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NASA Rolls Out Moon Base Plan, Signs Deals For Landers, Rovers, Drones
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four US companies.
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Chandrayaan-3 Wins Top US Space Honour Years After Historic Moon Landing
Chandrayaan-3 has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by AIAA, recognising the mission's groundbreaking achievements in lunar exploration.
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ISRO Scientist's Saree From Mars Mission Showcased At US Museum: "One Of India's Rocket Women"
The Smithsonian exhibit has drawn praise online, with many social media users calling the saree's inclusion a powerful symbol of India's scientific progress and the visibility of women in STEM fields.
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Indian-American Amit Kshatriya, Senior NASA Official Behind US' Moon Mission
Amit Kshatriya's interest in space took root as he watched space launches in Houston, which is home to NASA's Mission Control at the Johnson Space Centre.
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NASA’s Artemis 2 Crew to Spend Last Full Day in Space Before Earth Re-Entry
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has entered its last full day in space. The Orion spacecraft is speeding towards the Earth, and is scheduled to make a splashdown in less than 24 hours. The US space agency’s first crewed mission in 50 years is expected to bring new insights into deep space missions and will pave the way for future crewed missions to Ma...
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iPhone 17 Pro Max Cleared for Artemis 2 Mission: How NASA Approved It for This Deep Space Mission
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is historic for several reasons. It is the first time in 50 years that the space agency has sent a crewed spacecraft into deep space. It is also its first lunar mission in the 21st century. Interestingly, this is also the first time the US space agency has cleared an iPhone for a deep space mission.
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On NASA's Moon Mission, The Biggest Headache Has Been The Toilet
Since the astronauts are in microgravity, the toilet relies on air flow that pulls waste into the toilet and ensures the capsule stays clean.
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NASA Astronauts Reach Safe Orbit In Historic Moon Mission
The crew will spend roughly four days traveling to the lunar vicinity, where they will swing behind the moon's far side.
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"I Am Really Proud": First Black Astronaut Candidate Reflects On Moon Mission
Victor Glover is set to make history as the first Black astronaut on the Artemis 2 Moon mission that could take off as soon as Wednesday.
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Japan's Ispace Pushes NASA-Backed Mission To 2023 After Failed Landings
Shifts in US space programme under President Donald Trump have created uncertainty among Japanese firms seeking closer cooperation to counter China.
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NASA Returns Moon Rocket To Launch Pad, Eyes Flight In April
NASA on Thursday began returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad ahead of a planned flyby of the Moon.
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Sunita Williams Ends 27-Year NASA Career: A Look At Her Pension And Post-Retirement Benefits
Sunita Williams won't receive a pension directly from NASA after retirement. Instead, she'll be eligible for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
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NASA Says Targeting Space Station Medical Evacuation For January 14
NASA crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) could return to Earth as soon as Thursday, the US space agency said, after a medical emergency prompted the crew to return from their mission early.
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ISRO Sets Record with LVM3 Launch of BlueBird Block-2 Communications Satellite: Five Things to Know
ISRO successfully launched the 6.1-tonne BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite for US firm AST SpaceMobile using its LVM3 rocket. The mission set a new payload record for an Indian launcher and showcased India’s growing role in commercial heavy-lift launches and space-based cellular connectivity.
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ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket Successfully Launches US BlueBird Block-2 Satellite
ISRO successfully launched the US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite aboard its heavy-lift LVM3 rocket from Sriharikota. Weighing 6.1 tonnes, the satellite was placed into a 520-kilometre low Earth orbit to support space-based cellular broadband for smartphones. The fully commercial mission, conducted for AST SpaceMobile, highlights In...
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NASA Rolls Out Moon Base Plan, Signs Deals For Landers, Rovers, Drones
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four US companies.
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Chandrayaan-3 Wins Top US Space Honour Years After Historic Moon Landing
Chandrayaan-3 has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by AIAA, recognising the mission's groundbreaking achievements in lunar exploration.
-
ISRO Scientist's Saree From Mars Mission Showcased At US Museum: "One Of India's Rocket Women"
The Smithsonian exhibit has drawn praise online, with many social media users calling the saree's inclusion a powerful symbol of India's scientific progress and the visibility of women in STEM fields.
-
Indian-American Amit Kshatriya, Senior NASA Official Behind US' Moon Mission
Amit Kshatriya's interest in space took root as he watched space launches in Houston, which is home to NASA's Mission Control at the Johnson Space Centre.
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NASA’s Artemis 2 Crew to Spend Last Full Day in Space Before Earth Re-Entry
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has entered its last full day in space. The Orion spacecraft is speeding towards the Earth, and is scheduled to make a splashdown in less than 24 hours. The US space agency’s first crewed mission in 50 years is expected to bring new insights into deep space missions and will pave the way for future crewed missions to Ma...
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iPhone 17 Pro Max Cleared for Artemis 2 Mission: How NASA Approved It for This Deep Space Mission
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is historic for several reasons. It is the first time in 50 years that the space agency has sent a crewed spacecraft into deep space. It is also its first lunar mission in the 21st century. Interestingly, this is also the first time the US space agency has cleared an iPhone for a deep space mission.
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On NASA's Moon Mission, The Biggest Headache Has Been The Toilet
Since the astronauts are in microgravity, the toilet relies on air flow that pulls waste into the toilet and ensures the capsule stays clean.
-
NASA Astronauts Reach Safe Orbit In Historic Moon Mission
The crew will spend roughly four days traveling to the lunar vicinity, where they will swing behind the moon's far side.
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"I Am Really Proud": First Black Astronaut Candidate Reflects On Moon Mission
Victor Glover is set to make history as the first Black astronaut on the Artemis 2 Moon mission that could take off as soon as Wednesday.
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Japan's Ispace Pushes NASA-Backed Mission To 2023 After Failed Landings
Shifts in US space programme under President Donald Trump have created uncertainty among Japanese firms seeking closer cooperation to counter China.
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NASA Returns Moon Rocket To Launch Pad, Eyes Flight In April
NASA on Thursday began returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad ahead of a planned flyby of the Moon.
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Sunita Williams Ends 27-Year NASA Career: A Look At Her Pension And Post-Retirement Benefits
Sunita Williams won't receive a pension directly from NASA after retirement. Instead, she'll be eligible for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
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NASA Says Targeting Space Station Medical Evacuation For January 14
NASA crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) could return to Earth as soon as Thursday, the US space agency said, after a medical emergency prompted the crew to return from their mission early.
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ISRO Sets Record with LVM3 Launch of BlueBird Block-2 Communications Satellite: Five Things to Know
ISRO successfully launched the 6.1-tonne BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite for US firm AST SpaceMobile using its LVM3 rocket. The mission set a new payload record for an Indian launcher and showcased India’s growing role in commercial heavy-lift launches and space-based cellular connectivity.
-
ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket Successfully Launches US BlueBird Block-2 Satellite
ISRO successfully launched the US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite aboard its heavy-lift LVM3 rocket from Sriharikota. Weighing 6.1 tonnes, the satellite was placed into a 520-kilometre low Earth orbit to support space-based cellular broadband for smartphones. The fully commercial mission, conducted for AST SpaceMobile, highlights In...
