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Elon Musk's SpaceX launches Indian satellite on Falcon 9 rocket

Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm

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 24, 2024, at 01:44 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.

ISI Kolkata's Prof Neena Gupta wins Infosys Prize 2024 for her exemplary work in the field of Mathematical Sciences

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:07 pm

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 16, 2024, at 09:07 pm

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).

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates centenary celebrations of iconic 'Bose-Einstein' Statistics

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:07 pm

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 10, 2024, at 03:03 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 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm

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

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 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

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 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.

U.S. scientists David Baker and John Jumper and Britain’s Demis Hassabis win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for cracking code of proteins' structure

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm

U.S. scientists David Baker and John Jumper and Britain’s Demis Hassabis have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for cracking the code for proteins’ amazing structures.

Scientists Geoffrey Hinton, John Hopfield win Nobel Prize in Physics for work in machine learning

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday presented the Nobel Prize for Physics to two scientists Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for their contribution to the field of machine learning.

Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovery of microRNA

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm

Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation, the award-giving body said on Monday.

Space X rescue mission reaches ISS, Indian-origin NASA scientist Sunita Williams to remain in space till February

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm

A SpaceX Crew-9 mission reached the International Space Station on Monday in their bid to rescue NASA astronauts  Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who are currently stranded in space.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches rescue mission to bring stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams back from ISS

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:34 pm

SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, has launched a rescue mission today, carrying two passengers while leaving two seats empty to facilitate the return of American astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for several months, according to NASA.

Earth's Moon to have a mini companion for two months: Know what it is

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:03 pm

New Delhi: In a rare event, Earth’s lone satellite Moon will have a temporary companion for about two months, as our planet’s gravity will capture a wandering asteroid from September 29 to November 25 this year.

Ex-Pentagon official makes startling claims about US govt collecting ‘alien body remains, vehicles of unknown origin'

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:07 pm

A former Pentagon official has made shocking claims regarding the US government's dealings with extraterrestrial phenomena, media reports said.

Boeing's Starliner Spaceship returns to Earth without Sunita Williams and Barry E Wilmore

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:07 pm

Boeing's Starliner Spaceship has returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) without carrying astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry E Wilmore who remain in space.

Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back to Earth: NASA

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:14 pm

NASA has chosen Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back from space next year.

National Space Day: Jitendra Singh says an Indian will land on Moon surface in 2040

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:15 pm

Indian Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said an Indian will land on the surface of the Moon in 2040.

ISRO places Earth Observation Satellite successfully into orbit

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:19 pm

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scripted one more success story when it launched Earth Observation Satellite EOS-8 and a passenger satellite using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the Spaceport of Sriharikota on Friday.

ISRO picks Shubhanshu Shukla as 'prime astronaut' for Indo-US mission to space station

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:26 pm

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has picked the youngest of its astronaut-designates as the prime astronaut to fly on the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Nearby 'Super-Jupiter' planet discovered; IIT Kanpur professor part of international team of astronomers

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:30 pm

Kolkata: In a ground-breaking discovery, an international team of astronomers, including an IIT Kanpur professor, has discovered a giant planet orbiting a nearby star similar to our own Sun.

Scientists find Sun is already starting its next solar cycle despite being halfway through the current cycle

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:33 pm

The first rumblings of the Sun's next 11-year solar cycle have been detected in sound waves inside our home star – even though it is only halfway through its current one.

Asteroid protection: ISRO Chairman bats for global planetary protection system, highlights India's role

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:39 pm

Bengaluru: ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stressed the necessity of international collaboration to develop a planetary protection system against asteroids, stating that no single country can achieve this alone, media reported.

NASA selects tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Space X to develop vehicle for safe deorbit of International Space Station

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 pm

NASA is aiming to deorbit the International Space Station in a controlled manner after the end of its operational life in 2030.

Genome Sequencing Lab with cutting-edge next-gen sequencing facilities inaugurated at AFMC, Pune

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 pm

Pune: A new Genome Sequencing Lab was inaugurated at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune on Thursday.

China: Lunar mission Chang'e-6 returns to Earth with first-ever sample from Moon's far side

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm

China's lunar probe Chang'e-6 has returned to Earth after collecting the first-ever sample from the unexplored far side of the Moon, media reports said.

In a rare feat, ISRO makes hat-trick in safe landing of Pushpak, an uncrewed winged reusable launch vehicle

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm

New Delhi//IBNS: In a rare achievement for any space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Sunday achieved a hat-trick of the safe landing of an uncrewed, autonomous winged reusable launch vehicle during an experiment in this century.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague face trouble following detection of 'specebug' at space station

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:35 pm

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore successfully entered the International Space Station after docking their Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on June 6 but they are now facing a superbug challenge.

Aditya L1 captures images of Sun during solar fury, ISRO releases pictures of the celestial event

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:36 pm

Two onboard remort sensing instruments preset in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s Aditya-L1 spacecraft have captured the recent solar fury.