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Baikonur Cosmodrome: Russia’s Historic Space Launch Hub Why in the News ? A Soyuz-2.1a rocket mishap on November 27, 2025 at Baikonur Cosmodrome damaged Launch Site 31/6, halting crewed missions. Engineers are now assessing repairs, renewing focus on the spaceport’s strategic relevance, safety concerns, and Russia’s long-term dependence on Kazakhstan-based launch facilities. Baikonur’s Origins and …
Read MoreMoon Day Celebrates Humanity’s Leap to Space Why in the News ? International Moon Day is being observed today to mark the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. Recognised by the UN in 2021, it promotes peaceful lunar exploration, international cooperation, and inspires youth participation in space science. This celebration highlights the ongoing …
Read MoreINDIAN ASTRONAUT IN SPACE AFTER 41-YEAR GAP Why in the News? Historic launch: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla launched aboard Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Milestone moment: Marks the first Indian in space since Rakesh Sharma (1984) — a 41-year gap. Global mission: The Ax-4 crew will dock at the International Space Station …
Read MoreNASA-ISRO Radar Satellite to Launch in June Why in the News ? ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan announced that the NASA-ISRO radar satellite (NISAR) will be launched next month, along with updates on the G20 climate satellite, RA-SAT launch, and Gaganyatri ISS mission, highlighting India’s growing space collaborations and ambitions. Key Announcements by ISRO Chief …
Read MoreIndia’s Total Fertility Rate Stable at 2.0 Why in the News ? The Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 report released by the Registrar-General of India shows that India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remains steady at 2.0, with Bihar recording the highest and West Bengal and Delhi the lowest rates. Key Fertility and Demographic Trends: India’s …
Read MoreWorld’s Longest Banana Infructescence Found in Andamans Why in the News ? A 4.2-metre-long infructescence of the wild banana species Musa indandamanensis was recorded in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, making it the longest banana infructescence globally. This critically endangered species offers valuable genetic resources for future crop improvement. Record-Breaking Discovery in the Andamans: A …
Read MoreAsteroid YR4 May Miss Earth, Hit Moon Why in the News ? NASA recently announced a 3.8% chance of asteroid YR4 colliding with the moon on December 22, 2032. Earlier flagged for possible Earth impact, latest data shows it poses no significant threat to Earth but may still affect the Moon. Discovery, Classification, and Risk …
Read MoreSoviet-Era Kosmos 482 Crashes into Ocean Why in the News ? A fragment of the Soviet Kosmos 482 spacecraft, launched in 1972 to explore Venus, crashed into the Indian Ocean near Indonesia after 53 years in orbit due to a rocket malfunction. No injuries or damage were reported. Highlights of the Mission Failure and Long-Term …
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