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In 1957, Vanguard TV3 rose about 4 feet before its rocket exploded; the 3-pound satellite was thrown clear, recovered, and now sits in the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum- In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now
- In 2006, ISS astronauts threw an old Russian spacesuit stuffed with clothes into orbit; SuitSat circled Earth twice before its radio signal became unexpectedly weak
- In 1951, Soviet space dog Bobik escaped before launch; scientists found a stray near the canteen, named her ZIB, and sent her 100 km up before a safe returnA stray dog known as ZIB unexpectedly filled in for a canine that went missing just before a Soviet rocket launch. With no training at all,...29 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1951, Yorick the monkey and 11 mice rode an Aerobee rocket to 236,000 feet; the flight showed animals could survive launch and landing, though Yorick died after touchdownIn 1951, a rhesus monkey named Yorick embarked on a groundbreaking mission aboard a rocket, soaring nearly forty-five miles above the New M...29 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 1960, two dogs orbited Earth on Sputnik 5. A year later, one of their puppies reached the White House as a surprise gift for US first lady Jacqueline KennedyTwo Soviet dogs, Belka and Strelka, orbited Earth and returned safely. Strelka later had puppies, and one was gifted to the Kennedys. This ...28 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- In 2019, fewer than 2,000 active satellites circled Earth as SpaceX began scaling Starlink. Seven years later, 15,711 were orbiting the planet, with Starlink accounting for 65.97% of the working satellitesSince 2019, the number of active satellites around Earth has surged nearly eightfold, with SpaceX's Starlink making up about two-thirds of ...23 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
- In 2015, NASA's New Horizons flew past Pluto and captured detailed images of its frozen surface. More than a decade later, scientists revisited the images and found evidence that liquid nitrogen may have once flowed across the dwarf planetScientists found evidence of liquid nitrogen flow beneath Pluto's Sputnik Planitia. This flow may have occurred after rising through cracks...14 Aug, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality: How Mary Sherman Morgan became Rocket Girl or America's first female rocket scientist?In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a realit...05 Aug, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
- 'Officials confused about who can ban whom': Telegram CEO Durov hits back after Russia charges him with terrorismRussia has designated Telegram founder Pavel Durov as a terrorist. This action follows his refusal to comply with state demands for censors...31 Jul, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
- In 1958, the US planned to detonate a nuclear bomb on the Moon. Why project A119 never happenedThe US considered detonating a nuclear bomb on the Moon after Sputnik's launch. Project A119 aimed to demonstrate American power and presti...29 Jul, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- In the 1950s, a Soviet engineer proposed damming the Bering Strait and pumping the ocean to melt the Arctic, a deliberate plan to thaw the top of the world and warm SiberiaA Soviet engineer proposed damming the Bering Strait to warm the Arctic. This ambitious plan aimed to melt ice and change global weather pa...29 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Russia's wanted list: Everything to know about his $6.6 billion net worth, 100+ children, and life in DubaiPavel Durov net worth: Russia's Federal Security Service has charged Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov and has accused him of facilitating te...29 Jul, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
- The empire of doubt, ally of convenience: America at 250, seen from IndiaAs America marks 250 years, its global dominance, built on military might and economic power, faces unprecedented challenges. Internal self...04 Jul, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Single-dose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine gets EUA in India"We feel confident that Sputnik Light is not only effective against other variants of concern, but also with Omicron,” MV Ramana, CEO, Bran...07 Feb, 2022, 09.45 AM IST
- India's drug regulator wants more data on Russia's one-shot Sputnik Light vaccineSputnik V is a two-dose vaccine made from two components - recombinant adenovirus 26 or Ad26 and adenovirus 5 or Ad5 The first dose (Ad26) ...05 Jan, 2022, 09.11 AM IST
- Sputnik Light booster works against OmicronGamaleya said it expects Sputnik V to provide a strong defence against severe disease and hospitalisation, as the drop in neutralising acti...18 Dec, 2021, 07.00 AM IST
- Russian fund seeks Sputnik M registration for adolescentsIn April 2021, India had granted an emergency use authorisation for Sputnik V. RDIF said its Sputnik V has been authorised in 71 countries ...06 Dec, 2021, 07.56 PM IST
- Gland Pharma expects to begin exports of single shot Sputnik Light vaccine by NovemberAs per RDIF, Sputnik Light has been authorized in more than 15 countries. Gland Pharma said it is focusing on rolling out the single shot S...24 Oct, 2021, 08.58 PM IST
- Covid-19: Wockhardt inks pact with RDIF to produce, supply Sputnik vaccineThe Mumbai-based firm has entered into an agreement with Enso and Human Vaccine LLC , a wholly owned unit of the management company of RDIF...13 Aug, 2021, 03.33 PM IST
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