Rocket Science
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A rapidly growing rocket industry could undo decades of work to save the ozone layer
The launch industry relies on four major fuel types for rocket propulsion, all of which are known to destroy ozone.
Laura Revell, The Conversation, Michele Bannister, The Conversation & Tyler Brown, The Conversation
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The International Space Station is set to come back to Earth in a fiery blaze
According to NASA, the space station is expected to be de-orbited by 2031.
Fabian Zander, The Conversation
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A giant piece of a Chinese rocket is falling back to Earth. Should you be worried?
It is impossible to predict exactly where the pieces that do not burn up in the atmosphere might land.
Steven Freeland, The Conversation
Trending
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Will Indian schools ever be ready to give students sex education?
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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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May global fiction: Six hot-off-the-press books to take you on a world literary tour
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
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How Virgin Orbit launched a rocket from a plane
Instead of lifting off from the ground, the rocket carrying NASA satellites was slung under the wing of a modified Boeing 747, called Cosmic Girl.
Simon Lindsay, The Conversation
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Despite landing setback, Chandrayaan-2 is a tremendous achievement for Indian science
The mission was especially ambitious in aiming to land on the south side of the moon.
Nithya Subramanian
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Explainer: How Chandrayaan-2 will land on the moon
The mission’s most crucial manoeuvres will take place between 1 am and 2.30 am on Saturday.
Nithya Subramanian
Video
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Nasa to launch rocket that can take 1,500 images of the sun in five minutes
The sounding rocket will examine split-second changes that take place near the sun’s active regions.
Scroll Staff
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SpaceX makes history by successfully launching recycled rocket booster
The company launched a used Falcon 9 booster from Florida to its orbit and then landed it again on an ocean platform.
Scroll Staff
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India just launched 104 satellites, but is still a long way from becoming a global space player
The Indian Space Research Organisation's commercial revenue forms only 0.6% of the global market.
Mridula Chari
The Reel
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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ISRO successfully tests scramjet engine that uses atmospheric oxygen
The space research organisation launched the engine, which will reduce expenses for the INSAT-3DR satellite, on Sunday morning.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: NASA's new camera records gorgeous slow motion footage of a rocket booster
The space agency was testing a booster as well as new videographing technology.
Scroll Staff
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ISRO launches final satellite to complete regional navigational system NAVIC, similar to GPS
It would offer services like terrestrial and marine navigation, disaster management, vehicle tracking and fleet management, and navigation aide for travellers.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’