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ISRO's Ambitious 'Gaganyaan' Mission With Indian Crew To Lift Off In 2027
India's first human spaceflight from Sriharikota will lift off in 2027. There have been repeated pushbacks on the human space flight, but the technology is complex, and India is mastering it on its own. No country shares this critical technology.
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Gaganyaan Mission To Be Held In First Quarter Of 2027: ISRO Chief
The launch of India's maiden human space flight -- Gaganyaan -- has been pushed to the first quarter of 2027, nearly five years later than the original schedule as it races to ace technologies for such complex projects.
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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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Blue Origin Completes 10th Human Spaceflight on New Shepard with Six Passengers
Blue Origin successfully completed its 10th human spaceflight, launching six passengers aboard the New Shepard rocket from its West Texas facility. The mission, designated NS-30, lasted about 10-12 minutes, giving passengers a few moments of weightlessness. The booster and capsule safely landed, with all parachutes deploying as expected. This fligh...
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NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
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SpaceX Starship’s 7th Test Flight on January 10: Starlink Simulators, Super Heavy Boosters, and More
SpaceX is preparing for the seventh Starship flight test, scheduled for January 10, which will focus on deploying 10 Starlink simulators. The mission aims to assess Starship's capacity for carrying and deploying advanced payloads. Enhancements to the Starship design and propulsion system will be tested, along with the Super Heavy booster’s recove...
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ISRO Successfully Launches Two SpaDeX Satellites, Completes Space Docking Test Flight
India has launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, using the PSLV-C60 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. The mission involves deploying two spacecraft into a 470-km orbit to demonstrate docking technology and power transfer between satellites. Advanced payloads, including imaging systems and radiation monitors, w...
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SpaceX Captures Starship Booster with ‘Chopsticks’ During Historic Flight 5 Launch
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle from South Texas, successfully capturing its Super Heavy booster at the launch site. This marked a significant achievement for space exploration. The booster landed near the Mechazilla launch tower and was grasped by its metal arms. Although the upper stage of the Starship was not recovered,...
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First Test Flight Of India's Human Space Mission Rocket Likely In December
The first test flight of India's human rated rocket for its human space mission 'Gaganyaan' is expected to take place in December 2024, said a top official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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World's Most Powerful Rocket, That May Send Man To Mars, To Be Tested Soon
Starship, SpaceX's massive prototype rocket that may one day send humans to Mars, is poised for its next flight on Thursday.
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1st Indian Goes To Space As Tourist On Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Flight
Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin resumed its space flight today, after a two-year hiatus. A group of six adventurers completed an 11-minute journey to space after liftoff from Texas.
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"Indian Astronauts In India-Made Rocket...": Top Space Official On Gaganyaan
The Gaganyaan manned space flight mission will launch "Indian astronauts into space from Indian soil on an India-made rocket", Dr Unnikrishnan Nair, the head of the elite Vikram Sarabhai Space Center in Kerala, told NDTV in a special interview.
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Explained: Why Astronauts Age Slightly Slower In Space
India is buzzing with discussions about astronauts and space ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the names offour astronautsinvolved in the country's human space flight mission, Gaganyaan.
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Gaganyaan Astronauts - NDA Alumnus, Test Pilots, Sword Of Honour Winners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the names of thefour astronautsselected for the country's ambitious human space flight mission, Gaganyaan, at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, today.
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Explained: Why No Woman Among 4 Pilots Chosen For Gaganyaan Mission
Shortly after he revealed and congratulated the four Air Force pilots identified for India's human space flight mission Gaganyaan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underlined the immense contribution of women scientists in India's space missions
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ISRO's Ambitious 'Gaganyaan' Mission With Indian Crew To Lift Off In 2027
India's first human spaceflight from Sriharikota will lift off in 2027. There have been repeated pushbacks on the human space flight, but the technology is complex, and India is mastering it on its own. No country shares this critical technology.
-
Gaganyaan Mission To Be Held In First Quarter Of 2027: ISRO Chief
The launch of India's maiden human space flight -- Gaganyaan -- has been pushed to the first quarter of 2027, nearly five years later than the original schedule as it races to ace technologies for such complex projects.
-
SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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Blue Origin Completes 10th Human Spaceflight on New Shepard with Six Passengers
Blue Origin successfully completed its 10th human spaceflight, launching six passengers aboard the New Shepard rocket from its West Texas facility. The mission, designated NS-30, lasted about 10-12 minutes, giving passengers a few moments of weightlessness. The booster and capsule safely landed, with all parachutes deploying as expected. This fligh...
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NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
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SpaceX Starship’s 7th Test Flight on January 10: Starlink Simulators, Super Heavy Boosters, and More
SpaceX is preparing for the seventh Starship flight test, scheduled for January 10, which will focus on deploying 10 Starlink simulators. The mission aims to assess Starship's capacity for carrying and deploying advanced payloads. Enhancements to the Starship design and propulsion system will be tested, along with the Super Heavy booster’s recove...
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ISRO Successfully Launches Two SpaDeX Satellites, Completes Space Docking Test Flight
India has launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, using the PSLV-C60 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. The mission involves deploying two spacecraft into a 470-km orbit to demonstrate docking technology and power transfer between satellites. Advanced payloads, including imaging systems and radiation monitors, w...
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SpaceX Captures Starship Booster with ‘Chopsticks’ During Historic Flight 5 Launch
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle from South Texas, successfully capturing its Super Heavy booster at the launch site. This marked a significant achievement for space exploration. The booster landed near the Mechazilla launch tower and was grasped by its metal arms. Although the upper stage of the Starship was not recovered,...
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First Test Flight Of India's Human Space Mission Rocket Likely In December
The first test flight of India's human rated rocket for its human space mission 'Gaganyaan' is expected to take place in December 2024, said a top official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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World's Most Powerful Rocket, That May Send Man To Mars, To Be Tested Soon
Starship, SpaceX's massive prototype rocket that may one day send humans to Mars, is poised for its next flight on Thursday.
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1st Indian Goes To Space As Tourist On Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Flight
Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin resumed its space flight today, after a two-year hiatus. A group of six adventurers completed an 11-minute journey to space after liftoff from Texas.
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"Indian Astronauts In India-Made Rocket...": Top Space Official On Gaganyaan
The Gaganyaan manned space flight mission will launch "Indian astronauts into space from Indian soil on an India-made rocket", Dr Unnikrishnan Nair, the head of the elite Vikram Sarabhai Space Center in Kerala, told NDTV in a special interview.
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Explained: Why Astronauts Age Slightly Slower In Space
India is buzzing with discussions about astronauts and space ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the names offour astronautsinvolved in the country's human space flight mission, Gaganyaan.
-
Gaganyaan Astronauts - NDA Alumnus, Test Pilots, Sword Of Honour Winners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the names of thefour astronautsselected for the country's ambitious human space flight mission, Gaganyaan, at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, today.
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Explained: Why No Woman Among 4 Pilots Chosen For Gaganyaan Mission
Shortly after he revealed and congratulated the four Air Force pilots identified for India's human space flight mission Gaganyaan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underlined the immense contribution of women scientists in India's space missions
