SCIENCE
NASA's SpaceX 29th CRS mission carries science to Space Station on Nov 9
This mission, CRS-29, seeks to advance research with significant potential benefits for humanity, exploring laser communications, water filtration technology, gravity waves, drug delivery, and the impact of space travel on ovarian health.
SCIENCE
NASA's Lucy spacecraft successfully completes flyby of asteroid Dinkinesh on its way to Trojans
The Lucy mission uses the Dinkinesh encounter to test systems and prepare the team for the primary mission objective: the exploration of the Trojan asteroids
WORLD
NASA makes history again: Second ever all-woman spacewalking duo upgrades Space Station
This was the first spacewalk for both the astronauts, Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara.
BUSINESS
Vikram I: All about Skyroot Aerospace's 7-storey high orbital space launch vehicle
Vikram I is equipped to carry payloads weighing up to 480 kilograms to a low inclination orbit at 500 kilometers.
SCIENCE
Russian cosmonauts conduct spacewalk to install solar arrays and examine radiator coolant leak on ISS
During the inspection of the radiator, a coolant bubble was unexpectedly released at the point of the leak, as reported by NASA in its blog. NASA also said that the coolant did not come into contact with cosmonauts' suits.
INDIA
Dussehra's significance: From Mahishasura's defeat to Ravana's demise
Dussehra honours the courage and victories of Goddess Durga and Lord Rama over their formidable foes, Mahishasura and Ravana
BUSINESS
Key events next week: IPO launches, Q2 earnings, Japan inflation data, ECB interest rate decision, and more
A preview of important economic and market events, as well as upcoming macroeconomic data releases in India and across the world for the coming week.
INDIA
Gaganyaan mission: All about TV-D1 test flight and its objectives
The Gaganyaan program's test launches, including TV-D1, TV-D2, LVM3-G1, D3, and D4, alongside LVM3 G2, aim to assess vital technologies and human safety before the 2024 crewed mission.
BUSINESS
Key events next week: India’s WPI Inflation data, major companies' Q2 earnings, China Q3 GDP, and more
A preview of important economic and market events, as well as upcoming macroeconomic data releases in India and across the world for the coming week.
WORLD
NASA's Psyche mission begins its journey to explore metal-rich asteroid
Discoveries from this metal-enriched asteroid have the capacity to enrich our comprehension of how planets come into existence.
WORLD
NASA scientists announce Bennu asteroid sample contains carbon and water
Bennu asteroid sample, returned by OSIRIS-REx, contains more carbon than expected and significant amount of water, according to NASA.
BUSINESS
Key events next week: Inflation data, major IT companies' Q2 earnings, Fed Meeting Minutes and more
A preview of important economic and market events, as well as upcoming macroeconomic data releases in India and across the world for the coming week.
SCIENCE
Indian-origin scientist Aroh Barjatya to lead NASA rocket mission during upcoming solar eclipse
The main objective is to know how the upper atmosphere, also called ionosphere, will change during the eclipse.
WORLD
Astronauts to embark on spacewalks for science and space station hardware upgrades
Spacewalks allow astronauts to conduct scientific experiments and carry out maintenance tasks on the exterior of their space station.
BUSINESS
Govt excludes aircraft, aircraft engine and helicopter-related transactions from moratorium
The government's notification to exempt transactions involving aircraft, aircraft engines, and helicopters from moratorium coincides with the ongoing insolvency proceedings of Go First.
WORLD
Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14: What to know, when to watch, and how to observe
Here's a concise guide to the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse, its meaning, visibility locations, and timing of occurrence.
SCIENCE
NASA to launch Psyche mission on October 12 to reveal mysteries of the metal-rich asteroid
Psyche mission, the first such to a metal-rich asteroid, may be able to tell the world "how rocky planets like our own Earth formed."
SCIENCE
NASA to reveal Bennu asteroid samples globally on October 11
The pristine samples, believed to be rocks and dust, were collected during the OSIRIS-REx mission, and have the potential to offer insights into the beginning of our solar system, according to scientists.
WORLD
NASA to assess Joby Aviation's electric air taxi for urban air mobility
NASA said it "has an interagency agreement with AFWERX to use the aircraft for testing concentrated on how such vehicles could fit into the national airspace." The space agency emphasised the potential of air taxis and drones, highlighting their roles in emergency response, wildfire management, and medical supply delivery.
BUSINESS
Google's 25th Birthday: How it all began and 10 fascinating facts you need to know
Google 25th Birthday: Google, once a humble search engine prototype, has expanded far beyond its origins. As it celebrates its milestone, here are some fascinating facts from its remarkable history.
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Windows 11 set for major AI-powered update: Check out the new features
The standout features of the update include a redesigned File Explorer, the big AI-powered Windows Copilot Assistant, a brand new Outlook for Windows, significant improvements to the Paint and Photos apps, and more.
WORLD
Asteroid Bennu sample analysis at Johnson Space Center: Key insights from mission scientists
A team of small particle experts will diligently study the samples to gain insights into how our planet and the solar system formed some 4.5 billion years ago.
WORLD
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft delivers asteroid Bennu samples to Earth
The sample material from Bennu presents an opportunity for scientists to gain insights into the formation of our planet and the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.
WORLD
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission set to deliver Asteroid sample to earth on September 24
The mission's main goal is to gain knowledge about the processes that formed our planet and the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.
