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NASA Extends ISS Mission for Astronauts Due to Starliner Issues

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

NASA has extended the mission of two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to ongoing technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, were originally scheduled for an eight-day mission in June 2024, but their stay has now been prolonged significantly.

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Chandrayaan-3’s Landing Site Estimated at 3.7 Billion Years Old

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

Indian scientists have determined that the ‘Shiv Shakti’ point, where Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon’s South Pole in 2023, is approximately 3.7 billion years old. This finding provides significant insights into the Moon’s geological history and the early solar system. Geological Mapping of ‘Shiv Shakti’ Point A

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ISRO Chief Highlights Benefits of In-Flight Cryogenic Stage Restart

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is exploring the capability to restart the cryogenic stage of its launch vehicles during flight to enhance mission flexibility and payload delivery efficiency. This advancement aims to optimize orbital insertions and accommodate multiple payload deployments in a single mission. Enhancing Mission Flexibility By enabling the

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SpaceX Prepares to Launch Lunar Trailblazer

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2025

SpaceX is gearing up to launch NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, a mission dedicated to mapping the moon’s water distribution and studying its water cycle. The spacecraft is scheduled to lift off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than February 26 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission is part of NASA’s Small Innovative […]

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ISRO Achieves Milestone with GSLV F15 Navigation Satellite Launch

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV F15 rocket, carrying an advanced navigation satellite, in what marks its 100th mission. The launch strengthens India’s space capabilities and enhances its navigation satellite network for strategic and civilian applications. “Successful Lift-Off for GSLV F15” The GSLV F15 lifted

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Elon Musk Announces SpaceX’s Mission to Retrieve Astronauts from ISS

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

On January 28, 2025, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that, following a directive from President Donald Trump, SpaceX will expedite the return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS). The two astronauts have been aboard the ISS since June 2024, initially arriving via Boeing’s Starliner

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ISRO Successfully Conducts 100th Launch with GSLV-F15 Mission

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

On January 29, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its 100th mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk II, designated as GSLV-F15, lifted off at 00:53 IST, carrying the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit

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Indian Space Programme Sets Ambitious Goals for 2025

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2025

India’s space programme, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has set ambitious goals for 2025, further solidifying its position as a key player in global space exploration. With multiple groundbreaking missions lined up, the year promises to be a transformative one for India’s space capabilities. One of the most anticipated events is the […]

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NASA Observes Flickering Coronal Loops on Sun: Solar Storm Impact

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2025

NASA observes flickering coronal loops on the Sun, signaling potential solar flares. Scientists assess the impact on Earth’s communication and power systems.

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ISRO Successfully Demonstrates Restart of Vikas Engine

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved another milestone by successfully demonstrating the restart capability of the Vikas liquid engine. This significant development enhances India’s space capabilities and showcases advancements in propulsion technology, essential for future missions. Vikas Engine Demonstration The Vikas liquid engine, a core