NASA sent a 77-year-old payload specialist back into space in 1998, 36 years after he became the first American to orbit Earth - not just to make history again, but to study how an older human body responds to microgravity, becoming the oldest person ever to fly in spaceJohn Glenn returned to space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1998. He became the oldest person to travel into space at age seventy-seven. N...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM 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
Chinese espionage in the United States: Why drone incursions are raising fresh security concernsAmerica confronts increasing drone threats over sensitive sites and public events. Federal officials lack a single authority to manage thes...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
In 1974, Skylab 4 astronauts returned after 84 days in orbit; flipped circuit breakers cut pitch-and-yaw control before Carr used backup mode for reentryThe Skylab 4 mission set a new record with astronauts spending 84 days in space, where they conducted crucial scientific experiments while ...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
In 1969, lightning struck Apollo 12 seconds after launch; John Aaron’s “SCE to AUX” call restored telemetry and helped save the Moon missionApollo 12 astronauts encountered a significant crisis when lightning struck their rocket, not once but twice. A neglected protocol related ...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.50 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
America's new moon heroes: Trump honours NASA’s Artemis II crew, unveils Space Academy, eyes Mars nextThe Artemis II astronauts received the nation's highest space honor for their lunar flyby. Commander Reid Wiseman and his crew were recogni...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM 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
From Mars to interstellar space, NASA’s new giant antenna is now operationalNASA activated its new 34-meter radio antenna, DSS-23, on August 3, 2026. This new antenna will help communicate with spacecraft across the...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Russian-speaking cybercriminals used SpaceX's Cursor AI tool to hack seven companiesRussian-speaking hackers exploited SpaceX's AI coding assistant, Cursor, for company intrusions. This AI-boosted hacking spree targeted at ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
In 1992, Endeavour rescued stranded Intelsat VI; three astronauts captured it by hand, and a new booster sent the satellite to geosynchronous orbitIn 1992, NASA unleashed the Endeavour shuttle on an ambitious mission to salvage a damaged satellite. The crew faced daunting challenges du...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 1965, an astronaut secretly smuggled corned-beef sandwich into space, creating a '$30 million' problem for NASAIn 1965, astronaut John Young secretly carried an unauthorized corned-beef sandwich aboard NASA’s Gemini 3 mission. The sandwich created pr...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM 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
In 1970, Apollo 13 used a wristwatch to time a 14-second burn without computer guidance. 56 years later, the manual maneuver remains a textbook survival feat and a NASA legendWhen Apollo 13 Went Dark, a Mechanical Wrist watch Saved the Mission. After an explosion crippled their spacecraft, the crew powered down t...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Symbiotec Pharmalab’s Rs 1,757 crore IPO opens with GMP hinting at 41% upside. Should you bid?Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO GMP: Symbiotec Pharmalab’s Rs 1,757 crore IPO opened August 24, with a Rs 938–988 price band and 41% grey-market pr...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
In 1985, NASA astronauts built two giant “flyswatters” aboard Space Shuttle Discovery; they used them in an attempt to activate a stranded satelliteIn the remarkable year of 1985, astronauts faced a daunting challenge when they crafted makeshift tools from spare materials aboard their s...
23 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
In 1973, Skylab lost its heat shield and reached 130°F; NASA cooled the station with a parasol built from fishing rods and foil-like fabricIn 1973, Skylab, the United States' first space station, suffered from overheating just after its launch. Ingenious engineers quickly came ...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST