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Moon makes it to list of at-risk sites amid space tourism concerns

The World Monuments Fund has added the Moon to its list of at-risk sites as a symbol of aerospace heritage

The Moon is an at-risk site as per the WMF(AP)
Published on Jan 16, 2025 11:52 AM IST

Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider

Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider

Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 02:16 PM IST
PTI |

ISRO finds new partner in Europe to help with space exploration

ISRO and ESA have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance human space exploration, focusing on astronaut training, mission implementation, and research. 

One of the first major projects under the new agreement will be the Axiom-4 mission.(Representational Image)
Published on Dec 21, 2024 04:18 PM IST

Sunita Williams demonstrates how astronauts drink liquids in zero gravity. Watch

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams hosted a virtual session, sharing how astronauts drink in space and offering insights into life aboard the ISS.

Sunita Williams interacted with students, discussing drinking in space during a virtual session.
(X)
Published on Dec 08, 2024 12:39 PM IST
ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

US President-elect Donald Trump picks Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator

Jared Isaacman, founder of Shift4 and co-founder of Draken International, supports the US Department of Defense with expertise in finance and aerospace.

United States President-elect Donald Trump nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator. REUTERS/File Photo(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 04, 2024 11:18 PM IST

Grimes reveals the ‘types’ of guys she won't date, trolling ex Elon Musk

Grimes comments on her dating preferences, aligning with Olivia Rodrigo's views on potential partners who dream of space travel.

Grimes and Elon Musk(Instagram)
Published on Nov 05, 2024 01:35 PM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

China unveils its plans to turn its feats in space exploration into scientific advances

China unveils its plans to turn its feats in space exploration into scientific advances

China unveils its plans to turn its feats in space exploration into scientific advances
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 10:55 AM IST
AP |

How John McFall's ‘Parastronaut Feasibility' opens space to disability inclusion

A University of Toronto professor told HT.com how the parastronaut program opens the diversity chapter in space-related conversations.

John McFall - a member of the ESA Astronaut Class of 2022. A motorbike accident resulted in the amputation of his right leg at the age of 19. Earlier this year, he was cleared to fly in space, becoming the first
Published on Aug 16, 2024 08:23 PM IST

Watch this Space: What’s next, after ISS? Change is coming to Low-Earth Orbit

The International Space Station will soon be gone. In its place, private laboratories will compete, and hopefully collaborate. Tour an evolving LEO landscape.

A view of the International Space Station in orbit around Earth. (NASA)
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 04:07 PM IST
ByNatasha Rego

Centre eases FDI norms for space sector to boost offshore investment

The notification comes days ahead of the scheduled visit of Tesla CEO Elon Musk who is expected to meet with various Indian space companies

The Union Cabinet earlier this year gave approval to these amendments. (PTI)(PTI)
Published on Apr 17, 2024 09:00 PM IST
PTI |

India aims to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030: ISRO chief Somanath

Somanath said ISRO would look at the orbit where there are more space stations coming up in those ranges of orbits.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath (ANI)
Published on Apr 16, 2024 06:05 PM IST
PTI |

Chandrayaan-3 team honoured with US award for space exploration: ‘Inspiration’

Last year in August, Chandrayaan-3's lander (Vikram) successfully landed on the Moon's south pole, marking India as the first country to achieve this feat.

 PM Modi on August 26 declared that the landing site of Chandrayaan 3's moon lander would be named Shiv Shakti.(ISRO Twitter)
Published on Apr 10, 2024 11:49 AM IST

Canadian cookies, smoked salmon, shrimp curry on the menu for Artemis 2 mission

Here's a glimpse at the menu for the 10-day spaceflight that will carry four astronauts to space

Canadian maple leaf cream cookies (Shutterstock )
Published on Feb 29, 2024 07:08 PM IST

Ajit Doval, Greek NSA explore collaboration in cybersecurity, space, and defence

They discussed prospects for cooperation in futuristic technologies, defence, ports and transnational connectivity projects.

NSA Ajit Doval with Greek counterpart Dr Athanasios Ntokos in New Delhi today.
Published on Feb 08, 2024 07:37 PM IST

Astronomers in Chile to use largest-ever digital camera to study universe

Beginning in early 2025, when the $800 million camera will snap its first photos, the machine will sweep the sky every three days.

