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14 Jun 2019

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope to retire in 2020

Managed and operated by JPL, Spitzer is a small but transformational observatory. It captures infrared light, which is often emitted by "warm" objects that are not quite hot enough to radiate visible light.

26 May 2017

NASA study on hottest summers in Greenland churned out a new discovery and it's worrying!

This solitary wave is a new discovery that may increase the potential for sustained ice loss in Greenland as the climate continues to warm, with implications for the future rate of sea level rise.

21 May 2017

NASA pays tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam; names new bacteria species after late Indian President!

The filter on which the new bug was found remained on board the ISS for 40 months.

Indian Space Research Organisation

12 Feb 2017

After record-setting satellite launch, ISRO aims for Venus and Mars; may partner with NASA!

The second mission to Mars is planned for in 2021-2022 timeframe and as per existing plans it may well involve putting a robot on the surface of the Red Planet.

30 Jan 2017

New test to detect signs of life on alien planets

The test uses a liquid-based technique known as capillary electrophoresis to separate a mixture of organic molecules into its components.

01 Aug 2016

See pic: NASA's Cassini spacecraft captures a dazzling Rhea during its Saturn probe!

NASA just released a beautiful image of Rhea shining in the full sunlight, the reason being the water ice that forms most of the moon's surface.

Juno spacecraft

04 Jul 2016

NASA's Juno all set to reach Jupiter; 'We are ready', say spacecraft investigators

After the main engine burn, Juno will be in orbit around Jupiter.

09 Jun 2016

NASA's CORAL mission to map coral reefs from 23,000 feet!

Up till now, scientists have been studying coral reefs up close in the water. But now, NASA has decided to study them differently – from 23,000 feet above.

Nili Fossae region

05 May 2016

See pic: Colourful Nili Fossae region of Mars

The US space agency NASA has released a beautiful image of the Nili Fossae region of Mars.

Greenland glaciers

25 Apr 2016

Scientists say melting of Greenland glaciers worse than thought

The findings showed “the glaciers in Greenland are more sensitive to climate change than previously thought.

10 Mar 2016

NASA reschedules, announces possible Red Planet probe in 2018!

The spacecraft launch that was supposed to happen this month had to be delayed due to a vacuum leak in its prime science instrument in December.

28 Feb 2016

NASA invites India to jointly explore Mars, send astronauts

This is of direct benefit be it for India or California where we see tectonic activity.

06 Feb 2016

Small asteroid to visit Earth on March 5 without any impact

A small asteroid that is expected to make its closest approach to Earth on March 5 will pass peacefully without disturbing our world at a distance of between 9,000-17,000 km.

27 Jan 2016

NASA's Cassini heads for dramatic Titan flyby

Cassini, which is in final phase of the mission, performed a 35-second engine burn on Saturday, January 23.

22 Oct 2015

99 per cent probability of Los Angeles-area quake: Study

There is a 99.9 per cent chance of a magnitude-5 or greater earthquake striking within three years in the greater Los Angeles area, where a similar sized temblor caused more the USD 12 million in damage last year, according to a study by NASA and university researchers.

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