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NASA's Curiosity rover detects organic matter on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover detects organic matter on Mars

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars rover Curiosity has made the first definitive detection of organic molecules, the building blocks of all known forms of terrestrial life, on the surface of the Red Planet.

NASA developing satellite quake detection system

NASA developing satellite quake detection system

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

The National Aeronautics and Space Aadministration is collaborating with a British company in developing an early warning system for earthquakes, which would be able to predict major quakes two weeks in advance.

19 Spiral Galaxies Of The Universe

19 Spiral Galaxies Of The Universe

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The mystical near- and mid-infrared portraits of 19 face-on spiral galaxies captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Pretty, Pretty Mimi

Pretty, Pretty Mimi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

A member of the Lok Sabha representing Jadavpur in West Bengal, Mimi Chakraborty is also an actor, politician and singer who is touted as the 'lady with the golden heart.

Water discovered on Mars by NASA's rover Curiosity

Water discovered on Mars by NASA's rover Curiosity

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars rover Curiosity has discovered water during its first sample analysis of the Red planet's surface.

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

Meteorite didn't kill man in Tamil Nadu: NASA

Meteorite didn't kill man in Tamil Nadu: NASA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

A "land based explosion" rather than a meteorite is more likely to have killed a man and injured three others in a mysterious blast in Tamil Nadu last week, NASA scientists said on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

NASA invites Patiala students to design Moon city

NASA invites Patiala students to design Moon city

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

18 students of Budha Dal Public School and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology have earned the distinction of becoming the first Indian team ever to qualify for the Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA.

Seen The Moon Like This?

Seen The Moon Like This?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Orion capsule returns to earth after a 26 day mission orbiting the Moon and back.

NASA aims to put man on Mars by 2037

NASA aims to put man on Mars by 2037

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

The United States aims to put a man on Mars by 2037 and build a space civilisation. "We have a long-term plan to put a man on Mars by 2037," Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration Michael Griffin said.

'Matured boy' GSLV places gen-next INSAT-3DS weather satellite into orbit

'Matured boy' GSLV places gen-next INSAT-3DS weather satellite into orbit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

ISRO chairman S Somanath said the success gave the space agency "greater confidence," as the GSLV will be next deployed in the NISAR mission, a collaborative effort with the US' NASA.

10 Wrestling Moments In Hindi Movies

10 Wrestling Moments In Hindi Movies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

With Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification over discrepancies in weight at the Paris Olympics just when India was keeping its fingers crossed for a sure shot victory at the finals, spirits have hit an all-time low. Art mirrors life and it won't be a surprise if our sports biopic obsessed film-makers turn this dramatic change of events into a movie one day.

ISRO promises the moon for NASA

ISRO promises the moon for NASA

Rediff.com9 May 2006

two US scientific instruments will be on board India's mission to the Moon 'Chandrayaan-1'.

NASA lists most polluted cities in the world; India, China lead

NASA lists most polluted cities in the world; India, China lead

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

India, China and the Middle East, with their fast-growing economies and expanding industry, have seen growing air pollution, according to NASA.

What caused the shootout at NASA

What caused the shootout at NASA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

The NASA contract engineer had received a poor job review and feared that he could be fired.

NASA confirms water on Moon, thanks ISRO

NASA confirms water on Moon, thanks ISRO

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The National Aeronautics and Space Agency on Thursday revealed that India's maiden lunar mission Chandrayaan-I spacecraft had traced water molecules on the lunar surface of the moon.

Saurabh did take NASA exam: Family

Saurabh did take NASA exam: Family

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

NASA team reviews Indian moon mission

NASA team reviews Indian moon mission

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

NASA plans to deploy mini-synthetic aperture radar and spectrometer with 0.3 micron to 0.9-micron capabilities in the Indian spacecraft for experiments.

NASA probe finds second mountain range in Pluto's heart

NASA probe finds second mountain range in Pluto's heart

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The new, apparently less lofty mountain range was found on the lower-left edge of Pluto's best known feature, the bright, heart-shaped region named Tombaugh Region.

NASA reveals stunning images of blue skies on Pluto

NASA reveals stunning images of blue skies on Pluto

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The first color images of Pluto's atmospheric hazes, returned by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft last week, reveal that the a fine blue tinge.

Chennai received more rainfall in over 100 yrs on Dec 1-2: NASA

Chennai received more rainfall in over 100 yrs on Dec 1-2: NASA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

On December 1and 2, flood-ravaged Chennai received more rainfall in 24 hours than it had seen on any day since 1901, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

'Defunct NASA satellite may crash over Indian Ocean'

'Defunct NASA satellite may crash over Indian Ocean'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Russian space experts have forecast that the defunct six-tonne NASA satellite, what is set to crash on the Earth soon, is likely to fall in the Indian Ocean.

