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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss
- Saturday May 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, showcasing bold advancements including the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster. Although both rocket stages were lost before completing all mission goals, the test delivered valuable data on reusability, aerodynamic control, and thermal protection. The upper stage reached space and attempte...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China and Russia Sign Deal to Build Lunar Nuclear Power Plant by 2036
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear-powered lunar station by 2036, aiming to outpace NASA’s delayed Artemis mission. The reactor will power a permanent research base at the Moon’s south pole and be constructed autonomously, according to Roscosmos. The deal marks a major step in their joint plan for long-term lunar and Mars explorati...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Moon, Mars And Beyond: India, Europe Enter New Era Of Space Cooperation
- Friday May 23, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Even as Indian and European space agencies continue to prepare astronauts since a year for the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, the two are forging new frontiers in space cooperation.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA's LROC Captures ispace RESILIENCE Landing Site Ahead of June 2025 Lunar Touchdown
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff, Edited by Rohan Pal
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has imaged Mare Frigoris, the planned landing site for ispace’s RESILIENCE lander. Set for a June 2025 touchdown, the mission marks a key step in commercial lunar exploration and highlights the scientific value of this ancient volcanic region near the Moon’s north.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japan Committed To Moon Missions As Trump Cuts NASA Budget: JAXA Chief
- Saturday May 17, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Japan is ready to support the United States' lower-cost lunar missions, its space agency chief said, after the US administration proposed a $6 billion cut to NASA's budget.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Stunning Infrared Image of Mars
- Saturday May 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
During a Mars flyby on March 1, 2025, NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft captured thermal images with its E-THEMIS infrared imager. The mission team used this opportunity to test key instruments ahead of Clipper’s arrival at Jupiter’s moon Europa in 2030.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Indian-Origin Scientist In UK Gets World's First Far-Side Moon Dust From China
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Professor Mahesh Anand, a UK-based Indian-origin scientist, has received a rare sample of Moon dust from China's Chang'e 5 mission, which collected 2kg of material from the Moon's volcanic region called Mons Rumker in 2020.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has stacked the Artemis 2 rocket’s second stage at Kennedy Space Centre, marking major progress toward its 2026 crewed moon mission. Despite this milestone, a recent budget proposal recommends ending the SLS program after Artemis 3, raising questions about the long-term future of NASA's lunar exploration strategy and deep space transportatio...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Trump NASA Budget Prioritises Moon, Mars Missions Over Research
- Saturday May 3, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Donald Trump's proposed NASA budget released puts crewed missions to the Moon and Mars front and center -- slashing science and climate programs.
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www.ndtv.com
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Juno Mission Sheds Light on Jupiter’s Storms and Volcanic Activity on Io
- Friday May 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Juno probe has uncovered colliding cyclones circling Jupiter’s north pole and flowing magma beneath the crust of its volcanic moon Io. Using thermal and microwave instruments, scientists have tracked atmospheric chaos and subsurface lava flows, offering new insights into the Jovian system’s extreme weather and volcanic activity. These ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Firefly’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander Mission Unveils Surprising Discoveries on the Lunar Surface
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander uncovered unexpected hard rock formations and extreme lunar heat variations during its mission. These discoveries provide critical insights for improving future lunar landers. As Firefly prepares for its annual moon missions, the lessons learnt from Blue Ghost's successes will guide robotics and human op...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
- Tuesday April 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ex-ISRO Chief Dr K Kasturirangan, The Man Behind India's 1st Moon Mission, Dies At 84
- Friday April 25, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Former ISRO chief, Dr K Kasturirangan, the man behind India's maiden mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-1, died in Bengaluru at 84.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX to Launch NASA’s Resupply Mission to the International Space Station This Month
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has planned for the next SpaceX resupply mission. The launch is set for 4:15 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2025. A Dragon spacecraft will carry over 6,400 pounds of cargo. It will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission is called CRS-32. It will deliver science tools, supplies, and hardware to the ISS.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Trump's NASA Chief Pick Says Will 'Prioritise' Mars Mission
- Wednesday April 9, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
NASA will prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US space agency said Wednesday, shifting focus beyond a long-planned return to the Moon -- but insisting both were achievable.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss
