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NASA’s Artemis 2 Crew to Spend Last Full Day in Space Before Earth Re-Entry
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has entered its last full day in space. The Orion spacecraft is speeding towards the Earth, and is scheduled to make a splashdown in less than 24 hours. The US space agency’s first crewed mission in 50 years is expected to bring new insights into deep space missions and will pave the way for future crewed missions to Ma...
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NASA Artemis-II Success Sharpens Focus On China's 2030 Crewed Landing Goal
Beijing has made strides in recent years by becoming the first country to return robot-taken samples from both the near and far sides of the moon.
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Artemis II Launched: NASA’s First Crewed Mission in 50 Years Aims for the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission was launched on Wednesday evening, marking the first time in 50 years that the space agency sent a crewed mission towards the Moon. The successful take-off of the new Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft took place from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center at 6:35pm EDT (Thursday, 4:05am IST).
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When Is Chaitra Navratri 2026? Check Date, Rituals And Significance
Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is a festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
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10-Year-Old In China Sues Father For Using Rs 11 Lakh Of His Gift Fund For Second Wedding
The father refused to return the funds, arguing the money was gifted by his relatives and friends over many years.
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Watch: Thai Police Dressed As Lion Dancers Arrest Suspected Thief
Thai police, disguised as lion dancers, arrest a man accused of stealing Buddhist artefacts during Lunar New Year festivities in Sai Noi district.
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Thai Cops Go Undercover As Lion Dancers To Catch Thief Who Stole Buddhist Items
Thai police donned a lion dance costume during this week's Lunar New Year festivities to arrest a suspect accused of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts, police said Thursday.
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Video: Priest, Unwell, Vomits On Taiwan President At Event
The incident occurred on the second day of the Lunar New Year at the Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, where Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was attending traditional festivities.
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Singapore High Commissioner Shares AI Video For Lunar New Year, Sends Best Wishes To India For AI Summit
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is currently taking place at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
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China Delivery Firm Offers Kneeling Service To Send Lunar New Year Greetings
Kotou is a traditional Chinese practice in which a person kneels down and places their forehead on the ground.
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Moon Before Mars? Elon Musk Bets On Lunar City, Explains His New Space Priority
In a tweet on X, Musk explained that while Mars missions are restricted by planetary alignments every 26 months, launches to the Moon can occur every 10 days.
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How Harry Potter's Draco Malfoy Became A Lunar New Year Icon In China
Draco's sudden popularity in China can be credited to the Chinese translation of his name, Malfoy, to "Ma Er Fu" in Mandarin
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Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Space Tourism for at Least Two Years
Blue Origin has announced a temporary halt to flights of its New Shepard spacecraft, pausing its suborbital space tourism business for at least two years. The company says the decision will free resources to accelerate development of its Blue Moon lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis programme, including robotic tests and a planned crewed Moon landing...
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Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin To 'Pause' Space Tourism To Focus On Moon Efforts
Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin said Friday it would temporarily pause flights of its space tourism rocket to focus more resources on its lunar ambitions.
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China Warns Citizens Against Travelling To Japan During Lunar New Year
China warned its citizens on Monday against travelling to Japan during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, citing deteriorating public security, with Tokyo and Beijing locked in a diplomatic spat.
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NASA’s Artemis 2 Crew to Spend Last Full Day in Space Before Earth Re-Entry
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has entered its last full day in space. The Orion spacecraft is speeding towards the Earth, and is scheduled to make a splashdown in less than 24 hours. The US space agency’s first crewed mission in 50 years is expected to bring new insights into deep space missions and will pave the way for future crewed missions to Ma...
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NASA Artemis-II Success Sharpens Focus On China's 2030 Crewed Landing Goal
Beijing has made strides in recent years by becoming the first country to return robot-taken samples from both the near and far sides of the moon.
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Artemis II Launched: NASA’s First Crewed Mission in 50 Years Aims for the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission was launched on Wednesday evening, marking the first time in 50 years that the space agency sent a crewed mission towards the Moon. The successful take-off of the new Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft took place from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center at 6:35pm EDT (Thursday, 4:05am IST).
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When Is Chaitra Navratri 2026? Check Date, Rituals And Significance
Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is a festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
-
10-Year-Old In China Sues Father For Using Rs 11 Lakh Of His Gift Fund For Second Wedding
The father refused to return the funds, arguing the money was gifted by his relatives and friends over many years.
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Watch: Thai Police Dressed As Lion Dancers Arrest Suspected Thief
Thai police, disguised as lion dancers, arrest a man accused of stealing Buddhist artefacts during Lunar New Year festivities in Sai Noi district.
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Thai Cops Go Undercover As Lion Dancers To Catch Thief Who Stole Buddhist Items
Thai police donned a lion dance costume during this week's Lunar New Year festivities to arrest a suspect accused of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts, police said Thursday.
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Video: Priest, Unwell, Vomits On Taiwan President At Event
The incident occurred on the second day of the Lunar New Year at the Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, where Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was attending traditional festivities.
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Singapore High Commissioner Shares AI Video For Lunar New Year, Sends Best Wishes To India For AI Summit
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is currently taking place at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
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China Delivery Firm Offers Kneeling Service To Send Lunar New Year Greetings
Kotou is a traditional Chinese practice in which a person kneels down and places their forehead on the ground.
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Moon Before Mars? Elon Musk Bets On Lunar City, Explains His New Space Priority
In a tweet on X, Musk explained that while Mars missions are restricted by planetary alignments every 26 months, launches to the Moon can occur every 10 days.
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How Harry Potter's Draco Malfoy Became A Lunar New Year Icon In China
Draco's sudden popularity in China can be credited to the Chinese translation of his name, Malfoy, to "Ma Er Fu" in Mandarin
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Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Space Tourism for at Least Two Years
Blue Origin has announced a temporary halt to flights of its New Shepard spacecraft, pausing its suborbital space tourism business for at least two years. The company says the decision will free resources to accelerate development of its Blue Moon lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis programme, including robotic tests and a planned crewed Moon landing...
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Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin To 'Pause' Space Tourism To Focus On Moon Efforts
Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin said Friday it would temporarily pause flights of its space tourism rocket to focus more resources on its lunar ambitions.
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China Warns Citizens Against Travelling To Japan During Lunar New Year
China warned its citizens on Monday against travelling to Japan during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, citing deteriorating public security, with Tokyo and Beijing locked in a diplomatic spat.
