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- In 1980, a physicist studying a thin clay layer found an iridium spike, and it wasn’t just trace metal: It became one of the biggest clues behind the dinosaurs’ extinction
- Scientists found a small asteroid visitor near Earth, and it may be a chunk of the MoonA small space rock, 2024 PT5, is fascinating scientists with its Earth-like orbit. Researchers now suggest it might be a piece of the Moon....26 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Spacecraft's cracked window delayed Chinese astronauts' return; How did it happen and why did the Georgia-based assistant professor blame China for this incident?A recent delay in the return of Chinese astronauts from the Tiangong space station occurred after cracks were discovered in their spacecraf...15 Nov, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
- Chinese astronauts stranded in orbit? Here's complete truth, what happened, what’s next and why space debris gives sleepless nights to space missionsChinese astronauts stranded in orbit after their Shenzhou-20 capsule was damaged by space debris. Astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and ...06 Nov, 2025, 08.15 PM IST
- China unveils ‘gunpowder-powered’ space debris catcher that could covertly disable enemy satellitesChinese researchers have engineered a silent space-debris catcher that launches a net to capture defunct satellites and rocket parts. This ...13 Aug, 2025, 04.46 AM IST
- What happens if the moon takes a hit? Scientists brace for a possible asteroid collisionNASA Asteroid Alert: Scientists are watching asteroid 2024 YR4 closely after it was first spotted in late 2024. While it’s no longer on a c...31 Jul, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
- Asteroid 2024 YR4 may smash into moon, wipe out 10,000 satellites, and trigger meteor showers on earthAsteroid 2024 YR4: Scientists detected Asteroid 2024 YR4. It may hit the Moon. There is a 4% chance of impact. A collision could create a l...31 Jul, 2025, 12.29 AM IST
- Why scientists are still worried about Asteroid 2024 YR4 even though Earth is safeAsteroid 2024 YR4, initially considered a minor threat to Earth, is now being monitored for a potential Moon impact in 2032. While Earth is...14 Jul, 2025, 05.35 PM IST
- Asteroid more powerful than Hiroshima atomic bomb may miss Earth, but could still cause major disruptionAsteroid 2024 YR4, once feared to be on a collision course with Earth, now has an extremely low chance of impact. However, scientists warn ...20 Jun, 2025, 12.09 AM IST
- PSLV-37 rocket's upper stage re-enters Earth's atmosphere right on schedule: ISROISRO confirmed the re-entry of PSLV-37's upper stage into Earth's atmosphere after launching 104 satellites in 2017. The re-entry, monitore...08 Oct, 2024, 02.57 PM IST
- India has 111 payloads, 105 space debris objects in orbit: GovernmentIn a written reply, Singh said all orbiting debris will have impact on the sustainability of outer space and future missions and added that...02 Feb, 2023, 10.31 PM IST
- NASA to address orbital debris, greatest challenge of our eraThe US space agency has announced to fund three studies to understand the growing problem of space junk to analyse the economic, social and...15 Sep, 2022, 01.52 PM IST
- IS4OM inaugurated: India gives boost to self-reliance in safeguarding space assetsUnion Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh would inaugurate the IS4OM in Bengaluru on Monday, in the presence of Secretary in the Dep...10 Jul, 2022, 03.51 PM IST
- Chennai techie uses Nasa images to find Vikram lander debris, gets credit from US agencyA Chennai techie, Shanmuga Subramanian, used lunar images from Nasa's Moon's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured on different dates and s...03 Dec, 2019, 09.21 AM IST
- India's shooting down of satellite created 400 pieces of debris, put ISS at risk: NASANASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said about 60 pieces of debris have been tracked so far and out of which 24 are going above the apogee o...02 Apr, 2019, 02.06 PM IST
- NASA to measure orbital debris around space stationWashington, Nov 27 (IANS) NASA is set to launch a sensor on December 4 to measure orbital debris around the International Space Station (IS...27 Nov, 2017, 02.07 PM IST
- 192 Indian space objects currently in orbitChennai, Sep 8 (IANS) A total of 192 Indian objects are orbiting in space as of April 1, 2017, catalogued by US Space Surveillance Network,...08 Sep, 2017, 03.12 PM IST
- Space Trek: What will happen if any space debris hits a live satellite or the ISSChance of being hit by space junk on Earth is 20 billion to one. Lottie Williams was hit on her head but was unharmed by a 13-cm-long piece...13 Nov, 2016, 12.30 AM IST
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