NASA astronaut Don Pettit returns to Earth on his 70th birthday
Apr 20, 2025, at 11:32 pm
NASA astronaut Don Pettit's 70th birthday was not an ordinary one since he returned to Earth after concluding his seven-month science mission aboard the International Space Station
Indian astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla set to fly to International Space Station in May
Apr 18, 2025, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a huge milestone for India, the Centre on Friday announced that Gaganyatri, or astronaut-designate, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) in May.
Singing sensation Katy Perry, five other women complete their historic 11-minute tour to space
Apr 15, 2025, at 04:18 pm
American pop sensation Katy Perry and five others wrote their names in history books when they became the first all-women crew members of Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft that travelled to space briefly and then safely returned home on Monday.
Apr 14, 2025, at 05:23 pm
American pop star Katy Perry and five other women will blast into space on a self-driving private rocket operated by Blue Origin on Monday.
Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth after remaining stuck in space for 286 days
Mar 19, 2025, at 08:51 am
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore arrived on Earth on Wednesday after staying nine months in space.
Mar 16, 2025, at 05:25 pm
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are further closer now to return to Earth after a replacement crew docked with the orbital outpost on Sunday, NASA said.
US-based private spacecraft lands on Moon, shares first image
Mar 02, 2025, at 10:41 pm
US-based company Firefly Aerospace on Sunday announced its spacecraft Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down on the Moon’s surface in an upright, stable configuration on the company’s first attempt.
US private spaceship is close to making a daring touchdown on the Moon
Mar 02, 2025, at 01:42 pm
After traversing a long journey through space, a US spacecraft is poised to make a daring touchdown on the Moon and become the only second private lander to achieve the feat if it succeeds, media reports said.
Matsya-6000: India's Deep-Ocean Submersible completes wet testing
Feb 17, 2025, at 03:22 pm
The Indian government has entrusted the National Institute of Ocean Technology with the task of designing and developing the 4th Generation deep-ocean human scientific submersible named "Matsya-6000," as part of the Samudrayan Project.
Stranded in space for 8 months, Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to return home in March
Feb 15, 2025, at 12:55 am
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, and her colleague Butch Wilmore, stranded in space for the past eight months owing to an extended space flight mission, are expected to return home next month.
ISRO's 100th rocket launch faces setback as desired orbit not achieved due to technical glitch
Feb 03, 2025, at 10:09 am
Sriharikota/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s 100th rocket launch has faced a setback as a technical glitch prevented the achievement of a desired orbit, media reports said.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot private spacecraft Axiom-4, do Yoga in space
Jan 31, 2025, at 02:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the second Indian to go to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's journey on board the Soyuz T-11 in April 1984.
ISRO launches 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota successfully
Jan 29, 2025, at 01:13 pm
Sriharikota/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh successfully, media reports said.
Indian space economy is projected to touch USD 44 billion in next decade: Jitendra Singh
Jan 21, 2025, at 06:30 pm
Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh has said the Indian space economy has grown to $8 billion and is projected to touch $44 billion in the next decade.
V Narayanan appointed as ISRO's new chairman, to take over from S Somanath on Jan 14
Jan 08, 2025, at 01:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation and secretary, Department of Space.
Sunita Williams, her colleagues will see 16 sunrises and sunsets on New Year from space
Jan 01, 2025, at 01:01 am
Astronaut Sunita Williams, who is still in space, will see 16 sunrises and sunsets on New Year as the International Space Station, where she is located, keeps moving.
ISRO joins elite list by launching SpaDeX mission
Dec 31, 2024, at 08:51 am
The Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, a key milestone in the country's space programme.
ISRO launches SpaDeX mission aimed for 'in-space docking'
Dec 31, 2024, at 12:54 am
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Monday night informed that two spacecraft that would help ISRO in demonstrating space docking, a critical technology for future space missions, got separated successfully and were placed into the desired low earth orbit late.
IIT Mandi researchers devise cost-effective method to monitor bridge health using traffic data
Dec 29, 2024, at 10:15 pm
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh): A team of engineers at IIT Mandi has developed an innovative method to determine the extent of wear and tear on bridges with the help of traffic data, media reports said.
Spike in demand for AI may trigger thousands of premature deaths: Study
Dec 10, 2024, at 04:42 pm
The rising demand for Artificial Intelligence and resultant computer processing is increasing air pollution levels from power plants and backup diesel generators.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7: Hypothesized Mechanisms and Potential Implications
Nov 28, 2024, at 04:11 pm
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is an intriguing bioactive peptide widely studied for its structural and functional properties. Its design as a short-chain peptide with lipid conjugation imbues it with stability and bioavailability, fostering interest in its potential implications. While traditionally explored in dermatological formulations for its theorized impacts on the dermal layer’s extracellular matrix, its broader scientific potential still needs to be explored.
Elon Musk's SpaceX launches Indian satellite on Falcon 9 rocket
Nov 19, 2024, at 06:49 am
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s most sophisticated communications satellite, which will provide broadband services in remote areas and in-flight Internet in passenger aircraft.
Elon Musk's SpaceX collaborates with ISRO to launch GSAT-20 communications satellite this week
Nov 17, 2024, at 08:54 pm
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch India's GSAT-20 communications satellite this week, marking one more major achievement of the South Asian country in its space mission, media reports said.
Nov 15, 2024, at 06:30 am
Kolkata: Professor Neena Gupta has been awarded The Infosys Prize 2024 in Mathematical Sciences for her work on the Zariski Cancellation Problem, a statement said on Thursday.
My body has changed but I weigh same: Sunita Williams on health rumours after 150 days in space
Nov 14, 2024, at 06:56 am
In an attempt to end rumours, Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been in space since June, said that she weighs the same as she did when she arrived at the International Space Station (ISS).
Nov 14, 2024, at 05:52 am
Kolkata/Delhi: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Wednesday virtually inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the iconic "Bose-Einstein" Statistics postulation at the "S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences".
Indian Space Research Organization launches analog space mission in Leh
Nov 01, 2024, at 08:49 pm
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Friday announced the launch of its first analog space mission aims to simulate life in an interplanetary habitat to tackle the challenges of a base station beyond Earth.
NASA identifies 9 potential landing sites on Moon for Artemis III Mission
Nov 01, 2024, at 05:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prepping up for the upcoming Artemis III mission, the National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) shortlisted nine potential landing sites near the lunar South Pole.
Exploring the Research on Vialox Peptide
Oct 24, 2024, at 10:19 pm
Peptides have emerged as a valuable resource in scientific research, particularly in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology. Among these, Vialox peptide has attracted attention for its potential actions, which might influence various physiological processes. As researchers continue to explore the implications of peptides in fields such as cellular communication, tissue regeneration, and enzyme modulation, Vialox stands out due to its unique sequence and structural properties. This article explores the speculative implications of Vialox peptide in a range of scientific domains, outlining its possible study in cellular research, tissue development, and biotechnological innovations.
ISRO set to launch ESA's Proba-3 mission on Nov 29 to create artificial eclipse
Oct 19, 2024, at 08:13 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission has successfully passed its final test, paving the way for its shipment to India, where it will be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 29.