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From chicken noodle soup to Indian fish curry, space menu gets upgrade as scientists spice up food for astronauts
Professor Suresh Pillai and his team are designing palatable and safe meals for astronauts. Thirty percent of the food sent to the International Space Station is from his lab. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will have better food options in space. NASA is upgrading space menus for tourists and deep-space explorers. ISRO is also providing home food options for Shukla.
NASA, ISRO to launch private mission to space with Indian pilot on June 10
NASA and ISRO collaborate on Axiom Mission 4, launching June 10 with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla as pilot. This mission fulfills a commitment made by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The crew, including astronauts from Poland and Hungary, will conduct science and commercial activities during their two-week stay on the International Space Station.
SpaceX rolls out Falcon 9 and Dragon for Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic trip to space; Check visuals
SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Dragon have been rolled out for Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission, scheduled to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on June 10. The mission includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, marking India's return to space after 41 years. The crew is expected to dock at the International Space Station on June 11, following a 28-hour journey.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission's schedule out: Check launch date, arrival time, and how to watch live
Axiom Mission 4, carrying ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to launch to the ISS on June 10. NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are targeting a launch at 8:22 a.m. EDT. This mission marks the first time an Indian astronaut will visit the ISS as part of a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, fulfilling a commitment to advance space collaboration.
Marc Garneau, first Canadian in space and ex-Foreign Minister, died at 76
Marc Garneau, Canada's pioneering astronaut, is no more. He breathed his last at 76. Garneau was also a former foreign minister. He flew on three space missions. He also led the Canadian Space Agency. Garneau served as a Member of Parliament. He held key cabinet positions. Parliament paid tribute to him. Several schools bear his name.
Students or spies? How China infiltrated US universities
The United States will revoke visas of Chinese students linked to the Chinese Communist Party or studying sensitive subjects. This action follows concerns about intellectual property theft and espionage. Earlier, the Trump administration had also cited Harvard University's ties to China. Many Chinese students and researchers were found stealing technology for China.
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What is Starbase and who will run it? Elon Musk's new city in Texas explained
The area where Elon Musk's SpaceX company operates on the southern tip of Texas is to officially become a city called Starbase. This weekend, residents voted to approve an incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality. Elon Musk is developing a new city in Texas, which is coming up in the area where SpaceX operates.
'100 days of destruction': Elon Musk's alliance with Trump cost him $113,000,000,000 as he nears 130-day DOGE stint
Elon Musk is stepping back from his role in the Trump administration's cost-cutting team, DOGE, amidst Tesla's earnings plunge. His involvement granted unprecedented access and influence, benefiting SpaceX and X, formerly Twitter. However, Tesla faced backlash, with a significant stock drop and protests. Musk's departure raises questions about the sustainability of DOGE's cost-saving measures and his future advisory role. Elon Musk lost 25 percent of his wealth after he joined DOGE.
What Elon Musk didn't budget for: Firing workers costs money, too
Donald Trump and Elon Musk's initiative, Department of Government Efficiency, aimed to cut government spending. However, savings are far less than promised. Firings and rehirings have cost taxpayers billions. Experts say Musk's methods are wasteful and legally questionable. The administration defends the cuts as necessary for efficiency.
Is Elon Musk's Starlink compromising federal data at the GSA? Inside the controversy
The GSA is responsible for overseeing much of the federal government’s real estate activity, handling rent collection and payments for nearly every federal agency. It also manages billions of dollars in government contracts and supports agencies in creating more effective websites and digital tools for the public.
Trump's NASA pick grilled in Senate: Was Elon Musk present at Mar-a-Lago during Jared Isaacman-President meeting?
Jared Isaacman was grilled before the Senate over his close ties with Elon Musk's startup company SpaceX. Jared is President Donald Trump's choice to lead NASA. Senator Markey questioned Jared Isaacman about potential influence from Musk and Trump during his nomination. Isaacman faced wide-ranging questions during the Senate hearing. He was asked if Musk was in the room when he had a meeting with Trump.
Have Chinese on the menu: It's time to upgrade India's tech capabilities through collabs with companies, institutions
A US report warns of China's impending dominance in biotechnology, fueled by strategic investment and technology acquisition, while the US cuts research funding. China's advancements across various high-tech sectors, driven by initiatives like 'Made in China 2025,' prompt a search for new markets amid US tariffs.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry & Gayle King in historic all-female space mission
Blue Origin (Google Trends): Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, launched an all-female crew into space, including his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, singer Katy Perry, and journalist Gayle King. The historic mission highlights a major step toward gender equality in space exploration, celebrating women’s expanding role in shaping the future of aerospace and innovation.
