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03May 2025

Soviet Venus Probe Set to Reenter Earth

Soviet Venus Probe Set to Reenter Earth Why in the News ? A Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, is expected to make an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere in early May 2025. Experts are monitoring its descent, though the risk remains minimal. Background of Kosmos 482: Launched in 1972 …

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18Apr 2025

James Webb Telescope Detects Possible Life Signals

Why in the News ? Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected potential biosignatures, gases linked to biological life, in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18 b — marking the strongest hint yet of possible life beyond Earth. About Discovery of Potential Biosignatures: Scientists observed the exoplanet K2-18 b using the James Webb Space …

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05Apr 2025

NASA’s TESS Discovers Distant Warm Jupiter Exoplanet

Why in the News ? NASA’s TESS has discovered a “warm Jupiter” exoplanet over 1,000 light-years away using the transit method. This gas giant’s detection highlights TESS’s continued success in exoplanet exploration and deepens understanding of planetary formation and atmospheric characteristics beyond our solar system. Discovery by TESS: NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), launched …

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04Apr 2025

Shubhanshu Shukla to Join Axiom Space Mission

Why in the News ? Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom-4, a private mission to the International Space Station in May 2025. He will be the first Indian in space in 40 years and the first to visit the ISS. India’s Giant Leap in Space Exploration: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian …

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27Mar 2025

Parker Solar Probe Breaks Record, Unlocks Sun’s Mysteries

Why in the News ? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reached just 6 million km from the Sun’s surface on March 22, 2025, setting a new record. It continues to study solar wind, corona, and magnetic fields, providing crucial insights into space weather and solar activity. Highlights of the Mission: The Parker Solar Probe, launched by …

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20Mar 2025

NASA ASTRONAUTS RETURN AFTER 9-MONTH STAY IN SPACE

Why in the News? Successful return: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after 286 days in space. Unexpected delay: Originally planned for a shorter stay, their mission was extended due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. SpaceX rescue: The astronauts returned aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, landing in the Gulf …

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15Mar 2025

SpaceX & NASA Launch Crew-10 to Rescue Stranded Astronauts

Why in the news? This title highlights the core mission—SpaceX and NASA launching Crew-10 to rescue Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. It emphasizes the urgency of their return after nine months and the collaborative efforts of multiple space agencies in ensuring astronaut safety. Highlights of the Mission : SpaceX and NASA launched the Crew-10 mission …

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13Mar 2025

NASA’s SPHEREx Mission to Map Sky and Galaxies

Why in the News? NASA successfully launched the SPHEREx space telescope from California aboard a SpaceX rocket. The $488 million mission will map the entire sky in infrared, studying galaxy evolution, cosmic expansion, and the origins of water and life-building molecules in space. About NASA’s SPHEREx Mission : NASA launched the Spectro-Photometer for the History …

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11Mar 2025

Earth’s Foreshock: A Natural Cosmic Particle Accelerator Found

Syllabus: GS-3: Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Focus: Recent data from NASA’s MMS, THEMIS, and ARTEMIS missions revealed a large-scale energy transfer process in Earth’s foreshock. Scientists discovered that collisionless shock waves in this region accelerate electrons to extreme speeds, solving a long-standing astrophysical mystery about high-energy cosmic particle acceleration. Understanding a Cosmic Mystery Unveiled: Scientists …

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04Mar 2025

Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander Successfully Touches Down on Moon

Why in the News? Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully landed in the Mare Crisium region of the Moon under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. The mission aims to enhance lunar exploration, study heat flow, and improve landing techniques for future missions. Highlights of the Mission : Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar …

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