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NASA is returning to Earth in a big way. The space agency announced two new satellite missions that might change ‘how we see’ and ‘understand our home planet’. These are not just any satellites; rather, they are supposed to track everything from the ozone layer high up in the sky to glaciers and ice sheets…
Space missions and space tourism have started accelerating rapidly. This concept of space tourism may evoke and feels more like a sense of sci-fi, but with a sense of awe and wonder, the space tourism growth has been doing wonders. This may seem like a luxurious experience afforded only by the super-rich segment of the…
For years, space tourism felt like a novelty that just kept growing. A quick ride up. A few minutes of weightlessness. A view of Earth that only a handful of humans had ever seen. Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket became part of that story, lifting celebrities, billionaires, and guests to the edge of space and…
NEW DELHI: Amid tariff trouble, for Indian commercial missions the message from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the commerce department is clear: “Har ek country zaroori hota hai”.PMO officials have held at least five meetings with Indian missions, ministry of external affairs and trade bodies, underlining the need to step up trade engagement for…
Bangladesh’s interim government has directed several of its diplomatic missions in India to temporarily suspend visa services, citing security concerns, amid continuing strain in bilateral relations with New Delhi. The decision was confirmed on Thursday by M Touhid Hossain, who addressed a media briefing at his office in Dhaka, as PTI reported. Hossain said he…
Funeral procession of Osman Hadi in Dhaka (ANI file photo) Western diplomatic missions in Bangladesh, including the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, Germany and France, have “unusually” mourned the death of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, issuing condolence messages after he was killed earlier this month.Former foreign secretary and diplomat Kanwal…
DHAKA: Protests against India continued in Bangladesh on Thursday, as hundreds, raising slogans and demanding the return of former PM Sheikh Hasina, marched towards the Indian assistant high commissions in Khulna and Rajshahi, forcing closure of visa services till further orders at the two missions. This comes a day after a large number of demonstrators,…
Long-duration space missions to the Moon or Mars present one of humanity’s greatest scientific and logistical challenges: how to ensure astronauts receive a sustainable and nutritious food supply without relying on resupply missions from Earth. Traditional storage-based solutions are not viable for journeys spanning years, while cultivating food in microgravity has yet to prove efficient…
India is poised to elevate its space ambitions as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) outlines a bold plan to execute seven missions by March 2026. Following the successful launch of the CMS-03 communication satellite, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan shared insights into the upcoming missions, highlighting the landmark first uncrewed mission under the Gaganyaan programme….
Anna Menon is an accomplished American engineer and astronaut candidate whose remarkable career bridges the worlds of NASA, SpaceX, and private spaceflight. Born in Houston, Texas, she has played key roles in advancing human spaceflight — from managing astronaut operations at SpaceX to serving as a mission specialist on the historic Polaris Dawn mission. In…
