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PSLV to Launch Proba-3 Satellites for ESA on December 4

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a significant milestone with the launch of two satellites under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission. Scheduled for December 4, the launch will take place using India’s workhorse rocket, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Mission Focus: Advancing Space Formation Flying The Proba-3

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Australia Joins ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission for Astronaut Recovery

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2024

In a landmark collaboration, Australia has partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to assist in crew and module recovery for India’s first human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. The agreement was formalized under an Implementing Arrangement between the Australian Space Agency and ISRO, marking a milestone in India-Australia space cooperation. Key Role

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SpaceX Successfully Launches ISRO’s GSAT-N2 Communication Satellite

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2024

Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) GSAT-N2 communication satellite into orbit from the Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday. This marks the beginning of a significant commercial partnership between ISRO and SpaceX. The GSAT-N2 was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, known for its efficiency in

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ESA’s Proba-3 Mission Clears Final Test Ahead of ISRO Launch

By Editor - News Desk October 20, 2024

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission has successfully completed its final test, clearing the way for its upcoming launch by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 29. This groundbreaking mission, consisting of two satellites, aims to create an artificial solar eclipse in space, allowing scientists to study the Sun’s elusive corona in

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Rare Red Auroras Captured in Ladakh Amid Severe Solar Storm

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

In an extraordinary event, rare red auroras were seen over Leh in Ladakh due to a powerful solar storm. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, and the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai, captured the vivid red lights over Hanle, Leh, and Merak as the Sun entered an active phase, throwing charged […]

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Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA and its pivotal role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. This achievement marks a significant advancement in the understanding of how gene activity is regulated within cells. Discovering microRNA: A New Dimension in […]

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NASA Prepares SpaceX Crew-9 Launch to Return Astronauts from ISS

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2024

NASA is set to launch the SpaceX Crew-9 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on September 28, aiming to safely return astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS). This mission is vital, as Williams and Wilmore’s stay was extended beyond the original schedule due to technical issues with […]

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Discovery of Earth-Like Planet Orbiting Dead Sun Offers Clues to Earth’s Future Survival

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2024

Astronomers at the University of California, Berkeley, have identified an Earth-like planet located 4,000 light-years away, offering a glimpse into what may become of Earth billions of years from now. The planet orbits a white dwarf—a dead star that was once similar to our sun. This distant planetary system provides a preview of the possible […]