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New Study Suggests Yellowstone May Help Solve the World’s Helium Crisis
A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have iden...
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Launches 20 Day Intensive Cleanliness Drive
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced the launch of a 20-day intensive cleanliness drive across the national capital, vowing visible transformation in Delhi's public spaces
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K Kasturirangan's Contribution To Space Science And Nation Building - A Legacy
Professor Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, or Dr Kasuturirangan as he is fondly remembered as, was a remarkable leader, an accomplished scientist, and a transformative figure of our nation, who profoundly shaped India's space ambitions.
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Former ISRO Chief K Kasturirangan Dies, Check His Contribution To Education
Dr Kasturirangan has authored over 200 research papers in esteemed international and national journals, focusing on astronomy, space science, and space applications.
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Defence, Space, Technology: Decoding India's Entry Into Elite Club
Over the past decade, India has undergone a transformation that has reshaped its global standing from a developing nation with potential to a powerhouse pushing boundaries across defence, space, and technology.
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SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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ISRO SpaDeX Successfully Undocks, Advancing Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan
ISRO has successfully completed the undocking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking a crucial advancement in India’s space capabilities. The controlled separation of two satellites confirms India’s ability to execute complex docking maneuvers, a key requirement for missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. According to ISRO, furthe...
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What Is Slowing India's Rocketship In Space Economy? New Report Says...
A lack of a solid legal framework around the governance and use of space technology remains a huge challenge as India seeks to become a frontline spacefaring nation, a new report has said.
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ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission
Isro is developing two new launchpads in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to support its growing space program. Chandrayaan-4, a 9,200 kg mission planned for 2028, will involve a lunar sample return. The organisation is also collaborating with NASA on the NISAR satellite for environmental monitoring. In the past decade, Isro has launched 433 satellite...
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NASA Cuts Jobs, Shuts Key Offices Under Trump's Executive Order
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has initiated a workforce reduction, leading to the closure of several key offices, including the Office of the Chief Scientist and the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy.
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Says This Is The "Hardest Part" Of Being Stranded In Space
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who recently completed nine months at the International Space Station (ISS) with follow astronaut Butch Wilmore, recently reveled the hardest part of being stranded in space.
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking, Confirms Mission Progress
ISRO has confirmed that its maiden space docking mission, SpaDeX, was successfully completed without technical issues. While docking precision was achieved, orbit-raising efforts faced setbacks due to an oxidiser valve issue. The agency is working on solutions and plans to conduct further experiments. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, dem...
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Pentagon Doubles Number Of News Outlets To 'Rotate' Out From Office Spaces
In the first round, the Defense Department said a week ago the New York Times, NBC News, Politico and the National Public Radio had to vacate their dedicated workspaces at the Pentagon.
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Noida Student Discovers Asteroid, Earns Recognition from NASA with Opportunity to Name It
Daksh Malik, a 14-year-old student from Noida, has made an asteroid discovery that earned him recognition from NASA. Through the International Asteroid Discovery Project (IADP), Malik identified the asteroid “2023 OG40” and will have the opportunity to name it once NASA verifies the discovery. Daksh’s passion for space, sparked by National Ge...
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New Study Suggests Yellowstone May Help Solve the World’s Helium Crisis
A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have iden...
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Launches 20 Day Intensive Cleanliness Drive
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced the launch of a 20-day intensive cleanliness drive across the national capital, vowing visible transformation in Delhi's public spaces
-
K Kasturirangan's Contribution To Space Science And Nation Building - A Legacy
Professor Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, or Dr Kasuturirangan as he is fondly remembered as, was a remarkable leader, an accomplished scientist, and a transformative figure of our nation, who profoundly shaped India's space ambitions.
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Former ISRO Chief K Kasturirangan Dies, Check His Contribution To Education
Dr Kasturirangan has authored over 200 research papers in esteemed international and national journals, focusing on astronomy, space science, and space applications.
-
Defence, Space, Technology: Decoding India's Entry Into Elite Club
Over the past decade, India has undergone a transformation that has reshaped its global standing from a developing nation with potential to a powerhouse pushing boundaries across defence, space, and technology.
-
SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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ISRO SpaDeX Successfully Undocks, Advancing Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan
ISRO has successfully completed the undocking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking a crucial advancement in India’s space capabilities. The controlled separation of two satellites confirms India’s ability to execute complex docking maneuvers, a key requirement for missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. According to ISRO, furthe...
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What Is Slowing India's Rocketship In Space Economy? New Report Says...
A lack of a solid legal framework around the governance and use of space technology remains a huge challenge as India seeks to become a frontline spacefaring nation, a new report has said.
-
ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission
Isro is developing two new launchpads in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to support its growing space program. Chandrayaan-4, a 9,200 kg mission planned for 2028, will involve a lunar sample return. The organisation is also collaborating with NASA on the NISAR satellite for environmental monitoring. In the past decade, Isro has launched 433 satellite...
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NASA Cuts Jobs, Shuts Key Offices Under Trump's Executive Order
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has initiated a workforce reduction, leading to the closure of several key offices, including the Office of the Chief Scientist and the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy.
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Says This Is The "Hardest Part" Of Being Stranded In Space
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who recently completed nine months at the International Space Station (ISS) with follow astronaut Butch Wilmore, recently reveled the hardest part of being stranded in space.
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking, Confirms Mission Progress
ISRO has confirmed that its maiden space docking mission, SpaDeX, was successfully completed without technical issues. While docking precision was achieved, orbit-raising efforts faced setbacks due to an oxidiser valve issue. The agency is working on solutions and plans to conduct further experiments. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, dem...
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Pentagon Doubles Number Of News Outlets To 'Rotate' Out From Office Spaces
In the first round, the Defense Department said a week ago the New York Times, NBC News, Politico and the National Public Radio had to vacate their dedicated workspaces at the Pentagon.
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Noida Student Discovers Asteroid, Earns Recognition from NASA with Opportunity to Name It
Daksh Malik, a 14-year-old student from Noida, has made an asteroid discovery that earned him recognition from NASA. Through the International Asteroid Discovery Project (IADP), Malik identified the asteroid “2023 OG40” and will have the opportunity to name it once NASA verifies the discovery. Daksh’s passion for space, sparked by National Ge...
