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…
An unexpected and alarming event unfolded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) when a toxic smell was detected during the opening of the Russian Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft on November 23, 2024. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her team quickly responded to the situation, isolating the affected area and using personal protective equipment (PPE) to Read More…
New Delhi: India has achieved a major defense milestone by successfully testing the K-4 nuclear-capable missile, capable of striking targets up to 3,500 kilometers away. The test, conducted from a submerged submarine, underscores India’s advanced second-strike capability and its robust nuclear deterrence framework. The K-4 missile, designed for deployment on India’s nuclear-powered submarines like INS Read More…
The Indian government has given the green light to two monumental space projects, signaling a new era for the country in interplanetary and human space exploration. Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS): India’s first independent space station, BAS, will feature five modular pressurized units, contrasting with the 16 on the International Space Station (ISS). The initial module Read More…