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Vikram Sarabhai’s Vision Shaped India’s Space Programme Why in the News ? On Vikram Sarabhai’s birth anniversary, the Lok Sabha Speaker, Defence Minister and Science and Technology Minister paid tribute to the pioneering scientist. Leaders highlighted his vision of using science and space technology for national development, self-reliance and improving citizens’ lives. Vikram Sarabhai: Architect …
Read MoreNASA Selects PRAXIS Mission To Explore Planetary Rings Directly Why in the News ? NASA has selected PRAXIS (Planetary Rings Autonomous EXploration with In-situ Sampling) under its Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) 2026 Phase-I programme. The mission proposes an AI-powered robotic explorer to directly sample particles from planetary rings, a first in space exploration. PRAXIS Mission: …
Read MoreChandrayaan-2 Detects Possible Ice Beneath Lunar Surface Why in the News ? Scientists using data from Chandrayaan-2 have identified possible signs of sub-surface water ice in the Lunar South Polar Region. The discovery, based on radar observations, could support future lunar exploration and long-term human presence on the Moon. Key Findings from Chandrayaan-2 Mission Nearly …
Read MorePossible Dark Matter Discovery Sparks Cautious Scientific Debate Why in the News? A recent study claims the potential detection of dark matter through gamma-ray signals from the Milky Way. Experts urge caution, emphasizing that further validation is required to rule out alternative explanations and confirm the existence of WIMP particles. This discovery could have implications …
Read MoreAditya-L1 Uncovers Mystery Behind Unusual Solar Storm Why in the News? India’s Aditya-L1 mission, in collaboration with six U.S. satellites, has revealed the reason behind the unusually strong May 2024 solar storm, showing that a rare CME–CME collision triggered massive magnetic reconnection, amplifying the storm’s impact on Earth. This discovery highlights the importance of space …
Read MoreAditya-L1 Captures First-Ever Close Solar Eruption Data Why in the News ? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and NASA have made the first spectroscopic observations of a coronal mass ejection (CME) using the VELC payload aboard Aditya-L1, marking a milestone in understanding solar eruptions near the sun’s surface. This breakthrough could contribute …
Read MoreBrightest-Ever Flare Detected from Distant Supermassive Black Hole Why in the News ? Astronomers have detected the brightest flare ever observed from a supermassive black hole, shining with the light of 10 trillion suns. The event, recorded by the Palomar Observatory in California, occurred when a massive star was torn apart by the black hole’s …
Read MoreDiscover how space exploration evolved from Sputnik to Mars missions. Explore key global milestones shaping our journey beyond Earth.
Read MoreIndia to Build First Indigenous Satellite Constellation Why in the News ? A private consortium led by PixxelSpace India will develop India’s first commercial Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation under the EO-PPP model, enhancing data sovereignty, boosting the domestic space economy, and reducing dependence on foreign satellite data. Project Details and Significance: Consortium Composition: Led …
Read MoreORGANIC MOLECULES SURVIVE IN SPACE THANKS TO COOLING MECHANISM Why in the News? Astronomical breakthrough: A new study explains how polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) survive in harsh interstellar environments like Taurus Molecular Cloud 1 (TMC1). Unexpected survival: Despite exposure to stellar radiation, closed-shell PAHs persist in higher amounts than predicted. Key finding: Indenyl cation (C₉H₇⁺), …
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