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In 1961, a UCLA graduate student at JPL discovered how spacecraft could borrow speed from planetary gravity. Decades later, his gravity-assist technique produced a fuel-saving breakthrough that transformed deep-space explorationIn 1961, UCLA graduate student Michael Minovitch found a smarter way to move spacecraft through space. At JPL, he studied planetary gravity...12 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST- In 2016, NASA deliberately set fire to an empty spacecraft after it left the ISS, creating the largest controlled fire experiment in spaceIn 2016, NASA executed a groundbreaking fire experiment in the unique environment of microgravity aboard an uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft. Thi...11 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- In 1998, NASA sent a miniature rose into orbit; microgravity changed the flower’s scent, and perfumers later bottled the otherworldly aromaIn 1998, a miniature rose known as Overnight Scentsation embarked on a journey aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. This extraordinary experimen...11 Aug, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- In 1970, NASA deliberately crashed Apollo 13’s rocket into the Moon; the impact made the lunar interior “ring” for over three hoursDespite facing a harrowing crisis, the Apollo 13 mission still managed to execute a scientific experiment. They intentionally crashed the u...11 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- In 2006, NASA grew Salmonella in space; the bacteria returned more virulent than genetically identical germs cultivated on EarthIn a striking discovery, researchers found that Salmonella bacteria cultivated in space exhibited a heightened level of aggression, proving...11 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackoutOn August 12, 2026, skywatchers will witness a remarkable cosmic event featuring a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor show...10 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- In 1994, NASA raised jellyfish in orbit to study their sense of balance; they developed normally but had trouble swimming under Earth’s gravityNASA ventured into the unknown in 1994 by studying baby jellyfish in orbit. The jellyfish managed to develop vital sensory adaptations for ...08 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- Ukrainian researchers claim they found over 20 ‘UFOs’ using Moon as a base; could reach Earth in 20 minutesUkrainian researchers made headlines after detecting over twenty mysterious objects in the vicinity of the Moon, which showcased rapid mobi...06 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- SpaceX rocket crashes into Moon: Plume erupts, leaving a hole on lunar surface; Elon Musk shares impact video. WatchA 4,000-kg SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into the moon near crater Einstein after drifting through space since a January 2025 lunar ...06 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Why SpaceX's accidental Moon crash is worrying scientists ahead of Artemis missionsA spent SpaceX rocket stage has impacted the Moon after a year in space. Astronomers confirm the four-tonne Falcon 9 upper stage hit the lu...05 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- School-bus-size object from SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into moon's Einstein CraterA discarded second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was expected to crash into the Moon early Wednesday after drifting in space since a Ja...05 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- SpaceX rocket crashes on the Moon — joins a surprising list of objects humans have left on the lunar surfaceA SpaceX rocket has crashed on the Moon's surface. This event adds to the growing collection of human-made debris on the lunar landscape. D...05 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- 4-ton, school-bus-size SpaceX rocket stage crashes into the Moon at 5,400 mph after drifting through space for months. Here’s what scientists hope to learnA 4-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage drifting through space since 2025 was expected to crash into the Moon at 5,400 mph, raising fresh ques...05 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- SpaceX rocket piece is set to crash into the moonA SpaceX rocket stage is set to impact the moon early Wednesday morning. This four-metric-ton object is traveling at high speed toward the ...05 Aug, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
- In 2006, scientists discovered giant Antarctic lakes 4 kilometres below surface that never froze despite brutal cold and could harbor ancient lifeGiant Antarctic lakes discovered: Scientists discovered two giant lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. These lakes are the second and thir...04 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- Starting 1996, surprising planetary system had close encounters with NASA’s Galileo spacecraft, recent study claims it may resemble Earth in certain qualitiesNearly three decades after Galileo first revealed Ganymede's intrinsic magnetic field, the giant moon of Jupiter remains one of the Solar S...03 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- In 1969, Apollo 10 astronauts set the fastest human speed record in space — here's why it still hasn't been brokenApollo 10 astronauts still hold the fastest human spaceflight speed record. Their return journey from lunar orbit reached nearly 40,000 kil...27 Jul, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
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