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In 2009, NASA sent four painted lady caterpillars to the ISS; reports said all four completed metamorphosis and emerged as adult butterflies in microgravity- 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
- NASA sent Pseudomonas aeruginosa on shuttle Atlantis to space, where it formed denser biofilms with an unusual “column-and-canopy” structure
- 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
- Today in US history on April 5: From presidential power and scientific standards to war, conflict, and space explorationApril 5th in US history witnessed pivotal moments: President Washington's first veto in 1792, standardization of measurements in 1893, the ...05 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- Sunita Williams, Indian-origin NASA astronaut who was stuck at space station for months, retiresAstronaut Sunita Williams has retired from NASA. She was part of a prolonged mission on the International Space Station. Her mission, along...21 Jan, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- When Sunita Williams was stuck in space for 9 months but still missed the chance of meeting Shubhanshu ShuklaAstronaut Sunita Williams shared her experiences at an event in Delhi. She spoke about her extensive time in space, including her recent ni...21 Jan, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- Sunita Williams retires: How Indian-origin astronaut’s 286-day stuck space trip became the final odyssey of 27-year careerIndian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams retired from NASA after a 27-year career, concluding a mission where she and Butch Wilmore were str...21 Jan, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
- The world finally has its 1st ‘parastronaut’. Can space travel be accessible to all?NASA first selected astronauts, the Mercury Seven, in 1959.05 Dec, 2022, 07.02 PM IST
- Dubai will soon have resort like Moon. Details hereDubai, known for its luxurious lifestyle, will ultimately build its own 'moon', a $5 billion super hotel with a heavenly body motif (over R...11 Sep, 2022, 06.00 PM IST
- Jeff Bezos vs Richard Branson: Billionaires put everything on the line to ride their own rockets into spaceThey're shooting for sky-high bragging rights as the first person to fly his own rocket to space.09 Jul, 2021, 11.12 AM IST
- Economic crisis: It’s the season of anger & conspiracy theoriesWay too many people seem ready to believe in conspiracy theories that purport to be the real explanation of the current economic crisis.02 Sep, 2013, 10.17 AM IST
- India forging ahead with big plans as cabinet clears the Mars missionEven as the US cuts down on interstellar explorations, our country is forging ahead with big plans. With the cabinet clearing the Mars miss...06 Aug, 2012, 11.25 AM IST
- Atlantis undocks from space stationThe space shuttle Atlantis undocked from the international space station early Monday for its journey back to Earth, ending a nearly nine-’...19 Feb, 2008, 01.27 AM IST
- First European space lab Columbus installed on ISSAstronauts have installed the European space laboratory Columbus on the orbiting International Space Station, giving Europe an important fo...12 Feb, 2008, 09.10 AM IST
- Risky space walk powers up stationTWO astronauts pulled off a riskier and trickier-than-usual spacewalk, replacing a failed electric motor and giving the international space...01 Feb, 2008, 02.59 AM IST
- Sunita chosen 'Person of the Week'After a 195-day stay in space, Indo-American astronaut Sunita Williams was chosen 'Person of the Week'.23 Jun, 2007, 12.55 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
- Mystery object forces NASA to postpone shuttle landingNASA postponed the return of Atlantis for at least a day and examined the shuttle for damage that could prevent it from making the journey ...21 Sep, 2006, 12.31 AM IST
- Toxic spill on space station fuels fire fearsA spill of toxic liquids aboard International Space Station on Monday set off a short-lived emergency and fears of a fire aboard the outpos...19 Sep, 2006, 02.28 AM IST
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