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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- What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackout
- August Total Solar Eclipse And Lunar Eclipse: Everything You Need to Know About Two Eclipse In August 2026
- IN-SPACe moves to hand over Isro’s new Rs 986 crore small rocket launch complex to private sectorIN-SPACe seeks private partners to manage ISRO's new launch complex. This facility will support small rocket launches and enhance launch ef...09 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- In 2022, NASA slammed a spacecraft into an asteroid moonlet at 14,000 mph; humanity’s first planetary-defense test shortened its orbit by about 32 minutesNASA's DART mission achieved a groundbreaking success by colliding with the asteroid Dimorphos. This intentional impact resulted in a signi...08 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM 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
- Ola Electric Q1 loss narrows; Swiggy makes amendsOla Electric posted an improved June-quarter performance as deliveries picked up. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.07 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- A Rare Cosmic Alignment Is Coming on 12 August, 2026 - Here's Why Skywatchers Around the World Are ExcitedA spectacular six-planet alignment will grace the pre-dawn sky around August 12, 2026, giving millions of skywatchers a chance to witness o...07 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- Chinese proverb of the day: “As heaven moves with ceaseless strength, the noble person strives unceasingly to...” — Timeless life lessons on resilience, self-discipline, perseverance, purpose, and why lasting success begins with mastering yourself from the ancient Chinese classic I ChingToday's Chinese proverb of the day shares timeless wisdom from the ancient I Ching. “As heaven moves with ceaseless strength, the noble per...06 Aug, 2026, 11.31 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
- In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality: How Mary Sherman Morgan became Rocket Girl or America's first female rocket scientist?In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a realit...05 Aug, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
- US stocks: SpaceX quarterly revenue surges in debut results on strong growth in its Starlink businessSpaceX has announced an impressive 92% increase in revenue for the latest quarter, primarily fueled by the growth of Starlink and its AI in...05 Aug, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
- SpaceX's first results put Elon Musk's AI spending under Wall Street's microscopeSpaceX's upcoming earnings report is set to provide insights into Starlink's profitability as it expands into AI and space initiatives. Ana...03 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- SpaceX's first results put Elon Musk's AI spending under Wall Street microscopeSpaceX is poised to reveal its next earnings report, signaling Starlink's profitability and its pivotal role in financing AI and space init...03 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- Countdown begins: Exactly 1 year until the century's longest total solar eclipse turns day into night across three continentsMillions will witness an extraordinary solar eclipse on August 2, 2027. This eclipse will be the longest total solar eclipse visible from l...02 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- Goldman Sachs sees a bigger space opportunity beyond launch providersSpace stocks could offer significant long-term growth opportunities as the industry expands beyond rocket launches into satellites, orbital...02 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
- Is a massive planet lurking beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery: In 1999, scientists proposed a world four times Jupiter's mass; 25 years later, the debate continuesIs there a giant hidden planet beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery explained: In 1999, astronomers proposed Tyche. They suspected a giant wo...29 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- Betelgeuse has a companion star, Siwarha. Astronomers confirm the dying red giant isn't alone. Here's what it meansBetelgeuse's companion star discovered explained its variable brightness. Astronomers have confirmed Betelgeuse, a famous night sky star, h...29 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
- ISRO-NASA's NISAR satellite reveals the ground shifted by 60 cm during Venezuela's earthquake: Here's what scientists discoveredNew observations from the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite show that Venezuela's June earthquakes caused the ground to shift by up to 60 centimetr...26 Jul, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across EuropeRussia's ambitious Znamya project aimed to channel sunlight to Earth via mirrors in orbit. In a remarkable demonstration in 1993, the Znamy...25 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
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