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'Astronauts in Mars may face fungal infection risk'
A recent study by NASA has discovered a "surprising" setback to the colonization of Mars.
NASA spacecraft to fly over Jupiter's 'Great Red Spot' soon!
Ending a long wait, NASA's Juno spacecraft is soon expected to fly by Jupiter's 'Great Red Spot' attempting to solve the mystery over factors causing the great storm, that has been raging in the planet for centuries.
NASA tweets about Guru Purnima!
Guru Purnima, a day dedicated to teachers, is being celebrated on July 9 this year.
Is there a Mars-like 'Planet 9' hidden? Evidences say so!
There are currently eight planets in our solar system; but according to astronomers, there could be many more.
NASA discovers 10 Earth-like planets outside solar system
NASA detected 219 potential new planets just outside our solar system.
Last month was the second hottest May on record
According to NASA's monthly analysis, last month was the second hottest May in 137 years of modern record-keeping of average global temperatures.
Indian-American Raja Chari among 12 astronauts chosen for NASA training
Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari is among 12 chosen from 18,300 applicants for training by NASA for specialized missions.
China making preliminary preparations for manned lunar mission
According to a senior Chinese space official, the Asian superpower is making "preliminary" preparations for sending a man to the moon.
All the tech-y things you might have missed this week
This week in technology was spent mostly on malware; we started off with "Judy" infecting 3.65 crore users in Google Play Store and ended with the news of Fireball turning 2.5 crore Indian computers into zombies.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe: Humanity's first mission to the sun
In 1969, when Neil Armstrong from NASA's Apollo 11 mission took the first step on the moon and made history, it was immortalized by the famous quote, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Bag used by Armstrong in Apollo11 mission to be auctioned
A collection bag used by Neil Armstrong to collect samples of rocks and dust from the lunar surface will be sold at auction on 20 July by Sotheby's New York.
US military's top secret X-37B space plane returns from orbit
After a record 718 days in orbit, the US Air Force's X-37B space plane has returned to Earth by landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre, Florida.
NASA spacesuits are outdated and pose severe risk, says report
NASA is spending nearly $200 million on new spacesuits but by the time they arrive it might be too late.
Apple ropes in NASA tech whiz to bolster AR efforts
When it comes to scouting talents for its dream team; it appears that even outer space is not a deterrent for Apple.
3D food printing to touch USD 425 million by 2025
The three-dimensional (3D) food printing market has taken off recently and is projected to be worth USD 425 million by 2025.
Extraterrestrial life could possibly exist in our solar system
In a press conference last night, NASA shared its latest findings in the search for extraterrestrial life in our solar system.
138 Indian entries acknowledged by NASA in space settlement contest
138 entries from Indian students, including individuals and groups, have been honoured at the NASA Ames Space Settlement Contest 2017.
Obesity is the new epidemic plaguing the world
It is a cause of alarm as well as a sign of practicality, NASA is now testing next generation passenger planes keeping in mind the obese will be a majority.
Donald Trump signs bill authorising crewed NASA mission to Mars
Opening new vistas for human exploration of space, US President Donald Trump authorized almost $20bn for NASA programmes in 2018, directing it to plan a "crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s".
NASA's tests show life could be possible on Mars
Throughout February, NASA's ARADS team tested tools designed to find life on Mars in Atacama Desert, the driest area on Earth.
Scientists grow potatoes in Mars-like conditions
It appears that the 2015 film, The Martian (adapted from an Andy Weir book) was right about growing potatoes on Mars.
SpaceX to send two paying customers to the moon
Today, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that the company plans to send two people beyond the moon in late 2018.
Why astronauts can't get drunk in space?
It is common knowledge that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned by government agencies for astronauts going to International Space Station (ISS).
The building blocks of life found on dwarf planet Ceres
In the latest development in the search for extraterrestrial life, researchers have detected organic materials on the surface of the dwarf planet Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Pakistan's Suparco nowhere in sight as ISRO makes new record
ISRO made a world record yesterday by launching 104 satellites using its PSLV-C37 rocket carrier.
Last man to walk on the moon dies aged 82
Former astronaut Eugene A. Cernan passed away aged 82 in Texas due to ongoing health problems.
China to launch 30 space missions in 2017
China has begun expanding its space faring capabilities.
NASA astronaut Piers Sellers dies at 61
Astronaut Piers Sellers died of pancreatic cancer in Houston today; he was 61 years old.
NASA pumps $127 million into building a space robot
United States' space agency NASA has announced plans of building a space robot worth $127 million to help repair and refuel the agency's satellites.
NASA's Space Poop Challenge
While scientists have to face seemingly impossible challenges to make space-travel possible, one particular challenge has them baffled.
Lone astronaut casts vote before US election
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) agency, Shane Kimbrough, the lone American astronaut in space has already cast his vote for the upcoming elections.
Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Kanu Gandhi passes away
Mahatma Gandhi's grandson- Kanu Ramdas Gandhi passed away at the age of 87.
Boeing enters race to colonize Mars
Around a week after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced his plans to get humans to Mars, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced Boeing's plans to join in the race.
Year-long Mars simulation study comes to an end
A team of 6 scientists, part of the Mars simulation study, completed the experiment, where they lived in near isolation for a year.
Scientists discover Earth-like planet
A group of scientists from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) discovered an Earth-like planet orbiting our nearest neighbour Proxima Centauri.
NASA's 'Space Robotics Challenge' thrown open
NASA announced a $1 million prize competition to develop capabilities of humanoid robots which could help astronauts on their journey to Mars.