India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training

India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training

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India has delayed its inaugural astronaut mission under the Gaganyaan programme to 2026, pushing the timeline a year beyond the original schedule. The decision, announced by S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), reflects a commitment to safety in light of recent aerospace industry setbacks. According to…

NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations

NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations

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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission is set to provide unprecedented insight into the Moon’s hidden water. Built by Lockheed Martin and managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this small satellite aims to locate, measure, and understand water on the lunar surface. Launching next year, the Trailblazer will play a pivotal role…

China’s Tiangong Space Station Set for Expansion with New Modules and Upgrades

China’s Tiangong Space Station Set for Expansion with New Modules and Upgrades

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China is starting onn an ambitious plan to make its Tiangong space station better. They aim to increase the station’s operational capabilities. Tiangong, China’s orbital outpost, has been fully operational since November 2022, following the addition of the Mengtian science module. The space station, which features a three-module T-shape design,…

Neptunian Ridge Discovery: Scientists Map New Planet Zone in Space

Neptunian Ridge Discovery: Scientists Map New Planet Zone in Space

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British scientists have spotted something fascinating in the depths of space – a packed ridge of planets that nobody knew existed before now. The University of Warwick team found this special area while studying planets similar to Neptune that exist beyond our solar system. They noticed an interesting pattern: a…

NASA’s Study Suggests Life Could Thrive Beneath Ice in Mars

NASA’s Study Suggests Life Could Thrive Beneath Ice in Mars

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NASA‘s latest study has sparked interest in the potential for microbial life beneath the icy surface of Mars. Although direct evidence of life on the Red Planet remains elusive, researchers suggest that meltwater trapped beneath layers of frozen water could create a suitable environment for microbial existence. Their findings, stem…

NASA’s Hubble and New Horizons Collaborate for Uranus Observation, Shedding Light on Exoplanet Imaging

NASA’s Hubble and New Horizons Collaborate for Uranus Observation, Shedding Light on Exoplanet Imaging

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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and New Horizons spacecraft have joined forces to observe Uranus, a planet known for its mysterious atmosphere. Hubble, from its position in low-Earth orbit, captured detailed images of Uranus‘ atmosphere, including clouds and storms, while New Horizons, located 6.5 billion miles away, observed the planet as…

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Provides Insights into Mars’ Uninhabitable Climate

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Provides Insights into Mars’ Uninhabitable Climate

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NASA‘s Curiosity rover, currently exploring Gale Crater on Mars, has revealed critical insights into the planet’s ancient climate. The research uncovers how Mars transformed from a potentially habitable environment, abundant in liquid water, to the cold, arid landscape we see today. An artist’s concept illustrates early Mars, where liquid water…

Hera Spacecraft Embarks on Mission to Study Asteroid Redirected by NASA in 2022

Hera Spacecraft Embarks on Mission to Study Asteroid Redirected by NASA in 2022

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A spacecraft named Hera has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a mission to study the asteroid Dimorphos, which was intentionally redirected by NASA in 2022. The launch took place at 10:52 local time (15:52 BST) on Monday, marking a significant step in international efforts to explore how we…

NASA Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Science Instrument to Conserve Power

NASA Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Science Instrument to Conserve Power

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NASA has shut off one of Voyager 2’s scientific instruments to preserve its remaining power as it journeys through interstellar space. The spacecraft, launched on 20 August 1977, is currently positioned 12.8 billion miles from Earth and is exploring beyond the solar system. Since leaving the heliosphere on 5 November…

China Aims to Launch Tianwen-3 Mars Sample-Return Mission in 2028, Surpassing US in Space Race

China Aims to Launch Tianwen-3 Mars Sample-Return Mission in 2028, Surpassing US in Space Race

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China is set to launch its highly anticipated Tianwen-3 mission around 2028, aimed at collecting samples from Mars and bringing them back to Earth. Liu Jizhong, Chief Designer of the mission, announced this during the second International Deep Space Exploration Conference, known as the Tiandu Forum, held in Huangshan City,…