Vandi Verma, an Indian-origin robotics engineer at NASA, has emerged as one of the most influential minds behind the success of the Perseverance rover on Mars. As Chief Engineer of Robotic Operations for NASA’s Mars 2020 mission, Verma played a central role in enabling autonomous navigation systems that allow the…
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NASA Begins Artemis 2 Countdown for Crucial Moon Rocket Test
NASA has officially begun countdown operations for Artemis 2 as it prepares to conduct a critical fueling test of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, marking the final major milestone before astronauts return to lunar orbit for the first time in more than five decades. The test, known as a…
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NASA’s Perseverance Completes First AI-Planned Drive on Mars
In a major milestone for space exploration, NASA’s Perseverance rover has successfully completed the first-ever drives on Mars that were planned entirely by artificial intelligence. The achievement marks a decisive step toward autonomous planetary exploration, reducing dependence on real-time human decision-making from Earth. The historic demonstration took place on December…
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SAIL Launches सेल-e-BRATION National Creative Challenge
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Steel, in collaboration with MyGov, launched “सेल-e-BRATION: Steel Built India, SAIL Built Trust” on 30th January 2026. The nationwide contest invites citizens to demonstrate their creative storytelling skills through reels, cinematic stories, and digital advertisements. Objectives of…
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NASA Targets February 11 Launch Window for ISS Crew
NASA has announced that the earliest launch window for its next crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) could open on the morning of February 11, advancing the schedule by several days as the agency adjusts to recent operational developments aboard the orbital laboratory. The mission, which will lift…
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Artemis II Astronauts Enter Quarantine Ahead of Moon Mission
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have officially entered quarantine ahead of their historic mission to the Moon, a significant milestone in the United States’ lunar exploration program. The crew Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen began the precautionary health stabilization program on January 23,…
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NASA’s Miner++ AI Accelerates Hunt for Earth-Like Worlds
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize the search for Earth-like planets beyond our solar system. The AI tool, ExoMiner++, processes light curves from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the Kepler Space Telescope to quickly distinguish real exoplanet signals from false positives. Developed to evaluate shallow dips in…
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India Strengthens Nuclear, Space & RDI Initiatives: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted India’s pivotal reforms in nuclear energy, space exploration, and research innovation during a Media Round Table. The Minister emphasized that these initiatives aim to strengthen national energy security, scientific progress, and technological self-reliance. Nuclear Energy Reforms for Energy Security Dr. Singh said India…
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Key Facts & Visibility
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on February 17 and will be an annular solar eclipse, a rare and visually striking celestial phenomenon often referred to as the “Ring of Fire” eclipse. While skywatchers around the world are eager for astronomical events, this particular eclipse will not…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS at Opposition: Live View on Jan 22
A rare visitor from beyond our solar system, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, will reach opposition on January 22, 2026, offering astronomers and skywatchers a special opportunity to observe the object under favourable conditions. The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 has announced a live online observing session to showcase the event to a…