News for 'New Moon'

Asteroid that flew past Earth has its own mini moon

Asteroid that flew past Earth has its own mini moon

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The first radar images of a huge asteroid that safely flew past Earth show that the space rock has its own small moon, NASA scientists say.

The Martian moon: Phobos

The Martian moon: Phobos

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

This handout image from obtained from the European Space Agency / National Aeronautics and Space Administration, obtained on August 21, 2008 taken by the High Resolution Stereo Camera on board the ESA's Mars Express shows the highest-resolution full-disc image yet of the surface of the martian moon Phobos.

Bush outlines moon, Mars plans

Bush outlines moon, Mars plans

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Priyanka, Malti Marie Look For Supermoon

Priyanka, Malti Marie Look For Supermoon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas have been treating us fans to adorable pictures and videos of their daughter Malti Marie.

India may try soft landing on Moon next November

India may try soft landing on Moon next November

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

"The panel's report is awaited. The committee has been given a guideline to prepare the mission before the end of next year," a senior ISRO official said. "There is a good launch window in November".

ISRO says finding water on moon is pathbreaking

ISRO says finding water on moon is pathbreaking

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

In a landmark discovery, India's maiden moon mission Chandrayaan-I has found evidence of water on the lunar surface, a finding that could trigger a serious hunt for life in outer space.

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

After Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon, the Congress on Wednesday said it is a collective success of every Indian and ISRO's achievement reflects a saga of continuity and is truly fantastic.

Did You Miss The Hybrid Solar Eclipse?

Did You Miss The Hybrid Solar Eclipse?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

A phenomenon that changes the moon's appearance from annular (the moon appears visually smaller and is not able to fully cover the sun) to total (when the moon completely covers the sun) and back as the moon's shadow moves across the earth's surface.

Moon renews call for nuclear test ban

Moon renews call for nuclear test ban

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

In his message on the occasion of 'International Day Against Nuclear Tests', UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said "we urgently need new progress in achieving a world free of both nuclear tests and nuclear weapons," which are increasingly being viewed as "dangerous relics of the Cold War" and are "long overdue for permanent retirement".

Chandrayaan-2 welcomes Chandrayaan-3 ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 welcomes Chandrayaan-3 ahead of landing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

ISRO on Monday said a two-way communication between the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Module has been established.

In a first since 1977, rare full moon to light up Christmas Day

In a first since 1977, rare full moon to light up Christmas Day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

This rare event won't happen again until 2034.

ISRO plans human colony on moon

ISRO plans human colony on moon

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

In what may well be the first step towards establishing the first "human colony" on the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation is examining the possibility of establishing a robotic set-up or unmanned mission on the moon.

Jeh Turns 3!

Jeh Turns 3!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

What are Bollywood stars celebrating?

When I Took A Boat Holiday

When I Took A Boat Holiday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The best way to really take in the English countryside is to go narrowboating.

Russia and India eye the moon

Russia and India eye the moon

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The joint mission envisages landing a new-generation lunar vehicle weighing 400 kilogrammes on the surface of the moon.

The Most Beautiful Women You'll See At Fashion Week

The Most Beautiful Women You'll See At Fashion Week

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

They definitely need a ramp of their own.

China's Moon rover declared dead due to mechanical issues

China's Moon rover declared dead due to mechanical issues

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

In a huge setback to China's ambitious space programme, its first lunar rover Yutu or the Jade Rabbit was declared dead after attempts to revive it failed, media reports said on Wednesday.

'ISRO scientists are not bothered about money but...'

'ISRO scientists are not bothered about money but...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Ex-ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair said the scientists at space agency have achieved this historic success by getting a salary one-fifth of the scientists in the developed world.

Salman Parties With Arbaaz, Sshura

Salman Parties With Arbaaz, Sshura

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Arbaaz Khan hosted a birthday party for his wife Sshura Khan on January 18, and his entire family came together to celebrate the special day.

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'

'A new history starts now': North Korea's Kim Jong-un meets South Korea's Moon

'A new history starts now': North Korea's Kim Jong-un meets South Korea's Moon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The historic peace talks are aimed at ending their decades-long conflict and come weeks before Kim is due to meet United States President Donald Trump.

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Glimpse the annular solar eclipse.

Recognise These Stars?

Recognise These Stars?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Raima Sen surprised her social media followers by revealing some 'hidden gems' from her albums.

Preity Is Grateful For The Love

Preity Is Grateful For The Love

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Bollywood is having a party on social media, and you're invited!

Chinese have a photo of the Earth and Moon together

Chinese have a photo of the Earth and Moon together

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

China on Monday published photographs of the Earth and Moon together taken by the orbiting service module of the country's first unmanned lunar orbiter, which returned to Earth earlier this month.

Will India's moon project transport energy?

Will India's moon project transport energy?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Efforts are also on for increasing the solar cell efficiency for energy production.

Once in a blue moon on New Year Eve

Once in a blue moon on New Year Eve

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

On New Year's Eve this year, party hoppers have another reason to rejoice as they will be able to witness a 'blue moon', which will be visible after a gap of 20 years on the last day of the year.

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

NASA to blast moon for water

NASA to blast moon for water

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

NASA 'bombs' the moon in search of water

NASA 'bombs' the moon in search of water

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

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

Chand Si Khoobsurat Nushrrat!

Chand Si Khoobsurat Nushrrat!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Once in a way a gal will come along who will totally sweep you off your feet with her fashion.

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.

Apollo redux: Breathtaking images from NASA's moon mission archives

Apollo redux: Breathtaking images from NASA's moon mission archives

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

This incredible stockpile includes nearly every photo taken my astronauts during the missions.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

How Pakistan reacted to Chandryaan-3's success

How Pakistan reacted to Chandryaan-3's success

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch during her briefing on Friday was asked to comment on the successful soft-landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon.

Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day

Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A visibly emotional Modi addressed scientists at the Indian Space Research organisation's command centre in Bengaluru, who were involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission and lauded them for their efforts.

US justifies scrapping Moon Mission

US justifies scrapping Moon Mission

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Justifying the decision to scrap its "manned mission to moon", the White House has said the Obama Administration is coming out with a more ambitious and sustainable space programme, including more astronaut time in space and more rockets launching.

'Chandrayaan has given useful data on moon'

'Chandrayaan has given useful data on moon'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Though the Indian Space Research Organization had to prematurely terminate the country's first moon exploration mission after it lost radio contact with Chandrayaan-1 over the weekend, the probe is already said to have yielded a treasure trove of useful data. This suggestion comes from Carle Pieters, a planetary geologist at Brown University in Rhode Island, the principal investigator of the Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3), a NASA instrument on Chandrayaan-1.

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.