Year Ender 2023: A look back at the top space moments of the year
Here's a retrospective look at the most significant, enjoyable, and captivating space stories from 2023.
Here's a retrospective look at the most significant, enjoyable, and captivating space stories from 2023.
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 04:35 PM IST 11 Photos
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The year 2023 has been particularly thrilling for the space sector, especially for India, as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved the first-ever soft landing on the Moon's south polar region. Here's an overview of this year's events. (PTI)
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NASA announces crew for Artemis II manned mission: On April 3, NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) revealed the four astronauts selected for the Artemis II mission, which aims to orbit the Moon. This mission, slated for launch next year, marks the first crewed lunar voyage in over 50 years. (REUTERS)
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SpaceX's Starship explodes shortly after launching: On April 20, the most powerful rocket ever constructed faced multiple engine failures and exploded within minutes of its launch from SpaceX's Starbase spaceport in Texas. (REUTERS)
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Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic completes first manned mission to space: On June 29, British entrepreneur Richard Branson's space venture Virgin Galactic achieved its first manned mission to the edge of space. (AP)
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