Aerial view of Vera C. Rubin Observatory located in the Pachon hill, approximately 80 km from the city of La Serena, in the Coquimbo Region, Chile, taken on January 24, 2024. Surrounded by desert-like mountains and under the blue skies of northern Chile, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will revolutionize the study of the universe when it incorporates the largest digital camera ever built in the world. (AFP)
Published on Jan 31, 2024 02:35 PM IST
AFP |

Defence, business ties in focus as French president Macron begins India visit

French President Emmanuel Macron, who will attend 75th Republic Day celebrations as chief guest, will arrive in Jaipur on Thursday and hold talks with PM Modi.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (AP)
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 06:43 AM IST
ByRahul Singh, New Delhi

Japanese spacecraft lands on moon, but solar cell not generating power: JAXA

SLIM is now operating only on its battery, and we are prioritising the transfer of its data onto earth: Head of JAXA's space lab

FILE PHOTO: H-IIA rocket carrying the national space agency's moon lander is launched at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo on September 7, 2023.(via REUTERS)
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 11:01 PM IST

3 remarkable celestial object discoveries by NASA that stunned the world

These celestial objects discovered by NASA are sure to leave you spell bound. See their pics here.

The picture of the cosmic hand released by NASA.(NASA.)
Published on Jan 18, 2024 08:34 PM IST
ByVrinda Jain

NASA's Hubble Telescope stuns people with 3 amazing captures of galaxies

NASA's Hubble Telescope captured astonishing images of galaxies that are millions of years away from us. Here are three such pics that left people stunned.

NASA unveils a festive image of galaxy UGC 8091 shaped like a snow globe.
Published on Jan 16, 2024 08:01 AM IST
ByVrinda Jain

Devil Comet with horns heading towards Earth will explode soon, experts say

Here's everything you need to know about the massive Devil Comet with horns, racing towards Earth..

Devil Comet is set to explode soon (Representational Image)
Published on Dec 29, 2023 06:47 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

ISRO to carry out Venus mission next? Here is what chairman Somnath said

Somnath said, "We have a lot of missions in the conceptual phase. A mission to Venus is already configured. Payloads have already developed for it."

ISRO Chairman S Somnath (File)
Published on Sep 27, 2023 08:01 AM IST

SpaceX vs. Blue Origin - Musk and Bezos’ dinner that fuelled the space rivalry

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos' epic space rivalry, born from shared passion, shaped space exploration, including battles over contracts and patents.

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos' epic space rivalry, born from shared passion, shaped space exploration, including battles over contracts and patents.(X/TrungTPhan)
Published on Sep 14, 2023 07:37 PM IST

Strengthening Nigeria-India ties is a win-win situation all round

This article is authored by Doris Uzoka-Anite, minister of industry, trade and investment, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Piyush Goyal, minister of commerce & industry, consumer affairs, food & public distribution and textiles, Government of India and Doris Uzoka-Anite, minister of industry, trade and investment, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Published on Sep 08, 2023 12:59 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Aditya will shape the next phase of our space forays

The mission to the Sun will enrich our understanding of the solar corona and space weather. The data will be a shot in the arm for Indian researchers

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced the launch of its next ambitious mission — the Aditya-L1
Published on Sep 01, 2023 11:11 PM IST

Unveiling Starfield's RPG mastery in a vast universe

Starfield: A vast universe of exploration and discovery with familiar RPG elements, though combat falls short.

Starfield: Embarking on galactic adventures in Bethesda's RPG universe(Bethesda)
Published on Sep 01, 2023 08:38 AM IST

Telescope shares stunning ‘String of Pearls’ of the closest supernova

James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning image of SN1987A supernova, offering new insights into its history and evolution.

JWST unveils stunning details of SN1987A supernova, 170,000 light-years away. Rings of gas and dust illuminate the explosion's history, offering fresh insights.(SOURCE, NASA/ESA/CSA/M.MATSUURA ET AL)
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 12:25 AM IST

'Aditya L1 was planned in 2008 but…': Ex-ISRO scientist on India's Sun mission

Aditya L1 launch date and time is September 2 at 11:50am from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. It is India's first solar observatory mission.

A graphic representation of ISRO’s Aditya L1 mission.
Published on Aug 31, 2023 10:00 PM IST

Is Musk's plan to put 1 million people on Mars by 2050 viable? Major challenges

Earth's neighbour Mars is yet to host human beings as the existing technology makes it impossible to survive on the red planet.

NASA's intrepid Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.
Published on Aug 29, 2023 09:30 AM IST
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Will India's Pragyan rover meet China's Yutu 2? Distance between them is…

Chandrayaan 3: India's Pragyan and China's Yutu 2 are the only on rovers on the moon.

Chandrayaan 3's Pragyan rover (L) Chang'e 4 Yutu 2 rover.(ISRO and CLEP/CNSA)
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 10:52 PM IST

India’s galactic ambitions hold crucial lessons

Isro’s extraordinary journey shows the importance of combining fundamental science with application, and taking on audacious goals despite all constraints

Isro’s communication satellites have transformed education, communication and entertainment(PTI)
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 10:28 PM IST
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