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NASA abandons attempt to rescue aging space telescope from atmospheric re-entryNASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have ended their mission to save the Swift Observatory. Persistent attitude-control failures on the Li...- Rescue mission for aging NASA space telescope failsKatalyst's LINK craft was launched in early July to approach the observatory, also known as Swift, some 216 miles (347 km) in space, grap...
- Why emergency blankets look like giant sheets of foil; a thin metallic coating reflects radiant heat toward the bodyEmergency blankets are designed to reflect radiant heat, effectively helping to maintain body warmth. This innovative technology has its ro...
- Gold pulled India back from the edge of crisis 35 years agoThirty-five years after India pledged 67 tonnes of gold to avert a balance of payments crisis, the episode remains one of the defining mome...
- Quote of the day by Harrison Ford: ‘What could be worse than getting to the end of your life and realising that you have not…’ Star Wars actor’s inspiring lesson on living life without regrets, finding your voice and making the most of every opportunityHarrison Ford’s Arizona State University commencement speech offered a powerful lesson on living without regrets. The Star Wars actor urged...
- 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...
- 15 rare 8mm reels by Manipur film pioneer Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh set for international preservationFragile 8mm film reels from the early days of cinema in Manipur are currently in the process of being preserved. This international initiat...
- Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh's 8mm reels offer a window into Manipur's forgotten cultural historyBehind that camera was Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh, regarded as one of the earliest Manipuri practitioners to independently use an 8mm c...
- NASA’s Swift telescope could crash to Earth as $30 million rescue spacecraft spins out of controlA mission to save NASA's Swift telescope is encountering difficulties. The Link satellite, sent for rescue, has developed thruster problems...
- Kids found in 'zombie state' after allegedly eating mushroom-laced chocolate at New Jersey YMCA summer camp; 13 children fall ill as police launch investigationThirteen children fell ill after consuming suspected mushroom-laced chocolate at a New Jersey YMCA summer camp. Authorities are investigati...
- 'Hello from the ISS': Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares first message from spaceAnil Menon, an Indian-origin astronaut representing NASA, has shared his first message from the International Space Station, expressing dee...
- 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 ...
- NASA once gave IQ just 1 point in its astronaut selection system because the agency believed even brilliant people could fail in space; Here's what actually helped candidates get selectedNASA's 1966 astronaut selection valued practical skills and character over intelligence. Engineering expertise and operational experience w...
- NASA astronaut Anil Menon set to travel to International Space Station on July 14Anil Menon, an astronaut of Indian heritage, will journey to the International Space Station. He will spend eight months conducting vital s...
- PM Modi recalls Biju Patnaik's heroic mission to rescue Indonesian leaders from Dutch colonial forces. Here's what happenedPrime Minister Modi lauded Biju Patnaik's historic mission aiding Indonesia's independence. Patnaik flew Indonesian leaders to India, stren...
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to EarthA mission is underway to save NASA's Swift Observatory from a fiery plunge. Launched from the Pacific, a specialised spacecraft named Link ...
- India’s space industry hunts for its SpaceX momentIndia's private space sector is rapidly advancing, with a space unicorn poised for launch and startups developing cutting-edge satellites. ...
- Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASAA critical mission to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory has been delayed due to a last-minute launch problem. A rocket-launching plane, carry...
- NASA is racing to save a legendary Space telescope before it falls back to EarthNASA is executing an unprecedented, first-of-its-kind rescue mission to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a highly successful 21-yea...
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue missionNASA is launching a daring $30 million mission this week to rescue the aging Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth. A robotic lifesa...
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