- Saturday May 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, showcasing bold advancements including the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster. Although both rocket stages were lost before completing all mission goals, the test delivered valuable data on reusability, aerodynamic control, and thermal protection. The upper stage reached space and attempte...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China and Russia Sign Deal to Build Lunar Nuclear Power Plant by 2036
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear-powered lunar station by 2036, aiming to outpace NASA’s delayed Artemis mission. The reactor will power a permanent research base at the Moon’s south pole and be constructed autonomously, according to Roscosmos. The deal marks a major step in their joint plan for long-term lunar and Mars explorati...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Moon, Mars And Beyond: India, Europe Enter New Era Of Space Cooperation
- Friday May 23, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Even as Indian and European space agencies continue to prepare astronauts since a year for the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, the two are forging new frontiers in space cooperation.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA's LROC Captures ispace RESILIENCE Landing Site Ahead of June 2025 Lunar Touchdown
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff, Edited by Rohan Pal
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has imaged Mare Frigoris, the planned landing site for ispace’s RESILIENCE lander. Set for a June 2025 touchdown, the mission marks a key step in commercial lunar exploration and highlights the scientific value of this ancient volcanic region near the Moon’s north.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japan Committed To Moon Missions As Trump Cuts NASA Budget: JAXA Chief
- Saturday May 17, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Japan is ready to support the United States' lower-cost lunar missions, its space agency chief said, after the US administration proposed a $6 billion cut to NASA's budget.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Stunning Infrared Image of Mars
- Saturday May 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
During a Mars flyby on March 1, 2025, NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft captured thermal images with its E-THEMIS infrared imager. The mission team used this opportunity to test key instruments ahead of Clipper’s arrival at Jupiter’s moon Europa in 2030.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Indian-Origin Scientist In UK Gets World's First Far-Side Moon Dust From China
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Professor Mahesh Anand, a UK-based Indian-origin scientist, has received a rare sample of Moon dust from China's Chang'e 5 mission, which collected 2kg of material from the Moon's volcanic region called Mons Rumker in 2020.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has stacked the Artemis 2 rocket’s second stage at Kennedy Space Centre, marking major progress toward its 2026 crewed moon mission. Despite this milestone, a recent budget proposal recommends ending the SLS program after Artemis 3, raising questions about the long-term future of NASA's lunar exploration strategy and deep space transportatio...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Trump NASA Budget Prioritises Moon, Mars Missions Over Research
- Saturday May 3, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Donald Trump's proposed NASA budget released puts crewed missions to the Moon and Mars front and center -- slashing science and climate programs.
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www.ndtv.com
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Juno Mission Sheds Light on Jupiter’s Storms and Volcanic Activity on Io
- Friday May 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Juno probe has uncovered colliding cyclones circling Jupiter’s north pole and flowing magma beneath the crust of its volcanic moon Io. Using thermal and microwave instruments, scientists have tracked atmospheric chaos and subsurface lava flows, offering new insights into the Jovian system’s extreme weather and volcanic activity. These ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Firefly’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander Mission Unveils Surprising Discoveries on the Lunar Surface
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander uncovered unexpected hard rock formations and extreme lunar heat variations during its mission. These discoveries provide critical insights for improving future lunar landers. As Firefly prepares for its annual moon missions, the lessons learnt from Blue Ghost's successes will guide robotics and human op...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
- Tuesday April 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Ex-ISRO Chief Dr K Kasturirangan, The Man Behind India's 1st Moon Mission, Dies At 84
- Friday April 25, 2025
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Former ISRO chief, Dr K Kasturirangan, the man behind India's maiden mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-1, died in Bengaluru at 84.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX to Launch NASA’s Resupply Mission to the International Space Station This Month
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has planned for the next SpaceX resupply mission. The launch is set for 4:15 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2025. A Dragon spacecraft will carry over 6,400 pounds of cargo. It will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission is called CRS-32. It will deliver science tools, supplies, and hardware to the ISS.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Trump's NASA Chief Pick Says Will 'Prioritise' Mars Mission
- Wednesday April 9, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
NASA will prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US space agency said Wednesday, shifting focus beyond a long-planned return to the Moon -- but insisting both were achievable.
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www.ndtv.com