Introduction Aditya-L1 In a monumental stride towards advancing space exploration and scientific research. India is poised to launch its first-ever space-based observatory dedicated to studying the Sun. The much-anticipated Aditya-L1 mission is scheduled for liftoff on September 2, 2023, at 11:50 AM IST. Aditya-L1 is launch from the Sriharikota launch...
In an exciting leap for lunar exploration, Japan is gearing up to launch its Slim lander on Monday. With the ambitious goal of demonstrating a pinpoint touchdown on the Moon's surface. The mission, spearheaded by Japan's space agency JAXA, represents a significant advancement in space technology and precision landing techniques....
The Apollo series of Moon missions stands as one of humanity's greatest achievements, marked by innovation, courage, and perseverance. This saga of exploration and discovery began with Apollo 1 and culminated with Apollo 17, leaving an indelible mark on history. Apollo 1: The Tragic Prelude (1967) - Apollo Missions The...
On June 22, 2023, NASA's Parker Solar Probe made its closest approach to the Sun yet, coming within 5.3 million miles (8.5 million kilometers) of the solar surface. The spacecraft was able to safely emerge from the close flyby and was operating normally following its 16th orbit of the star....
The European probe that captured stunning up-close views of planet Mercury during a brief flyby: The probe is called BepiColombo, and it is a joint mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). BepiColombo launched in October 2018, and it is currently on its...
Introduction JWST and the Ancient Stars - In a groundbreaking discovery. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unveiled the existence of massive stars. That formed a mere 440 million years after the Big Bang. This revelation opens a window into the early universe. Shedding light on the formation of...
