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Massive Gravity Hole in Indian Ocean Formed by Sinking Tectonic Plates

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Massive Gravity Hole in Indian Ocean Formed by Sinking Tectonic Plates
A team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have traced the origin of the massive "gravity hole" in the Indian Ocean. The gravity hole, known as the Indian Ocean geoid low (IOGL), is a region where the gravity is lower than average, making the sea...

James Webb Space Telescope Sees Saturn’s Rings in New Light

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James Webb Space Telescope Sees Saturn’s Rings in New Light
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured stunning images of Saturn's rings. The images were taken in the near-infrared spectrum, which allows JWST to see through dust and gas that would obscure the rings in visible light. In the images, Saturn's rings appear bright and detailed, while the planet...

Chandrayaan-3: Spacecraft Mated with Rocket for Launch

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Chandrayaan-3: Spacecraft Mated with Rocket for Launch
On Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the encapsulated assembly containing the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has been joined with LVM3, their new heavy lift launch vehicle, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-3 serves as a continuation of the Chandrayaan-2 mission and aims to showcase the...

NASA’s Mars Helicopter Back in Touch After Months of Silence

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NASA’s Mars Helicopter Back in Touch After Months of Silence
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Phones Home After 63 Days of Silence After 63 days of silence, NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has phoned home. The 4-pound (1.8 kilograms) chopper went dark on April 26, when it was on its 52nd flight on the floor of Mars' Jezero Crater. Ingenuity's silence was...

The Auspicious Month of Sawan: Why It Lasts for 2 Months in 2023

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The Auspicious Month of Sawan: Why It Lasts for 2 Months in 2023
The month of Sawan, also known as Shravan, is the fifth month in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most auspicious months in the Hindu religion, and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. In 2023, the month of Sawan will last for...

Sri Lanka’s Sacred Trees: A Guide to the Country’s Most Important Natural Landmarks

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Sri Lanka’s Sacred Trees: A Guide to the Country’s Most Important Natural Landmarks
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree in Anuradhapura. It is the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world, which is more than 2500 years old. The tree is a descendant of the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. It is deeply revered and worshipped as a holy tree by...

ISRO to Conduct Near-Supersonic Abort Test for Gaganyaan Mission

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ISRO to Conduct Near-Supersonic Abort Test for Gaganyaan Mission
The first abort test for India's Gaganyaan mission will be conducted in early August 2023. The test will use a special test vehicle (TV) that will be taken to a near-supersonic condition before the abort command is executed. This will put the crew module (CM) and the crew escape system...
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