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NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain
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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Trump NASA Budget Prioritises Moon, Mars Missions Over Research
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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NASA Looks for Private Partners To Revive VIPER Moon Rover Mission
NASA is inviting private companies to collaborate on deploying the VIPER moon rover, initially halted due to budget constraints. The rover, designed to locate lunar water ice, was previously set to launch aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin lander. Companies must submit proposals by February 20, 2025, with final selections expected mid-year. Chosen firms...
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Budget Allocates Rs 20,000 Crore To Science Department To Kickstart Research Fund
Signalling a commitment to research and development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday allocated Rs 20,000 crore to the Department of Science and Technology as a corpus for a fund to promote private sector-driven innovation.
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Nuclear Energy Mission For 'Viksit Bharat'
In her budget speech. Ms Sitharaman said that the development of at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 is "essential for our energy transition efforts".
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We Have Only One Resolution, One Goal Viksit Bharat: President
President Droupadi Murmu said that in building a Viksit Bharat', the role of research along with the role of farmers, soldiers and science is of immense importance.
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Researchers Points out Rapid Surge in Global Temperature Could be Due to Reduced Planetary Albedo
In a study by the Alfred Wegener Institute, scientists identified a sharp drop in planetary albedo as a primary factor in the 2023 temperature rise. This decline, particularly in low-altitude clouds, has been linked to a 0.23°C increase in global mean temperature. The study highlights that global warming itself may be reducing cloud cover, suggest...
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Russia Delays Key Science Projects: Everything You Need to Know
Russia has postponed its SKIF Photon Source, Kurchatov Synchrotron Radiation Source modernisation, and neutron research expansion due to trade sanctions and budget issues. The sanctions restrict access to specialised equipment needed for these projects, now dependent on alternative sources. Officials remain optimistic about completing them by adjus...
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ISRO Chief S Somanath Expects Budget Requirement to Grow by Up to 30 Percent in Coming Years
The government has allotted nearly 130 billion rupees ($1.55 billion) to India's space department this year. Asked how much he expected funding to increase,ISRO chief Somanath said "something like an additional 20-30%", though "over a long period of time".
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Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Rs 1,000 Crore For Space Tech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a fund of Rs 1,000 crore to encourage space tech development.
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Rs 1,200 Crore Needed For India's Electric Car Revolution: Top Scientist
One big expectation in the upcoming Union Budget is enhanced incentives for electric vehicles. India is the global capital for air pollution, and e-mobility is a very promising way to reduce that, at least in big cities.
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'Budget Ozempic' Trend On TikTok Raises Safety Questions: Report
Experts warn against the use of "Budget Ozempic," which is not a medication but a term for laxatives and stool softeners.
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Budget 2024 Brings Good News For Scientists: Huge Corpus To Fund Research
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget announcement of a scheme to boost scientific research has won the hearts of the country's scientific community.
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"Hollywood Space Films Cost More": Union Minister On Chandrayaan-3 Budget
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday said the estimated cost of the Chandrayaan-3 project at Rs 600 crore was lower than the budget of some Hollywood films made on the themes of space and moon.
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NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain
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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Trump NASA Budget Prioritises Moon, Mars Missions Over Research
Donald Trump's proposed NASA budget released puts crewed missions to the Moon and Mars front and center -- slashing science and climate programs.
-
NASA Looks for Private Partners To Revive VIPER Moon Rover Mission
NASA is inviting private companies to collaborate on deploying the VIPER moon rover, initially halted due to budget constraints. The rover, designed to locate lunar water ice, was previously set to launch aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin lander. Companies must submit proposals by February 20, 2025, with final selections expected mid-year. Chosen firms...
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Budget Allocates Rs 20,000 Crore To Science Department To Kickstart Research Fund
Signalling a commitment to research and development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday allocated Rs 20,000 crore to the Department of Science and Technology as a corpus for a fund to promote private sector-driven innovation.
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Nuclear Energy Mission For 'Viksit Bharat'
In her budget speech. Ms Sitharaman said that the development of at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 is "essential for our energy transition efforts".
-
We Have Only One Resolution, One Goal Viksit Bharat: President
President Droupadi Murmu said that in building a Viksit Bharat', the role of research along with the role of farmers, soldiers and science is of immense importance.
-
Researchers Points out Rapid Surge in Global Temperature Could be Due to Reduced Planetary Albedo
In a study by the Alfred Wegener Institute, scientists identified a sharp drop in planetary albedo as a primary factor in the 2023 temperature rise. This decline, particularly in low-altitude clouds, has been linked to a 0.23°C increase in global mean temperature. The study highlights that global warming itself may be reducing cloud cover, suggest...
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Russia Delays Key Science Projects: Everything You Need to Know
Russia has postponed its SKIF Photon Source, Kurchatov Synchrotron Radiation Source modernisation, and neutron research expansion due to trade sanctions and budget issues. The sanctions restrict access to specialised equipment needed for these projects, now dependent on alternative sources. Officials remain optimistic about completing them by adjus...
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ISRO Chief S Somanath Expects Budget Requirement to Grow by Up to 30 Percent in Coming Years
The government has allotted nearly 130 billion rupees ($1.55 billion) to India's space department this year. Asked how much he expected funding to increase,ISRO chief Somanath said "something like an additional 20-30%", though "over a long period of time".
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Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Rs 1,000 Crore For Space Tech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a fund of Rs 1,000 crore to encourage space tech development.
-
Rs 1,200 Crore Needed For India's Electric Car Revolution: Top Scientist
One big expectation in the upcoming Union Budget is enhanced incentives for electric vehicles. India is the global capital for air pollution, and e-mobility is a very promising way to reduce that, at least in big cities.
-
'Budget Ozempic' Trend On TikTok Raises Safety Questions: Report
Experts warn against the use of "Budget Ozempic," which is not a medication but a term for laxatives and stool softeners.
-
Budget 2024 Brings Good News For Scientists: Huge Corpus To Fund Research
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget announcement of a scheme to boost scientific research has won the hearts of the country's scientific community.
-
"Hollywood Space Films Cost More": Union Minister On Chandrayaan-3 Budget
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday said the estimated cost of the Chandrayaan-3 project at Rs 600 crore was lower than the budget of some Hollywood films made on the themes of space and moon.
