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Quote of the day by Matt Damon: 'Eventually stardom is going to go away from me. In the end...' - Powerful life lesson on fame, success and choices- In 1976, NASA's Viking Project sent the first images from a Mars lander back to Earth; its landing-site lessons influenced later U.S. Mars missions
- NASA mixed cement aboard the space station; it hardened with strange stripes and highly porous structures that may affect its strength
- Billions of years ago, Mars shifted from rivers and lakes to dry dunes; NASA says Curiosity’s hematite crystals may help date that climate shift in rockRecent studies on hematite crystal sizes reveal insights into Mars' ancient climate shifts. The presence of these tiny crystals suggests th...26 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- 'Romance on Moon': In 2002, a NASA intern stole $21 million lunar rocks and put them under the sheets to spend the night with girlfriendIn 2002, NASA intern Thad Roberts and accomplices stole about 17 pounds of lunar samples and a meteorite from the Johnson Space Center, wit...25 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- In 1999, a small unit mismatch sent NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter deep into the Martian atmosphere and led to the failure of the missionIn 1999, a small unit mismatch sent NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter deep into the Martian atmosphere and led to the failure of the mission. The...25 Aug, 2026, 02.30 AM IST
- In 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert reveals red planet Mars once had waterIn 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert revealed evidence that Mars once had water. Known as Black Beauty or Nort...25 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yetIndia's space program began with a small rocket range in 1962. It progressed to launching its first satellite and developing indigenous lau...24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- Ridley Scott returns to sci-fi with ‘The Dog Stars,’ a dystopian story built on hopeRidley Scott directs 'The Dog Stars,' a film set after a devastating pandemic. Jacob Elordi stars as a survivor searching for connection an...21 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- NASA's Curiosity Rover on Mars captured a mysterious ‘jellyfish’ with two small legs and a body sparking theories of alien life on the Red planetA NASA Curiosity rover image of Mars shows a mysterious jellyfish-like figure with a body and two legs in Gale Crater, absent from photos t...21 Aug, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- NASA germinated corn seeds during spaceflight; seedlings showed altered root growth and twisted shoot patterns in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, corn seeds grown in space exhibited unusual growth patterns, with roots growing sideways and shoots curling...21 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronautsMicrobes from Earth can survive on the Moon's surface for days. New research shows shadowed lunar craters offer protective microclimates fo...20 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October: Space agencyJapan's MMX mission will launch on October 20 to collect samples from Mars's moon Phobos. The unmanned probe will stay in orbit for three y...20 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Matt Damon: 'Some people just see the glory and they don't want to know about...' - 'The Odyssey' star's timeless lesson on looking beyond success, understanding the journey behind achievement and why every accomplishment has a storyQuote of the day by Matt Damon: Matt Damon's remarkable journey in Hollywood showcases his adaptable talent, with famous roles in films lik...18 Aug, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
- Japan aims for the moons of MarsJapan's MMX mission will blast off soon to collect Martian moon samples. The spacecraft will orbit Mars for three years and land on Phobos....16 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
- She was rejected by NASA at 14, then unpacked a space toilet: Claire Parfitt’s unlikely journey from a teenage work-experience placement to leading Mars exploration studies at the European Space AgencyAt 14, Claire Parfitt dreamed of working in space and applied to NASA, only to be rejected. She instead landed a work placement at Leiceste...14 Aug, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Apple TV adds The Martian, Titanic, The Sixth Sense and more movies at no extra costApple TV subscribers can now stream popular Hollywood movies at no extra charge. A new section in the Apple TV app offers a collection of o...14 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Chiwetel Ejiofor: 'All roads lead home in the end...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on values, roots, peace and familyQuote of the day by Chiwetel Ejiofor focuses on home, roots, heritage, values and identity. His words remind people that work and life can ...11 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Matt Damon: ‘The fate of entire communities, economies, countries is caught up in that glass of water’ - An inspiring message by The Odyssey, Interstellar actor on the fragile balance that sustains lifeMatt Damon quote of the day: Addressing graduates at MIT's 2016 commencement, actor Matt Damon underscored how crucial clean water access i...11 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- In 2003, scientists found Chile's Atacama desert so dry it had no detectable DNA. Now it's helping prepare for Mars missionsChile's Atacama Desert serves as Earth's closest Mars analogue due to its extreme dryness. This arid environment, with minimal rainfall and...02 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
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