Following the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 on GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle on Friday, Director of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, emphasized the significance of landing for further exploration. “Chandrayaan-3 represents a crucial step… Landing is of utmost importance as it enables the collection of samples, facilitates human landings, …
A space exploration endeavor that merges scientific innovation, mathematical brilliance, and astronomical mystery is about to take flight. Standing confidently in Florida, a SpaceX rocket eagerly awaits its launch, carrying a groundbreaking orbital telescope known as Euclid. This remarkable instrument, rightfully named after the ancient Greek mathematician considered the “father of geometry,” aims to unravel …
Artist’s impression of the Euclid spacecraft. ESA/ATG medialab (spacecraft); NASA, ESA, CXC, C. Ma, H. Ebeling and E. Barrett (University of Hawaii/IfA), et al. and STScI (background) Dark matter continues to confound astronomers, as it remains invisible to direct observation. Despite this, it comprises the majority of the mass in galaxies. Dark energy, an equally …
The occurrence of seasons on the planets in our solar system is due to their tilt in their orbits, resulting in one hemisphere receiving more sunlight at certain times of the year. However, another factor that impacts weather and conditions on planets is their position in their orbit around the sun. Unlike Earth, which has …
Space exploration has always captivated our imagination, but have you ever pondered its potential effects on marine life? In a groundbreaking study, scientists have delved into the lesser-known consequences of the Brazilian Space Program on coastal sharks. The global space sector has undergone remarkable transformations, driven by the ongoing privatization of space activities and the …
A new perspective on the Crab Nebula, one of astronomy’s most beautiful creations, has been provided by a NASA X-ray instrument. The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) observatory was launched in December 2021 and is presently orbiting Earth, observing X-ray sources like black holes and pulsars from space. Despite being an essential tool for scientists …
This artist’s impression shows a doomed planet skimming the surface of its star. K. Miller/R. Hurt (Caltech/IPAC) Astronomers spotted a star just around the corner from Earth in the Milky Way consuming one of its inner planets for the first time. The star is called ZTF SLRN-2020 and is roughly the same size as our …
Xbox exclusive Redfall has been a big surprise in 2023, though not for the right reasons like Dead Island 2. Unfortunately, the game was launched with disappointing reviews due to bland world and uninspired gameplay, leading to concerns among Xbox fans that upcoming exclusive Starfield may face the same fate. However, Phil Spencer, head of …