Space

NASA, Blue Origin Partner on Rocket Engine Test

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 18, 2019

Blue Origin will upgrade and refurbish Test Stand 4670, at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Centre in Huntsville, Alabama, to support testing of its BE-3U and BE-4 rocket engines.

Antares Rocket Carrying Cygnus Spacecraft Filled With NASA Cargo for ISS

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 18, 2019

The Antares rocket has been launched from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore, carrying cargo with the space agency's resupply mission for the International Space Station (ISS).

Tottenham Hotspur Survive Manchester City Thriller To Reach Champions League Semis

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2019

Manchester City's quadruple bid was shattered by a "cruel" Champions League quarter-final exit on Wednesday.

NASA Astronaut To Set Record For Longest Spaceflight By A Woman

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2019

NASA astronaut Christina Koch is going to have her mission on the International Space Station (ISS) extended to nearly 11 months, which would set a record for the longest spaceflight by a woman, the US space agency said Wednesday.

Elusive Molecule, First In Universe, Detected In Space

Science | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2019

In the beginning, more than 13 billion years ago, the Universe was an undifferentiated soup of three simple, single-atom elements.

2019 Hyundai Venue Subcompact SUV Unveiled In India

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday April 17, 2019

Finally pulling off veil of its highly anticipated offering, Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the all-new Venue subcompact SUV in the country. The India reveal of the new Hyundai Venue coincides with the global debut at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new offering marks the Korean car maker's entry in the subcompact SUV space and will...

Auto Shanghai 2019: Mercedes-Benz GLB Concept Showcased

CarAndBike Team | Tuesday April 16, 2019

The concept GLB oozes modernity with minimal lines and precise joints. The upright front section sees Multibeam LED headlamps. As far as off-road capabilities go, the concept GLB's short overhangs at the front and rear, just make one understand how Mercedes-Benz wants this one to shape up. The long wheelbase and large greenhouse are key factors pro...

Space Debris Risk Caused By Mission Shakti Overhyped, Says Rakesh Sharma

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Tuesday April 16, 2019

India's successful test of an anti-satellite missile (ASAT) last month, when it shot down a satellite in space, was met with mixed reactions internationally.

Bipasha Basu On Sharing Screen Space With Husband Karan Singh Grover, Marriage And More

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 15, 2019

"It is a fulfilling experience when you come back home and there is someone waiting for you," said Bipasha Basu

GSLV Phase-4 Continuation Approved by Cabinet

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 15, 2019

The phase-4 programme will enable the launch of 2 tonne class of satellites for geo-imaging, navigation, data relay communication and space sciences.

NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge Sees 3 Indian Student Teams Win Awards

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 15, 2019

Three Indian student teams won awards in NASA's annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the US Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama.

Kagiso Rabada, Chris Morris Lead Delhi Capitals To 39-Run Win Over SunRisers Hyderabad

Press Trust of India | Monday April 15, 2019

Chris Morris took three wickets in the space of five balls in the 18th over as the stunned home crowd watched their side's batsmen capitulating.

Inside "Starfish", World's Largest And Busiest Airport Built By China

World News | Liu Yang, The Washington Post | Sunday April 14, 2019

Before the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the Chinese capital unveiled a new airport terminal that covered about 200 football fields in floor space, boasted a capacity of 50 million passengers a year, and cost $4 billion.

World's Largest Plane Takes Flight, Can Air-Launch Rockets Into Space

World News | Christian Davenport, The Washington Post | Sunday April 14, 2019

Stratolaunch, the massive aircraft dreamed up by the late Paul Allen, flew for the first time Saturday, becoming the largest plane by wingspan ever to take to the skies.

World's Largest Plane Makes Flying Debut, Can Fly To Space

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 14, 2019

The world's largest airplane -- a Stratolaunch behemoth with two fuselages and six Boeing 747 engines -- made its first test flight on Saturday in California.