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ISRO invites nation to watch AX-4 launch as Shubhanshu Shukla to become 2nd Indian to ISS after Rakesh Sharma
The Ax-4 mission, according to Axiom Space, “realises the return” to space for these three countries. Shukla, a fighter pilot for 15 years, was praised by his fellow astronauts for his technical skills and sharp focus.
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NASA captures giant Mars volcano piercing through morning clouds
Odyssey, the longest-operating spacecraft orbiting a planet, captured the photo by turning 90 degrees halfway around the planet.
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SpaceX Ax-4 crew completes final rehearsal: India, Poland and Hungary join human spaceflight after 40 years
Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become India’s second national astronaut to travel to space since Rakesh Sharma’s historic flight in 1984.
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India’s Shubhanshu Shukla gears up for Axiom 4 mission: When and how to watch it live
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Japan’s ispace Moon Mission Crashes as Another Lunar Landing Fails
The company’s livestream ended shortly after the failed attempt. ispace CEO Takeshi Hakamada apologised publicly, acknowledging the setback and thanking everyone involved.
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NASA captured three massive black holes devouring giant stars — the biggest explosion since the Big Bang
The black holes sit in the centres of faraway galaxies. They stayed dark for years before tearing into massive stars. After the stars were destroyed, the black holes glowed brightly for months.
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The Earth is alive and has a pulse that beats every 26 seconds – watch the NASA video here
One popular theory involves ocean waves crashing into land. Some scientists believe the waves hit the continental shelf, sending out vibrations.
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Tiny star hosts giant surprise: Saturn-sized planet found orbiting red dwarf star
The giant planet, named TOI-6894b, was spotted using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS.
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Mystery in the Mist: Pluto’s hazy skies baffle scientists, reveal a truly unique atmosphere
In 2022 and 2023, researchers turned JWST's powerful MIRI instrument toward Pluto. What they found was unlike anything seen elsewhere in the Solar System.
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Plush baby swan ‘joy’ selected as Axiom-4 zero-gravity companion
“Joy” was selected to represent the shared values of the astronauts’ home countries and their joint return to human spaceflight.
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Assam floods engulf Pobitora Sanctuary, threaten rare one-horned rhino habitat
More than half of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is underwater. Officials estimate 60 to 80 per cent of the 16 sq km area is submerged.
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Meet Shubhanshu Shukla: The astronaut chosen for India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct vital space experiments during the country’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan.
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Meet Fu Zai: The smart corgi who became China’s first paw-trolling officer
Fu Zai’s breed is known for cleverness and charm. Corgis, originally from Wales, have a history of herding livestock.
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SpaceX’s Ax-4 mission to ISS delayed again, now set for June 10
The mission, led by the Houston-based company, was first expected to lift off on May 29. But scheduling changes on the ISS prompted the shift to June 8. That date has now slipped again, with no reason provided for the two-day delay.
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Japan’s ispace eyes Moon landing with Resilience spacecraft on June 5 — here’s when and where to watch it live
The lander ispace calls Resilience is part of the Hakuto-R Mission 2. The company’s first effort to land in 2023 sadly ended in a crash.
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How did life survive after mass extinctions? Scientists study fossils to find the answer
Researchers from the University of Chicago, the Smithsonian Institution and London’s Natural History Museum analysed fossil records of molluscs.
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Solar 'cannonballs' stripped Mars' atmosphere and caused water loss, says NASA
By analysing data from MAVEN’s three key instruments, the team mapped argon gas in Mars’ upper layers.
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India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, to launch in early 2027, says Dr Jitendra Singh
India’s long-awaited human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, is set to launch in early 2027, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has confirmed.
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Australia’s ‘trash parrots’ master public water fountains, start their own drinking ritual
Sulphur-crested cockatoos are familiar with urban life. Already regarded as "trash parrots" because of their ability to open bins, they have entertained and occasionally infuriated city residents for a long time.
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Webb telescope finds water ice around young Sun-like star, 155 light-years away
Astronomers from Johns Hopkins University detected water ice in the outer disk of HD 181327, a young, Sun-like star about 155 light-years away.
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What is Milky Way’s fate? Andromeda may not collide with our galaxy, a new study suggests
The Andromeda galaxy, about 2.5 million light-years away, moves fast. At 110 kilometres per second, it heads towards our Milky Way.
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Fossil evidence shows how the great barrier reef could endure rising seas
revious research indicated sea levels increased approximately 40 millimetres per year over this time.
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What lies at Mars’ core? Possibly a whiff of rotten eggs, scientists say
New science indicates that Mars' core formed rapidly. The evidence puts it at just a few million years after the solar system started.
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NASA wants to build a massive radio telescope on the Moon’s far side – but why?
Scientists are worried about rising radio interference from space. Large satellite networks, like SpaceX's Starlink, are leaking radiation.
