Nasa’s Artemis II mission successfully lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday, marking the first crewed journey toward the Moon in more than 50 years since Apollo 17. The mission, using the powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, will see four astronauts orbit the Moon and return safely to Earth…
US Embassy in Baghdad on Thursday warned that pro-Iran armed groups may carry out attacks in the city within the next 24 to 48 hours, asking American citizens to leave Iraq immediately.In a statement on X, the embassy said, “Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in…
Indian-origin founder Anita Ratnam shared US hate incidents, highlighting abuse faced by Indian-origin individuals/Image: Getty Images An Indian-origin founder has raised concerns over a rise in hate incidents targeting Indians living in the United States, calling for urgent attention and support through a post on X.Anita Ratnam, popular Indian dancer and founder of Narthaki.com, described…
However, the return of human beings to deep space is not just about powerful rockets and advanced navigation systems. Rather, it is also about managing the most basic human needs in an environment where nothing behaves as it does on Earth. NASA has recently launched the Artemis II mission, which is the first human mission…
The United States military has reportedly drawn up an extraordinary wartime contingency plan at the request of Donald Trump which involves a high-risk operation to seize Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The move could mark one of the most ambitious and unprecedented military missions in modern history, according to a Washington Post report, which…
In 1997, Soufrière Hills erupted and entombed the city of Plymouth on the island of Montserrat. The capital, which was once a bustling centre for commerce, was covered in many feet of ash and debris within a few hours, leading to a permanent evacuation. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory states that over 80 per cent of…
Artemis II’s mission is drawing attention not only for its technical milestones but also for something immediately noticeable. The crew, including Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch from NASA, along with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, have stepped into bright orange suits that stand out instantly. The bold colour may catch the…
In April of 1986, what was intended to be a routine safety test at a nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union turned into one of the worst disasters in the history of humanity. The Chornobyl disaster was more than just an engineering failure; it was also an issue of human error, reactor design, and…
Oil markets turned volatile on Thursday, with prices first plunging near the $100 per barrel mark and then rebounding sharply as traders reacted to US President Donald Trump’s address to the nation. Sentiments remained cautious as the speech failed to ease investor concerns over the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, with the US president…
BENGALURU: At 3.35am Thursday (IST), a 322-foot rocket lit up the Florida sky and carried four astronauts beyond the reach of Earth’s orbit — the first humans to make that journey in 54 years.Nasa’s Artemis II mission is now in flight, and the Moon is six days away.The SLS rocket and the Orion spacecraft —…