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March 15, 2025 9:56 AM

SpaceX, NASA launch mission to bring back astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore from ISS

SpaceX and NASA have launched a mission to bring back U.S. astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS), where they have been stranded for nine months. The mission lifted off at 7:03 ET on Friday, with a Fa...

March 14, 2025 8:16 AM

India’s first exploration licence auction and AI-driven mineral targeting Hackathon launched

The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Goa government on Thursday launched India's first-ever Exploration Licence (EL) auction, marking a significant step toward unlocking the country's critical and deep-seated mineral reserves. Union Coal...

March 13, 2025 3:01 PM

ISRO undocks Spadex satellites, paves way for India’s lunar exploration

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Thursday the successful completion of its SpaDeX mission's space de-docking, marking a significant achievement in India's journey towards advanced space exploration. Union Minister Jitendra S...

March 13, 2025 9:42 AM

Tejas fighter jet successfully test fires air-to-air Astra missile

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted the test launch of India’s homegrown Astra, a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) AF MK1 prototype on Wednesday. The test was carried...

March 13, 2025 9:37 AM

NASA, SpaceX delay flight that was to retrieve stuck astronauts

NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday delayed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station that would have set in motion the long-awaited homecoming of U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. NASA had bee...

March 12, 2025 3:32 PM

India, Mauritius to jointly develop satellite, boost climate resilience

India and Mauritius reaffirmed their long-standing and deep-rooted relationship during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Mauritius from March 11 to 12, 2025. In a comprehensive bilateral meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi and his...

March 12, 2025 2:51 PM

5G services now available in 773 out of 776 districts, says centre

The government has informed Parliament that 5G services, rolled out across all states and Union Territories, are now available in 773 out of 776 districts, including Lakshadweep. As of February 28, telecom service providers (TSPs) have installed 4.6...

March 12, 2025 12:25 PM

NASA SPHEREx telescope is launched to study universe’s origins

A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water, a key ingredient for life. The U.S. space agency's megaphone-s...

March 11, 2025 9:41 PM

India set to become the world’s largest web3 developer hub by 2028: report

India is fast emerging as a global leader in the Web3 sector, with a recent report projecting the country will become the largest hub for Web3 developers by 2028. The 'India Web3 Landscape' report, released by Hashed Emergent on Tuesday, highlighted ...

March 11, 2025 1:41 PM

If Europe builds the gigafactories, will an AI industry come?

The European Commission is raising $20 billion to construct four "AI gigafactories" as part of Europe's strategy to catch up with the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence, but some industry experts question whether it makes sense to build them. ...

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