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PM announces 4 Gaganyaan crew members ‘taking 140 cr Indian to space’

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that India’s growing influence on the global stage is evident in its space endeavours, particularly highlighted by the announcement of the names of four astronauts selected for the nation’s Gaganyaan human space flight mission. The PM conferred astronaut credentials upon the four people chosen for the […]

ISRO launches INSAT-3DS satellite successfully

NEW DELHI: The meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS was launched from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday, using a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket. During its 16th mission, the GSLV rocket successfully placed the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into the planned orbit. Following additional orbit-adjusting manoeuvres, the satellite will be positioned within a Geostationary Orbit. Also Read: Modi’s temple […]

Cochin airport, BPCL to launch world’s first airport green hydrogen plant

NEW DELHI: In a groundbreaking initiative poised to redefine sustainable aviation, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), known as the world’s premier solar-powered airport, has forged an alliance with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to establish a pioneering Green Hydrogen plant within the airport’s premises. The memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CIAL and BPCL marks a […]

Earth faces radio blackout amid Solar storm; another expected tomorrow

NEW DELHI: On Monday, a radio blackout occurred over the Pacific Ocean following a solar storm’s impact on Earth. ‘Earth.com’ reported that the blackouts were identified around 4:20 pm EST (2:50 am IST) along the western US and South American coasts, lasting only a brief period of a few seconds. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]

Competent authority approval awaited for DST’s announcement of new SATHI centres

NEW DELHI: Commenced in 2020, the SATHI (Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes) programme sought to establish centres equipped with advanced analytical instruments, promoting collaboration and resource-sharing among institutions. The recent termination of the proposal solicitation under SATHI has generated concerns among educational institutions, particularly in Kerala, regarding the future of their research endeavours. The recent […]

NASA plans to house humans on the lunar surface by 2040

NASA plans to build lunar houses by 2040, marking half a century since the Apollo 17 mission, where astronauts spent 75 hours on the moon's surface. This signifies NASA's aspiration for more extended lunar sojourns.