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The nuclear reactors explosion sent a radioactive cloud over Europe (Photo: AP)

Japan's Kyushu Electric to scrap aging nuclear reactor

Kyushu Electric will scrap the No.2 reactor at the Genkai plant, about 930 km (580 miles) west of Tokyo.

14 Feb 2019 11:10 AM IST

The new research was made possible by the discovery by NASAs Curiosity Mars rover of manganese oxides. (Photo: AFP)

NASA bids adieu to Mars rover Opportunity

The vehicle was built to drive six-tenths of a mile (1 km), but ended up covering 28 miles (45 km).

14 Feb 2019 11:09 AM IST

SpaceX is working on a version of its Dragon capsule that will carry crew to the space station, perhaps as early as next year (Photo: AFP)

US: SpaceX no-load test is delayed

NASA has made SpaceX and Boeing responsible for transporting astronauts starting this year.

7 Feb 2019 12:18 PM IST

Indias heaviest satellite GSAT-11 was successfully launched by an Arianespace rocket from the French Guiana in the early hours of Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. (Photo: Twitter | @isro)

ISRO opens its first Human Space Flight Centre

The HSFC shall be responsible for implementation of Gaganyaan Project which involves end-to-end mission planning.

5 Feb 2019 12:17 PM IST

Jeff Bezos rocket company plans to charge passengers about USD 2,00,000 (151,280 pounds) to USD 3,00,000 for its first trips into space next year, two people familiar with its plans told Reuters. (Photo: Blue Origin)

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin signs launch deal with Canada's Telesat

Blue Origin's rocket will propel some undisclosed portion of the constellation into orbit over a number of launches.

1 Feb 2019 2:18 PM IST

OneWeb has offered the Russian government the option of buying a 12.5-percent stake in the company.

Defect found on Russian rocket ahead of US OneWeb launch

The Russian Soyuz is scheduled to blast off from Guiana Space Centre carrying the first satellites into space for...

31 Jan 2019 3:15 PM IST

Humanitys two simultaneous existential threats of nuclear war and climate change were exacerbated during the past year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nuclear, climate threats keep Doomsday Clock close to apocalypse

The Doomsday Clock, created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as an indicator of the world's susceptibility to...

27 Jan 2019 12:57 PM IST

The 1.2Kg Kalamsat v2 was prepared in 6 days, and was under development since the last 6 years. The team of students at Space Kidz India were headed by Srimathy Kesan.

ISRO puts world's lightest satellite into orbit, made by Indian...

Kalamsat v2 is the world's lightest satellite made by Indian students, and weighs just 1.2Kgs.

25 Jan 2019 12:21 PM IST

The PSLV with two strap-on configuration has been identified for this mission and the configuration is designated as PSLV-DL.

Countdown to ISRO launch of PSLV-C44 today

The launch at 11:37 pm is said to be unique as PSLV-C44 fourth stage will be re-used automatically to launch Kalamsat...

24 Jan 2019 10:33 AM IST

Found underground in cracks in soil, sand and rock, groundwater is the largest useable source of freshwater on the planet and more than two billion people rely on it to drink or irrigate crops.

Scientists warn of climate 'time bomb'

Extreme weather events made worse by our heating planet could have another long-lasting impact.

23 Jan 2019 1:08 PM IST

On its website, NASA explains that it does use the materials for wind experiments launched on sounding rockets to the upper atmosphere.

Blue Origin to make 10th flight test of space tourist rocket

The liftoff is scheduled for 8:50 am Central time (1450 GMT) from a Texas launchpad.

23 Jan 2019 10:17 AM IST

Watch out for the blood moon on July 27. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bitter cold cancels some lunar eclipse festivities

Star gazers from Los Angeles to New York had planned to gather at parks and observatories to keep their eyes on the sky.

21 Jan 2019 11:19 AM IST