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ISRO Sets June 2025 Launch for Joint NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite After Delays
NISAR, the joint NASA-ISRO satellite mission, is set to launch in June 2025 after resolving technical issues. It will monitor Earth's surface with advanced radar imaging. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is finally nearing liftoff after overcoming delays caused by overheating concerns in its 12-meter radar antenna. Now sched...
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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
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NASA’s Oldest Active Astronaut Lands with his Crewmates on 70th Birthday
Donald Pettit worked for seven months in space and came back to Earth on his 70th birthday, April 20.
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51 Aftershocks Follow Powerful 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake In Istanbul
More than 50 aftershocks rocked the Istanbul region after a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara just to the south of Turkey's biggest city on Wednesday, the interior minister said.
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Pics: SpaceX Rocket Creates Stunning Nebula-Like Glow During Return To Earth
The spectacle came just after Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its 32nd uncrewed cargo mission (CRS-32) to the International Space Station.
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Solar Storm Possibility Rises After NOAA Predicts Double CME Strike on Earth
Two massive solar blasts are expected to hit Earth, creating geomagnetic storms that could result in rare aurora sightings in regions far from the poles. Scientists say this is part of an increasingly active solar cycle.
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Video: Jeff Bezos Hugs Fiancee As She Returns To Earth After Space Flight
Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez, along with Katy Perry and four other women, launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to Earth on Monday.
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"10/10": Katy Perry On Brief Foray Into Space, Kisses Earth After Return
Katy Perry and five other women -- including Jezz Bezos's fiancee Lauren Sanchez -- lofted more than 100 kilometers above the Earth's surface in a vessel from Blue Origin.
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Watch: Astronaut Sunita Williams Reunites With Her Dogs Upon Returning Home
It's been nearly two weeks since NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore returned to Earth after what turned out to be a marathon mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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First Orbital Rocket Launch from Europe Fails as Spectrum Explodes Midair
The first-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil ended in failure as Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum crashed after liftoff from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport. The rocket experienced an anomaly 18 seconds into the flight, leading to a loss of control before it plummeted back to Earth and exploded. The test was conducted to gather data, and no payl...
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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Nitish Kumar's "World Will End" Claim, Tejashwi Yadav's "Conservative" Jab
A fresh political controversy erupted after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar claimed that the use of mobile phones would lead to the destruction of Earth in 10 years.
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"This ISS Wonderful" - Amul Celebrates Sunita Williams' Return From Space
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth after spending 9 months in space. Popular dairy brand Amul marked this historic moment by releasing a special topical.
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"Courage Personified": Anand Mahindra On Sunita Williams' Return From Space
Business tycoon Anand Mahindra welcomed astronaut Sunita Williams back on Earth after her safe return from an extended stay at the International Space Station (ISS).
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"Capsule Full Of Grins": Sunita Williams' Fellow Astronaut After Splashdown
Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that captured global attention and became a political flashpoint.
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ISRO Sets June 2025 Launch for Joint NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite After Delays
NISAR, the joint NASA-ISRO satellite mission, is set to launch in June 2025 after resolving technical issues. It will monitor Earth's surface with advanced radar imaging. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is finally nearing liftoff after overcoming delays caused by overheating concerns in its 12-meter radar antenna. Now sched...
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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
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NASA’s Oldest Active Astronaut Lands with his Crewmates on 70th Birthday
Donald Pettit worked for seven months in space and came back to Earth on his 70th birthday, April 20.
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51 Aftershocks Follow Powerful 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake In Istanbul
More than 50 aftershocks rocked the Istanbul region after a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara just to the south of Turkey's biggest city on Wednesday, the interior minister said.
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Pics: SpaceX Rocket Creates Stunning Nebula-Like Glow During Return To Earth
The spectacle came just after Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its 32nd uncrewed cargo mission (CRS-32) to the International Space Station.
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Solar Storm Possibility Rises After NOAA Predicts Double CME Strike on Earth
Two massive solar blasts are expected to hit Earth, creating geomagnetic storms that could result in rare aurora sightings in regions far from the poles. Scientists say this is part of an increasingly active solar cycle.
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Video: Jeff Bezos Hugs Fiancee As She Returns To Earth After Space Flight
Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez, along with Katy Perry and four other women, launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to Earth on Monday.
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"10/10": Katy Perry On Brief Foray Into Space, Kisses Earth After Return
Katy Perry and five other women -- including Jezz Bezos's fiancee Lauren Sanchez -- lofted more than 100 kilometers above the Earth's surface in a vessel from Blue Origin.
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Watch: Astronaut Sunita Williams Reunites With Her Dogs Upon Returning Home
It's been nearly two weeks since NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore returned to Earth after what turned out to be a marathon mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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First Orbital Rocket Launch from Europe Fails as Spectrum Explodes Midair
The first-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil ended in failure as Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum crashed after liftoff from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport. The rocket experienced an anomaly 18 seconds into the flight, leading to a loss of control before it plummeted back to Earth and exploded. The test was conducted to gather data, and no payl...
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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Nitish Kumar's "World Will End" Claim, Tejashwi Yadav's "Conservative" Jab
A fresh political controversy erupted after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar claimed that the use of mobile phones would lead to the destruction of Earth in 10 years.
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"This ISS Wonderful" - Amul Celebrates Sunita Williams' Return From Space
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth after spending 9 months in space. Popular dairy brand Amul marked this historic moment by releasing a special topical.
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"Courage Personified": Anand Mahindra On Sunita Williams' Return From Space
Business tycoon Anand Mahindra welcomed astronaut Sunita Williams back on Earth after her safe return from an extended stay at the International Space Station (ISS).
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"Capsule Full Of Grins": Sunita Williams' Fellow Astronaut After Splashdown
Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that captured global attention and became a political flashpoint.
