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In 1998, NASA flew crickets on Neurolab to study how spaceflight affects developing nervous systems; across the 16-day mission, they joined about 2,000 animals in space- In 1967, Biosatellite II irradiated parasitic wasps for 2 days in orbit; females later laid as many eggs as controls, and hatchability remained excellent
- In 2006, NASA and French Space Agency CNES launched a satellite in a joint mission to probe the properties of Earth's thin clouds and aerosols
- In 1990, NASA sent a X-ray telescope into space on Space Shuttle Columbia for the first time to perform observations of galactic and extragalactic objects: What was BBXRT?In 1990, NASA sent a X-ray telescope into space on Space Shuttle Columbia for the first time to perform observations of galactic and extrag...02 Sep, 2026, 02.05 AM IST
- Chalet Hotels partners with The Job Plus and THSC to skill 5,000 new hospitality professionals by 2030Chalet Hotels aims to create 5,000 sustainable livelihoods by 2030. This initiative connects industry demand with untapped talent from unde...01 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- New NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 being prepared in mission mode: Education ministerUnion Education Minister Pralhad Joshi revealed that new NCERT textbooks are currently in the works, with updated materials for classes one...01 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Kepler Aerospace raises $8 million in seed round led by Blue Ashva CapitalBengaluru-based Kepler Aerospace has raised $8 million in a seed round led by Blue Ashva Capital and and co-led by Finvolve India Accelerat...01 Sep, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- Gujarat woos investors ahead of Vibrant Summit 2027 with promise of speedy approvals, strong infrastructureGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel invited global investors to the state at the curtain-raiser for Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027, ...01 Sep, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- In 1967, a preflight test for the first crewed flight of Apollo resulted in a tragedy and the loss of astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White and Roger ChaffeeIn 1967, a preflight test for the first crewed flight of Apollo on the launch pad at Cape Kennedy resulted in a tragedy and loss of astrona...01 Sep, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
- Adobe partners with seven states to bring free Express access to government schoolsAdobe is offering complimentary access to Adobe Express for education. This initiative is set to benefit millions of students and educators...31 Aug, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- NATO's Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia, foreign minister Lavrov saysRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said NATO military activity in the Arctic poses a direct security threat to Moscow. His warning come...31 Aug, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- Mindtree cofounder Subroto Bagchi to head Karnataka Skill Development Vision GroupThe Vision Group has been set up under the Karnataka State Skill Policy 2025-32 and brings together leaders from industry, academia, civil ...30 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- "We do not merely follow rules; we make rules": Rajnath Singh on India's growing global statureIndia now commands global attention and shapes international rules, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The nation is achieving si...29 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
- In 1959, Able and Baker survived a 300-mile Jupiter rocket flight; Able died during surgery four days later, while Baker lived to 27In 1959, two brave monkeys named Able and Baker embarked on a historic space mission. Tragically, Able passed away just four days post-miss...29 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- He grew up with an abusive father and little self-confidence, then became a Navy SEAL, doctor, naval aviator and astronaut; after 3,920 orbits around Earth, Jonny Kim is now leaving NASAAstronaut Jonny Kim is making a significant change in his career as he steps away from NASA after nearly a decade. He is scheduled to retur...28 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM 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 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit but the mission lasted only 73.6 secondsIn 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit...26 Aug, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
- National Space Day 2026: From bicycles to global space leadership, ISRO chief recalls India's journeyIndia observed its third National Space Day, commemorating the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan recalled the age...24 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- 'India will establish its own space station by 2035': ISRO Chief V NarayananIndia plans to establish its own space station by the year 2035. The first module for the Bharatiya Antariksha Station has already received...24 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
- National Space Day: From Chandrayaan-3 to Aditya-L1, how Indian chips are powering its space missionsMade-in-India semiconductor chips are now powering key Indian space missions. These domestically manufactured components support lunar and ...23 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
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