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Universe’s first molecule detected in space

The universe’s first molecule, Helium hydride (HeH+), has been detected in space for the first time. Previously, helium hydride had been produced and tested in a laboratory setting. It has been spotted some 3000 light-years from Earth by an instrument aboard the airborne Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). SOFIA is a Boeing 747SP aircraft… Continue reading Universe’s first molecule detected in space

U.S. astronaut to spend 11 months in space

NASA has announced extended assignments for astronauts at the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Christina Koch will spend 11 months at the International Space Station, setting a record for women. The current record-holder for female space fliers is by Peggy Whitson who had spent 288 days. The world’s space endurance record is held by Russia.… Continue reading U.S. astronaut to spend 11 months in space

Mars base simulator unveiled in Gobi Desert

Chinese company C-Space has set up a Mars-based stimulator in the Gobi Desert. It acts an educational facility and hosts students. The company also plans to open the stimulator for tourists in 2020. China had also established a village simulating the environmental conditions on Mars, in northwest China’s Qinghai Province. The village was constructed in… Continue reading Mars base simulator unveiled in Gobi Desert

Lakes filled with liquid methane spotted on Saturn’s moon Titan

Using data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, scientists have found that there are small liquid lakes in Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. Titan is the solar system’s second largest moon; the first largest moon being Jupiter’s Ganymede. Previously, Cassini data measured Ontario Lacus, the only major lake in Titan’s southern hemisphere. These lakes are composed of methane… Continue reading Lakes filled with liquid methane spotted on Saturn’s moon Titan

NASA probe spots first Earth-sized planet

NASA’s unmanned Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) space telescope has discovered its Earth-sized exoplanet, called HD 21749c. Exoplanet is a planet which orbits a star outside the solar system. The exoplanet orbits its parent star HD 21749, which is 52 light years away from Earth. It is located in the constellation of Reticulum. Earth-sized HD… Continue reading NASA probe spots first Earth-sized planet

First’ 3D printed heart has human cells, vessels

Researchers from Israel have printed the world’s first three dimensional (3D) heart using a patient’s own cells and biological materials.This medical breakthrough advances the possibilities for heart transplants. This is the first time anyone has successfully engineered and printed an entire heart replete with cells,blood vessels,ventricles and chambers. People have managed to 3D-print the structure… Continue reading First’ 3D printed heart has human cells, vessels

Coming, more GSLV satellite launch vehicles

The Union Cabinet has approved ongoing GSLV continuation programme Phase-4 consisting of five GSLV flights during the period 2021-2024.This will enable the launch of 2 tonne class of satellites for (a)Geo-imaging (b)Navigation (c)Data Relay Communication and (d)Space Sciences. The GSLV continuation programme will meet the launch requirements of satellites for providing critical satellite navigation services,data… Continue reading Coming, more GSLV satellite launch vehicles

Rawat bats for indigenisation

Indian Army chief has announced that the Army is planning to carry out joint training and exercise with the Indian Coast Guard.He was speaking at the commissioning of the Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera. Veera is the third ship in the series of offshore patrol vessels of the Indian Coast Guard.It was built by L&T… Continue reading Rawat bats for indigenisation

Subsonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ successfully test-fired

India has successfully test-fired its long-range subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay from a test range in Odisha.It has been indigenously designed & developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). Nirbhay is an all-weather low-cost long-range cruise missile with stealth and high accuracy.The missile has a range of more than 1000 km. The missile has the… Continue reading Subsonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ successfully test-fired

World’s largest plane makes first test flight

The world’s largest airplane called Roc, has made its first test flight over the Mojave Desert, California, USA. The plane has the world’s largest wingspan but does not have longest nose-to-tail length. The plane has been developed by aerospace venture Stratolaunch which was set up by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2011. The… Continue reading World’s largest plane makes first test flight

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