Chandrayaan-1 a grand success: NASA astronaut

Chandrayaan-1 a grand success: NASA astronaut

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut Colonel Michael (Mike) Fincke, a veteran of two space expeditions of total duration of over 365 days, on Friday termed the Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-1 mission a grand success, despite the abrupt end to the mission due to a technical problem.

PICS: NASA's satellite clicks UNSEEN events on earth

PICS: NASA's satellite clicks UNSEEN events on earth

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Aqua, Latin for water, is a NASA Earth Science satellite mission named for the large amount of information that the mission is collecting about the Earth's water cycle, including evaporation from the oceans, water vapor in the atmosphere, clouds, precipitation, soil moisture, sea ice, land ice, and snow cover on the land and ice.

NASA finds plenty of water on moon

NASA finds plenty of water on moon

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Two months after India's maiden Chandrayaan-I mission discovered traces of water on moon, the National Aeronautics and Space Agency on Saturday said it has found 'significant amounts' of water ice on its surface, a finding that could trigger a hunt for life in outer space and boost hopes for a permanent lunar base.

NASA's shuttle launch on indefinite hold

NASA's shuttle launch on indefinite hold

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

NASA has mounted a massive investigation into why a fuel gauge failed right before Discovery's scheduled lift-off.

NASA set to 'bomb' moon on Friday

NASA set to 'bomb' moon on Friday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Scientists will see two spacecraft slamming into the moon's south pole at 9,000 kmph kicking up a 10-km-high shower of debris that National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) hopes will confirm the presence of enough water necessary to supply future visits by astronauts.

NASA's Chandrayaan payload hits a mine field

NASA's Chandrayaan payload hits a mine field

Rediff.com27 Dec 2008

Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) instrument of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has beamed back images of the Orientale Basin on the western limb of the moon. An analysis of the images indicates abundance of iron-bearing minerals such as pyroxene, said Carle Pieters, a senior scientist of US-based Brown University and principal investigator for the M3 experiment.

Warmest summer in 400 yrs: NASA

Warmest summer in 400 yrs: NASA

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Scientists said Artic may be caught in a "vicious cycle" of global warming. As ice melts, there is less white matter to reflect sun's heat back into space. The dark ocean absorbs more of sun's heat and that, in turn, melts more of the ice pack.

NASA interested in Indian moon mission

NASA interested in Indian moon mission

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

The American agency is in talks with ISRO to place its scientific instruments on the Indian spacecraft that will be sent on an unmanned mission to the moon in 2007.

Another Journey To Space!

Another Journey To Space!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission departed for the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, on March 2, 2023.

IMAGES: NASA's new rocket that will change space travel

IMAGES: NASA's new rocket that will change space travel

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

NASA has announced the design of a new Space Launch System that will take the agency's astronauts farther into space than ever before.

'NASA topper' Saurabh has no proof

'NASA topper' Saurabh has no proof

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

DAZZLING! Nasa's first 360-degree image of Sun

DAZZLING! Nasa's first 360-degree image of Sun

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

NASA has released the first-ever 360-degree panoramic images of the Sun. Two Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory satellites, launched in 2006, have gradually been drifting apart -- one in front of the Earth in its orbit, the other lagging behind.

Will Artemis Accords Help India's Space Programme?

Will Artemis Accords Help India's Space Programme?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'This may open up doors for private players in India to collaborate with global players in commercial missions.'

NASA's Juno spacecraft beams back first image of Jupiter

NASA's Juno spacecraft beams back first image of Jupiter

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The colour image shows atmospheric features on Jupiter, including the famous Great Red Spot, and three of the massive planet's four largest moons.

ESA's Mars lander exploded on impact, NASA images suggest

ESA's Mars lander exploded on impact, NASA images suggest

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

According to the European Space Agency, the unmanned spacecraft -- Schiaparelli -- exploded on impact with the Martian surface after falling from as high as 13,000 ft (4,000 m).

How S Chandrasekhar's decision laid foundation of NASA's Sun probe

How S Chandrasekhar's decision laid foundation of NASA's Sun probe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Back in 1958, when the 31-year-old Parker suggested that the charged particles streamed continuously from the Sun and fill up the space, the scientific community refused to believe him.

NASA laboratory worth $2.5 billion arrives in Mars!

NASA laboratory worth $2.5 billion arrives in Mars!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

NASA's car-size geochemistry laboratory, Curiosity, on Monday successfully landed on the Martian surface.