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ISRO prepares to launch its 16th mission: INSAT-3DS on Feb 17

In a boost to India's meteorological services, Isro will launch INSAT-3DS from the Sriharikota spaceport at 5.30 p.m. on February 17.

ISRO to launch weather satellite INSAT-3DS on February 17

ISRO will launch INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite on February 17, with the aim to improve weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities.

Gaganyaan’s maiden flight test vehicle abort mission to commence on October 21

This test flight's accomplishment will pave the way for the subsequent qualification tests and unmanned missions, leading to the first Gaganyaan mission with Indian astronauts.

Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 awarded to three scientists for their work on electrons in light flashes

The laureates are invited to ceremonies where they will receive their honours on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's passing. Read to know more about these Nobel laurates.

Hello, sun-shine: Here's a look at Aditya L1's successful launch

Aditya-L1 has been successfully put into its immediate orbit and will take up to four months to reach L1, where the seven payloads its carrying will study solar flares and sun's magnetic field among others

In Pics: Twitter unveils new logo

This is the biggest change in the social media platform since it was bought by Elon Musk for $44 billion last year.

In Pics | CME clouds to collide with Earth and cause solar storm

Solar storms propel streams of electrically charged particles, as well as magnetic fields, towards Earth at incredibly high speeds, often exceeding millions of miles per hour.

See In Pics: The unresolved mystery of consciousness

Know more about the history of unexplained theory of consciousness

Chandrayaan-3: A look at the space mission that may launch on July 13

ISRO Chairman S Somanath told reporters the agency is exploring a range of dates between July 12 and 19.

108th Indian Science Congress: Top quotes from PM Narendra Modi’s address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC) via video conferencing on January 3. The theme for this year’s Science Congress is 'Science Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment.'

Yearender 2022 | A look at how the year was for science

The year 2022 has seen some of the key developments and breakthroughs in science. From images of unseen universe to breakthrough in Alzheimer's treatments. Let’s take a look at some…

In Pics | International Space Station gets 3 new residents after Russian launch

The International Space Station welcomed three new residents -- American Frank Rubio along with Russians Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin -- on September 21, following a smooth Russian launch.

In Pics | An introduction to the 'synthetic biology' research and how it works

Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves engineering life – editing and redesigning the biological components, systems, and interactions that make up life. By doing this, SynBio can grant organisms new abilities that are beneficial to humans.

In Pics | China launches first crewed mission for space station construction

The Shenzhou-12 crew will complete four major tasks in orbit, said Ji Qiming, assistant to the CMSA director.

The Earth's Colours: From the city lights to the hues of an orbital sunrise

One truly believes in the wonders of nature, when you see the 'larger picture'. Here are some stunning images of planet earth captured by the International Space Station. These images show just how vivid our planet is when seen from space.

In Pics: Spectacular views of the rare Super Blood Moon Eclipse

People across the world stayed up on May 26 to watch a cosmic event called a super blood moon, a combination of a total lunar eclipse and a brighter-than-usual supermoon. During the buildup, a glittering moon rose above the horizon. As the Earth's shadow began taking bites from the moon, it created a dramatic effect. Half the moon vanished, leaving it looking like a black-and-white cookie. When the full eclipse took hold, however, the moon darkened, turning a smudgy burnt orange color for many viewers. Here are some stunning pictures from this spectacular cosmic event.

NASA Perseverance rover landing: Stunning images of touchdown on Mars

NASA released a stunning picture of its newest rover being lowered onto the dusty red surface after world got its first close-up look at a Mars landing on Friday. The photo was released less than 24 hours after the Perseverance rover successfully touched down near an ancient river delta.

Celestial treats for sky gazers: Here's a list of key astronomical events in 2021

Mark your calendar. From Venus-Jupiter conjunction in February to the total solar eclipse in December, here’s a list of key astronomical events in the offing in 2021.

Who was Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and why his assassination raises fears of direct confrontation between Iran and Israel

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a top Iranian nuclear scientist and a brigadier general in the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was assassinated on the outskirts of Tehran on November 23.

In pics | NASA’s Chandra X-Ray observatory ‘opens treasure trove of cosmic delights’

From Supernova 1987A to Cartwheel galaxy, NASA shares a compilation of images from different missions and telescopes to give a better understanding of the science of the universe. Each of these images contains data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as other telescopes.

Stunning images of Red Planet captured by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

Stunning images of Mars are captured by NASA’s HiRISE camera onboard Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which is the oldest spacecraft currently active around Mars.

In pics | SpaceX Dragon Capsule carrying two NASA astronauts makes first splashdown in 45 years

Astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken have returned after spending 64 days in space.

In pics | NASA launched its Perseverance Rover to the red planet to look for ancient life evidence

NASA successfully launched its car-size rover, Perseverance, on July 30 to invade planet Mars. The rover will bring back the Martian rocks to analyse for evidence of ancient life on the planet.

In-pics: China successfully launches Tianwen-1 Mars rover from Wenchang Space Launch Center

China’s tandem spacecraft with both an orbiter and a rover will take seven months to reach Mars and will look for underground water, if it’s present, as well as evidence of possible ancient life.

In pics | UAE launches Arab world's first Mars mission Amal from Japan

A successful mission to Mars would be a major step for the UAE to seek a future in space. The country has set a goal to build a human colony on Mars by 2117

In pics | Countless campfires — Solar Orbiter sends back closest photos of Sun ever taken

During an online press briefing with Solar Orbiter mission experts, the first images from ESA's new Sun-observing spacecraft were released on July 16.

Top innovations by Indians which may have slipped your eye

These innovations are expected to transform the lives of citizens.

Chandrayaan 2 landing: Here are 13 other moon missions launched in last 15 years

Here are 13 other lunar missions of international space agencies that were carried out before the Chandrayaan-2

Chandrayaan 3, Dear Moon, Blue Moon: The next major missions to earth's closest neighbour

Following governmental, inter-governmental and private projects are planned for Moon. *Images used are representational

In Pics | Chandrayaan 2: ISRO all set for second date with the Moon

ISRO is preparing to launch India's second lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan 2 on July 22

News in Pics: Your daily dose of pictures from around the world

Moneycontrol brings to you select pictures that are making headlines across the globe.

The black hole in pics: Multinational observatories release first photo

The photo was taken with the help of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project — a multinational collaboration of observatories, which was started in 2012.

Nuclear fission to DNA: Women's contribution to science that the world will not forget

Ahead of the International Women's Day, here's a look at 10 inventions and discoveries by women.

Google at 20 | From search engine to self-driving cars: How Google became a pop culture phenomenon

As Google turns 20, here's a look at how the search engine ingratiated itself with people across the world, right up from its conception, to the teenage years, and looming adulthood.