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NASA and ISRO Confirm Japan’s Moon Lander Resilience Crashed at Mare Frigoris
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and India’s Chandrayaan-2 have captured images confirming the crash of Japan’s Resilience lander on the Moon’s Mare Frigoris. Contact with the lander was lost 100 seconds before its June 5 touchdown. New photos reveal a dark impact mark and scattered debris.
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"Proud Moment": Jitendra Singh As Shubhanshu Shukla Heads To Space
After the Axiom 4 mission to the International Space Station successfully lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, US, Union Minister Jitendra Singh
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch: Take-Off Time, Mission Details and How to Watch Live Stream
Axiom-4 mission (also known as Ax-4), which is carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), is finally taking off today (Wednesday). The mission was originally scheduled to take off on June 10, but it was delayed several times due to technical issues. The mission also marks an important moment for India as the Indian Space Res...
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Set for June 19
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX have rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 to June 19, 2025, following promising leak repairs on the ISS and SpaceX’s successful resolution of a rocket fuel leak. The four-member crew includes astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland, and Hungary. Final confirmation is pending additional evaluations aboard the space station.
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reportedly Delayed Due to LOx Leak
A liquid oxygen (LOx) leak detected in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has led to the fourth delay of the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Identified during a static fire test, the leak has paused launch plans as engineers work on repairs and safety checks, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed.
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Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 Spaceflight Postponed Following Oxygen Leak in Falcon 9 Booster
India’s Axiom-4 space mission to the ISS has been delayed due to a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 booster. ISRO and SpaceX confirmed the postponement as engineers work to resolve the issue. The mission, featuring India’s first spacecraft pilot, Shubhanshu Shukla, includes global collaborators and over 60 scientific experiments.
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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Muscle Cells, Microalgae, Moong: NASA-ISRO-Shubhanshu Shukla's Science Lab In Orbit
NASA has revealed, as part of its collaboration with ISRO, Axiom Mission 4 delivers on a commitment highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
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NASA-ISRO Launch Joint Space Biology Experiments on Axiom Mission 4
NASA and ISRO are launching a series of innovative biological and technological experiments aboard Axiom Mission 4, targeting a June 10 liftoff. Investigations will explore muscle cell health, seed germination, algae growth, and the survival of tardigrades in space. They will also study astronaut interactions with electronic displays. These microgr...
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ISRO Successfully Tests SE2000 Engine for Next-Gen LVM3 Rocket Upgrade
ISRO conducted a successful third hot test of its SE2000 semi-cryogenic engine on May 28, 2025, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri. This final test in a three-phase series validated the start-up sequence of the engine, which uses liquid oxygen and kerosene in a staged combustion cycle. The SE2000 will power the upcoming SC120 stage of t...
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'Ghar Ka Khana' In Orbit: Indian Flavours To Be Part Of Space Mission
As India prepares to send as astronaut to the International Space Station for the Axiom-4 mission, the spotlight is not only on the science and symbolism of the flight but also on the food that will accompany the country's first Gaganyatri in space.
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Axiom Mission 4 Is India's Cosmic Leap Into Private Spaceflight: ISRO Chief
The Axiom-4 mission is scheduled for launch on June 8 at 6:41 pm (IST), aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon capsule.
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UPSC Prelims 2025: High-Yield Topics For General Studies Paper 1
Here are the high-yield topics for UPSC Prelims 2025, including economics, current affairs, science and technology, environment, history, and geography.
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ISRO’s PSLV-C61 Mission Falls Short as Rocket Glitch Stops EOS-09 Satellite Deployment
ISRO’s PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission failed after a third-stage malfunction prevented the satellite’s deployment. Launched from Sriharikota on May 18, the rocket experienced a drop in chamber pressure mid-flight. This marked the PSLV’s first failure since 2017, with ISRO now conducting a detailed analysis to identify the root cause and restore miss...
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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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NASA and ISRO Confirm Japan’s Moon Lander Resilience Crashed at Mare Frigoris
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and India’s Chandrayaan-2 have captured images confirming the crash of Japan’s Resilience lander on the Moon’s Mare Frigoris. Contact with the lander was lost 100 seconds before its June 5 touchdown. New photos reveal a dark impact mark and scattered debris.
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"Proud Moment": Jitendra Singh As Shubhanshu Shukla Heads To Space
After the Axiom 4 mission to the International Space Station successfully lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, US, Union Minister Jitendra Singh
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch: Take-Off Time, Mission Details and How to Watch Live Stream
Axiom-4 mission (also known as Ax-4), which is carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), is finally taking off today (Wednesday). The mission was originally scheduled to take off on June 10, but it was delayed several times due to technical issues. The mission also marks an important moment for India as the Indian Space Res...
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Set for June 19
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX have rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 to June 19, 2025, following promising leak repairs on the ISS and SpaceX’s successful resolution of a rocket fuel leak. The four-member crew includes astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland, and Hungary. Final confirmation is pending additional evaluations aboard the space station.
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reportedly Delayed Due to LOx Leak
A liquid oxygen (LOx) leak detected in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has led to the fourth delay of the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Identified during a static fire test, the leak has paused launch plans as engineers work on repairs and safety checks, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed.
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Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 Spaceflight Postponed Following Oxygen Leak in Falcon 9 Booster
India’s Axiom-4 space mission to the ISS has been delayed due to a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 booster. ISRO and SpaceX confirmed the postponement as engineers work to resolve the issue. The mission, featuring India’s first spacecraft pilot, Shubhanshu Shukla, includes global collaborators and over 60 scientific experiments.
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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Muscle Cells, Microalgae, Moong: NASA-ISRO-Shubhanshu Shukla's Science Lab In Orbit
NASA has revealed, as part of its collaboration with ISRO, Axiom Mission 4 delivers on a commitment highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
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NASA-ISRO Launch Joint Space Biology Experiments on Axiom Mission 4
NASA and ISRO are launching a series of innovative biological and technological experiments aboard Axiom Mission 4, targeting a June 10 liftoff. Investigations will explore muscle cell health, seed germination, algae growth, and the survival of tardigrades in space. They will also study astronaut interactions with electronic displays. These microgr...
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ISRO Successfully Tests SE2000 Engine for Next-Gen LVM3 Rocket Upgrade
ISRO conducted a successful third hot test of its SE2000 semi-cryogenic engine on May 28, 2025, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri. This final test in a three-phase series validated the start-up sequence of the engine, which uses liquid oxygen and kerosene in a staged combustion cycle. The SE2000 will power the upcoming SC120 stage of t...
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'Ghar Ka Khana' In Orbit: Indian Flavours To Be Part Of Space Mission
As India prepares to send as astronaut to the International Space Station for the Axiom-4 mission, the spotlight is not only on the science and symbolism of the flight but also on the food that will accompany the country's first Gaganyatri in space.
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Axiom Mission 4 Is India's Cosmic Leap Into Private Spaceflight: ISRO Chief
The Axiom-4 mission is scheduled for launch on June 8 at 6:41 pm (IST), aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon capsule.
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UPSC Prelims 2025: High-Yield Topics For General Studies Paper 1
Here are the high-yield topics for UPSC Prelims 2025, including economics, current affairs, science and technology, environment, history, and geography.
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ISRO’s PSLV-C61 Mission Falls Short as Rocket Glitch Stops EOS-09 Satellite Deployment
ISRO’s PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission failed after a third-stage malfunction prevented the satellite’s deployment. Launched from Sriharikota on May 18, the rocket experienced a drop in chamber pressure mid-flight. This marked the PSLV’s first failure since 2017, with ISRO now conducting a detailed analysis to identify the root cause and restore miss...
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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...
