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In 2023, a spacecraft was launched to explore the largest planet in our solar system and its icy moons in depth. Eight years later, it will finally reach its targetESA’s JUICE mission will study Jupiter, Ganymede, Callisto and Europa. The spacecraft will examine their oceans, geology, magnetic fields a...30 Sep, 2026, 02.33 AM IST- In 2005, ESA exposed two kinds of lichen to space for 14.6 days; both remained metabolically active and recovered after returning to EarthIn a groundbreaking experiment, two lichen species, Rhizocarpon geographicum and Xanthoria elegans, showcased extraordinary durability by s...05 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 2015, Japan exposed bacteria outside the ISS for 3 years; some clumps survived, while thicker ones were estimated to last longerJapanese researchers launched the resilient bacteria Deinococcus into orbit aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, these micro...05 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1961, a UCLA graduate student at JPL discovered how spacecraft could borrow speed from planetary gravity. Decades later, his gravity-assist technique produced a fuel-saving breakthrough that transformed deep-space explorationIn 1961, UCLA graduate student Michael Minovitch found a smarter way to move spacecraft through space. At JPL, he studied planetary gravity...12 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Lack of funding delayed adoption of modern space technologies, Former ISRO scientist saysFormer ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan stated that insufficient funding hindered the adoption of new space technologies. He explained that c...17 Oct, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
- From SpaDeX launch to Aditya-L1: India's top space missions in 2024In 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) showcased remarkable achievements that elevated India’s status in global space explo...31 Dec, 2024, 08.35 AM IST
- You can help Isro plan next space mission. Here are detailsIndian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is inviting the youth of India to participate in a space robotics challenge named 'Isro Robotics ...15 Nov, 2023, 01.18 PM IST
- ISRO invites innovative ideas, designs of robotic rovers from student communityISRO has invited innovative ideas and designs of robotic rovers from the youth for future missions; months after the landing of Chandrayaan...14 Nov, 2023, 03.56 PM IST
- India's PSLV-XL rocket has close links with Moon, Mars and the SunNearly 15 years after its first flight and on its 25th mission, the rocket code named PSLV-C57 is being used for another interplanetary mis...02 Sep, 2023, 11.01 AM IST
- India capable of launching more interplanetary missions, says ISRO chairmanAn elated Somnath said he and his colleagues were happy and proud to be part of the great achievement of the ISRO and requested people to c...30 Aug, 2023, 07.13 PM IST
- Chandrayaan-3: India's moon lander clears key tests successfullyAccording to ISRO, the Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully underwent EMI/EMC test during January 31-February 2 at the U.R. Rao Satellite Cent...19 Feb, 2023, 07.04 PM IST
- Made for mission life of six months, India's Mars probe completes seven years in orbitISRO has been continuously monitoring the spacecraft and its five scientific instruments, and officials said analysis of the data being rec...26 Sep, 2021, 09.26 PM IST
- Why moon matters for future interplanetary missionsMoon will likely be the base for future interplanetary missions. A presence there is of strategic importance.08 Sep, 2019, 11.25 AM IST
- Isro @ 50: India's space agency now has a new missionOn the golden jubilee year of Isro, its chairman K Sivan said the agency is now looking to develop technologies required for future.16 Aug, 2019, 11.24 AM IST
- Chandrayaan-2 mission cheaper than Hollywood film InterstellarIsro will try to launch the Chandrayaan-2 mission, involving a soft-landing on the moon's surface and rover walk, sometime in April. Howeve...20 Feb, 2018, 10.29 AM IST
- MOM completes 1000 Earth days, has enough fuel to last 'more years'The spacecraft has five key scientific instruments. One of the payloads, the Mars colour camera, has produced more than 715 images so far, ...21 Jun, 2017, 11.31 AM IST
- Launch is only part of Mars mission as more challenges ahead of its journeyThe successful launch of the country's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) today, is only part of the country's first inter-planetary venture story.05 Nov, 2013, 04.56 PM IST
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