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MIR SPACE STATION
In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravity- In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across Europe
- China selects two Pakistanis for astronaut training to take part in its space station
- SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch today: Meet Sophie Adenot - Only 2nd French woman to visit space, mother of teen to celebrate birthday at International Space StationSpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch: Sophie Adenot is one of four astronauts now heading towards the International Space Station to replace a cre...13 Feb, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- The International Space Station era ends: ISS set to return to earth, closing a landmark saga of international unityThe International Space Station, a symbol of decades of peaceful international cooperation, is set to de-orbit into the Pacific Ocean in 20...05 Feb, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
- Sunita Williams' homecoming: SpaceX Crew Dragon opens hatch with ISS to reach stranded astronautsAfter nine months stranded on the ISS, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are closer to returning home as a replacement crew docked...17 Mar, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
- Chinese Astronauts challenge space norms, livestream fire experiment | WatchChinese astronauts engaged in a series of interactive live lectures, offering young audiences a fascinating peek into their experiences whi...07 Oct, 2023, 06.15 PM IST
- Two Russians, one American rocket toward space stationRussia President Vladimir Putin is looking to strengthen space cooperation with China after ties with the West broke down following the sta...15 Sep, 2023, 10.52 PM IST
- Cosmonaut Valery Ryumin, who set space endurance record on Soviet missions, passes away at 82Ryumin went into space four times after becoming a cosmonaut in 1973.08 Jun, 2022, 09.04 AM IST
- Why no logos for astronauts & rockets?Russians did it way back in 1990, so the reported move by NASA was long overdue.09 Sep, 2018, 10.18 AM IST
- Finding Point Nemo! Everything you need to know about the spacecraft cemetery - the remotest place on EarthIt lies nearly 1,400 nautical miles from the nearest land mass.09 Apr, 2018, 10.08 AM IST
- China's space station may fall back to earth tomorrowChina's Tiangong-1 space station will mostly be burnt up in the atmosphere and it's highly unlikely to cause any damage on the ground.01 Apr, 2018, 08.12 PM IST
- China's space lab expected to fall to earth this weekTiangong-1 has officially stopped sending data and entered its final phase of life on March 16, a statement issued yesterday by the China M...27 Mar, 2018, 09.45 AM IST
- Will Smith to host TV series based on EarthLos Angeles, Dec 6 (IANS) Actor Will Smith has been locked as host of an upcoming National Geographic event series titled "One Strange Rock...06 Dec, 2017, 01.12 PM IST
- China deploys new generation rocket for space missionsIt has taken researchers eight years to develop the new-generation Long March-7 rocket, which can carry up to 13.5 tonnes to low Earth orbi...08 May, 2016, 03.28 PM IST
- China to launch second orbiting space lab Tiangong-2China already launched its first space lab, Tiangong-1, in September 2011 and has conducted two dockings with the module in the following t...28 Feb, 2016, 03.08 PM IST
- Among 9 space stations built, 7 are Soviet-madeThe idea was first popularized by German-American aerospace engineer Wernhervon Braun.09 Mar, 2015, 11.17 AM IST
- China builds new center to launch space stationChina's fourth and most advanced space launch center which will boost the carrying capacity of Chinese rockets manifold is set to launch th...26 Oct, 2014, 05.46 PM IST
- China plans to send second woman astronaut into space in 2013China today said it plans to send its second woman astronaut into space on the country's fifth manned mission in 2013 to fine tune the dock...28 Oct, 2012, 06.09 PM IST
- Atlantis lands safely, Sunita returns to EarthSpace shuttle Atlantis, carrying Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, landed successfully at the Edwards Air Force Base, California o...23 Jun, 2007, 03.02 AM IST
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