Luna 1, launched by the Soviet Union in 1959, was the first spacecraft designed to study the Moon. It was also the first artificial object to leave Earth’s gravity and travel close to the Moon. However, due to a small technical error, it missed its target and became the first human-made object to orbit the…
Humanity has taken a small step closer to the Sun, thanks to NASA’s Parker Solar Probe. It has now become the closest man-made object to the Sun, reaching just 6 million kilometers from its surface. Currently, the probe is in a position where it cannot communicate with Earth due to a temporary signal blackout. By…
In our daily lives, we believe we touch objects and surfaces, but fundamentally, this isn’t accurate. All matter is composed of atoms, which include electrons. When atoms come close, their electrons repel each other. This fundamental principle of physics means that objects never actually touch. What we perceive as touch is the electromagnetic force produced…
China’s National Highway 315 (G315) stretches approximately 3,063 kilometers, connecting Xining in Qinghai province to Kargilik (Yecheng) in Xinjiang province. This remarkable route traverses some of China’s most remote and stunning landscapes, including the desolate Qaidam Basin and the vast Gobi Desert. The highway offers travelers an extraordinary journey through a variety of terrains, from…
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…
The Anechoic Chamber, known as the world’s quietest room, is located in Microsoft’s office in Redmond, Washington. This unique space is so silent that one can hear their own heartbeat, the rustling of clothes, the sound of swallowing, and even the blood flowing in their veins. The chamber has been recognized by the Guinness World…
Many of us have seen videos of Elon Musk’s Falcon-9 rocket landing back on Earth. However, the true scale of this impressive piece of technology is often not fully appreciated. The rocket’s size is much larger than most people realize. In one striking image, a person is seen walking near the Falcon-9, highlighting the sheer…
Aditya-L1, India’s first solar observatory spacecraft, has successfully completed its first orbit in the halo trajectory around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1). The spacecraft began its orbit around the Lagrange point on January 6 and took 178 days to complete this initial mission phase. Launched on September 2 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh aboard…
