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Why Axiom-4 mission keeps getting delayed: Timeline of setbacks, new launch date
June 24, 2025 09:05 IST
Here is a timeline of all the delays that have stalled the Axiom-4 mission so far, and the reasons behind each one.
Zooming into the stars: Most vivid image of the Sculptor Galaxy revealed
June 21, 2025 14:06 IST
Sculptor Galaxy ESO Photo: Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have captured an ultra-detailed image of the Sculptor galaxy, which they say helps them understand everything they need to know about the stars, gas and dust within, such as their age, composition and motion."
Why do we sleep longer? Scientists may have found the answer
June 21, 2025 09:23 IST
Researchers have identified a brain circuit in mice that could explain why humans engage in prolonged and deep sleep after being sleep deprived.
A drug for longer life? Scientists may have found a way to extend human lifespan
June 21, 2025 16:17 IST
A new study claims that Rapamycin, a drug that is used as an immunosuppressant to prevent organ transplant rejection might help us live longer.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Moon in 2032, debris could pose risk to Earth’s satellites
June 20, 2025 13:42 IST
A potential lunar collision with asteroid 2024 YR4 could eject high-speed debris toward Earth, endangering our satellite networks.
How scientists created an ‘artificial’ total solar eclipse to unlock the Sun’s secrets
June 19, 2025 19:03 IST
Data from the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission will help solar scientists be better prepared for the potential threat of a severe solar storm.
New study reveals infants feel pain before they can understand it
June 19, 2025 15:57 IST
Findings showed that the sensory-discriminative network matures first, typically between 34 and 36 weeks after conception.
Explosion rocks Elon Musk’s SpaceX base during Starship fire testing, halts launch preparations
June 19, 2025 12:07 IST
Footage circulating on social media show a massive fireball erupting from the site and engulfing the surrounding area in flames.
Honda successfully lands its first reusable rocket: Watch video
June 22, 2025 09:00 IST
Honda reusable rocket test: Honda's experimental reusable rocket is pretty small compared to SpaceX's Falcon, but the company's entry in the space race might help stir up the competition.
4 sky events to catch this June, from the solstice to Venus’s glow
June 19, 2025 09:18 IST
New moon June 25: June 2025 is delivering a celestial showcase, from the year’s longest day to a rare lunar occultation of Mars.
Axiom-4 launch delayed again; new date June 22, says IsroSubscriber Only
June 19, 2025 03:13 IST
Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Axiom-4 Mission Launch Date: The Axiom-4 mission’s launch has been delayed due to several issues, including a problem in the electrical harness of the Dragon spacecraft, a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, etc.
Can you time-travel to the past? Why science isn’t so sureSubscriber Only
July 3, 2025 11:31 IST
Time travel may be a staple of science fiction, but physics tells a more complicated story, one that’s still unfolding.
Are we living in a black hole? James Webb telescope’s latest discovery revisits universe’s origin story
June 21, 2025 09:23 IST
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a shocking discovery that our universe might be inside a huge black hole.
Aurora borealis alert: Rare celestial spectacle to be visible this weekend, when and where to watch
June 15, 2025 09:06 IST
A 'moderate' geomagnetic storm may make northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis visible in as many as 18 states in the northern part of the US.
Global oceans are darkening, disrupting life beneath the surface: Study
June 14, 2025 09:10 IST
Study by Plymouth researchers shows 21 per cent of the ocean has dimmed in two decades, endangering life dependent on natural light.
Axiom-4 mission: Indefinite delay due to leak on ISS, not oxygen leak on launch vehicleSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 09:11 IST
“The revised launch schedule will be announced by NASA and Axiom after the activities and technical reviews are satisfactorily completed,” the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement.
Axiom-4 put off again after leak detected on space stationSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 09:36 IST
US space agency NASA said a “new pressure signature”, indicating a possible air leak, had been observed on the ISS.
Scientists detect 13 billion-year old signal from ‘Cosmic Dawn’ using Earth-based telescopes
June 16, 2025 09:17 IST
Using high-altitude telescopes in Chile, scientists have captured a faint 13-billion-year-old microwave signal from the Cosmic Dawn.
Strawberry Moon 2025: Date, time, how to watch in India and why it’s special
June 11, 2025 19:08 IST
Strawberry Moon 2025 India Date, Time, Where to Watch: The rare Strawberry Moon will be visible in all parts of the world including India. If you are living in India, the best time to witness the phenomenon will be shortly after sunset.
Launch of Axiom-4 carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla delayed after technical snag hits Space X rocketSubscriber Only
June 12, 2025 09:27 IST
Axiom-4 mission delay update: This is the fourth time that the Axiom-4 mission stands delayed. Earlier, it was postponed to June 11 amid unfavourable weather conditions.
Death of light: How Chandrasekhar predicted black holesSubscriber Only
June 20, 2025 11:17 IST
What began as a mathematical curiosity scorned by leading scientists has become the cornerstone of modern astrophysics, revealing that these 'impossible' black holes are actually the very engines that power the universe.
City-killer asteroids orbiting near Venus could someday hit Earth without warning, says study
June 9, 2025 09:19 IST
These 20 "city killer" asteroids, each over 140 metres in size, could potentially be on a future collision course with Earth.
Scientists make new plastic that dissolves in water in a few hours
June 8, 2025 08:45 IST
The new plastic material developed by Japanese scientists dissolves in seawater in just a few hours, leaving no residue behind.
Quantum Computing: Journey from bits to qubits still has far to goSubscriber Only
July 8, 2025 13:24 IST
The next generation of computers could reshape science, security, and global power. It will not be about what’s possible with bits, but about what we can achieve with qubits.
Bed bugs were likely one of the first pests found in cities, new study finds
June 2, 2025 22:39 IST
The number of bedbugs increased when people started living together in the first cities, according to a new study by Virginia Tech researchers.
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