A team of researchers, led by an Indian-origin scientist, has developed an AI-based system to help reduce unexpected deaths by identifying hospitalized patients at high risk of rapid health deterioration, which is a leading cause of unplanned ICU admissions.
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission made history on September 12, 2024, as non-professional astronauts Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis became the first private crew members to perform a spacewalk, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.
Asteroid 2024 PT5, measuring 10 meters, will be temporarily captured by Earth's gravity from September 29 to November 25, 2024. Although it won't complete a full orbit, it offers scientists valuable data on gravitational dynamics and near-Earth objects (NEOs).
Jared Isaacman, the businessman who is part of the mission says "Earth sure looks like a perfect world". He stated this as he left the SpaceX capsule and stepped out into space.
SpaceX launched four private astronauts into space aboard a modified Crew Dragon capsule, marking the start of the Polaris Dawn mission. This five-day mission, which lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 5:23 a.m. EST (0923 GMT), aims to test new spacesuit designs and more.
Elon Musk envisions a future where humanity expands beyond Earth, with SpaceX spearheading the mission to make life multi-planetary. Through a focus on reusability and cost reduction, SpaceX is breaking new ground in space exploration, with the ultimate goal of establishing a self-sustaining city.
Starliner landed at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 12:01 a.m. ET on September 7 (9:31 a.m. IST). Ground teams are now preparing to transport Starliner back to Florida for analysis and refurbishment.
Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, is famous for its breathtaking ring system, visible even through small telescopes. However, by March 2025, these rings will appear to disappear, offering skywatchers a view of a ringless Saturn.
After more than four months in space, NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) has successfully deployed its solar sail, achieving a major milestone in space propulsion.
NASA has finalised that Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will be back on Earth by February 2025. SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission will bring the astronauts back and NASA has said to remain committed to work with Boeing.
Data collected from the Birmingham Solar Oscillations Network (BISON) and NASA's SOHO mission over 26.5 years has revealed a significant finding: there is a 6.5 per cent difference in the estimated age of the Sun when measured during solar minimum compared to solar maximum.
Leading the mission is Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who is both funding and commanding the mission. He will be accompanied by pilot Scott 'Kidd' Poteet, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, and SpaceX engineers Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, who will serve as mission specialists.
An Indian astronaut from the Gaganyaan mission is slated to join the International Space Station (ISS), signifying a major step forward in the Indo-US space collaboration, according to Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology.
Veteran NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, both former military test pilots, became the first crew to ride Starliner on June 5 when they were launched to the ISS for what was expected to be an eight-day test mission.
This achievement, making India the first country to land near the Moon's southern pole, is a testament to the nation's space exploration advancements. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of space science's role in national progress and inspiring future generations.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on June 6, now face uncertainty regarding their return to Earth.
The Chandrayaan-3's rover was deployed by the Vikram lander, which made a soft landing near the south pole of the Moon on August 23, 2023, scripting history. Chandrayaan-3, consisting of the lander and rover, was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Balancing the risks of space travel against the immense potential of space exploration is a challenging yet crucial endeavour. Despite the health dangers, the scientific discoveries that could result from sending humans to Mars hold the promise of being revolutionary.
ISRO's SSLV has successfully placed EOS-08 precisely into orbit, marking the successful completion of ISRO/DOS's SSLV Development Project. This achievement holds significant importance for India.
ISRO has successfully launched its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-03 (SSLV-D3), placing the EOS-08 satellite into its designated orbit. This mission, executed flawlessly, is the final developmental flight of the SSLV, highlighting ISRO's precision in small satellite launches.
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