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New Dwarf Planet Discovery Challenges Planet Nine Theory in Our Solar System Why in the News? A team of US-based astronomers has made a new planet discovery, identifying a new dwarf planet named 2017 OF201 in the outer solar system, potentially challenging the Planet Nine hypothesis. This finding, part of ongoing efforts to map our …
Read MoreSpaceX Starship Test: Comprehensive Update on Successful Ninth Rocket Launch Here’s a comprehensive update on SpaceX’s successful ninth test flight (Flight 9) of the Starship Super Heavy rocket, marking another milestone in space exploration and bringing us closer to future moon landings and Mars missions. This latest achievement showcases the progress made by Starship Elon …
Read MoreGaganyaan Declared Mission of the Year 2025 by ISRO Chief On May 23, 2025, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan officially declared 2025 as the “Gaganyaan Year,” highlighting a significant milestone in India’s space programme and digital infrastructure development. The Gaganyaan mission, a cornerstone of India’s digital public infrastructure initiatives, is India’s first human spaceflight endeavor, …
Read MoreIndia-Japan Chandrayaan-5 Mission Enters Design Phase Why in the News ? India and Japan have begun the preliminary design phase of the Chandrayaan-5/LUPEX mission, aimed at lunar polar water exploration. With a 2027–28 launch timeline, the mission focuses on surface and subsurface water detection and in-situ analysis. Mission Overview and Objectives: Chandrayaan-5, also called LUPEX …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Astronomers have discovered 128 new moons around Saturn, increasing its total moon count to 274. The discovery, attributed to cosmic collisions, provides insights into the planet’s history and could be explored further using advanced telescopes. Discovery of 128 New Moons: In 2023, astronomers using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope in Hawaii identified …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 3- Science and Technology in the field of Space technology Focus : This article examines SpaceX’s Mars mission, highlighting the current status, projected timelines, technical challenges such as in-space refueling, potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk’s roles, and concerns raised by NASA scientists. It underscores the complexities and considerations inherent in …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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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