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Isro is launching a robotic arm with Spadex in space. Here's what it will do

Isro is preparing for its pioneering Space Docking Experiment, set to launch on December 30, 2024. This mission will feature a sophisticated robotic arm designed to capture tethered space debris, marking a significant advancement in India's space technology. Upon successful completion of this experiment, the robotic manipulator will be equipped to capture free-floating debris and refuel both tethered and free-floating …

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18 hours ago

Teachings of Christ celebrate love, harmony, and brotherhood: PM Modi at Christmas event

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The teachings of Lord Christ celebrate love, harmony and brotherhood and it is important for all to work to make this spirit stronger, Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi said here on Monday. Citing the Christmas market attack in Germany and the 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, Modi said it is important to come together and fight such challenges. …

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4 days ago

SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS

Raw Story

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to fly private crew missions to the International Space Station in partnership with a Calfornia-based startup, the two companies said on Thursday. The missions are contingent on approval by NASA and involve the Vast startup, which also aims to launch the world's first commercial space station as early as next year. "Enabling payload and crewed …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy

Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, tasking him with helping the incoming administration deal with some of the toughest foreign policy challenges. Speaking at the Republican National Convention, Grenell echoed Trump’s mantra that “it’s time to put America first” …

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1 week, 4 days ago

India's space missions represent a broader vision for 2047: Isro chief

India Today

The Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somnath was felicitated at the 90th Annual General Meeting of the Indian National Science Academy hosted at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. The Indian space agency chief delivered a presentation on “Space Exploration in Amrit Kaal,” highlighting India’s ambitious strides in space exploration. “Chandrayaan-3 provided crucial data about the moon’s elemental composition, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Isro successfully fires LVM3 cryogenic engine that will power Gaganyaan Mission

India Today

The Indian Space Research Organisation has achieved a key milestone in its space program with the successful sea-level hot test of the CE20 Cryogenic Engine on November 29, 2024. The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of Isro’s LVM3 launch vehicle, which has played a pivotal role in missions like Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight project. With …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched 128 missions in 2024, more than the world combined

India Today

Elon Musk's SpaceX has achieved a remarkable milestone, launching a total of 128 missions to space, surpassing the combined launch totals of all other space-faring nations. The Elon Musk-led company not only launched Falcon-9 but also Falcon Heavy and Starship Super Heavy on several developmental flight tests. SpaceX's commitment to pushing the boundaries of space exploration is evident not only …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Crumbling rocks, wetter avalanches: Why life-and-death rescues are changing in a warming world

BBC

Crumbling rocks, wetter avalanches: Why life-and-death rescues are changing in a warming world Italian Mountain and Cave Rescue Service, Gianluca Vanzetta Mountain rescue specialists practice a rescue mission in Trentino, Italy Skiers, climbers, cyclists and even mushroom-pickers face surprising new risks in the mountains – and so do those who rescue them. "Some of the most complex rescues are those …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

China's new-generation Long March rockets to facilitate manned lunar, Mars missions

China Daily

A Long March 3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan province, Dec 3, 2024. BEIJING -- China's new-generation manned launch vehicle, the Long March 10 carrier rocket, will enhance the country's lunar transfer orbit payload capacity from 8.2 tonnes to 27 tonnes, according to …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

China's new-generation Long March rockets to facilitate manned lunar, Mars missions

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-07 08:00 A Long March 3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan province, Dec 3, 2024. BEIJING -- China's new-generation manned launch vehicle, the Long March 10 carrier rocket, will enhance the country's lunar transfer orbit payload capacity from 8.2 tonnes …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

China's new-generation Long March rockets to facilitate manned lunar, Mars missions

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-07 08:00 A Long March 3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan province, Dec 3, 2024. BEIJING -- China's new-generation manned launch vehicle, the Long March 10 carrier rocket, will enhance the country's lunar transfer orbit payload capacity from 8.2 tonnes …

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NASA delays Moon missions: Artemis II pushed to April 2026, Artemis III to mid-2027. Check details here

Live Mint

NASA delays Moon missions: The United States' national space agency, NASA, on December 5 said that it is officially delaying its Artemis Moon mission programmes. As per the details, NASA said the Artemis programme faced a setback, pushing the Artemis II crewed test flight back to April 2026 and the Artemis III mission to mid-2027. ‘Most Daring International Endeavour Humanity …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Isro mission for Europe shows commercial progress, but much left to do, say experts

Live Mint

New Delhi: At 4:04pm on Thursday, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle took off from the Indian Space Research Organisation’s launch pad 1 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The move, executed by Isro’s commercial arm NewSpace India Ltd, comes after the latter signed a commercial agreement with the government of Australia on 26 June to launch their biggest …

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US further delays Artemis moon missions following technical problem in spacecraft

China Daily

Reid Wiseman, commander of NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon, speaks during a news conference about the agency's Artemis campaign at the James E. Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, December 5, 2024. LOS ANGELES -- NASA on Thursday announced delays in its Artemis moon exploration program following a technical problem identified in its Orion spacecraft. NASA …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

US further delays Artemis moon missions following technical problem in spacecraft

China Daily

Reid Wiseman, commander of NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon, speaks during a news conference about the agency's Artemis campaign at the James E. Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, December 5, 2024. LOS ANGELES -- NASA on Thursday announced delays in its Artemis moon exploration program following a technical problem identified in its Orion spacecraft. NASA …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

