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In 1983, NASA flew six rats in Challenger’s crew cabin for a 6-day test; the cage kept them healthy, but engineers called for a 20% more water safety margin- In 2000, a crew for the first time headed for the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for four months to prepare ISS facility for research
- In 1998, NASA sent oyster toadfish into space on Space Shuttle Columbia; over 16 days in orbit, researchers studied how their balance systems adapted to microgravity
- In 1960, NASA launched rhesus monkey Miss Sam to test Mercury's escape system, and she reached 1,800 mph and 9 miles, then returned in overall good conditionMiss Sam, a rhesus monkey, played a pivotal role in NASA's launch escape system testing, demonstrating the system's ability to safely eject...31 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Nepal floods: Teacher evacuates 1,600 students as floods wash away Trishuli schoolNepal's devastating flash floods have caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life. Over 794 bodies have been recovered, with...30 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- In 1984, a 33-year-old NASA astronaut stepped outside challenger. She became the first American woman to walk in spaceKathryn Sullivan etched her name in history in 1984 when she became the first American woman to walk in space during her pivotal Challenger...29 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- In 1853, an American industrialist invented the revolutionizing safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial problem being faced during industrial revolution: How Elisha Otis invention changed the world?In 1853, an American industrialist Elisha Otis invented the safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial prob...28 Aug, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
- In 2023, NASA grew tomatoes for 100 days aboard the space station; ground plants produced more than 100, while the space crop yielded 12 and was not eatenNASA's tomato experiment on the International Space Station faced major hurdles in microgravity, where watering issues resulted in uneven m...26 Aug, 2026, 02.40 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
- In 1986, Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff; 36 years later, a TV dive team found a shuttle artifact with 8-inch tiles off FloridaDivers found a large, tiled object while filming a documentary series. This unexpected discovery was later identified as space shuttle Chal...25 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 2024, Tornyol Systems showed how a 1.4-ounce drone could detect and hunt mosquitoes using ultrasonic sensors. Two years later, the Paris startup recorded its first autonomous kill, but the victim was 1 moth, not a mosquitoA Paris startup just recorded its first autonomous insect kill using a 1.4-ounce drone. Tornyol Systems built the quadcopter with ultrasoni...20 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Psychology says people who are scared of closed spaces, spiders, crowds or any other such thing aren't always afraid: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who are scared of closed spaces, spiders, crowds or any other such thing aren't always afraid of the object or place...18 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- In 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused Mojave desert land. 8 years later, the site hosts 1.9 million solar panels, turning a historic aircraft testing ground into a massive renewable-energy hubIn 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused desert land at Edwards Air Force Base in California. What happened next wa...13 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- India aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, testing to gather pace next year: Union Civil Aviation MinisterIndia aims for electric air taxis to fly by 2028, with testing accelerating next year. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft offe...08 Aug, 2026, 11.51 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
- TakeMe2Space's satellite battery earns flight heritage in first for IndiaHyderabad-based TakeMe2Space’s PowerBank-50 has become India’s first commercially available off-the-shelf satellite battery to achieve flig...31 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- 1-in-10,000 casualty limit: India's new space rules make private firms fully liable if re-entering spacecraft cause damage anywhere in the worldIndia has introduced stringent safety rules for the planned re-entry of space objects. Under the new guidelines, companies must ensure that...30 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- In 1999, Oregon engineer Bruce Campbell bought a retired Boeing 727, moved it into a forest, and turned its cabin into his homeBruce Campbell transformed a retired Boeing 727 into his unique home. He purchased the aircraft for about one hundred thousand dollars. The...28 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- ISRO, SCTIMST to take up research in BioastronauticsSCTIMST and ISRO's Human Space Flight Centre have partnered for space medicine research. A Center for Space Medicine Research was inaugurat...18 Jul, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
- Meet Anil Menon, NASA astronaut who will spend 8 months aboard space station: All about the Indian-origin doctor who once served in AfghanistanAnil Menon NASA astronaut: Anil Menon, the first NASA astronaut of Malayali heritage, has reached the International Space Station (ISS) on ...15 Jul, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
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