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So engineers decided to rewrite the spacecrafts computer code so it can orient itself using pictures of surrounding stars most of the time.

Europe plans remote update to keep aging Mars probe stable

The probe arrived at Mars in late 2003 for a two-year mission, but almost 15 years later it's still operating.

13 April 2018 2:17 PM IST

This photo available by NASA shows technicians with the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). (Photo: AP)

NASA Tess spacecraft to prowl for planets as galactic scout

Scheduled for an April 2018 launch, the spacecraft will prowl for planets around the closest, brightest stars.

13 April 2018 1:38 PM IST

Though Biscuit may ultimately be nothing more than a collection of plastic, wiring and sensors wrapped in synthetic fur, residents still have an emotional reaction to him. (Representational Image)

Robot dog lends a helping paw to dementia sufferers

Biscuit stands around two feet tall and looks something like a labradoodle, with sensors all over its body.

13 April 2018 9:01 AM IST

The new tour highlights the mineral composition of the Aristarchus plateau, evidence for surface water ice in certain spots near the south pole, and the mapping of gravity in and around the Orientale basin.

NASA releases 'Tour of the Moon' in 4K

NASA has released a 'Moon tour' video that will make you want to go for a visit.

10 April 2018 6:47 PM IST

The spacecraft was flown by the US Air Force to Florida, where it will continue testing, and eventually undergo final assembly and mating to the third stage of the Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle.

Humanity's first flight to Sun set to launch in July: NASA

Parker Solar Probe is humanity's first mission to the Sun.

9 April 2018 6:52 PM IST

It has already docked with the International Space Station and the tests are expected to begin in the next few weeks. (Photo: Surrey Space Centre)

Scientists to begin testing of debris-clearing spacecraft

The RemoveDebris satellite is carrying a number of different devices designed to help clear the huge amount of debris...

9 April 2018 10:22 AM IST

Engineers who have designed and created harpoons for two pioneering space debris clearing projects said the appeal of such time-tested concepts was their simplicity.

Scientists plan big on space junk crisis

Other devices being tested on the RemoveDebris satellite include a net to catch debris

7 April 2018 9:06 AM IST

With the engine shut down, Unity coasted upward to an apogee of 84,271 feet (25,686 meters). (Photo: Virgin Galactic)

Virgin Galactic conducts 1st powered flight of new spaceship

The spaceship climbed steeply and went supersonic Mach 1.87 during the 30-second rocket burn.

6 April 2018 8:56 AM IST

In this image provided by NASA, the Dragon capsule arrives at the International Space Station on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 with food and experiments. It will remain attached to the orbiting outpost for about a month, returning to Earth in May. Dragon launched Monday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a used Falcon rocket. SpaceX wants to reduce launch costs by recycling rocket parts. (Photo: AP)

SpaceX capsule reaches space station with food, experiments

The space station is currently home to astronauts from the US, Russia and Japan.

5 April 2018 2:39 PM IST

Milky Way Galaxy (photo: NASA)

The centre of the Milky Way is teeming with black holes

Astronomers poring over old x-ray observations have found signs of a dozen black holes in the inner circle of the Milky...

5 April 2018 1:56 PM IST

Among proposed ideas, planes might spray clouds of reflective sulphur particles high in the Earths atmosphere. (Photo: Pexels)

Developing nations to study ways to dim sunshine

The solar geoengineering studies would be helped by a new $400,000 fund from the Open Philanthropy Project.

4 April 2018 11:45 AM IST

ISROs Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F08), carrying home-made GSAT-6A communication satellite takes off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. (Photo:AP)

India trying to reconnect with most powerful communications satellite:...

GSAT-6A is an advanced mobile communications satellite with a six-meter wide antenna, the biggest used by an ISRO...

3 April 2018 7:16 PM IST