ISRO chief S Somanath said the space agency is now looking forward to maintenance and orbit orientation and, while there are other satellites at Lagrange Point 1, Aditya L1 is unique and more sophisticated
SpaceX is making significant progress in preparations for the third Starship flight with advances on Booster 10 and Ship 28. Both vehicles are gearing up for the next big launch after successful test campaigns.
The discovery of Erg Chech 002, the oldest volcanic rock meteorite found in the Sahara Desert, provides significant insights into the formation and evolution of the solar system.
Despite the visual impression that the three galaxies on the right cluster are closely together, a closer look reveals a deceptive perspective. The LEDA galaxies, though appearing atop NGC 1356, are millions of light-years apart, their apparent proximity attr…
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse, or 'blackout', will trace a path from Mexico to New York, visible in major cities. The event won't be duplicated until 2044.
Very little is known in the public domain about this space-based system, except that around it a sophisticated and relatively novel military programme is being designed by the US.
When the Cassini spacecraft returned radar scans of the surface of Saturn’s moon Titan, the results were mindblowing. It revealed giant lakes or seas of liquid methane, a complete absence of waves and what seemed to be islands in the giant bodies of water. No…
Researchers at the University of Freiburg have made significant discoveries on the functioning of the sensorimotor cortex, revolutionizing neuroprosthetic device development.
On April 8, North America will experience a total solar eclipse. To witness totality, viewers need to plan ahead and be within the narrow path of totality. Here's how.
A silky shark photographed with a massive tear in its dorsal fin has reappeared with an astonishing makeover nearly a year after it was first discovered with the injury.
Biofilms, a key contributor to hospital-acquired infections, are being combated by innovative strategies. In another development, the GLASS consortium aims to study the genetic aspects of gliomas.
IIT Kanpur inaugurates the Mehta Family Centre for Engineering in Medicine, fostering advancements in biomedical engineering and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration for healthcare innovation.
Exploring the mysteries, risks, and advancements in space exploration from the experiences of Claudie Haigner to the theories of Roger Penrose, life on Mars, and the ambitious Artemis program.
NASA has added milestones and funding to agreements with two companies working on commercial space station concepts using money from a third agreement.
Next Dec. 24, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will get closer to the Sun than any previous craft. It will do this by flying at an unprecedented 195km per second.
The 30 Dor B star-forming region is one of the most dramatic places in the Universe. It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, about 160,000 light-years from Earth, and is home to some of the most massive stars ever seen. It's been forming stars for the la…