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In this image taken from video on Thursday, April 4, 2019, and distributed by Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service, Russian cargo ship Souz FG with the Progress MS-11 takes off from the launch pad at Russias main space facility in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The cargo ship is carrying fuel, food, water, oxygen and other supplies for the space station, which currently has three Americans, two Russians and one Canadian aboard. (Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service photo via AP)

NASA twins study shows how space changes the human body

Scott Kelly experienced thickening of the carotid artery and retina, weight loss, shifts in gut microbes, and a lot...

13 April 2019 9:54 AM IST

By doing so and that too in just three minutes -- India had entered the elite club of space countries USA, China and Russia, The Prime Minister said. The satellite was orbiting at an altitude of 300 kilometres. (Photo: AFP | Representational Image)

India concerned over threats from space': Pentagon defends ASAT test

On Mar 27, India achieved historic feat by shooting down low-orbit satellite with ground-to-space missile, making...

12 April 2019 8:18 AM IST

Virgin Galactic has not indicated whether the program is ready to move on to rocket-powered test flights.

Virgin Galactic's first test passenger gets commercial astronaut wings

During The 90-minute flight passengers will be able to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and see the Earth's...

10 April 2019 9:23 AM IST

In this image provided by NASA, the Dragon capsule arrives at the International Space Station on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 with food and experiments. It will remain attached to the orbiting outpost for about a month, returning to Earth in May. Dragon launched Monday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a used Falcon rocket. SpaceX wants to reduce launch costs by recycling rocket parts. (Photo: AP)

Disease-causing germs on ISS a concern for NASA

NASA explained that the biofilms' ability to cause microbial-induced corrosion on Earth could also damage the ISS...

9 April 2019 11:33 AM IST

India used an indigenously developed ballistic missile interceptor to destroy one of its own satellites at a height of 300 km, in a test aimed at boosting its defences in space. (Photo: File)

India's ASAT Debris expected to burn up in atmosphere says Pentagon

Shanahan said last week he believed India had avoided a similar scenario by testing at a lower altitude.

5 April 2019 8:41 AM IST

On its website, NASA explains that it does use the materials for wind experiments launched on sounding rockets to the upper atmosphere.

India's Mission Shakti a terrible thing, says NASA chief

The anti-satellite missile test could endanger astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

3 April 2019 11:02 AM IST

By doing so and that too in just three minutes -- India had entered the elite club of space countries USA, China and Russia, The Prime Minister said. The satellite was orbiting at an altitude of 300 kilometres. (Photo: AFP | Representational Image)

Indian satellite destruction created 400 pieces of debris: NASA

The satellite was destroyed at a relatively low altitude of 300 kilometres, well below the ISS and most satellites in...

2 April 2019 8:10 AM IST

This image made available by NASA shows the planet Mars. This composite photo was created from over 100 images of Mars taken by Viking Orbiters in the 1970s. The attraction is sure to grow on Monday, November 26 with the arrival of a NASA lander named InSight. (NASA via AP, File)

Can't afford to go to Mars? Tell NASA to send your name instead

You can add your name to the list until September 30 and obtain the souvenir boarding pass to Mars.

23 May 2019 10:26 AM IST

Blue Moon also features an on-board lidar system capable of mapping lunar terrain, in order to choose the right landing site. Jeffs big unveil comes as the government is making an aggressive push to kick start a return to space travel.

NASA selects SpaceX, Blue Origin, more to build next human lunar...

NASA has announced that it has selected 11 private companies to work with for building the next human landers for its...

19 May 2019 11:39 AM IST

Evidence of more massive accretion onto the Earth than previously thought after the Moons formation. (Photo: Pixabay)

NASA plans to send first woman on Moon by 2024

Until now, only 12 humans -- all American male astronauts, have walked on the Moon, but never a woman.

15 May 2019 1:33 PM IST

The moon as viewed by Chandrayaan-Is camera from a distance of 3,11,200 km on November 4. (Photo: ISRO)

NASA wants to know your story of Apollo 11 Moon landing

NASA has invited space fans to record and share audio or interview of a loved one who remembers the Apollo era.

14 May 2019 11:14 AM IST

The proposed increase would bring NASAs total spending level for the 2020 fiscal year to USD 22.6 billion. (Photo:AP)

Trump wants extra USD 1.6 billion in NASA to send Americans to moon

The Trump administration asked Congress on Monday to increase NASA spending next year by an extra USD 1.6 billion.

14 May 2019 9:20 AM IST