Space

Around the Moon: NASA selects 3 firms to develop LTV to explore Moon's surface

The US space agency NASA has selected three companies — Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab — to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) that Artemis astronauts will use to travel around the Moon's surface.

Apr 4, 2024

International Astronomical Union approves Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved the Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'.

Mar 25, 2024

'Pushpak', ISRO's change of heart in naming Indian space shuttle

The Indian space agency seems to have undergone a change of heart while naming its launch vehicle. From long-winded rocket names to shorter impressive ones, ISRO has opted for 'Pushpak' as the ID for its reusable launch vehicle.

Mar 22, 2024

Welcome back to Earth: NASA's Crew 7 returns to Earth after spending 197 days in space station

NASA's Crew 7 astronauts, from four different space agencies, have returned safely after spending 197 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the US space agency has said.

Mar 12, 2024

Celestial 'Devil' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks' date with Earth on April 21 after 71 years

A periodical comet, named '12P/Pons-Brooks' is scheduled to greet Earth from its closest point in the dark skies from April 21 as it zooms towards the sun on its return journey after 71 years, exciting the international scientific community.

Mar 12, 2024

India's historic leap: Gaganyaan astronauts revealed; PM Modi pats their back

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that as India progresses to become the world's third-largest economy, the Gaganyaan mission will propel the nation's space sector to unprecedented heights.

Feb 27, 2024

US private space company Intuitive Machnes makes first lunar landing 50 years after

US company Intuitive Machines' first lunar lander touched down on the moon early Friday morning, marking the first American spacecraft to land on the lunar surface in more than 50 years.

Feb 23, 2024

India successfully puts into orbit its 3rd Gen Meteorological satellite - INSAT-3DS

India successfully put into orbit its third generation meteorological/weather satellite INSAT-3DS on Saturday evening in a copybook style. The 2,274 kg INSAT-3DS was carried by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket code-named as GSLV-F14.

Feb 18, 2024

OSIRIS-REx brought back 121.6 grams of sample from asteroid Bennu: NASA

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft brought back 121.6 grams of material from asteroid Bennu -- doubling the sample return goal, NASA has announced.

Feb 17, 2024

ISRO again skips 'unlucky' 13 while numbering its rocket

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has done it again. It has skipped the number '13' -- generally considered "unlucky" -- while numbering its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket, which is set to fly on Saturday evening with the weather satellite INSAT-3DS.

Feb 17, 2024

'SOFIA' scientists identify water molecules on asteroids for 1st time

Scientists have discovered, for the first time, water molecules on the surface of an asteroid.

Feb 13, 2024

NASA uses new hybrid antenna to track deep space communication

An experimental antenna has received both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from NASA's Psyche spacecraft as it travels through deep space.

Feb 12, 2024

DRDO successfully launches Green Propulsion System in orbit

Ministry of Defence on Thursday said that DRDO has successfully launched a Green Propulsion System -- developed under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of DRDO -- in orbit functionality on a payload launched by PSLV C-58.

Feb 1, 2024

NASA spacecraft spots Japan's Moon lander on lunar surface

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft has spotted Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) that landed on the lunar surface last week.

Jan 27, 2024

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter loses contact with Perseverance rover: NASA

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has lost contact with Perseverance rover, which acts as a relay between the helicopter and mission officials on Earth, NASA said.

Jan 20, 2024