The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that it will launch the Mangalyaan-2 mission in 2030, twelve years after India’s historic Mars Orbiter Mission put the country on the global space map. Announcing the mission on Wednesday, ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan said that Mangalyaan-2 is slated for launch in 2030, marking a new…
The night sky is set to put on a breathtaking show this week as November’s supermoon, the closest and brightest of 2025, rises on Wednesday, November 5. Sky enthusiasts can look forward to a spectacular celestial display, with the full moon appearing larger and more radiant than usual as it reaches its closest point to…
For centuries, people have looked to the stars to understand themselves, trusting the zodiac signs to reveal personality, fate, and even love compatibility. But what if the sign you’ve believed all your life isn’t actually yours? According to astronomers, the zodiac calendar we use today is nearly 2,000 years out of sync with the stars….
Sriharikota: ISRO has set a target to launch seven missions, including its ambitious first uncrewed mission under the Gangayaan programme, before the end of March 2026, Chairman V Narayanan said on Sunday. The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency has planned to make three uncrewed missions before the crewed mission under the Gaganyaan programme, and the first uncrewed…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, marking a major milestone for India’s space programme. According to PTI, CMS-03 is the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The satellite was lifted by ISRO’s powerful LVM3-M5 rocket, popularly known as ‘Bahubali’ for…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully launched its heaviest-ever communication satellite, CMS-03, onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket, popularly known as ‘Bahubali,’ from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch marks another major milestone for India’s space programme, as ISRO continues to expand its use of indigenous launch vehicles for deploying heavy…
The US government shutdown has brought NASA’s day-to-day operations to a standstill, leaving the public wondering: who is keeping America’s astronauts and spacecraft safe in space? Over 15,000 NASA employees have been furloughed, halting most scientific research, mission development, and public outreach. Only a small cadre of “excepted” personnel remains on duty, tasked with safeguarding…
SpaceX’s mighty Starship rocket completed another high-stakes test flight on Monday, successfully traveling halfway around the world before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. The mission marked another milestone for the world’s most powerful rocket as engineers push toward sending humans back to the Moon, and eventually to Mars. The towering 403-foot Starship roared to…
A new animal study suggests that SARS-CoV-2 infection in fathers before conception could cause changes in sperm. It can affect the brain development and behaviour of their offspring, potentially increasing anxiety risks later in life. The findings, published in Nature Communications, raise concerns about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on future generations. Previous research has…
Chennai, Oct 18 (PTI) The Chandrayaan-2 mission, launched in 2019, has made the first-ever observation of the effects of the Sun’s Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) on the Moon using its onboard scientific instruments, ISRO said on Saturday. This observation would help understand the lunar exosphere, very thin atmosphere of the Moon, and the impact of…
