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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station experience decreased physical fitness because of a decrease in the way oxygen moves through the body, according to a Kansas State University kinesiology study. Photo courtesy of NASA.

NASA mulls buying new rides to space from Russia amid programme delays

The US space agency has since had to rely on Russia's Roscosmos program to ferry astronauts to the orbital space station

16 Feb 2019 10:02 AM IST

In a big boost to Indias nuclear energy programme the Kaiga Generating Station (KGS) - 1 of the Kaiga Atomic Power Station (KAPS) on Monday morning broke the world record by achieving 941 days of continuous operation, said the Department of Atomic Energy(DAE).

Japan's Kyushu Electric to scrap aging nuclear reactor

Kyushu Electric will scrap the No.2 reactor at the Genkai plant, about 930 km (580 miles) west of Tokyo.

14 Feb 2019 11:10 AM IST

The robotic lunar rover on the dark side of the moon in a photo released by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) . AFP - A Chinese lunar rover landed on the far side of the moon on January 3, in a global first that boosts Beijings ambitions to become a space superpower. (Photo by China National Space Administration (CNSA) via CNS / China National Space Administration (CNSA) via CNS / AFP) / China OUT.

NASA bids adieu to Mars rover Opportunity

The vehicle was built to drive six-tenths of a mile (1 km), but ended up covering 28 miles (45 km).

14 Feb 2019 11:08 AM IST

20 satellites make up the Global Positioning System, or GPS, enabling precise positions to be measured at any time.

Hyderabad: Small satellites to take big space

Small satellites is a disruptive technology for space industries says Dr G. Satheesh Reddy.

8 Feb 2019 2:53 AM IST

SpaceX is working on a version of its Dragon capsule that will carry crew to the space station, perhaps as early as next year (Photo: AFP)

SpaceX no-load test is delayed

NASA has made SpaceX and Boeing responsible for transporting astronauts starting this year.

7 Feb 2019 12:17 PM IST

100 species of various microorganisms live aboard the ISS. (Photo: ANI)

New AI system can identify microscopic marine organisms

The next step is to incorporate the AI into a robotic system that will help advance our understanding of the world's...

7 Feb 2019 12:13 PM IST

Ariane-5 rocket lifts off with GSAT-31 and other satellites from Kourou in French Guiana on Wednesday.

India's latest communication satellite GSAT-31 launched successfully

ATM networks, DTH services to get boost.

7 Feb 2019 3:08 AM IST

Indias heaviest satellite GSAT-11 was successfully launched by an Arianespace rocket from the French Guiana in the early hours of Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. (Photo: Twitter | @isro)

ISRO opens its first Human Space Flight Centre

The HSFC shall be responsible for implementation of Gaganyaan Project which involves end-to-end mission planning.

5 Feb 2019 12:18 PM IST

(Image: Blue Origin/Jeff Bezos)

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin signs launch deal with Canada's Telesat

Blue Origin's rocket will propel some undisclosed portion of the constellation into orbit over a number of launches.

1 Feb 2019 2:18 PM IST

OneWeb has offered the Russian government the option of buying a 12.5-percent stake in the company.

Defect found on Russian rocket ahead of US OneWeb launch

The Russian Soyuz is scheduled to blast off from Guiana Space Centre carrying the first satellites into space for...

31 Jan 2019 3:15 PM IST

Humanitys two simultaneous existential threats of nuclear war and climate change were exacerbated during the past year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nuclear, climate threats keep Doomsday Clock close to apocalypse

The Doomsday Clock, created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as an indicator of the world's susceptibility to...

27 Jan 2019 1:03 PM IST

The 1.2Kg Kalamsat v2 was prepared in 6 days, and was under development since the last 6 years. The team of students at Space Kidz India were headed by Srimathy Kesan.

ISRO puts world's lightest satellite into orbit, made by Indian...

Kalamsat v2 is the world's lightest satellite made by Indian students, and weighs just 1.2Kgs.

25 Jan 2019 12:20 PM IST