-rocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight, a world first in the company's quest for rapid reusability.
-
Inside Haven-1, The World's First Commercial Space Station, That Looks Like A Luxury Hotel
Vast aims to launch its pioneering Haven-1 space station aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, with a targeted launch window of August 2025 or later.
-
Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact
NOAA has issued a warning for a severe solar storm expected to hit Earth on October 10-11, 2024. This storm, classified as G4, is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, travelling at nearly 2.9 million miles per hour. It has the potential to disrupt power grids, radio communications, and satellites. Additionally, the storm could enhance au...
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NASA Curiosity Rover’s Wheels Endure Damage Yet Continue to Operate Effectively on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has been traversing Mars for over 12 years, and its wheels have endured significant wear and tear. Recent images reveal extensive damage, including dents and tears, yet the rover continues to function effectively. Since its landing in Gale Crater in 2012, Curiosity has travelled approximately 20 miles (32 kilometres) over rug...
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'Stranded' Sunita Williams Now Commands International Space Station
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is now commander of the International Space Station. She was in space on an eight-day mission that had to be extended to over eight months because the spacecraft she travelled in faced glitches
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Launches This Week: Here's How it Become a Historic Rescue Mission
NASA is launching the SpaceX Crew-9 mission on September 26, 2024, transforming it into a rescue operation. Astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will lead the mission to bring home stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Originally scheduled for a short mission, Wilmore and Williams now face an extended stay on the ISS...
