Rocket Science
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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
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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
Trending
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‘Blood moon’: The myths and superstitions about the lunar eclipse from across the world
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Bill Gates on how the metaverse will change the workplace, meetings, and all office interactions
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After 70 years of ties and a rising China, it is time for India and Japan to strike a defence deal
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Has South India been ignored in Indian history?
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‘Yakshi’: This short story by Malayalam language writer VJ James is a sensual parable for our times
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Musical performance at Chernobyl power station by lead singer of Ukrainian band Okean Elzy
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‘Second wave of Covid was 26/11 of health system’: Journalist Barkha Dutt discusses her new book
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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar pampers his two pet dogs with a ‘spa day’ at home
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Watch: BJP MLA screams, throws chair, in reaction to announcement of new Tripura chief minister
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Watch: Palestinian artists honour journalist Shireen Abu Akleh with her portrait on a mural in Gaza
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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
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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
The Reel
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Why Geetanjali Kulkarni’s no-fuss approach is proving to be a winner
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‘Vikram’ trailer: Starring Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi
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‘The Archies’ film will be ‘a true adaptation of the comics’, says co-writer Reema Kagti
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Aashram’ S3, titled ‘Ek Badnaam Aashram’, is out
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‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’ review: Where’s the force?
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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
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Britain’s first official astronaut takes off for International Space Station
Major Tim Peake is accompanied by NASA’s Timothy Kopra and Russian commander Yuri Malenchenko on the six-month-long mission.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Women’s Boxing World Championships: Nikhat Zareen leads India’s charge into quarter-finals
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India’s Thomas Cup triumph: Coach Vimal Kumar – ‘I’ll rate this as our biggest achievement’
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IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals move into second place with clinical win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Italian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas for record-extending 38th Masters 1000 title
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Italian Open: Iga Swiatek continues imperious run, downs Ons Jabeur for fifth straight title