In a major advancement for neuroscience, IIT Madras has become the first institution globally to release the most detailed 3D high-resolution images of the human fetal brain. The dataset, named DHARANI, contains over 5,100 digital brain sections and is freely available to researchers worldwide. This effort, conducted by the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, marks a Read More…
Jupiter is set to shine brilliantly tonight as it makes its closest approach to Earth. This celestial event happens every 13 months, making the gas giant appear brighter and larger than usual. The phenomenon coincides with Jupiter’s opposition, when Earth is directly between Jupiter and the Sun, offering optimal visibility. The planet will rise in Read More…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked another milestone by successfully launching the PSLV-C59 rocket carrying the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 satellites. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. These satellites, launched in a stacked configuration, were placed into a highly elliptical orbit with remarkable precision, underscoring Read More…
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have hit six months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), far exceeding their planned one-week mission due to delays with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Issues such as thruster malfunctions and helium leaks have postponed their return to Earth. NASA is considering SpaceX’s Crew Dragon as an alternative if Starliner remains Read More…
NASA has launched a global competition to develop an innovative rescue system for stranded astronauts on the Moon. With a prize of up to $20,000, the challenge invites designs capable of transporting a fully suited astronaut across the Moon’s rugged terrain in emergencies. The system must be lightweight (under 50 pounds), compact, and functional under Read More…
In a landmark achievement, ISRO successfully launched the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission, cementing its status as a global leader in space exploration. The mission featured the innovative deployment of two satellites tasked with performing advanced sun-observation experiments. These satellites employed a groundbreaking formation flying technique, creating an artificial solar eclipse to facilitate detailed studies Read More…
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is making strides in space agriculture by growing “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This innovative study is part of NASA’s ongoing efforts to explore sustainable food sources for long-duration space missions, with the potential to revolutionize agriculture both in space and on Earth. The research focuses on Read More…
ISRO has postponed the Proba-3 mission to December 5, 2024, following the detection of an anomaly in the launch preparations. This joint mission with the European Space Agency (ESA) involves two satellites conducting high-precision formation flying to study the Sun’s corona. The mission aims to enhance our understanding of solar phenomena and improve space weather Read More…
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is becoming alarmingly congested, with over 14,000 satellites currently in orbit, nearly 3,500 of which are inactive and contributing to the growing crisis of space debris. Adding to the challenge are 120 million fragments of debris, ranging from defunct satellites and rocket remnants to tiny particles like paint flecks. These pose Read More…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, a groundbreaking project designed to study the Sun’s corona. Scheduled for an upcoming launch, the mission will employ cutting-edge technology to investigate the outer atmosphere of the Sun, shedding light on solar activities and their impact on Read More…