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Shijian-21: China Launches Anti-Satellite 'Weapon' into Space; Sparks Concerns in US

Experts expressed concerns over this development as the new satellite can be used as a weapon capable of grabbing and crushing American satellites.

Oct 26, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Society

Kamala Harris Roasted Over NASA Space Video with Child Actors

Teens who took part were revealed to be child actors and Harris has faced criticism for not recruiting kids who are passionate about the space industry.

Oct 12, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Nasa

Space

China's Chang'e-5 Probe Reveals Volcanic Activity on Moon

The findings, published in the journal Science, fill a vital gap in the Moon's geology, and will also help scientists to understand the history of other Solar System bodies, the report said.

Oct 10, 2021

By IANS

Space

Russia Outshines the US; Sends Film Crew to Space to Make the World's First Movie in Orbit

Tom Cruise had earlier announced that he would be shooting for a movie in space on Elon Musk's SpaceX. However, Russia's Soyuz MS-19 spaceship led by cosmonaut Anton Shkaplero is set to outshine Cruise.

Oct 5, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Nasa

Society

'He's Still Sleeping': Elon Musk Mocks Biden after He Ignores Success of Historic SpaceX Mission

The sarcasm recalls when former President Donald Trump called the current president 'Sleepy Joe.'

Sep 20, 2021

By R. Ghosh

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Space

SpaceX Readies to Launch First All-Civilian Space Mission 'Inspiration4'

SpaceX's charity-driven mission will be commanded by tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and three others.

Sep 16, 2021

By IANS

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Science

Dark Truth Behind Source of Extinction of Dinosaurs Revealed; Primitive Asteroid's Origin Found

Giant dark asteroid that struck Earth 66 million years ago came from the outer reaches of the solar system's main asteroid belt and caused extinction of non- avian dinosaurs.

Aug 10, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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Science

Nasa, Boeing Starliner Launch in Danger Again? Weather Forecast Indicates Showers on August 3

The Starliner Cargo Spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 1.30 PM EDT on August 3, but weather forecast indicates afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Aug 2, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Nasa

Society

Not the 'Last Meal': Jeff Bezos Jokes With Reporters as He Serves Them Chicken Ahead of His Maiden Space Voyage in Blue Origin

As one reporter asked if it was the "last meal," Bezos jokingly said, "I don't think you have to put it that way!"

Jul 20, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Technology

Richard Branson Space Flight Live Stream: Time, How to Watch as VSS Unity Prepares to Lift Off

Virgin Galactic billionaire Richard Branson's space tour on VSS Unity goes live on Sunday.

Jul 11, 2021

By Trishna Das

Society

Jeff Bezos' Maiden Space Trip: How Different Is It from Orbital Flights and How Risky It Will Be?

New Shepard is a suborbital rocket, which means unlike orbital rockets where the spaceship circles the earth, it will be going up and down and the trip will be done in 11 minutes.

Jun 11, 2021

By R. Ghosh

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New Zealand launches into space race with 3D-printed rocket

Science

What is Nuri? S Korea Unveils Homegrown Space Rocket for First Time

South Korea has earmarked $1.8 billion to develop its first homegrown space launch vehicle, named Nuri

Jun 4, 2021

By IANS

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Super Blood Moon 2021: Where and How to Watch Total Lunar Eclipse Next Wednesday

This Super Blood Moon will be the last supermoon of 2021.

May 19, 2021

By Parwinder Sandhu

Space

SpaceX's Starship Narrowly Misses Collision with UFO after 'Astronauts Told to Prepare for Crash'

The four astronauts on board the Dragon Crew Endeavor were told to prepare to collide into an unidentified object just seven hours after the launch.

Apr 26, 2021

By R. Ghosh

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NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover Safely Lands on Red Planet

Space

MOXIE: NASA's Experimental Device Aboard Perseverance Extracts Breathable Oxygen from Martian Air

The task of extracting oxygen was accomplished by a toaster-size, experimental instrument aboard Perseverance called the Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment.

Apr 22, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Nasa

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TikTok User Explains CIA Report about How People Could Travel Through Space and Time

The declassified CIA report claims that people could travel through time and space using a technique called the Gateway Experience.

Feb 19, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Space

NASA's Mars Mission: Meet Swati Mohan, Star of Perseverance Landing on Martian Surface

NASA's Perseverance rover will scour the Jezero region for fossilized remains of ancient microscopic life and collected samples will be returned to Earth.

Feb 19, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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