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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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SpaceX Celebrates Historic Mission Success with Groundbreaking Selfie

A historic moment was captured on camera as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket embarked on a groundbreaking mission on Monday. Instead of the common snapshots of Earth from space, a unique selfie was taken featuring the Falcon 9’s Merlin engine alongside a

8 October 2024

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Exploring the Mysteries of Lunar Caves

Scientists and astronauts from multiple nations are joining forces on an ambitious new mission to uncover the secrets hidden within the depths of lunar caves. The mission, known as the Subterranean Lunar Exploration Project, aims to explore the intricate cave systems that

8 October 2024

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ISRO Successfully Reduces Orbital Lifetime of Rockets

ISRO’s Upper Stage of PSLV-37 Rocket Successfully De-Orbited In a significant development, the upper stage of the PSLV-37 rocket launched by ISRO over seven years ago has successfully re-entered the earth’s atmosphere. Initially deployed with a record-breaking 104 satellites, including Cartosat-2D, this

8 October 2024

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Exploring the Mysteries of the Cosmos: A New Mission Unveiled

An Unprecedented Journey A cutting-edge spacecraft has been launched to delve deeper into the mysteries of the universe in an unprecedented mission that aims to unveil the secrets of distant celestial bodies. As part of this groundbreaking endeavor, a probe has been

8 October 2024

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Understanding Geomagnetic Storms

What is a geomagnetic storm and how do they occur? A geomagnetic storm is a disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field triggered by solar activity. The Sun’s core generates immense energy through nuclear fusion, releasing light, radiation, and charged particles. Periodically, the Sun

8 October 2024

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Exploring New Frontiers: Hera’s Mission to Safeguard Earth from Cosmic Threats

ESA’s Hera spacecraft has commenced a pioneering journey to the unique binary asteroid system known as Didymos, marking a significant advancement in planetary defense strategies. Following NASA’s groundbreaking DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of Didymos’ moonlet Dimorphos, Hera aims to

8 October 2024

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Revolutionizing Space Launch Technology at India’s Premier Space Center

India’s premier space agency is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor to revolutionize its space launch capabilities. The construction of a third launch facility at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota signals a new era in Indian space exploration. Gone are the

8 October 2024

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New Planetary Defense Mission Launches to Study Asteroid Impact

ESA’s Hera spacecraft has embarked on a groundbreaking mission to study the aftermath of an asteroid impact. Launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the probe aims to assess the effects of a previous collision between NASA’s DART spacecraft and the asteroid

8 October 2024

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ESA’s Mission Voyager Launches Towards a New Chapter in Space Exploration

ESA’s Mission Voyager took flight from the Florida spaceport on a groundbreaking expedition to unravel the mysteries of the universe. Carried by a cutting-edge spacecraft, the mission aims to delve into uncharted territories beyond our planet and expand our knowledge of celestial

8 October 2024

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Exploring a New Frontier in Space Exploration

A cutting-edge spacecraft has embarked on an extraordinary mission to explore an uncharted region of our solar system. The Interstellar Ventures Initiative’s Phoenix spacecraft was launched with great anticipation towards a mysterious sector of space, far beyond the reaches of known celestial

8 October 2024