New Delhi: The PSLV-C62 mission, launched earlier today, encountered a technical issue during its third stage, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan confirmed. The investigation into the problem has already begun. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) was tasked with placing the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite, along with 15 smaller satellites, into a sun-synchronous orbit. The … Read more
Bhopal, December 14 (Udaipur Kiran) – Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a special treat tonight as the sky will display a spectacular meteor shower. The dazzling fireworks of meteors are expected to light up the night, offering a stunning celestial show. Viewers may witness over 100 meteors per hour, making it one of the most … Read more
Bhopal, December 4 (Udaipur Kiran) – Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a special celestial treat tonight as Thursday brings this year’s final full moon, which will appear as a supermoon. The moon will look relatively larger and more luminous in the night sky and can be observed glowing throughout the night. National Award-winning science communicator … Read more
New Delhi, 24 November (Udaipur Kiran): A new scientific study has offered fresh clarity on the Moon’s formation, tracing the origin of Theia — the Mars-sized body believed to have collided with Earth 4.5 billion years ago — to the inner Solar System. Researchers say isotopic evidence from lunar, terrestrial, and meteorite samples points to … Read more
China is preparing to launch an empty Shenzhou-22 spacecraft to the Tiangong space station after a piece of orbital debris punctured a window on the Shenzhou-20 return capsule, officially rendering it unsafe for crew re-entry. The emergency measure ensures that the three astronauts currently aboard Tiangong can complete their six-month mission safely. Replacement Capsule Mission … Read more
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), November 2 (Udaipur Kiran) — The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully launched the Indian Navy’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-7R (CMS-03) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The satellite, dubbed the Navy’s “Baahubali,” marks a significant step in strengthening India’s space-based communication and maritime domain awareness capabilities. The … Read more
Hawaii, October 31 (Udaipur Kiran) — After decades of puzzling over one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries — why the Sun’s outer atmosphere (corona) burns millions of degrees hotter than its visible surface — scientists may finally have the answer. Using the world’s most powerful solar telescope, researchers have detected magnetic waves that could explain how … Read more