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"Only One Chance In This Lifetime": Artemis II Astronaut Captures Stunning Video Of 'Earthset' On iPhone
The crew witnessed this event while traveling on the far side of the Moon, marking the first time humans have witnessed this view in over 50 years.
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NASA’s Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Flyby, Sets Farthest Human Spaceflight Record
NASA’s Artemis II created history on Monday, as the mission crew completed the lunar flyby. With this, the four astronauts became the first humans to see the far side of the Moon directly. Additionally, the crew also set the record for travelling the farthest distance from the Earth, breaking the previous record, which had remained untouched sinc...
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iPhones in Deep Space: NASA Breaks Rules for Artemis 2 Crew; 5 Key Facts
NASA took a historic leap in human spaceflight with the launch of Artemis II on Thursday. It is the first crewed mission in its Artemis programme and marks the humans’ first return to the vicinity of the Moon for more than five decades. While the spotlight has firmly been on the astronauts, the spacecraft, and the critical mission objectives, a s...
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Artemis 2: NASA's Astronaut Moon Mission Explained in Five Points
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is the first crewed flight of the Artemis programme. Four astronauts will fly a free-return trajectory around the Moon to test the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft with humans aboard. The approximately 10-day mission will push human spaceflight farther from Earth than any previous crew in 50 years, and ...
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All About Vandi Verma, Indian-Origin Scientist Behind Mars Rover's AI-Powered Drive
The Perseverance Mars rover completed the first drives on another world planned by AI on December 8 and 10.
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"Kind Of Did Not Want To Come Back": Shubhanshu Shukla On Space Journey
Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station, on Wednesday said the country is harbouring "big and bold dreams", foraying into human spaceflight after a hiatus of 41 years.
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ISRO To Launch Chandrayaan-4 In 2028, Space Station By 2035: Chairman
ISRO is gearing up for one of its busiest times with seven more launches planned this financial year, even as India's first human spaceflight remains scheduled for 2027, its chairman V Narayanan said.
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India Nears Human Spaceflight Goal with Successful Gaganyaan Parachute Drop
India achieved a major step toward its first human spaceflight as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan capsule’s parachute system. Dropped from a 2.5 km altitude, the 7.2-tonne dummy module deployed its 10 chutes flawlessly, ensuring a safe descent even under off-nominal conditions. This success validates a key safety system for crewed missions...
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Gaganyaan Mission 90% Complete, Crewed Flight Targeted For 2027: ISRO Chief
The Gaganyaan mission is progressing steadily with nearly 90 per cent of the development work being completed, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Thursday.
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ISRO Tests Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module in Key Rocket-Sled Trial
ISRO has successfully tested drogue parachutes for the Gaganyaan crew module at its Chandigarh facility. The rocket-sled trials simulated high-speed re-entry conditions, ensuring parachutes deploy and stabilize the capsule. This achievement marks a critical milestone as India prepares for its first crewed space mission, aiming to join the US, Russi...
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"Only One Chance In This Lifetime": Artemis II Astronaut Captures Stunning Video Of 'Earthset' On iPhone
The crew witnessed this event while traveling on the far side of the Moon, marking the first time humans have witnessed this view in over 50 years.
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NASA’s Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Flyby, Sets Farthest Human Spaceflight Record
NASA’s Artemis II created history on Monday, as the mission crew completed the lunar flyby. With this, the four astronauts became the first humans to see the far side of the Moon directly. Additionally, the crew also set the record for travelling the farthest distance from the Earth, breaking the previous record, which had remained untouched sinc...
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iPhones in Deep Space: NASA Breaks Rules for Artemis 2 Crew; 5 Key Facts
NASA took a historic leap in human spaceflight with the launch of Artemis II on Thursday. It is the first crewed mission in its Artemis programme and marks the humans’ first return to the vicinity of the Moon for more than five decades. While the spotlight has firmly been on the astronauts, the spacecraft, and the critical mission objectives, a s...
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Artemis 2: NASA's Astronaut Moon Mission Explained in Five Points
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is the first crewed flight of the Artemis programme. Four astronauts will fly a free-return trajectory around the Moon to test the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft with humans aboard. The approximately 10-day mission will push human spaceflight farther from Earth than any previous crew in 50 years, and ...
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All About Vandi Verma, Indian-Origin Scientist Behind Mars Rover's AI-Powered Drive
The Perseverance Mars rover completed the first drives on another world planned by AI on December 8 and 10.
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"Kind Of Did Not Want To Come Back": Shubhanshu Shukla On Space Journey
Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station, on Wednesday said the country is harbouring "big and bold dreams", foraying into human spaceflight after a hiatus of 41 years.
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ISRO To Launch Chandrayaan-4 In 2028, Space Station By 2035: Chairman
ISRO is gearing up for one of its busiest times with seven more launches planned this financial year, even as India's first human spaceflight remains scheduled for 2027, its chairman V Narayanan said.
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India Nears Human Spaceflight Goal with Successful Gaganyaan Parachute Drop
India achieved a major step toward its first human spaceflight as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan capsule’s parachute system. Dropped from a 2.5 km altitude, the 7.2-tonne dummy module deployed its 10 chutes flawlessly, ensuring a safe descent even under off-nominal conditions. This success validates a key safety system for crewed missions...
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Gaganyaan Mission 90% Complete, Crewed Flight Targeted For 2027: ISRO Chief
The Gaganyaan mission is progressing steadily with nearly 90 per cent of the development work being completed, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Thursday.
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ISRO Tests Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module in Key Rocket-Sled Trial
ISRO has successfully tested drogue parachutes for the Gaganyaan crew module at its Chandigarh facility. The rocket-sled trials simulated high-speed re-entry conditions, ensuring parachutes deploy and stabilize the capsule. This achievement marks a critical milestone as India prepares for its first crewed space mission, aiming to join the US, Russi...
