Space Research

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory.( Credit: NASA/CXC/M.Weiss )

June 20, 2024

NASA’s Chandra and XMM-Newton Data Suggest 57 Nearby Stars Could Harbor Earth-like Planets in Habitable Zones

The Chandra X-ray Observatory of NASA and ESA’s XMM-Newton have observed stars that are close enough to be prime targets in the search for direct imaging of planets using future telescopes. Researchers

El Médano 128 meteorite, an ordinary chondrite (group L), found in the Atacama desert in 2011 by a team of researchers from the Centre de recherche et d'enseignement des géosciences de l'environnement (CEREGE - Aix-Marseille Université/CNRS/INRAE/IRD). © Jérôme Gattacceca, CNRS, CEREGE

Astronomy·Science·Space

70% of Meteorites on Earth Traced to 3 Young Asteroid Families: Scientists Reveal Massalia Leading the Pack

Scientists have identified the main asteroid belt, between Mars and Jupiter, as the primary source of meteorites that reach Earth. Now, an international study reveals that three families of young asteroids, Karin, Koronis, and Massalia, are responsible for 70% of

November 1, 2024

Aditya L1: India’s Satellite Triumphantly Launches, Set to Demystify the Sun’s Enigmas

Space

The Aditya L1 mission, led by ISRO, marks India’s debut as a solar observatory in space. Positioned at the unique L1 Lagrange point, it

Einstein’s Plunge Proven: Oxford Study Captures Black Holes’ Inescapable Zones

Astronomy·Science·Space

For the first time, a peculiar area around black holes known as the “plunging region” has been observed. Albert Einstein had predicted that this

Computing·India

India Deploys ₹130 Crore PARAM Rudra Supercomputers Driving Space Research, Semiconductor Growth, and AI Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three PARAM Rudra supercomputers on September 26, 2024, developed indigenously under the National Supercomputing Mission. These ₹130 crore systems, developed by C-DAC, utilize advanced computing architectures for

Govind Tekale

November 20, 2024