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"Gaganyaan Just Beginning": Astronaut-Designate On India's Space Future
Angad Pratapand his fellow Gaganyaan astronaut designates continue to keep their training sharp through regular technical meetings and occasional flying stints with the Indian Air Force.
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'Lot Of Space Before Nuclear Threshold Is Crossed': Top Military Official On Op Sindoor
India switched tactics after suffering losses in the air on the first day of conflict with Pakistan earlier this month and established a decisive advantage before the neighbours announced a ceasefire three days later.
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"Delighted": Parents Overjoyed As Shubhanshu Shukla Prepares For Space Mission
A wave of joy has swept through Lucknow as Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to join Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, set to launch on June 8.
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Why Donald Trump Cannot Build The Golden Dome Without Canada
Canada has a large airspace that offers the US an important line of sight for the US sensors to shoot down missiles from China and Russia. Moreover, historically, Canada has played a big role in air and missile defence for North America.
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Singapore's Changi Airport To Expand With New Terminal Project
The new terminal, which spans 1,080 hectares, would nearly double the size of Changi Airport's current space once it starts to operate.
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Moong Dal Halwa, Rice For Indian Astronaut's Travel To Space Station
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will carry moong dal halwa, Indian rice and Mango nectar among other Indian delicacies, when he flies to the International Space Station (ISS) next month, becoming the first Indian to do so.
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India's Only Woman Rafale Fighter Pilot Is Now Eyeing Space
The excited little girl who first touched a plane two decades ago is now flying high as the face of India's fast-modernising military and its only woman Rafale fighter pilot.
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Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla To Fly To Space Station On May 29
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 29, Axiom Space Inc announced on Tuesday, as he is set to become the first Indian to do so.
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Tipped to Have a Hole-Punch Display and Skip Face ID
About a month ago, famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, put out a detailed note about his predictions for the upcoming Apple foldable. In a note, the analyst stated that the device will skip Apple’s Face ID authentication technology for its older Touch ID because of internal space constraints. Now, there’s another leak that not only reiterates the use o...
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Indian Astronaut-Designate To Hold 7 Experiments, Participate In 60 Studies At Space Station
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments in the fields of agriculture, food and human biology, when he travels to the International Space Station this year, becoming the first Indian to do so.
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NASA to Launch Three Rockets in Alaska to Study Auroral Substorms’ Impact
NASA is conducting a rocket experiment from Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska. Three rockets will launch within a three-hour window to study how auroral substorms influence the Earth's upper atmosphere. Scientists will observe whether auroras drive vertical convection or if acoustic-buoyancy waves spread their energy over a wider region. Vapour t...
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Bio-Farming, Muscle Loss To Be Among Indian Astronaut's Space Experiments
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, will likely conduct at least three experiments, including research on muscle loss in space.
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Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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"Gaganyaan Just Beginning": Astronaut-Designate On India's Space Future
Angad Pratapand his fellow Gaganyaan astronaut designates continue to keep their training sharp through regular technical meetings and occasional flying stints with the Indian Air Force.
-
'Lot Of Space Before Nuclear Threshold Is Crossed': Top Military Official On Op Sindoor
India switched tactics after suffering losses in the air on the first day of conflict with Pakistan earlier this month and established a decisive advantage before the neighbours announced a ceasefire three days later.
-
"Delighted": Parents Overjoyed As Shubhanshu Shukla Prepares For Space Mission
A wave of joy has swept through Lucknow as Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to join Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, set to launch on June 8.
-
Why Donald Trump Cannot Build The Golden Dome Without Canada
Canada has a large airspace that offers the US an important line of sight for the US sensors to shoot down missiles from China and Russia. Moreover, historically, Canada has played a big role in air and missile defence for North America.
-
Singapore's Changi Airport To Expand With New Terminal Project
The new terminal, which spans 1,080 hectares, would nearly double the size of Changi Airport's current space once it starts to operate.
-
Moong Dal Halwa, Rice For Indian Astronaut's Travel To Space Station
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will carry moong dal halwa, Indian rice and Mango nectar among other Indian delicacies, when he flies to the International Space Station (ISS) next month, becoming the first Indian to do so.
-
India's Only Woman Rafale Fighter Pilot Is Now Eyeing Space
The excited little girl who first touched a plane two decades ago is now flying high as the face of India's fast-modernising military and its only woman Rafale fighter pilot.
-
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla To Fly To Space Station On May 29
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 29, Axiom Space Inc announced on Tuesday, as he is set to become the first Indian to do so.
-
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Tipped to Have a Hole-Punch Display and Skip Face ID
About a month ago, famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, put out a detailed note about his predictions for the upcoming Apple foldable. In a note, the analyst stated that the device will skip Apple’s Face ID authentication technology for its older Touch ID because of internal space constraints. Now, there’s another leak that not only reiterates the use o...
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Indian Astronaut-Designate To Hold 7 Experiments, Participate In 60 Studies At Space Station
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments in the fields of agriculture, food and human biology, when he travels to the International Space Station this year, becoming the first Indian to do so.
-
NASA to Launch Three Rockets in Alaska to Study Auroral Substorms’ Impact
NASA is conducting a rocket experiment from Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska. Three rockets will launch within a three-hour window to study how auroral substorms influence the Earth's upper atmosphere. Scientists will observe whether auroras drive vertical convection or if acoustic-buoyancy waves spread their energy over a wider region. Vapour t...
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Bio-Farming, Muscle Loss To Be Among Indian Astronaut's Space Experiments
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, will likely conduct at least three experiments, including research on muscle loss in space.
-
Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
-
SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