ISRO may test space docking on December 26

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Indian Space Research Organisation is likely to conduct the much-awaited Space Docking Experiment on December 26, sources said on Thursday. ISRO Chairman S Somanath, soon after the successful launch of European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission on Thursday, said the next launch would be PSLV-C60 which will demonstrate SPADEX. The mission is to demonstrate India’s capability to autonomously dock …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

NASA develops OWLAT and OceanWATERS robotics for autonomous ocean world exploration

Firstpost

OWLAT is a physical testing platform equipped with a robotic arm, sensors, and interchangeable tools for sampling, which mimics low-gravity dynamics using a specialised Stewart platform. OceanWATERS, on the other hand, provides a virtual testing ground NASA’s progress with OWLAT and OceanWATERS is a major leap toward autonomous missions capable of exploring distant ocean worlds. Collaboration driving innovation These advanced …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

OpenAI partners with defence firm Anduril to use AI in national security missions

The Hindu

Defence technology company Anduril Industries and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Wednesday announced a partnership to develop and deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions for national security missions. The companies said the partnership will focus on improving the United States' counter-unmanned aircraft systems and their ability to detect, assess and respond to potentially lethal aerial threats in real time. "Our partnership with Anduril …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Proba-3 mission launch postponed due to technical issue, rescheduled for December 5

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission, initially slated for launch on Wednesday, was rescheduled for Thursday, due to a technical issue that emerged during final pre-launch preparations. The mission, which is set to be launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota will now lift off at 4:04 pm on Thursday. He confirmed that …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

4 cops suspended, 7 held over breach of premises of Bangladesh mission in Agartala

Hindustan Times

Seven people were arrested, and four police officers suspended for their alleged involvement in the breach of security at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala on December 2, police said on Tuesday. Three sub-inspectors were suspended, and a deputy superintendent of police was “closed” and instructed to report to the police headquarters for alleged negligence, according to West Tripura …

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3 weeks ago

Diplomatic Communications Are Sensitive, Can't Compel MEA To Deviate From Protocols: Delhi HC Declines Plea For Special Work Permit To OCI Cardholder

Live Law

While rejecting the petition of an Overseas Citizen of India seeking special work permit in foreign diplomatic mission, the Delhi High Court has observed that the Court cannot compel the Ministry of External Affairs to appoint a foreign national. The British High Commission requested the Protocol Division, MEA to issue the requisite special work permit to the petitioner, however, it …

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3 weeks ago

Indian missions in Canada successfully conclude holding consular camps

Hindustan Times

Toronto: Consular camps held by Indian missions in Canada to issue life certificates to seniors, concluded on Sunday with the last one held at a banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia. That was precipitated by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement in the House of Commons on September 18 last year that there were “credible allegations” of a potential link …

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3 weeks ago

Time on the Moon runs faster than on Earth, scientists reveal by how much

India Today

As humanity prepares for a new era of lunar exploration, understanding the concept of time on the Moon becomes increasingly important. With Nasa's Artemis program aiming to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon and beyond, researchers are investigating how clocks function in different gravitational environments, particularly in comparison to Earth. As humans plan more frequent missions to the …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Starmer’s first cabinet resignation will draw a line under Labour’s bumpy start

The Independent

Keir Starmer’s government has reached another unwanted if inevitable milestone – its first cabinet resignation. Initially, Starmer’s instinct, influenced by the former senior civil servant Gray, was to let ministers “get on with it” in their departments. The new targets are also designed to sharpen the government’s communications – not before time, given Starmer’s and Labour’s plummeting opinion poll ratings. …

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Isro is launching a robotic arm with Spadex in space. Here's what it will do

Teachings of Christ celebrate love, harmony, and brotherhood: PM Modi at Christmas event

SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS

Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy

India's space missions represent a broader vision for 2047: Isro chief

Isro successfully fires LVM3 cryogenic engine that will power Gaganyaan Mission

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched 128 missions in 2024, more than the world combined

Crumbling rocks, wetter avalanches: Why life-and-death rescues are changing in a warming world

China's new-generation Long March rockets to facilitate manned lunar, Mars missions

China's new-generation Long March rockets to facilitate manned lunar, Mars missions

China's new-generation Long March rockets to facilitate manned lunar, Mars missions

NASA delays Moon missions: Artemis II pushed to April 2026, Artemis III to mid-2027. Check details here

Isro mission for Europe shows commercial progress, but much left to do, say experts

US further delays Artemis moon missions following technical problem in spacecraft

US further delays Artemis moon missions following technical problem in spacecraft

ISRO may test space docking on December 26

NASA develops OWLAT and OceanWATERS robotics for autonomous ocean world exploration

OpenAI partners with defence firm Anduril to use AI in national security missions

Proba-3 mission launch postponed due to technical issue, rescheduled for December 5

4 cops suspended, 7 held over breach of premises of Bangladesh mission in Agartala

Diplomatic Communications Are Sensitive, Can't Compel MEA To Deviate From Protocols: Delhi HC Declines Plea For Special Work Permit To OCI Cardholder

Indian missions in Canada successfully conclude holding consular camps

Time on the Moon runs faster than on Earth, scientists reveal by how much

Starmer’s first cabinet resignation will draw a line under Labour’s bumpy start