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Japan to launch world-first mission to moon of MarsJapanese scientists will launch the Martian Moons eXploration probe from Tanegashima Space Center, targeting Mars's moon Phobos. The spacec...19 Oct, 2026, 10.06 PM IST- In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...14 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 2015, Japan exposed bacteria outside the ISS for 3 years; some clumps survived, while thicker ones were estimated to last longerJapanese researchers launched the resilient bacteria Deinococcus into orbit aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, these micro...05 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1992, Endeavour carried 4 female African clawed frogs into orbit; their eggs were fertilized in microgravity and developed into apparently normal tadpolesIn 1992, four frogs embarked on a journey aboard the space shuttle Endeavour as part of a groundbreaking reproductive experiment. Their egg...27 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 2015, NASA astronauts ate space-grown lettuce in orbit for the first time; fresh food may also help support crew morale on long missionsAstronauts aboard the International Space Station made history by eating lettuce that was grown in microgravity. This significant event sho...26 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yetIndia's space program began with a small rocket range in 1962. It progressed to launching its first satellite and developing indigenous lau...24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October: Space agencyJapan's MMX mission will launch on October 20 to collect samples from Mars's moon Phobos. The unmanned probe will stay in orbit for three y...20 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- Japan aims for the moons of MarsJapan's MMX mission will blast off soon to collect Martian moon samples. The spacecraft will orbit Mars for three years and land on Phobos....16 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
- Worlds Apart: Indian badminton's medal hopes rise against global competitionIndia hosts the BWF World Championships with a strong medal-winning legacy. Chinese dominance has waned, creating an open field for many co...16 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- ISRO’s Shukrayaan takes off—on paper: Govt greenlights Venus mission to study planet's weather, atmosphereThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap, securing approval for its first Venus mission, Shukrayaan,...26 Nov, 2024, 12.05 PM IST
- UAE sets new ambitious timeline for launch of moon roverThe "Rashid" rover, named after Dubai's ruling family, will deploy to the moon using ispace's lunar lander. The company will also provide t...14 Apr, 2021, 07.38 PM IST
- View: For space buffs, this summer has brought multiple Mars bound space launchesIt might seem like a race is on to reach the Red Planet, akin to the race to the Moon in the 1960s.05 Sep, 2020, 10.02 AM IST
- In Arab world's first, UAE successfully launches its spacecraft 'Al Amal' towards MarsAl Amal, or Hope Probe, weighing 1.3 tonnes was launched from the H-2A rocket from Japan's remote Tanegashima spaceport at 1.58 am local ti...20 Jul, 2020, 12.27 PM IST
- Japan-led probe to Martian moons to carry NASA instrumentWashington, Nov 21 (IANS) NASA will send an instrument to study the Martian moons Phobos and Deimos on a Japan-led sample return mission to...21 Nov, 2017, 12.12 PM IST
- ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission: Red planet, with secrets of life, to draw more probesNasa's Curiosity mission which landed on Mars on August 6, 2012 established that conditions on Mars were once suitable for life, but there ...25 Sep, 2014, 01.34 PM IST
- India's Mars mission crosses half the distanceIhe Indian space mission to Mars today crossed half the total distance to the red planet from Earth and was very much along the designated ...09 Apr, 2014, 04.02 PM IST
- Manmohan Singh announces space mission to study MarsIndia will send a spaceship to Mars to collect important scientific information about the Red Planet, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announc...15 Aug, 2012, 09.25 AM IST
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