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Unlocking the Cosmos: How Laser-Powered Lightsails Could Propell Us to the Stars

Caltech scientists are advancing laser-driven lightsail technology for interstellar travel. Ultrathin sails could transport tiny spacecraft to distant systems like Alpha Centauri. Research focuses on the interaction between lasers and delicate membranes at the Kavli Nanoscience Institute. Innovative measurement techniques are used

9 February 2025

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Discover the Astounding Secrets of an Ancient Asteroid: What Bennu Reveals About Life Beyond Earth

The asteroid Bennu has provided the highest concentration of extraterrestrial organic compounds ever collected on Earth. Samples were preserved in a sealed canister to avoid contamination from Earth’s atmosphere. The analysis took place in a pristine laboratory, allowing for unaltered study of

30 January 2025

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Elon Musk Races to Bring Astronauts Home After Trump’s Call for Action

Nasa and SpaceX are working together to return astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore safely from the ISS. The astronauts have been in space since June 5, 2024, due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner capsule. NASA assures that the astronauts

30 January 2025

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Exposing the Hidden Ties: How a Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Invested in SpaceX

Suleiman Kerimov, a sanctioned Russian oligarch, has secretly held a 1% stake in SpaceX since 2017 through the Heritage Trust. The Heritage Trust continued to operate despite U.S. sanctions, raising questions about compliance and oversight. Citigroup managed the trust’s affairs and is

30 January 2025

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Will U.S. Export Controls Fuel China’s AI Ascent? The Shocking Rise of DeepSeek

U.S. export controls on semiconductors are inadvertently aiding China’s AI advancements. DeepSeek’s R1 AI chatbot provides a cost-effective alternative to American products. Restrictions have prompted Chinese companies to innovate with available resources like H800 chips. Chinese tech firms are adapting and thriving

30 January 2025

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Hyderabad Tech Firms Propel ISRO’s Historic 100th Satellite Launch

Hyderabad’s Ananth Technologies and MTAR Technologies played pivotal roles in ISRO’s launch of its 100th satellite on January 29, 2025. Ananth Technologies developed essential systems including attitude and orbit control electronics and power modules. MTAR Technologies contributed key components such as Vikas

30 January 2025

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launches Revolutionary SpainSat NG I: Here’s What You Need to Know

SpaceX successfully launched the Hisdesat SpainSat NG I satellite from Kennedy Space Center. The launch took place at 8:34 p.m. EST and marks a significant advancement in communication technology. SpainSat NG I, manufactured by Airbus Defense and Space, will enhance military and

30 January 2025

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India’s Space Odyssey: How ISRO Became a Cosmic Powerhouse

ISRO began its journey in the 1960s with the launch of the Nike-Apache rocket and was officially established in 1969. The launch of Aryabhata in 1975 marked India’s entry into the global space community. Major advancements were made in the 1980s and

30 January 2025

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Asteroid Bennu’s Secrets Revealed: Building Blocks of Life Found

Asteroid Bennu samples collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft contain essential building blocks for life. Samples show high-carbon content and indications of past water presence, suggesting favorable conditions for life. The findings could change our understanding of life’s origins on Earth and the

30 January 2025

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AI Assistant DeepSeek: Impressive Yet Severely Limited by Censorship

DeepSeek is a new Chinese AI startup aiming to compete with established platforms like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Despite its advanced capabilities, DeepSeek is hindered by censorship, particularly in sensitive topics. The AI notably avoids discussing significant historical events, reflecting a constraint

30 January 2025

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Asteroid Bennu Delivers Life’s Building Blocks: Are We Alone in the Universe?

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission successfully collected samples from the asteroid Bennu, revealing essential building blocks for life. The analysis of these samples highlights the presence of high-carbon content, traces of water, and unique minerals. Bennu may have once contained liquid water, suggesting it

30 January 2025