Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media before the Monsoon Session, emphasizing Indian youth's aspirations and national achievements like Skyroot's rocket launch. He urged the opposition to use logic in Parliament, while also taking a veiled swipe at Rahul Gandhi amid protests over issues like the NEET-UG paper leak.
Researchers from UBC and international teams used advanced nickel isotope analysis to identify the meteorite that wiped out dinosaurs 66 million years ago as a rare CO chondrite, solving a decades-old puzzle about the extinction event.
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe performed a fly-by of asteroid Torifune, testing technology to deflect potentially hazardous space rocks. The mission aims to assess precise trajectory control for future deflection missions.
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe performed a close fly-by of asteroid Torifune, testing technology to potentially deflect dangerous space rocks. The mission aims to assess precise trajectory control for future deflection scenarios.
Blue Origin is downplaying a recent launchpad explosion that destroyed its New Glenn rocket, with CEO Dave Limp stating they "will fly again before the end of this year." NASA, a key partner, is providing significant support for the investigation and pad cleanup, emphasizing the importance of Blue Origin's lunar lander for the Artemis program. Experts suggest the recovery timeline depends on identifying the cause of the anomaly.
The Lyrid meteor shower, the oldest known to humanity, will peak tonight across the UK with up to 18 meteors per hour visible. First recorded by Chinese stargazers in 687 BC, the shower originates from Comet Thatcher and will be best viewed after 2am when the moon has set. Clear skies are forecast for most of the UK, though some low cloud or fog may affect northern, central and eastern areas.
Russia sees Malaysia as a promising launch site for space rockets due to its proximity to the equator, allowing larger payloads into orbit. Russian Ambassador Nail Latypov announced ongoing substantive discussions about cooperation at the Defense Services Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, where Malaysia expressed interest in satellite development and using Russian carrier rockets.
