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13.5 Million Km, 80,000 Words: Shubhanshu Shukla Brings Space Down To Earth
Shukla's transition from astronaut to author comes on the back of a landmark mission. During the Axiom-4 Mission, the crew of four travelled a total of approximately 13.5 million kilometres and completed 320 orbits of Earth.
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ISRO Scientist Nandini Harinath's Mars Mission Saree Lands At US Space Museum
'Rocket Woman' Nandini Harinath's Mangalyaan saree is a symbol of India's national pride and narrates her personal story of success and courage
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Scientists Discover New Fuel-Saving Route to the Moon
A new study has revealed a fuel-efficient path to the Moon using hidden gravitational corridors in space. The route saves propellant, lowers mission costs, and maintains continuous communication with Earth, potentially improving future lunar missions.
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SpaceX Launches 24 More Starlink Satellites, Nears 10,500 in Orbit
SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9 from California on May 19, 2026. The mission featured the successful landing of booster B1103 and pushed the Starlink constellation close to 10,500 active satellites in low-Earth orbit.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX In Talks With Google Over Orbiting Data Centres
Traditional data centres consume vast amounts of electricity and water, leading firms to search for alternatives that are cleaner and more sustainable.
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ISRO Team Confirms Sun's Activity Is Forcing Old, Dead Satellites To Fall Back To Earth
Researchers have confirmed for the first time that peaks in solar activity accelerate the orbital decay of space debris, offering a valuable tool for safer space mission planning amid growing concerns over orbital clutter.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Earth And Moon Captured From Mars Orbit
NASA further said that the phase angle of the image is 98 degrees, meaning that less than half of both Earth and the Moon are directly illuminated.
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Satellites And Space Mirrors Threaten Sleep And Ecosystems, Scientists Warn
International scientists urge US FCC to review Reflect Orbital and SpaceX proposals brightening night skies, threatening health, wildlife, food security.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Astronaut Shares Stunning View Of Earth From Space, Says "There Are No Words"
This marks the first time in more than 50 years that astronauts on a NASA mission will orbit the Moon.
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Rocket Lab Sends Up Test Satellites for Europe’s Next-Gen Navigation System
Rocket Lab launched two Celeste satellites for the European Space Agency, testing a new low Earth orbit layer for the Galileo navigation system to deliver stronger, more reliable navigation signals worldwide.
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Rs 4.6 Lakh For Sunlight After Dark? US Startup Plans To Launch 50,000 Mirrors In Space
Reflect Orbital, a US startup, plans to launch mirrors in space to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night, aiming to provide artificial light and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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Baas Vs Upfront: How Should You Buy TVS Orbiter Electric Scooter To Save Money?
TVS Oriber V1 electric scooter has been launched at a starting price of Rs 49,999 (ex-showroom) with BaaS and will be sold alongside the V2 variant.
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TVS Orbiter Bitten By BaaS Bug; Prices Now Start At Rs 49,999
The BaaS programme enables a significantly lower entry price. Customers can also opt for flexible payment plans starting at Rs 862 per month.
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Supercomputer Study Finds 97,000 Stable Orbits Between Earth and Moon
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory simulated one million potential satellite orbits between Earth and the Moon to assess long-term stability. Fewer than 10% remained stable over six years, highlighting the challenges of operating in cislunar space. Yet the results identified roughly 97,000 viable orbits, offering valuable options ...
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NASA Invites Public To Send Loved Ones' Names Around The Moon On Valentine's Day
NASA has also urged people to keep their PIN safe, as it cannot be retrieved if lost and will be required to check their boarding pass.
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13.5 Million Km, 80,000 Words: Shubhanshu Shukla Brings Space Down To Earth
Shukla's transition from astronaut to author comes on the back of a landmark mission. During the Axiom-4 Mission, the crew of four travelled a total of approximately 13.5 million kilometres and completed 320 orbits of Earth.
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ISRO Scientist Nandini Harinath's Mars Mission Saree Lands At US Space Museum
'Rocket Woman' Nandini Harinath's Mangalyaan saree is a symbol of India's national pride and narrates her personal story of success and courage
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Scientists Discover New Fuel-Saving Route to the Moon
A new study has revealed a fuel-efficient path to the Moon using hidden gravitational corridors in space. The route saves propellant, lowers mission costs, and maintains continuous communication with Earth, potentially improving future lunar missions.
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SpaceX Launches 24 More Starlink Satellites, Nears 10,500 in Orbit
SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9 from California on May 19, 2026. The mission featured the successful landing of booster B1103 and pushed the Starlink constellation close to 10,500 active satellites in low-Earth orbit.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX In Talks With Google Over Orbiting Data Centres
Traditional data centres consume vast amounts of electricity and water, leading firms to search for alternatives that are cleaner and more sustainable.
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ISRO Team Confirms Sun's Activity Is Forcing Old, Dead Satellites To Fall Back To Earth
Researchers have confirmed for the first time that peaks in solar activity accelerate the orbital decay of space debris, offering a valuable tool for safer space mission planning amid growing concerns over orbital clutter.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Earth And Moon Captured From Mars Orbit
NASA further said that the phase angle of the image is 98 degrees, meaning that less than half of both Earth and the Moon are directly illuminated.
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Satellites And Space Mirrors Threaten Sleep And Ecosystems, Scientists Warn
International scientists urge US FCC to review Reflect Orbital and SpaceX proposals brightening night skies, threatening health, wildlife, food security.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Astronaut Shares Stunning View Of Earth From Space, Says "There Are No Words"
This marks the first time in more than 50 years that astronauts on a NASA mission will orbit the Moon.
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Rocket Lab Sends Up Test Satellites for Europe’s Next-Gen Navigation System
Rocket Lab launched two Celeste satellites for the European Space Agency, testing a new low Earth orbit layer for the Galileo navigation system to deliver stronger, more reliable navigation signals worldwide.
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Rs 4.6 Lakh For Sunlight After Dark? US Startup Plans To Launch 50,000 Mirrors In Space
Reflect Orbital, a US startup, plans to launch mirrors in space to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night, aiming to provide artificial light and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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Baas Vs Upfront: How Should You Buy TVS Orbiter Electric Scooter To Save Money?
TVS Oriber V1 electric scooter has been launched at a starting price of Rs 49,999 (ex-showroom) with BaaS and will be sold alongside the V2 variant.
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TVS Orbiter Bitten By BaaS Bug; Prices Now Start At Rs 49,999
The BaaS programme enables a significantly lower entry price. Customers can also opt for flexible payment plans starting at Rs 862 per month.
-
Supercomputer Study Finds 97,000 Stable Orbits Between Earth and Moon
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory simulated one million potential satellite orbits between Earth and the Moon to assess long-term stability. Fewer than 10% remained stable over six years, highlighting the challenges of operating in cislunar space. Yet the results identified roughly 97,000 viable orbits, offering valuable options ...
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NASA Invites Public To Send Loved Ones' Names Around The Moon On Valentine's Day
NASA has also urged people to keep their PIN safe, as it cannot be retrieved if lost and will be required to check their boarding pass.
