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ORIGIN OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
In 1956, solar power was priced at about $1,865 per watt and survived largely because spacecraft needed lightweight power. Decades later, prices fell below 50 cents per watt and solar became the cheapest new electricity- Japan aims for the moons of Mars
- In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffected
- 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
- ISM 2.0 will offer 30% capital subsidy, five-year PLI for chip ecosystemThe PLI will be set at 10% of the domestic bill of materials (BoM) value in the first year, staggered to 8%, 6%, 4% and 2% over the next fo...12 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- She watched the 2017 solar eclipse for just few seconds. It left a crescent-shaped blind spot in her visionIn 2017, a woman suffered severe vision impairment after gazing at a partial solar eclipse without protective eyewear. This led to solar re...12 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- US turns decades-old radioactive waste into nuclear power technology that could keep underwater drones running for nearly 30 yearsAmerica is turning decades-old strontium-90 radioactive waste from Oak Ridge into a potential source of long-lasting nuclear power. Zeno Po...11 Aug, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
- Moon for sale: Dennis Hope claims he sold 611 million acres, with Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Ronald Reagan among buyersDennis Hope's decades-long venture in selling lunar real estate rests on his interpretation of an international treaty. Nonetheless, legal ...10 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- GalaxEye acquires StarOps, looks to strengthen satellite engineering after Drishti setbackInfosys-backed GalaxEye has successfully acquired StarOps, enhancing its satellite development capabilities. With roots in TeamIndus, India...10 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- In 1967, US satellites searching for nuclear tests detected mysterious flashes from space. Decades later, scientists uncovered secrets of gamma-ray bursts, which can release more energy in 10 seconds than Sun will emit over its entire 10-billion-year lifetimeGamma-ray bursts, first detected accidentally in 1967, have long puzzled astronomers. Recent observations of their afterglows are now chall...09 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Defence stocks: Time to change strategy? 18 stocks with downside and upside potential from minus 26% to plus 26%When a stock remains in the red for several months, investors naturally begin questioning the investment. Imagine a shipbuilder remaining w...09 Aug, 2026, 02.37 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
- India-Sri Lanka focus on infrastructure projects; updating FTA to boost Comprehensive PartnershipForeign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan leaders to review bilateral cooperation and projects. Agreements were finalized on social sec...06 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Why SpaceX's accidental Moon crash is worrying scientists ahead of Artemis missionsA spent SpaceX rocket stage has impacted the Moon after a year in space. Astronomers confirm the four-tonne Falcon 9 upper stage hit the lu...05 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- SpaceX's satellite ambitions squeeze out rivals reliant on its rocketsSpaceX is increasingly reserving rocket space for its own Starlink satellites. This trend is crowding out rival space companies that rely o...04 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- August 2026 Total Solar Eclipse could change everything-These zodiac signs could feel the biggest life shiftsThe 2026 eclipse season is set to unveil transformative opportunities and new adventures. The total solar eclipse on August 12 will profoun...03 Aug, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
- Starting 1996, surprising planetary system had close encounters with NASA’s Galileo spacecraft, recent study claims it may resemble Earth in certain qualitiesNearly three decades after Galileo first revealed Ganymede's intrinsic magnetic field, the giant moon of Jupiter remains one of the Solar S...03 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM 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
- NASA's AI-powered Mission PRAXIS aims to touch Saturn's rings for the first time: Here's how it could solve a decades-old mysteryNASA is exploring a new mission concept called PRAXIS. This robotic explorer aims to directly sample particles from Saturn's rings. Artific...28 Jul, 2026, 05.52 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
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