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How to stay focused in a world full of distractions? Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla says the answer is not 'discipline'- Quote of the Day by renowned physicist Stephen Hawking: 'Life would be tragic if...'- The greatest physicist's most powerful quote was not about science, rather about finding humor in human struggle
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- Zero Gravity indicator Joy is the fifth 'crew' member of Axiom-4 missionDuring the Axiom-4 mission, a toy swan named Joy served as the zero-gravity indicator, selected due to astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's son's ...27 Jun, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
- Why do astronauts take soft toys to space? Shubhanshu Shukla carries swan 'Joy'. A look at their companions from past missionsDuring a live broadcast from space, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla introduced “Joy,” a soft swan toy floating beside him aboard the ISS...26 Jun, 2025, 02.34 PM IST
- Why is Shubhanshu Shukla carrying this white baby swan soft toy named Joy in his spacecraft in Axiom 4 NASA space mission?Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS on Axiom Mission 4, accompanied by Jo...26 Jun, 2025, 01.25 PM IST
- Axiom mission: Why is there a baby swan toy with Shubhanshu Shukla in spacecraft?Indian Air Force captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, speaking from space, revealed he chose a baby swan toy as a zero-gravity indicato...26 Jun, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
- Why is 40-year-old Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla taking a soft toy swan to space in the Axiom-4 mission?As India prepares for a historic return to space with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard Axiom-4, a plush swan named Joy captures heart...10 Jun, 2025, 08.45 PM IST
- Blue-Origin rocket launch: Katy Perry and Jeff Bezos’ fiancee Lauren Sanchez goes to 'edge of space' with all-female crewBlue Origin launched its all-female flight on Monday evening. Six women, including popstar Katty Perry blasted off on April 14 on a self-dr...14 Apr, 2025, 07.12 PM IST
- Sunita Williams shows how astronauts trapped in space drink waterSunita Williams, an astronaut of Indian heritage, recently fascinated students during an online interaction arranged by the Sunita Williams...09 Dec, 2024, 03.22 PM IST
- Starliner astronauts to vote from space for US Elections 2024: Here’s how zero gravity voting worksAs millions of Americans prepare to vote in the 2024 U.S. Election, a select few will cast their ballots from an extraordinary location—250...05 Nov, 2024, 12.39 AM IST
- Sunita Williams breaks into impromptu dance as she enters ISS on her third space tripIndian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore entered the International Space Station with a celebratory dance an...07 Jun, 2024, 08.11 PM IST
- 7 Best and Affordable Recliners under 40000 to Lounge in ComfortTo enhance your relaxation experience at home, a comfortable recliner is a must-have. However, finding the perfect one without breaking the...11 May, 2023, 10.06 AM IST
- New tech to make satellite launches more accessibleLeo Aerospace LLC, a company affiliated to Purdue University in the US, plans to use "rockoons" or high-altitude balloons, that launch rock...05 Apr, 2018, 03.51 PM IST
- Gecko-inspired robot gripper may help clean space wasteNew York, June 29 (IANS) Researchers have designed a new kind of robotic gripper, inspired by the grasping ability of a gecko, to grab and ...29 Jun, 2017, 06.47 PM IST
- Getting India back on the path of innovationThe middle and upper middle classes are seceding from the government like there is no tomorrow. They are not dependent on government for sc...07 Dec, 2016, 08.35 AM IST
- On your next vacation, look out for these new health-focused accommodationKaplankaya, on Turkey’s west coast, & Carillon in Miami Beach both have igloos in their spas, which will give you a rare experience.03 Aug, 2016, 09.38 AM IST
- Secrets of space: the Oscar-winning effects of Gravity revealedLubezki's cinematography relied heavily on light from the sun, as well as long takes of the characters spinning out of control through spac...28 Aug, 2015, 02.41 PM IST
- NASA astronauts help develop osteoporosis and bone cancer testThe functionality of the test, which measures changes in calcium isotope ratios, has been validated on blood samples from NASA astronauts.18 Aug, 2015, 04.28 PM IST
- NASA installs first zero-gravity 3D printer on ISSNASA astronaut Barry Wilmore installed the 3D printer, designed and built by Made In Space for NASA, inside the MSG aboard the ISS.18 Nov, 2014, 01.28 PM IST
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