On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel to space. A Russian cosmonaut, Tereshkova’s journey marked a significant milestone in space exploration, paving the way for women in this field. It wasn’t until twenty years later, on June 18, 1983, that the United States sent its first woman to space, Sally…
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory recently marked its 25th anniversary by releasing an image of the massive galaxy NGC 6872. This spiral galaxy, also known as the Condor Galaxy, resides in the Pavo or Peacock constellation. The observatory, which was launched on July 23, 1999, is named in honor of the Indian astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. Compared…
Chess is one of the oldest board games in human history, known for its intricate blend of intelligence and speed. Celebrated globally since July 20, 1966, International Chess Day commemorates this ancient game every year. Originating in India, the precursor to chess was a game called ‘Chaturanga,’ believed to have been developed between 319-543 CE…
The Artemis 2 mission is set to take four astronauts on a journey around the moon and back in September 2025. The core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, crucial for this mission, has recently been completed and shipped by Boeing and NASA. This marks a significant milestone in the Artemis program, which…
SpaceX has confirmed that 20 satellites launched from a Falcon 9 rocket in California will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere after the rocket’s second stage experienced a malfunction. The company reported a liquid oxygen leak during the second stage, resulting in insufficient thrust to achieve the intended orbit. SpaceX’s official statement highlighted that the minimal ignition in…
ISRO’s third landing experiment for the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) prototype, Pushpak, was successfully conducted this morning in Chitradurga, Karnataka. Pushpak was dropped from a Chinook helicopter and autonomously glided to land on a runway. The helicopter released Pushpak from a height and distance of 4.5 km, allowing it to descend and land safely. The…
Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature in the universe, where no heat is present. This is a state where all molecular motion ceases entirely. In simpler terms, when there is no movement among the molecules, there is no heat, and this is what we call absolute zero. Heat is the result of molecules moving…
Yesterday, the Starlink Satellite achieved a significant milestone by capturing the total solar eclipse visible over North America. Positioned strategically in Earth’s orbit, the satellite recorded high-resolution imagery of the celestial event, showcasing the precise alignment of the moon obscuring the sun. This achievement underscores advancements in space-based technology and highlights satellites’ capacity to contribute…
Sharks are famous for their sharp sense of smell, detecting blood from far distances. But did you know that humans have an even greater ability? When rain is on its way, we can smell it in the air, thanks to a unique scent released by the soil. Despite its tiny amount—just 0.4 parts per billion—we…
The Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean. Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that will experience totality is Mexico’s Pacific coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT. The path…
