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Fresh supernova dust may help explain early galaxy formation

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 10:25

Researchers using Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) telescope have found a recent supernova that is brimming with freshly formed dust.

Semi-analytical model created to help explain `puzzling` triple-star system

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 10:20

Scientists have developed a semi-analytical model, which could help resolve the puzzling formation of this exotic triple-star system.

First ever gamma-ray study of gravitational lens conducted

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 10:18

Astronomers using NASA`s Fermi observatory, has made the first-ever gamma-ray measurements of a gravitational lens - a natural telescope formed when a rare cosmic alignment allows the gravity of a massive object to bend and amplify light from a more distant source.

SpaceX Falcon rocket lifts off with Thaicom digital TV satellite

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 09:19

A Space Exploration Technologies` Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday to put a commercial communications spacecraft into orbit for Thai satellite operator Thaicom.

ISRO carries out first orbit raising manoeuvre of GSAT-14

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 15:53

The first orbit raising operation of GSAT-14 communication satellite was successfully carried out by ISRO on Monday, a day after it was shot into space in a milestone launch by GSLV-D5 rocket powered by the indigenous cryogenic engine.

Pilot reports `near-miss` encounter with UFO

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 15:38

A pilot of A320 Airbus has reported that he had a close encounter with "a rugby ball-like" bright silver and metallic UFO that passed within just a few feet of the jet.

President Pranab Mukherjee praises ISRO for successful GSLV-D5 launch

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 15:19

President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch of GSLV-D5 and injecting of GSAT-14 communication satellite into the intended orbit.

Triple star system can reveal gravity`s secrets

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 12:26

Astronomers have said that a newly discovered triple system featuring a neutron star and two white dwarfs have given them best opportunity yet to study complex gravitational interactions and may give clue to true nature of gravity.

ISRO plans more GSLVs and experimental Mark III launches

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 22:26

Enthused over its successful launch of GSLV D5 with GSAT-14 communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre here today, ISRO is planning a series of GSLV launches and an experimental launch of the advanced version GSLV Mark III soon from the spaceport.

Contributed significantly to GSLV D5 success: HAL

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 22:22

Hailing the Indian Space Research Organisation for the successful launch of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D5, defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) today noted that its Aerospace Division had contributed in a significant way towards the project.