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In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the cause- On the ISS, astronauts see 16 sunrises every day as the station circles Earth, but their bodies refuse to follow the 90-minute cycle, forcing crews to stick to a familiar 24-hour routine despite living through multiple days and nights
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- In 2016, NASA deliberately set fire to an empty spacecraft after it left the ISS, creating the largest controlled fire experiment in spaceIn 2016, NASA executed a groundbreaking fire experiment in the unique environment of microgravity aboard an uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft. Thi...11 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- 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
- Parliamentary panel seeks details on Indian Railways' efforts to boost domestic bullet train capabilitiesA parliamentary committee seeks details on enhancing domestic bullet train component manufacturing. It also requested studies of successful...10 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
- Auto correct: How electrification is rewiring the humble autorickshaw in more ways than oneElectric three-wheelers are reshaping India's last-mile mobility sector. Lower running costs and reduced maintenance are driving this signi...09 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
- In 2025, scientists tracked 12 people through 10 months of Antarctic isolation. The findings could reshape how future Mars astronauts are trained for the psychological challenges of deep-space missionsTen months of Antarctic isolation revealed a hard truth about deep space. Twelve people trapped at Concordia Station faced rising conflict,...08 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon embarks on maiden 6.5-hour ISS spacewalkIndian-origin astronaut Anil Menon embarks on his first spacewalk today. He will join Jessica Meir to strengthen the orbiting laboratory's ...06 Aug, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: "If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love..." — Inspiring life lessons on emotional intelligence, accountability, relationships, forgiveness, self-growth, and how letting go of resentment unlocks true empathy by the iconic Russian novelistToday's Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: The famous quote by Russian master novelist Leo Tolstoy highlights the transformative spiritual co...05 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- In 2003, NASA sent tiny worms aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. After the disaster, scientists discovered that an aluminium container had helped them survive the deadly impactWhen Space Shuttle Columbiabroke apart on February 1, 2003, all seven astronauts lost their lives. Yet one NASA experiment survived. Tiny C...05 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- Failure didn't stop them! 750 Indian schoolgirls faced failure on their first space mission; their second satellite is now orbiting close to ISSAzaadiSAT-2, carrying experiments by 750 Indian schoolgirls, successfully entered Earth's orbit. This achievement followed an initial launc...30 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- In 1969, four scientists entered an underwater lab to test long-term life beneath the sea; 60 days and a 19-hour decompression later, all emerged safelyFour scientists lived underwater for sixty days in 1969. This mission studied marine life and human endurance in isolation. The habitat was...29 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Astronaut Anil Menon set to undertake maiden spacewalk next weekAstronaut Anil Menon will perform spacewalks to upgrade solar arrays and antennas. These spacewalks will prepare the orbital lab for future...27 Jul, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- In 1969, Apollo 10 astronauts set the fastest human speed record in space — here's why it still hasn't been brokenApollo 10 astronauts still hold the fastest human spaceflight speed record. Their return journey from lunar orbit reached nearly 40,000 kil...27 Jul, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- NASA astronaut Chris Williams returns to Earth after 241 days and 102 million miles in spaceNASA astronaut Chris Williams returns to Earth after a 241-day International Space Station mission, landing safely in Kazakhstan with two R...27 Jul, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- PM Modi takes '56-year-old youngster' subtle dig at Rahul GandhiPrime Minister Modi praised India's growing space capabilities and young innovators. He highlighted Skyroot Aerospace's significant milesto...21 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- 'Hello from the ISS': Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares first message from spaceAnil Menon, an Indian-origin astronaut representing NASA, has shared his first message from the International Space Station, expressing dee...15 Jul, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Meet Anil Menon, NASA astronaut who will spend 8 months aboard space station: All about the Indian-origin doctor who once served in AfghanistanAnil Menon NASA astronaut: Anil Menon, the first NASA astronaut of Malayali heritage, has reached the International Space Station (ISS) on ...15 Jul, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- NASA's Anil Menon, two Russians blast off for 8-month International Space Station missionNasa astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts launched to the International Space Station. The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft lifted off fro...14 Jul, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
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