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50-Year-Old China Woman Marries Son's Russian Classmate, Announces Pregnancy: "Time Will Prove..."
Their unconventional love story has sparked intense debate on social media, with opinions sharply divided.
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From Buck Moon To Pluto's Rare Appearance, 8 Must-See Night Sky Events In July
Here's a guide to the top celestial highlights to look out for in the July night sky.
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Snow Covers World's Driest Desert 'Atacama' After A Decade
Residents of the world's driest desert, the Atacama in northern Chile, woke up Thursday to a jaw-dropping spectacle: its famous lunar landscape blanketed in snow.
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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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Apollo Astronauts Found Orange Glass Beads on the Moon, Scientists Now Know Why
Scientists have uncovered the volcanic origin of tiny orange glass beads collected during the Apollo missions. Preserved for over 3.5 billion years, these lava droplets offer crucial insights into the Moon’s fiery past and evolving geology. Advanced analysis now reveals changing volcanic activity and deep interior conditions from the Moon’s for...
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Terminally Ill Boy Fulfills Final Wish To Meet Viral Hippo Moo Deng
Moo Deng's keepers, Khamoo and the team, took to social media to announce the heartbreaking news of Auto's death.
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Shiny Orange Glass Beads On Moon Reveals Its Explosive Past
The lunar orange glass is a fascinating aspect of lunar geology, offering valuable insights into the Moon's history.
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Japanese Private Lunar Lander Resilience Fails Mission, Crashes on Moon
Japan’s private moonshot ended in disappointment as ispace’s Resilience lander crashed during final descent. A delay in rangefinder data prevented timely deceleration, causing a hard landing on the lunar surface. This marks the company’s second failure. Despite the setback, ispace plans future missions in 2027 with the upgraded Apex 1.0 lande...
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Japan's Ispace Loses Communication With Moon Lander After Touchdown Attempt
Japanese company ispace said it has not been able to establish communication with its uncrewed moon lander Resilience after its lunar touchdown attempt on Friday.
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NASA’s RASSOR Robot Digs Deep into Moon Mining Future with Successful Test
NASA’s RASSOR robot recently underwent testing at Kennedy Space Center, successfully excavating simulated lunar soil with its unique counterrotating drums. This trial validates RASSOR’s traction and digging capabilities, paving the way for IPEx—the next-gen, autonomous excavator designed to harvest Moon resources like oxygen and water. The te...
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Eid ul-Adha 2025: Will Bakrid Be Celebrated In India On June 6 Or 7?
According to the Islamic calendar, Eid ul-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the lunar Hijri calendar.
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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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Japan’s Resilience Lander to Touch Down on the Moon on June 5: What You Need to Know
ispace's Resilience lander is on the brink of touching down on the Moon’s Mare Frigoris region. If successful, this June 5 landing will mark a major milestone for Japan’s private space sector and the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Mission 2. The mission could mark a significant achievement for private space exploration in Japan.
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Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025: Honouring The Unyielding Spirit Of A Rajput Legend
The day is marked by prayers, processions, and cultural events across Rajasthan and other parts of India, honouring Maharana Pratap's enduring legacy of self-respect, patriotism, and resilience.
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Hajj Pilgrimage To Begin On June 4
Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage to Mecca would begin on June 4 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon, marking the start of the lunar month.
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [March 30, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2024-01/5oeiv1lo_did-you-know_640x480_20_January_24.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [March 30, 2024]")
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50-Year-Old China Woman Marries Son's Russian Classmate, Announces Pregnancy: "Time Will Prove..."
Their unconventional love story has sparked intense debate on social media, with opinions sharply divided.
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From Buck Moon To Pluto's Rare Appearance, 8 Must-See Night Sky Events In July
Here's a guide to the top celestial highlights to look out for in the July night sky.
-
Snow Covers World's Driest Desert 'Atacama' After A Decade
Residents of the world's driest desert, the Atacama in northern Chile, woke up Thursday to a jaw-dropping spectacle: its famous lunar landscape blanketed in snow.
-
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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Apollo Astronauts Found Orange Glass Beads on the Moon, Scientists Now Know Why
Scientists have uncovered the volcanic origin of tiny orange glass beads collected during the Apollo missions. Preserved for over 3.5 billion years, these lava droplets offer crucial insights into the Moon’s fiery past and evolving geology. Advanced analysis now reveals changing volcanic activity and deep interior conditions from the Moon’s for...
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Terminally Ill Boy Fulfills Final Wish To Meet Viral Hippo Moo Deng
Moo Deng's keepers, Khamoo and the team, took to social media to announce the heartbreaking news of Auto's death.
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Shiny Orange Glass Beads On Moon Reveals Its Explosive Past
The lunar orange glass is a fascinating aspect of lunar geology, offering valuable insights into the Moon's history.
-
Japanese Private Lunar Lander Resilience Fails Mission, Crashes on Moon
Japan’s private moonshot ended in disappointment as ispace’s Resilience lander crashed during final descent. A delay in rangefinder data prevented timely deceleration, causing a hard landing on the lunar surface. This marks the company’s second failure. Despite the setback, ispace plans future missions in 2027 with the upgraded Apex 1.0 lande...
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Japan's Ispace Loses Communication With Moon Lander After Touchdown Attempt
Japanese company ispace said it has not been able to establish communication with its uncrewed moon lander Resilience after its lunar touchdown attempt on Friday.
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NASA’s RASSOR Robot Digs Deep into Moon Mining Future with Successful Test
NASA’s RASSOR robot recently underwent testing at Kennedy Space Center, successfully excavating simulated lunar soil with its unique counterrotating drums. This trial validates RASSOR’s traction and digging capabilities, paving the way for IPEx—the next-gen, autonomous excavator designed to harvest Moon resources like oxygen and water. The te...
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Eid ul-Adha 2025: Will Bakrid Be Celebrated In India On June 6 Or 7?
According to the Islamic calendar, Eid ul-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the lunar Hijri calendar.
-
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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Japan’s Resilience Lander to Touch Down on the Moon on June 5: What You Need to Know
ispace's Resilience lander is on the brink of touching down on the Moon’s Mare Frigoris region. If successful, this June 5 landing will mark a major milestone for Japan’s private space sector and the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Mission 2. The mission could mark a significant achievement for private space exploration in Japan.
-
Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025: Honouring The Unyielding Spirit Of A Rajput Legend
The day is marked by prayers, processions, and cultural events across Rajasthan and other parts of India, honouring Maharana Pratap's enduring legacy of self-respect, patriotism, and resilience.
-
Hajj Pilgrimage To Begin On June 4
Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage to Mecca would begin on June 4 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon, marking the start of the lunar month.
