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Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Announces Fines Up To Rs 4.5 Lakh For These Violations
This year, Hajj is expected between June 4 and June 9, 2025, depending on the moon sighting.
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Firefly’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander Mission Unveils Surprising Discoveries on the Lunar Surface
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander uncovered unexpected hard rock formations and extreme lunar heat variations during its mission. These discoveries provide critical insights for improving future lunar landers. As Firefly prepares for its annual moon missions, the lessons learnt from Blue Ghost's successes will guide robotics and human op...
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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
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NASA Satellite Captures Solar Eclipse Visible Only From Space
A solar eclipse visible only from space was captured in various images thanks to the US space agency NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO).
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Ex-ISRO Chief Dr K Kasturirangan, The Man Behind India's 1st Moon Mission, Dies At 84
Former ISRO chief, Dr K Kasturirangan, the man behind India's maiden mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-1, died in Bengaluru at 84.
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Google Doodle Celebrates 'Rise Of The Half Moon April' With Interactive Lunar Card Game
Google celebrates the half moon with an engaging Doodle game, educating users about the lunar cycle through an interactive card-matching experience.
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Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in Indicted For Corruption
South Korea's prosecutors said they have indicted former president Moon Jae-in on corruption charges related to the employment of his son-in-law at an airline.
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Memory Of The Moon Teaser: To Moonbin, A Tribute By ASTRO
Memory of the Moon will be released on Moonbin’s second death anniversary on April 19
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NASA Study Finds Solar Wind Could Be Key to Water Formation on the Moon
A recent study indicates that water on the lunar surface may come from the solar wind. The results suggest that other airless bodies in the solar system may also have water on their surfaces, therefore highlighting the possibility of finding such water on the surface of other such objects.
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SpaceX to Launch NASA’s Resupply Mission to the International Space Station This Month
NASA has planned for the next SpaceX resupply mission. The launch is set for 4:15 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2025. A Dragon spacecraft will carry over 6,400 pounds of cargo. It will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission is called CRS-32. It will deliver science tools, supplies, and hardware to the ISS.
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Pink Moon Sighting Tonight: How And When To Watch First Full Moon Of Spring
Look for an open spot with an eastern horizon view for the finest glimpse of the pink moon.
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Why Hanuman Jayanti Is Celebrated Twice A Year - And What Most People Don't Know About It
The most commonly celebrated Hanuman Jayanti falls in the month of Chaitra (March-April), on the full moon day known as Chaitra Purnima.
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Why April's Full Moon Is Called 'Pink Moon' Or 'Micromoon'
The full moon for April, also known as the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon, will rise on Saturday, April 12. April's "Pink Moon" signifies the "return of life and the resurgence of nature after winter's dormancy," according to the Old Farmer's Almanack.
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Trump's NASA Chief Pick Says Will 'Prioritise' Mars Mission
NASA will prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US space agency said Wednesday, shifting focus beyond a long-planned return to the Moon -- but insisting both were achievable.
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When Is Hanuman Jayanti 2025? Make These 5 Traditional Bhog Recipes At Home
Hanuman Jayanti Bhog Recipes: Hanuman Jayanti falls every year on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Chaitra month. In 2025, the festival will be observed on 12 April.
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Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Announces Fines Up To Rs 4.5 Lakh For These Violations
This year, Hajj is expected between June 4 and June 9, 2025, depending on the moon sighting.
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Firefly’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander Mission Unveils Surprising Discoveries on the Lunar Surface
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander uncovered unexpected hard rock formations and extreme lunar heat variations during its mission. These discoveries provide critical insights for improving future lunar landers. As Firefly prepares for its annual moon missions, the lessons learnt from Blue Ghost's successes will guide robotics and human op...
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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
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NASA Satellite Captures Solar Eclipse Visible Only From Space
A solar eclipse visible only from space was captured in various images thanks to the US space agency NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO).
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Ex-ISRO Chief Dr K Kasturirangan, The Man Behind India's 1st Moon Mission, Dies At 84
Former ISRO chief, Dr K Kasturirangan, the man behind India's maiden mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-1, died in Bengaluru at 84.
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Google Doodle Celebrates 'Rise Of The Half Moon April' With Interactive Lunar Card Game
Google celebrates the half moon with an engaging Doodle game, educating users about the lunar cycle through an interactive card-matching experience.
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Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in Indicted For Corruption
South Korea's prosecutors said they have indicted former president Moon Jae-in on corruption charges related to the employment of his son-in-law at an airline.
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Memory Of The Moon Teaser: To Moonbin, A Tribute By ASTRO
Memory of the Moon will be released on Moonbin’s second death anniversary on April 19
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NASA Study Finds Solar Wind Could Be Key to Water Formation on the Moon
A recent study indicates that water on the lunar surface may come from the solar wind. The results suggest that other airless bodies in the solar system may also have water on their surfaces, therefore highlighting the possibility of finding such water on the surface of other such objects.
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SpaceX to Launch NASA’s Resupply Mission to the International Space Station This Month
NASA has planned for the next SpaceX resupply mission. The launch is set for 4:15 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2025. A Dragon spacecraft will carry over 6,400 pounds of cargo. It will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission is called CRS-32. It will deliver science tools, supplies, and hardware to the ISS.
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Pink Moon Sighting Tonight: How And When To Watch First Full Moon Of Spring
Look for an open spot with an eastern horizon view for the finest glimpse of the pink moon.
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Why Hanuman Jayanti Is Celebrated Twice A Year - And What Most People Don't Know About It
The most commonly celebrated Hanuman Jayanti falls in the month of Chaitra (March-April), on the full moon day known as Chaitra Purnima.
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Why April's Full Moon Is Called 'Pink Moon' Or 'Micromoon'
The full moon for April, also known as the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon, will rise on Saturday, April 12. April's "Pink Moon" signifies the "return of life and the resurgence of nature after winter's dormancy," according to the Old Farmer's Almanack.
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Trump's NASA Chief Pick Says Will 'Prioritise' Mars Mission
NASA will prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US space agency said Wednesday, shifting focus beyond a long-planned return to the Moon -- but insisting both were achievable.
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When Is Hanuman Jayanti 2025? Make These 5 Traditional Bhog Recipes At Home
Hanuman Jayanti Bhog Recipes: Hanuman Jayanti falls every year on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Chaitra month. In 2025, the festival will be observed on 12 April.
