Blue Origin, the space company founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, successfully completed its sixth crewed space mission today, launching from its facility in West Texas. The NS-26 flight, the 26th mission for the New Shepard rocket-capsule system, took six passengers on a brief suborbital journey. The New Shepard vehicle launched at 6:45 pm IST, ascending
Indian scientists have devised an innovative method to study the movement of the Earth’s crust beneath the Tibetan Plateau using machine learning. This technique aids in predicting the motion of various parts of the Earth’s surface, which is significant for understanding natural phenomena like earthquakes and plate tectonics. Typically, researchers rely on a network of
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch the Earth Observation Satellite-08 (EOS-08) using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 on Independence Day, August 15, at 9:17 a.m. The launch will occur from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. EOS-08 is intended to improve environmental monitoring, and disaster management, and
A recent study has found that water temperatures in and around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have risen to their highest levels in 400 years over the past decade, placing a serious threat on the world’s largest living ecosystem. The study highlights the effects of human-induced climate change on this iconic natural wonder. Rising Temperatures The
Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos has unveiled its timeline for constructing an independent space station as the International Space Station approaches the end of its operational life. Yury Borisov, head of Roscosmos, has greenlit a detailed timetable for developing the Russian Orbital Station (ROS), set to be completed by 2033. This update was announced by
SpaceX will employ an enhanced capsule to deorbit the International Space Station when its operational life ends. NASA and Elon Musk’s company detailed the strategy on Wednesday to incinerate the space station upon reentry and safely dispose of remaining debris in the ocean by early 2031, coinciding with its 32nd year of operation. The space
Argentina, the defending champions, secured their 16th Copa America title by defeating Colombia 1-0 at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Sunday. The winning goal came in extra time, with substitute Lautaro Martinez scoring from a precise through ball by Giovani Lo Celso. Her calmly lifted his shot over Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas in the
Xiaomi marks a decade in the Indian market with the exciting launch of 5 new products. Celebrating its milestone, the brand introduces a new budget smartphone, wireless earphones, an upgraded robot vacuum cleaner, and two power banks. Here is everything you need to know about these Xiaomi offerings, including features and prices in India. Redmi
Global temperatures have risen to extraordinary levels, making June 2024 the hottest June on record, as reported by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Continuous Rise in Temperatures This is the 13th consecutive month of record-breaking heat, raising concerns that 2024 might surpass 2023 as the hottest year on record. Experts attribute this
The long wait for an ICC Trophy ended on Saturday, June 29. Eleven years after MS Dhoni lifted an ICC Trophy for India, Rohit Sharma’s team claimed the T20 World Cup trophy. India clinched victory from the jaws of defeat, successfully defending a total of 176 runs. The fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and
