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Unraveling mystery of sun`s birth comes closer to reality

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 10:48

Scientists have made progress in finding out how the sun was born.

`Perseid Meteor shower` to share sky with `full Moon` on August 12-13

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 10:44

It has been predicted that Perseid meteor shower, an annual celestial event, will be held around August 12-13 in 2014 but this year it will also share the sky with full Moon light that might hide many of the fainter meteors.

Study warns of sleeping pill risk for astronauts

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 10:37

Widespread use of sleeping pills by slumber-deprived astronauts could hamper vigilance in the high-risk environment of space, a study warned on Friday.

Antenna ready for India`s Mars Orbit Insertion: ISRO

Antenna ready for India`s Mars Orbit Insertion: ISRO

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 00:14

India`s Mars Orbiter Mission`s antenna is ready for the Mars Orbit Insertion with only 14 per cent of its journey to the red planet left to be covered.

NASA`s Hubble Space Telescope spots possible `Zombie Star`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 17:05

A possible ``zombie star`` has been spotted by NASA`s Hubble Space Telescope that may have been left behind after an unusually weak supernova explosion, as revealed by scientists.

Google Glass not an optimal tool for space tasks: NASA

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 11:06

The upcoming eye wearable device Google Glass is "not an optimal tool" for handling operational procedures and tasks in a simulated space environment, NASA astronauts have revealed.

India identifying site for third satellite launch pad

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 20:52

India is considering setting up another satellite launch pad at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, which is expected to boost the launching frequency of Indian satellites, it was stated Wednesday in the Lok Sabha.

Europe`s Rosetta spacecraft makes rendezvous with comet 67P

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 19:25

European Space Agency`s spacecraft Rosetta on Wednesday made history in space as it caught up with a comet on its journey around the sun.

NASA`s Mars Curiosity Rover completes 2 years on Red Planet

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 16:12

NASA recently celebrated 2nd anniversary of Mars Curiosity Rover `s landing on the red planet and now it aims at preparing for future human missions to Mars.

Newly found `planet-like` object may have been `fiery star`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 11:25

Researchers have discovered a new object that is now cool as a planet but the evidence revealed that in its diverse history it might have been a hot fiery star.