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In 1959, Able and Baker survived a 300-mile Jupiter rocket flight; Able died during surgery four days later, while Baker lived to 27- In 1951, Soviet dog Smelaya ran away before her rocket launch; after she returned, she flew safely with Malyshka
- In 1951, Soviet space dog Bobik escaped before launch; scientists found a stray near the canteen, named her ZIB, and sent her 100 km up before a safe return
- In 1952, Patricia and Mike rode an Aerobee 36 miles up at 2,000 mph; both monkeys returned safely after scientists compared seated and prone acceleration effectsIn 1952, two Philippine monkeys named Patricia and Mike embarked on a historic journey aboard a rocket. Scientists sought to understand how...29 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 1951, Yorick the monkey and 11 mice rode an Aerobee rocket to 236,000 feet; the flight showed animals could survive launch and landing, though Yorick died after touchdownIn 1951, a rhesus monkey named Yorick embarked on a groundbreaking mission aboard a rocket, soaring nearly forty-five miles above the New M...29 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- America's new moon heroes: Trump honours NASA’s Artemis II crew, unveils Space Academy, eyes Mars nextThe Artemis II astronauts received the nation's highest space honor for their lunar flyby. Commander Reid Wiseman and his crew were recogni...29 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- In 1962, NASA packed 22,900 gallons of water into a Saturn I rocket and deliberately released it 65 miles above Earth to see how water behaved in the upper atmosphereNASA scientists have long explored recycling resources for extended space travel. Plants and microorganisms could help regenerate vital sup...28 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- In 1958, the US launched Gordo the squirrel monkey 300 miles above Earth; he endured 8.3 minutes of weightlessness and 40 g during re-entry, but died after his capsule sank at seaIn the historic space flight of 1958, Gordo, a courageous squirrel monkey, faced intense conditions that ultimately validated human surviva...28 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- In 1961, NASA sent Ham the chimpanzee 157 miles above Earth to test whether a primate could work in space; he completed a 16-minute flight and returned safelyChimpanzee Ham made history in 1961 when he soared into space aboard a Mercury-Redstone rocket. His mission aimed to assess the capabilitie...28 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1958, NASA launched a spacecraft Able 2 for the first time to the Moon but the mission failed after a small error and the probe reentered Earth's atmosphere about 43 hours after launchIn 1958, NASA launched Able 2, later known as Pioneer 1, on a mission to study the Moon. The spacecraft failed to reach lunar orbit after a...26 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- SpaceX to build $100 billion Starship rocket complex in LouisianaThe company's second Starbase campus will eventually launch thousands of Starship flights a year, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said, re...26 Aug, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
- China seeks public tips on procurement violations in elite Rocket ForceChina's military is seeking information on alleged procurement violations within its Rocket Force. This campaign follows a broad corruption...25 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
- SpaceX launch today: Record-breaking Falcon 9 mission set to kick off busy Space Coast scheduleFlorida's Space Coast is preparing for a busy launch schedule. SpaceX will launch Starlink satellites using a reusable Falcon 9 rocket. NAS...25 Aug, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- Why strangulate ISRO with privatisation push: CongressCongress accuses the government of aggressive privatization of India's space program. This agenda will limit the Indian Space Research Orga...25 Aug, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
- From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yetIndia's space program began with a small rocket range in 1962. It progressed to launching its first satellite and developing indigenous lau...24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- In 1926, Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fuel rocket from a snowy Massachusetts field; 35 years later, NASA formally dedicated Goddard Space Flight CenterOn March 16, 1926, Robert Goddard made history by launching the first liquid-propellant rocket from a serene farm in Worcester, Massachuset...23 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- India's space ambitions face over 4x higher rocket launch costs than US, study showsIndia faces a substantial cost gap with the United States for launching payloads. A recent study estimates India's cost at over $13,000 per...21 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Panorama Studios invests in Rocket Reels at Rs 200 crore valuationPanorama Studios has invested an undisclosed amount in vertical OTT platform Rocket Reels at a valuation of Rs 200 crore. The partnership a...19 Aug, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- China recovers rocket stage on land for first time, after earlier recovery at seaAlthough this marks China's first successful recovery on land, it is the second time the country has recovered a rocket stage, following a ...19 Aug, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- China's LandSpace lands rocket booster; joins SpaceX and Blue Origin with reusable techThe ability to return, recover and reuse a booster is crucial to reduce cost and make it easier to put satellites into orbit, turning space...19 Aug, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
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