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Astronomers Discover Likely Site Of New Gas Giant Planet In Formation
The astronomers now hope to be able to take an actual image of the young planet using the sensitivity of JWST.
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Did You Know Astronaut Rakesh Sharma's Son Is A Filmmaker?
Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to fly to space, has a son who may not have followed in his father's footsteps, but space was very much a part of his childhood
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Solar Storms Are Causing Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites To Fall From The Sky
The study revealed that geomagnetic storms caused by the Sun's eruptions increased atmospheric drag, causing satellites to re-enter faster than expected.
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NDTV Exclusive: What Astronaut Rakesh Sharma Said On India's Cosmic Leap
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to go to space.
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"Go Shux": Veteran Astronaut Strikes Confident Note Ahead Of Axiom-4 Launch
Michael Lopez-Alegria, Chief Astronaut of Axiom Space, trained Shubhanshu Shukla for the Axiom-4 mission for nearly a year.
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"May Not Look, Sound Like Us": Axiom-4 Mission Chief On Extraterrestrial Life
Likening a visit to the space station to a camping trip, former NASA astronaut and Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy Whitson said the orbital station as enough food, water and other supplies to sustain the daily lives of those on board.
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Discovery Of Small Star Giving Birth To Huge Planet Leaves Scientists Puzzled
TOI-6894 is roughly 240 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo and is the smallest-known star to host a large planet.
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Astronomers Discover Most Powerful Cosmic Explosions Since the Big Bang
Astronomers have discovered extreme nuclear transients — rare and powerful explosions caused by stars being torn apart by supermassive black holes. These events, brighter and longer-lasting than supernovae, were observed using data from Gaia and ZTF. As the most energetic cosmic outbursts since the Big Bang, they offer valuable insights into blac...
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NASA-ISRO Launch Joint Space Biology Experiments on Axiom Mission 4
NASA and ISRO are launching a series of innovative biological and technological experiments aboard Axiom Mission 4, targeting a June 10 liftoff. Investigations will explore muscle cell health, seed germination, algae growth, and the survival of tardigrades in space. They will also study astronaut interactions with electronic displays. These microgr...
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New Images Capture Mount Etna's Massive Eruption From Space
Copernicus Sentinel-2C snapped dramatic photos of the eruption just minutes after it began, providing a unique perspective on the volcanic activity.
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Hubble Unveils Galactic ‘Cotton Candy’ in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of glowing gas and dust in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy orbiting the Milky Way. The colorful filaments—nicknamed “galactic cotton candy”—highlight active star-forming regions. Taken with five filters across ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths, the image reveals ...
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James Webb Telescope Maps Fiery Atmosphere of Turbulent Exoplanet WASP-121b
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled the turbulent history of WASP-121b, a scorching exoplanet distorted by its star’s gravity. New atmospheric data reveals unusual molecules like silicon monoxide and methane, shedding light on the planet’s violent migration and extreme climate. These findings challenge current models and enhance un...
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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California Using Veteran Falcon 9 Booster
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on June 4 using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission marked booster B1063’s 26th successful flight and a key milestone in SpaceX’s reusability efforts. The satellites will soon join the Starlink constellation, which comprises over 7,600 active i...
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After 50 Successful Years, The European Space Agency Has Some Big Challenges Ahead
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally represent one country.
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Europa Could Briefly Sustain Life When the Sun Becomes a Red Giant Star, Scientists Say
Scientists at Cornell’s Carl Sagan Institute propose that Jupiter’s moon Europa could host life for up to 200 million years during the sun’s red giant phase. While Earth would be incinerated, Europa’s subsurface oceans might temporarily support microbial life, offering a final refuge in the solar system and expanding the search for biosigna...
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Astronomers Discover Likely Site Of New Gas Giant Planet In Formation
The astronomers now hope to be able to take an actual image of the young planet using the sensitivity of JWST.
-
Did You Know Astronaut Rakesh Sharma's Son Is A Filmmaker?
Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to fly to space, has a son who may not have followed in his father's footsteps, but space was very much a part of his childhood
-
Solar Storms Are Causing Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites To Fall From The Sky
The study revealed that geomagnetic storms caused by the Sun's eruptions increased atmospheric drag, causing satellites to re-enter faster than expected.
-
NDTV Exclusive: What Astronaut Rakesh Sharma Said On India's Cosmic Leap
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to go to space.
-
"Go Shux": Veteran Astronaut Strikes Confident Note Ahead Of Axiom-4 Launch
Michael Lopez-Alegria, Chief Astronaut of Axiom Space, trained Shubhanshu Shukla for the Axiom-4 mission for nearly a year.
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"May Not Look, Sound Like Us": Axiom-4 Mission Chief On Extraterrestrial Life
Likening a visit to the space station to a camping trip, former NASA astronaut and Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy Whitson said the orbital station as enough food, water and other supplies to sustain the daily lives of those on board.
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Discovery Of Small Star Giving Birth To Huge Planet Leaves Scientists Puzzled
TOI-6894 is roughly 240 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo and is the smallest-known star to host a large planet.
-
Astronomers Discover Most Powerful Cosmic Explosions Since the Big Bang
Astronomers have discovered extreme nuclear transients — rare and powerful explosions caused by stars being torn apart by supermassive black holes. These events, brighter and longer-lasting than supernovae, were observed using data from Gaia and ZTF. As the most energetic cosmic outbursts since the Big Bang, they offer valuable insights into blac...
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NASA-ISRO Launch Joint Space Biology Experiments on Axiom Mission 4
NASA and ISRO are launching a series of innovative biological and technological experiments aboard Axiom Mission 4, targeting a June 10 liftoff. Investigations will explore muscle cell health, seed germination, algae growth, and the survival of tardigrades in space. They will also study astronaut interactions with electronic displays. These microgr...
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New Images Capture Mount Etna's Massive Eruption From Space
Copernicus Sentinel-2C snapped dramatic photos of the eruption just minutes after it began, providing a unique perspective on the volcanic activity.
-
Hubble Unveils Galactic ‘Cotton Candy’ in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of glowing gas and dust in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy orbiting the Milky Way. The colorful filaments—nicknamed “galactic cotton candy”—highlight active star-forming regions. Taken with five filters across ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths, the image reveals ...
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James Webb Telescope Maps Fiery Atmosphere of Turbulent Exoplanet WASP-121b
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled the turbulent history of WASP-121b, a scorching exoplanet distorted by its star’s gravity. New atmospheric data reveals unusual molecules like silicon monoxide and methane, shedding light on the planet’s violent migration and extreme climate. These findings challenge current models and enhance un...
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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California Using Veteran Falcon 9 Booster
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on June 4 using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission marked booster B1063’s 26th successful flight and a key milestone in SpaceX’s reusability efforts. The satellites will soon join the Starlink constellation, which comprises over 7,600 active i...
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After 50 Successful Years, The European Space Agency Has Some Big Challenges Ahead
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally represent one country.
-
Europa Could Briefly Sustain Life When the Sun Becomes a Red Giant Star, Scientists Say
Scientists at Cornell’s Carl Sagan Institute propose that Jupiter’s moon Europa could host life for up to 200 million years during the sun’s red giant phase. While Earth would be incinerated, Europa’s subsurface oceans might temporarily support microbial life, offering a final refuge in the solar system and expanding the search for biosigna...
