Science and Technology

ISRO’s Satellite Set For Launch Aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket

  In a groundbreaking move, NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has announced its collaboration with SpaceX, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, to launch the communication satellite GSAT-20. This marks India's first...

ISRO Launches XPoSat: India’s First X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite

  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked the beginning of 2024 with a significant milestone, launching its first mission of the year. On January 1, ISRO successfully lifted off the XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) along with 10 other satellites...

NASA To Study Asteriod ‘Apophis’, Approaching Earth On April 13, 2029

NASA, the renowned space agency, has redirected its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft from its recent mission to asteroid Bennu to study another celestial body: Apophis. This asteroid, named after the Egyptian god of Chaos, is anticipated to pass within a remarkably close...

China’s Groundbreaking Voyage: Mengxiang Sets Sail for Earth’s Mantle Exploration

China has introduced its groundbreaking ocean drilling vessel, Mengxiang, signifying a pivotal moment in scientific exploration. Developed by the China Geological Survey in collaboration with 150 research institutes and companies, the vessel is named "dream" in Chinese, reflecting its ambitious...

Recap 2023: Important Missions by ISRO

1. SSLV-D2/EOS-07 Mission is successfully accomplished The SSLV-D2, launched on February 10, 2023, from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, successfully placed EOS-07, Janus-1, and AzaadiSAT-2 into a 450 km circular orbit in a 15-minute flight. SSLV is a cost-effective launch vehicle designed...

ISRO To Launch India’s First X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite on Jan 1, 2024

  ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has been making significant strides in space exploration, and the year 2024 is set to begin with yet another groundbreaking mission. Following the successes of the Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 missions, ISRO is gearing up...

Reliance Jio and IIT Bombay Collaborate for Bharat GPT Program and Smart TV Operating System

In a strategic partnership, Reliance Jio Infocomm, under the leadership of Chairman Akash Ambani, is set to launch the 'Bharat GPT' program in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay. Ambani revealed the company's comprehensive plans, including the development of...

Aditya-L1’s Arrival Confirmed For January 6 By ISRO Chairman

  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman, S Somanath, recently announced a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey. The Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission, is set to reach the Lagrangian point L1 on January 6. This point, located...

Why is tomorrow going to be the shortest day of the year in India?

This year, the December Solstice, also known as Winter Solstice, falls in India on December 22, 2023. For some regions, it falls on December 21. The first day of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice can fall...

Noma Added to WHO List of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Noma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, has recently been added to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) list of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). This move aims to elevate awareness, stimulate research, secure finding and intensify efforts to combat...