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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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Yamini Aiyer interview: With jobless growth, welfare has become a ‘compensation’, not a public right
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final