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Yet another milestone: National Defence Academy after PM Modi announces Ga
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"This unique achievement in pursuit of our country's maiden manned mission is yet another milestone crossed by the cadets of the National Defence Academy in conquering uncharted territory and bringing laurels to our nation, as was done by another distinguished NDA alumni, Squadron leader (la
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Astronauts on Gaganyaan mission trained at same center in Russia where Rak
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The four astronauts who will be part of India's first human space flight program, Gaganyaan, were trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia, the same center where Rakesh Sharma underwent training.
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PM Modi announces names of four-member Gaganyaan team
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled on Tuesday the names and faces of the four astronauts who will be part of India's first human space flight program, Gaganyaan, slated to be launched in 2024-25.
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"India promises to put man on the moon by 2040": Union Minister Hardeep Si
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"Today we are open and clear, the sector will recieve support. Chandrayaan 3 is just the start of the process, India promises to put man on the moon by 2040. Similarly, India envisions a developed country by 2047 in Amrit Kaal. Gaganyaan projects envisage demonstration of human space flig
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KCP Hands Over Integrated Air Drop Test - Crew Module Structure to ISRO, M
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: The Chennai-based KCP - Heavy Engineering Unit handed over the first Integrated Air Drop Test - Crew Module structure (IADT-CM) to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) here today. Dr. V.L. Indira Dutt, Chairperson and Managing Director, The KCP G
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“Everybody on Earth is counting on…”: Ex-Commander of International Space
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrangian Point 1 (or L1), which is 1.5 million km away from the Earth in the direction of the sun. It is expected to cover the distance in four months' time.
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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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FM Sitharaman visits NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Mary
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
She was given presentations about various activities at NASA Goddard by Dr Makenzie Lystrup, Director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Ray Rubilotta, Associate Center Director at NASA Goddard and Dr Michelle Thaller, Astrophysicist.
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India ready to launch its first Atmanirbhar human space flight Gaganyaan b
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday announced that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is ready to launch India's first Atmanirbhar human flight "Gaganyaan" by the year 2024.
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Homi Lab celebrated International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone La
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi/ Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 19 (ANI/NewsVoir): World Ozone Day is observed every year on September 16 to highlight and spread awareness about the significance of the Ozone layer for the protection of the Earth.
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Study explores extended space flight effect on astronauts' brains
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): According to new research from Oregon Health and Science University and scientists across the country long-duration space flight alters fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain.
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Turkish restaurant owner attempts to send Kebab into space!
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Istanbul [Turkey], April 17 (ANI): The succulent kebab, dear to many foodies, almost made it to space on the first anniversary of the 61st anniversary of the first human space flight.
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