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Google Pinpoint, UN’s AI mission, and Ford’s u-turn

Google Pinpoint
Published on Jul 08, 2026 08:01 am IST

NASA picks Blue Origin, other space firms for moon missions

The contracts are part of NASA's broader Artemis program.
Updated on May 27, 2026 04:11 am IST

NASA Artemis 2: Why the journey home is the riskiest part of the entire mission

Artemis II astronauts prepare for a high-risk return as heat shield concerns raise the stakes.
Published on Apr 11, 2026 04:32 am IST

Artemis II astronauts arrive at launch site for first moon trip in 53 years

Besides Wiseman, the crew includes NASA's Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and Canada's Jeremy Hansen.
Published on Mar 28, 2026 03:46 am IST

Trump to shut down NASA missions that monitor carbon dioxide and plant heath

NASA said in an emailed statement on Wednesday that the missions were "beyond their prime mission" and being terminated "to align with the President's agenda and budget priorities".
Published on Aug 07, 2025 10:08 am IST

China reveals terrifying mosquito-sized drone for 'spying' and 'secret missions'

The tiny drone has yellow wings like leaves, a thin black body, and three wiry legs, making it look just like a real insect.
Published on Jun 26, 2025 11:51 am IST

China and Hong Kong national security authorities launch first joint operation

The Beijing and Hong Kong governments insist the law was necessary for returning stability to the city following massive anti-government protests in 2019.
Published on Jun 13, 2025 01:04 pm IST

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore breathe Earthly air after 286 days: 10 points

Gurukul School of Art teacher makes painting to welcome Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 10:56 am IST

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO conducts successful ignition trial of CE20 engine

On Saturday, ISRO said that it has successfully completed the ignition experiment of the local CE20 cryogenic engine that powers the LVM3's upper stage using a multi-element igniter under vacuum, simulating engine ignition in space.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 02:12 pm IST

ISRO to launch Europe's Proba-3 Mission today for solar research | 10 facts

Proba-3 is an "In-Orbit Demonstration" (IOD) mission of the European Space Agency.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 06:31 am IST

ISRO's PSLV-XL to launch Europe's Proba-3 mission for solar studies | Date, time

Sriharikota: The PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 Mission, the 61st flight of PSLV and the 26th using PSLV-XL configuration, is set to carry ESA's Proba-3 satellites into a highly elliptical orbit.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 11:34 am IST

Starliner astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore's families speak out

(FILES) NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore (R) and Suni Williams, wearing Boeing spacesuits, depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center for Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida to board the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for the Crew Flight Test launch, on June 5, 2024.
Published on Aug 18, 2024 09:46 pm IST

Cong on mission to oust BJP govt in Haryana, says Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:39 am IST

Meet India-born scientist who led NASA's key mission during total solar eclipse

After the successful launch of the mission, Barjatya thanked his colleagues, students, and the devoted team at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and Wallops Sounding Rocket Program Office.
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 11:29 pm IST

SpaceX launch taking crew to International Space Station delayed by weather

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon capsule sits at launch pad LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center
Published on Mar 03, 2024 08:02 am IST

‘End of a long journey’: ISRO chief as Aditya L1 successfully enters Halo orbit

ISRO chairman S Somanath
Published on Jan 06, 2024 07:52 pm IST

NASA launches mission to intercept ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid nearing Earth's orbit

The image shared by NASA shows Earth from space
Published on Dec 28, 2023 06:41 pm IST

PM Modi unveils 24k-cr tribal welfare plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to the statue of freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary which is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, at Birsa Munda Museum in Khunti on Wednesday (ANI)
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 01:17 am IST

Daily brief: Pragyan travels 8 metres on moon, payloads performing nominally

The Chandrayaan 3 rover on the surface of the moon. (ISRO)
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 08:59 pm IST

Morning brief: Mamata Banerjee's Rakesh Roshan gaffe after Chandrayaan 3 landing

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata.
Published on Aug 24, 2023 08:52 am IST

Chandrayaan-3 rover to leave imprints of ISRO, national emblem on Moon. Watch

Chandrayaan-3: An animated representation of rover roving on the Moon's surface.
Published on Jul 15, 2023 12:52 pm IST

'Didn't sleep whole night…': Punjab CM on Amritpal Singh's arrest

Hours after pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh was arrested by Punjab Police at Rode village in Moga, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said those who try to disturb peace will face action as per law.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 06:03 am IST

Despite chequered past, Ajit Pawar enjoys firm support in Baramati

Surprisingly, despite Baramati being an old NCP bastion, the word is that voters are likely to support him regardless of his political affiliations. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 11:07 pm IST

Atiq murder case: ‘Shooters must have fired hundreds of rounds to practise’

Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead on April 15. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 10:17 pm IST

US deploys cruise-missile submarine in Mideast amid Iran tension

The guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) pulls into the Bay of Naples in this file photo taken in the Mediterranean Sea.
Published on Apr 08, 2023 02:53 pm IST

The Tonight Show- Jimmy Fallon challenges Matt Demon to Beer Pong twist

Image Credit: The Tonight Show
Published on Apr 06, 2023 09:00 pm IST