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In 1998, scientists sent 4 pregnant swordtail fish and 200 babies into space; near the end of the mission, the fish suddenly began swimming in continuous loopsIn an unprecedented experiment in 1998, swordtail fish were launched into orbit on the space shuttle Endeavor to explore how life persists ...- SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of Starship rocketSpaceX plans its Starship rocket's first orbital flight next week. The launch from Texas aims to deliver twenty-six Starlink satellites. Th...
- In 2014, NASA astronauts used an ordinary tape measure during six-month ISS missions; the Body Measures data later entered requirements for NASA's xEMU spacesuitIn 2014, astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted body measurements to study the impact of microgravity on human physiol...
- SpaceX's first Starfall customer is European mission integrator Space CargoSpace Cargo aims to fly in 2028 an orbital reentry flight on the first commercial mission of Starship, which will deploy SpaceX's Starfall ...
- In 1983, three pregnant guppies flew on Cosmos 1514 for five days; one later gave birth to 25 healthy fry and produced six more healthy broods after returning to EarthIn 1983, three expectant guppies journeyed aboard the Cosmos 1514 biosatellite as part of a Soviet experiment exploring the effects of micr...
- IIT Madras researchers develop ‘morphing skin’ to prevent aircraft stallsIIT Madras researchers developed a novel morphing skin inspired by bird flight. This adaptive external skin dynamically reshapes in real ti...
- DRDO to set up new missile testing range in West Bengal’s JunputIndia's DRDO plans a new weapons and missile testing range at Junput in West Bengal. This facility will supplement the existing Integrated ...
- In 1783, two French brothers while conducting indoor experiments in Annonay, France after getting inspired by watching smoke rise and clothes billow over a fire invented the world's first practical hot air balloonIn 1783, two French brothers while conducting indoor experiments in Annonay, France after getting inspired by watching smoke rise and cloth...
- Anthropic says Yemen fighters used AI to seek guided weaponsAn AI firm revealed a Yemen group used its chatbot for weapons development. They attempted to build guided rockets and ballistic missiles w...
- Boeing spent $67,000,000 of its own money on the YF-118G Bird of Prey stealth aircraft with borrowed landing gear and ejection seat. It flew just 38 timesThe YF-118G Bird of Prey, an aircraft secretly designed by Boeing, was pivotal in testing stealth technology. This innovative project delve...
- They asked Claude to build missiles, anti-torpedo, and smallpox bioweapons: Anthropic uncovers AI's darkest misuse cases, including a live missile testAnthropic AI misuse report: Anthropic has revealed some of the most concerning ways users have attempted to misuse its AI model Claude, inc...
- ISRO successfully tests more powerful engine for India's ‘Bahubali’ LVM3 rocketIn a significant leap for space technology, ISRO has successfully conducted a high-thrust test of its CE20 cryogenic engine. This enhanceme...
- In 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviationIn 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviation....
- ET Exclusive: Reliance Jio eyes September 2027 test flight for 1,600-satellite LEO networkJio is targeting a September 2027 test flight for its planned 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, with mass deployment expected ...
- In 1958, a mouse nicknamed Minnie Mouse was sent to space by the United States Air Force under the first Mouse-in-Able (MIA-1) mission aboard a two-stage Thor-Able rocket but the animal didn't survive the flightIn 1958, a mouse nicknamed Minnie Mouse was sent to space by the United States Air Force under the first Mouse-in-Able (MIA-1) mission aboa...
- China builds massive desert test facility to test future fighter jets as it races against US for sixth-gen techChina is expanding its Lop Nur flight-test facility in Xinjiang to accelerate development of next-generation military aircraft, satellite i...
- Air India terminates Phuket-Delhi flight pilot after testing positive for drugsAir India terminated a pilot's employment after a positive drug test. The pilot was in command of a Phuket to Delhi flight. This action fol...
- Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Pilot tested non-negative for psychoactive substance after hydraulic failure injured 24An Air India flight experienced hydraulic system failures and autopilot disconnect at high altitude. The pilot-in-command later tested non ...
- Air India Phuket-Delhi pilot used psycho-active substance, preliminary report findsAn Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude drop. The Pilot-in-Command tested non-negative for psycho-active sub...
- 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 marginIn 1983, six brave rats embarked on an experimental journey aboard the Challenger shuttle. Their specially designed enclosure ensured prote...
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