SpaceX is gearing up for a historic mission, set to launch the first human spaceflight over Earth’s polar regions. The privately funded Fram2 mission will carry four astronauts on a four-day orbital journey.The launch is scheduled from Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with the crew aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule atop a Falcon…
Japan is taking a unique approach to sustainability by turning cow dung into fuel for cars and tractors. As part of a growing effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly alternatives, scientists in Japan have developed a process that transforms animal waste into a viable energy source. This innovative technology not only helps manage…
Europe orbital rocket crash The first orbital rocket launch from mainland Europe ended in failure Sunday, when the vehicle exploded seconds after lift-off, hampering the continent’s aspirations in the commercial space sector.Footage showed the Spectrum rocket, built by German company Isar Aerospace, emitting smoke from its sides before plummeting to Earth with a fiery explosion…
One of the most important Surya Grahan of 2025 is here. In India the event holds great significance as a number of religious and astronomical beliefs are attached to it and hence people look forward to it as a very special occasion. It’s just been a few months since 2025 began, and the very first…
The European Space Agency (ESA) is offering $5,000 to volunteers who are willing to spend 10 days lying in bed. While it may sound like a dream job for some, there’s more to it than just relaxing. The ESA is conducting a unique study to simulate the effects of weightlessness that astronauts experience in space….
Elon Musk has detailed what it would require to build a successful and self-sustaining Martian city, which is still at the center of his own aspirations as well as SpaceX’s long-term vision. In a recent interview on the Verdict with Ted Cruz podcast, Musk discussed his ideas on how humanity can build a permanent human…
Astronomers for the first time in the history of human space exploration, snapped pictures of direct images of Neptune’s secretive auroras, marking a milestone in space exploration. Scientists had long believed that distant ice giant Neptune was displaying light-wielding shows like other worlds. Although Voyager 2 spacecraft provided fleeting summits and other worlds such as…
NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore‘s wife, Deanna, recently shared about the difficulty that Barry is going through since returning from space. Having been in space for nine months aboard the International Space Station, he is now coping with life back on Earth. The prolonged duration in space has seen him have physical challenges such as muscle…
Astronauts rely on a constant supply of oxygen while in space to stay alive, but what happens if that supply runs out in an emergency? Oxygen is essential for breathing, and in the vast expanse of space, there’s no air to breathe. To ensure safety, astronauts carry oxygen tanks that are carefully monitored and managed….
BENGALURU: India’s space promoter cum regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), is set to announce the winner of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology transfer in the next six weeks, chairman Pawan Goenka told TOI. The final three bidders have submitted details, with evaluation now underway. “We are just about…
