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APOLLO 12 LIGHTNING STRIKE
In 1969, lightning struck Apollo 12 seconds after launch; John Aaron’s “SCE to AUX” call restored telemetry and helped save the Moon mission- India weather (August 29): IMD expects very heavy rain in Odisha; rain and thunderstorms likely in several states
- Apollo astronauts left mirrors on the moon decades ago; scientists are still firing lasers at them, here's why
- NASA's Apollo 12 survived two lightning strikes, then astronaut Alan Bean accidentally pointed its TV camera at the Sun, ending live broadcasts from the MoonDuring Apollo 12’s lunar mission, an incident occurred shortly after the astronauts landed on the Moon. Alan Bean unintentionally aimed the...28 Aug, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
- Weather today, August 27: Will monsoon intensify in UP, Bihar? Check state-wise forecastThe India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across several parts of India f...27 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
- NASA sent 3 aluminum LEGO figures on a 1.7 billion mile journey; by 2016, the figurines of 2 Roman gods and 1 famous scientist had become the fastest and farthest-traveling toys in history. Still orbiting Jupiter, they now face a fiery fateNASA's ambitious Juno mission made history by sending three aluminum LEGO figures to Jupiter, marking them as the fastest LEGO items ever c...26 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- Weather Today (August 26): IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning across several states; check state-wise forecast for Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Himachal Pradesh and moreThe India Meteorological Department has predicted significant rainfall and thunderstorms across various regions of India. Today's forecast ...26 Aug, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
- In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without a traditional life insuranceIn 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without traditional life insurance. NASA...26 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Weather update August 26: IMD predicts widespread rain and thunderstorms across India, check if your state is on the listThe India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country. Gusty winds ...25 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
- In 1997, NASA sent a lightning sensor into orbit aboard TRMM to study storms. 29 years later, the mission’s data still helps scientists understand lightning, rainfall and climateNASA's Lightning Imaging Sensor aboard TRMM studied lightning's role in weather. Earlier missions observed lightning from space, revealing ...25 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Delhi-NCR weather today August 25: Rain and thunderstorms likely in New Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad; check IMD forecastDelhi-NCR weather forecast August 25: Delhi-NCR is likely to see rain, thunderstorms and lightning on August 25, with New Delhi, Noida, Gur...25 Aug, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
- Weather tomorrow, August 25: Rain forecast across India, heavy showers likely in several statesThe IMD has forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India from August 24 to 30, with isolated heavy to very he...24 Aug, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record at Beijing gamesA Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds. This impressive speed surpassed Usain Bolt's previous world r...24 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- In 1975, Soviet Union sent a cannon to space and tested it from Salyut 3 station, just six months before US and Soviet astronauts met in orbit for the Apollo-Soyuz mission during the Cold WarIn January 1975, the Soviet Union fired a 23mm cannon from its Salyut 3 military space station as a test of its orbital defence system. The...24 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Apollo Tyres shares jump over 6% after UBS upgrades stock to Buy from Neutral. Here’s whyApollo Tyres shares surged after UBS upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its target price to Rs 590. The brokerage sees earnings recovery ...24 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- In 1969, Apollo 12 began broadcasting from the Moon, but Alan Bean accidentally aimed its camera at the Sun and killed the live TV feedDuring the Apollo 12 mission, astronaut Alan Bean mistakenly aimed the color television camera at the sun, leading to overheating and the l...23 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 1986, Florida sank this 189-foot ship off the Florida Keys; decades later, its stripped superstructure is covered in sponges, corals and hydroidsThe Thunderbolt, a former military and research vessel, now serves as an artificial reef off Marathon in the Florida Keys. It was intention...23 Aug, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
- Tiangong Ultra, the Chinese humanoid robot that beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record, barely made the human cut in a Half-Marathon last yearTiangong Ultra, a Chinese humanoid robot, achieved an astonishing feat by completing 100 meters in just 9.39 seconds, eclipsing the legenda...23 Aug, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
- NASA left a camera on the moon for 31 months; when Apollo 12 brought it home, scientists found bacteria that appeared to be aliveAfter 31 months on the moon, a bacterium discovered on the Surveyor III camera is believed to be a case of contamination. A thorough re-eva...22 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- West Bengal to release tiger in Buxa, plant 3 crore mangroves in SunderbansWest Bengal plans to release a tiger into Buxa Tiger Reserve on October 2 as part of efforts to revive the big-cat population in North Beng...18 Aug, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
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