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Aditya-L1 Spacecraft Separates From Launch Vehicle, On Way To Sun: ISRO

Aditya-L1 Spacecraft Separates From Launch Vehicle, On Way To Sun: ISRO

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 02, 2023, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

The Aditya-L1 spacecraft onboard a PSLV rocket today successfully got separated and would be proceeding on its journey towards the Sun on a 125-day voyage, ISRO said.

"Scientific Efforts Will Continue": PM Modi On Sun Mission Launch

"Scientific Efforts Will Continue": PM Modi On Sun Mission Launch

NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday September 02, 2023, New Delhi

India's latest mission in its ambitious space programme blasted off today, a week after the country's successful unmanned Moon landing.

Lightning Bolts Jetting Upwards: Photographer In Puerto Rico Captures Shocking Video

Lightning Bolts Jetting Upwards: Photographer In Puerto Rico Captures Shocking Video

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday September 02, 2023

A photographer from Puerto Rico captures rare 'gigantic jets' of upside-down lightning blasting out of an Atlantic hurricane.

India's 1st Sun Mission To Study Solar Winds: Know Why It's Important

India's 1st Sun Mission To Study Solar Winds: Know Why It's Important

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday September 02, 2023

ISRO launched India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, on September 2 from the Sriharikota space centre in Andhra Pradesh.

Microplastics In Clouds: Japanese Scientists Make Worrying, Yet Unique Discovery

Microplastics In Clouds: Japanese Scientists Make Worrying, Yet Unique Discovery

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday September 02, 2023

Outdoor observations carried out by Japanese researchers have, for the very first time, confirmed the presence of microplastics in clouds.

NASA Confirms Existence Of More Than 5,500 Exoplanets Beyond Our Solar System

NASA Confirms Existence Of More Than 5,500 Exoplanets Beyond Our Solar System

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Friday September 01, 2023

NASA has now added a fresh batch of 6 planets outside our immediate solar family to its exoplanet archive.

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning View Of Supenova's Expanding Remains

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning View Of Supenova's Expanding Remains

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Friday September 01, 2023

Astronomers are fascinated by the discovery as it shows intricate details of what happens when big stars end their days.

Chandrayaan-3 Detects Sulphur, Other Elements On Moon. Experts Explain Why It's Important

Chandrayaan-3 Detects Sulphur, Other Elements On Moon. Experts Explain Why It's Important

Press Trust of India | Friday September 01, 2023, New Delhi

The revelation of sulphur's presence might hold clues to the Moon's composition and its volcanic past, scientists said.

Moon Lander Records "Event, Appears Natural, Under Investigation": ISRO

Moon Lander Records "Event, Appears Natural, Under Investigation": ISRO

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Thursday August 31, 2023

The Instrument of Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on the Chandrayaan-3 lander recorded a natural event that occurred on the Moon's surface on August 26, the source of which is still under investigation, the space agency said.

Scientists Find New Form Of Oxygen: Everything You Need To Know About It

Scientists Find New Form Of Oxygen: Everything You Need To Know About It

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Thursday August 31, 2023

Oxygen-28 has the highest number of neutrons ever seen in the nucleus of an oxygen atom.

James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Vortex In Space. See Pic

James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Vortex In Space. See Pic

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday August 31, 2023

The image shows the majestic spiral arms of M51, a galaxy 27 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici.

Best Pics Of Rare Super Blue Moon From India And Around The World

Best Pics Of Rare Super Blue Moon From India And Around The World

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday August 31, 2023

Spectacular images emerged from various parts of the world, showcasing breathtaking beauty that captivated observers and could be enjoyed for hours.

August's Second Supermoon To Light Up Night Sky Today Along With Saturn

August's Second Supermoon To Light Up Night Sky Today Along With Saturn

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Wednesday August 30, 2023

Saturn will appear to move clockwise around the moon over the course of the day.

"Smile, Please!": Rover Pragyan Clicks Image Of Lander Vikram On Moon

"Smile, Please!": Rover Pragyan Clicks Image Of Lander Vikram On Moon

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Wednesday August 30, 2023, New Delhi

Chandrayaan-3 rover Pragyan today shared an image of the Vikram lander, the first that it has clicked using its Navigation camera.

When Will India's Sun Mission Aditya-L1 Be Launched? Space Agency Answers

When Will India's Sun Mission Aditya-L1 Be Launched? Space Agency Answers

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday August 30, 2023, New Delhi

After the astounding success of Chandrayaan-3, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its first solar mission. ISRO has a date and time for its next cosmic questthe Sun.