Space (Science)

'Real observations' of galaxies support existence of invisible dark matter: Study

The study led by the University of California, Irvine, US found that these features 'are expected to appear in a universe with dark matter but would be difficult to explain in a universe without it'.

30 April 2024, 11:13 IST

'Real observations' of galaxies support existence of invisible dark matter: Study

30 April 2024, 11:13 IST

In congested outer space, ISRO ups collision evasion for satellites

The 2023 data indicated a steady growth in the space object population, with the year reporting the maximum number of on-orbit payload deployments and launches. ISRO also reported the highest-ever number of collision avoidance manoeuvres (CAMs) and close approach alerts.

29 April 2024, 11:32 IST

In congested outer space, ISRO ups collision evasion for satellites

29 April 2024, 11:32 IST

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

In 2020, China brought back samples from the moon's near side in the first sample retrieval in more than four decades, confirming for the first time it could safely return an uncrewed spacecraft to Earth from the lunar surface.

29 April 2024, 05:02 IST

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

29 April 2024, 05:02 IST

There could be life on exoplanets but they are many lightyears away: S Somanath

Explaining that exoplanets are planets outside our solar system (orbiting different stars), Somanath mentioned that around 5,000 such planets have been discovered so far.

28 April 2024, 00:06 IST

There could be life on exoplanets but they are many lightyears away: S Somanath

28 April 2024, 00:06 IST

Essence of Chandrayaan-3 extends beyond mere call to embrace space studies: ISRO chief S Somanath

Somanath highlighted the importance of cultivating a scientific pool that not only fuels space exploration but also explores diverse industrial avenues.

24 April 2024, 12:48 IST

Essence of Chandrayaan-3 extends beyond mere call to embrace space studies: ISRO chief S Somanath

24 April 2024, 12:48 IST

Astronomers find biggest stellar black hole in our galaxy

The European Space Agency said that the Gaia BH3 seems to exceptional due to its tremendously huge mass size which is 33 times the solar mass.

17 April 2024, 07:51 IST

Astronomers find biggest stellar black hole in our galaxy

17 April 2024, 07:51 IST

ISRO develops light-weight, innovative nozzle for rocket engines, terms it 'breakthrough'

This innovation accomplished by the space agency's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) promises to enhance the vital parameters of rocket engines, including thrust levels, specific impulse, and thrust-to-weight ratios, thereby boosting the payload capacity of launch vehicles, it said.

16 April 2024, 09:17 IST

ISRO develops light-weight, innovative nozzle for rocket engines, terms it 'breakthrough'

16 April 2024, 09:17 IST

Staying healthy in space

Space flight affects the human body, including space motion sickness, postural imbalance, cardiovascular system effects, and musculoskeletal, immunological, behavioural, and psychological effects. On landing in space, space motion sickness affects 95 percent of crew members, while it can be severe among 10 percent.

15 April 2024, 07:06 IST

Staying healthy in space

15 April 2024, 07:06 IST

Gopi Thotakura to become 1st Indian space tourist

Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

13 April 2024, 05:31 IST

Gopi Thotakura to become 1st Indian space tourist

13 April 2024, 05:31 IST

Delta rockets retired with launch of US reconnaissance satellite

A live ULA webcast showed the rocket ascending from the launch tower through partly cloudy skies in a thunder of flames and billowing clouds of exhaust and water vapor.

10 April 2024, 02:56 IST

Delta rockets retired with launch of US reconnaissance satellite

10 April 2024, 02:56 IST