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Japan launches spacecraft on mission to bring Mars moon samples to EarthJapan has successfully launched an uncrewed spacecraft aimed at collecting samples from the Martian moon Phobos. The spacecraft, part of th...- A $5 nut doomed SpaceX’s first rocket; its satellite crashed through a shed roof and landed beside its own shipping crateIn March 2006, SpaceX’s first rocket failed because of a $5 aluminium nut that cracked from corrosion. The cadet-built satellite on board w...
- From sewer to space: Genrobotics bags ISRO robotics development contractThe company has secured the project from the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), a key centre of the ISRO, marking a significant step in its j...
- In 2017, Japan tested a twin-turbine machine in the Kuroshio Current; the floating device later showed it could generate 100 kW from the Pacific’s “river”Japan's innovative Kairyu turbine has achieved a significant milestone by effectively harnessing strong ocean currents to generate electric...
- In 1972, NASA sealed 3 astronauts inside a 20-foot chamber for 56 days to rehearse Skylab; the ground experiment exposed hardware and medical problems before launchIn 1972, three astronauts conducted a remarkable ground simulation, residing in a sealed chamber for a staggering 56 days. This experiment ...
- VCs step up wealthtech bets; Blinkit freezes new launchesInvestors are pouring fresh capital into wealthtech startups as demand for financial products grows. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
- How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogsThe rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US mi...
- Meerut boy missed IIT admission by just 2 marks, self-studied on YouTube, became a scientist at ISROA Meerut youth, Sanket Kumar, transformed a two-mark JEE Advanced miss into a stellar ISRO career. Undeterred by the 2021 setback, he self-...
- Quote of the day by the lady who touched the stars, Kalpana Chawla: “The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to...” Learn a timeless lesson on dreams, courage, perseverance, success mindset, ambition, hard work, and never giving upThe Kalpana Chawla quote of the day still inspires millions chasing dreams, success, and personal growth worldwide. Her powerful words on v...
- IAF's Tejas fleet set to resume flights next week after 2-month groundingIndian Air Force Tejas fighter jets will fly again next week. The entire fleet of 34 jets was grounded in February after an accident. A sof...
- HAL receives fourth GE-F404-IN20 engine for LCA Mark-1 form US' GE AerospaceGE Aerospace delivered the fourth F404-IN20 engine to HAL for India's LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, with 12 expected by year-end. Despite a 202...
- Engines of Independence: Why the heart of India’s fighter jets must beat at homeIndia's aerospace sector is striving for complete sovereignty by developing indigenous fighter jet engines. Godrej Enterprises Group, a key...
- FAA plans to review 737 MAX engine issue after bird strike incidentsThe FAA will soon review the safety of Boeing 737 MAX engines. This follows two incidents where bird strikes caused smoke in the cockpit of...
- Qantas plane lands safely in Sydney after engine failureA Qantas Airways flight experienced a contained engine failure shortly after takeoff from Sydney Airport, forcing the pilots to return for ...
- Boeing's no good, never-ending tailspin might take NASA with itBoeing faces criticism after NASA deemed its Starliner spacecraft too risky for a return trip from the International Space Station, delayin...
- Apple has secret team working on satellites to beam data to devicesThe iPhone maker has about a dozen engineers from the aerospace, satellite working on the project.
- Boeing unveils revamp to deepen safety focus after Max crashesThe company had already rung up $8.3 billion in Max-related expenses through July.
- Indian IT firms unfairly targeted in Boeing 737 Max fiasco, says industryHCL Technologies and Cyient said they were not involved in the design of the Manoeuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS).
- Truth about A320neo engines: You have been flying dangerously & probably had no idea about itIndiGo's instances of single-engine failure in 18 months averaged one a week. Experts say these failures were a sort of world record.
- 'Unprofessional' HAL, DRDO slammed for lost decadesA confidential report on making India self-reliant in aerospace has called for massive overhaul of higher education and military research a...
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