Blue Origin's all-women space flight completes mission; celebrities mock the idea, asking what the point was; was a billion dollars spent just to create memes
Blue Origin's all-woman spaceflight, commanded by Lauren Sanchez, faced celebrity ridicule. Celebrities like Amy Schumer and Olivia Munn criticized the mission's cost and purpose. They questioned the value of space tourism versus addressing pressing global issues. Blue Origin defended the mission, highlighting its inspiration for young women. The event ignited discussions about space exploration priorities.
Florintree leads 175 crore fundraise in defence vision equipment maker Tonbo
Tonbo, a defence technology startup, raised Rs 175 crore in a pre-IPO Series D funding round, valuing the company at Rs 1,500 crore. The funding, led by Florintree Advisors and EXIM Bank, supports Tonbo's advanced vision equipment for global security markets, including the Indian armed forces and other international clients.
Who is Sunita Williams? All about Indian-origin NASA astronaut's life and her remarkable journey to space
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month stay on the ISS, initially planned for eight days. She encountered technical issues with the Boeing Starliner and eventually returned aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft with fellow astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov.
Meet Scott and Mark Kelly, the brothers who were at the centre of NASA's twins study on astronauts
Scott Kelly, a former astronaut, discussed the return of NASA astronauts from the International Space Station on Fox News. He holds the record for the most cumulative days in space and completed a year-long mission in 2015. Mark Kelly, his twin and a Democratic senator, recently expressed discontent over owning a Tesla, citing political reasons.
Ocean swim, smelling grass: What are Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore looking forward to on Earth?
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth after staying abroad International Space Station for nine months. Besides reuniting with loved ones, Wilmore and Williams are looking forward to a host of activities they would do once they return. NASA picked Williams as an astronaut in 1998 followed by Wilmore in 2000.
Crew 9 Return Date: NASA, SpaceX gear up for homecoming with Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore on March 18
NASA and SpaceX are aiming for an earlier return of the Crew-9 mission from the ISS on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Astronauts are expected to bring back valuable scientific data, with extensive live coverage of their return available on NASA's platforms.
Two from NASA, one Japanese, and one Russian: Meet the new crew heading to the ISS to bring back Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-10 mission carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station. The team, including members from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, will spend six months on the ISS, aiming to bring home U.S. astronauts Wilmore and Williams after a nine-month stay.
Sunita Williams' return to Earth: Elon Musk's SpaceX Crew-10 mission to head to ISS today. Check time, launch details
SpaceX Crew10 mission launch: Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up for mission to bring back NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back on Earth. SpaceX plans to launch Crew-10 on March 12, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center. NASA will provide live coverage of the Wednesday night launch of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission, followed by the crew's arrival Thursday morning in orbit.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' 'incredible achievements' during her extended stay in space might surprise you
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded in space for over eight months now. Sunita Williams has conducted extensive scientific research, broke the spacewalking record, and contributed to various experiments including plant growth and microbial studies. She is set to return to Earth with Butch Wilmore and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.
Will SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft rescue stranded astronauts if Boeing’s Starliner stays broken? What went wrong?
Astronauts Wilmore and Sunita Williams are stuck in the International Space Station (ISS) because of concerns about helium leaks. NASA and Boeing officials have not yet sought SpaceX's help, but Crew Dragon is still prepared in case it is needed.
SpaceX launches its eighth long-duration crew to orbit for NASA
A SpaceX rocket launched carrying a crew of three U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut for a six-month science mission on the International Space Station. The crew is designated as Crew 8 and will conduct experiments in the microgravity environment of the football field-sized ISS.
NASA announces Artemis II crew: See what is special about the astronauts set for lunar journey
NASA recently announced the names of four astronauts, who will be embarking on a mission to orbit the Moon.
From UP to Karnataka, 12 desis drive Nasa's Mars mission
It took nearly two decades for Bob Balaram's idea to take off. Sometime in the 1990s, Balaram, along with a Stanford professor, had proposed a 'helicopter for Mars'. Seeing it through, however, was not possible.
Discovery to document SpaceX's historic astronaut launch
The liftoff will take place on Saturday at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
NASA hiring astronauts for future space missions
NASA is now accepting applications for next class of astronauts who may some day fly to the ISS or even land on Mars.
NASA's engine for next-generation rocket test-fired
Four RS-25s will power the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket that will launch astronauts in the Orion spacecraft.
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