space exploration
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos Cosmonauts Complete Successful 8-Month Space Station Mission
Dec 12, 2025 06:02 pm CST
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts have returned safely to Earth after completing an eight-month scientific mission aboard the International Space Station. During their 245 days in orbit, the crew conducted valuable research on bioprinted tissues, robotic operations, and nanomaterials manufacturing that will benefit both Earth-based medicine and future deep space exploration.
Global Transformations of 2025: From Trumponomics to AI Revolution and Climate Crisis
Dec 08, 2025 01:18 am CST
The year 2025 brought profound global changes across political, technological, and environmental domains. From Donald Trump's return as US President implementing protectionist economic policies to the integration of AI in everyday life, the rise of Gen Z as a political force, escalating climate disasters, and renewed space exploration efforts, these ten trends have fundamentally reshaped our world and set the course for future developments.
Global Impact Makers of 2025: From Trump's Second Term to Historic Firsts in Space and Politics
Dec 07, 2025 06:19 pm CST
The year 2025 witnessed extraordinary individuals shaping global events across politics, space exploration, and entertainment. From Donald Trump's controversial second presidential term implementing significant tariffs and deportation policies, to Shubhanshu Shukla becoming only the second Indian astronaut in space after four decades. Notable achievements included Sanae Takaichi becoming Japan's first female prime minister, Maria Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic efforts in Venezuela, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour breaking records with $2 billion in revenue across five continents.
PM Modi Highlights Gen Z Determination as Key to Achieving Viksit Bharat in Mann Ki Baat Address
Nov 30, 2025 05:01 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's Generation Z during his 128th Mann Ki Baat broadcast, emphasizing their determination and resilience as crucial elements for achieving a developed India. Highlighting the innovative spirit displayed at ISRO's drone competition, Modi drew parallels between the persistence of young technologists and the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, underscoring how overcoming failure leads to transformative national progress.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Challenges Students to Compete for Future Moon Missions
Nov 25, 2025 06:39 pm CST
IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of India's Gaganyaan mission, inspires students at Bengaluru's Nehru Planetarium to pursue careers in space exploration. He highlighted India's ambitious space program including the development of Bharatiya Antariksh Station and plans for an Indian lunar landing by 2040, encouraging young minds to compete with him in becoming the first Indian to walk on the moon.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Urges Global Climate Action: "Earth is Our Only Home"
Nov 23, 2025 09:48 am CST
Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla delivered a powerful message at the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices, urging collective action on climate change after his transformative experience viewing Earth from space. He emphasized that satellite data provides irrefutable evidence of global climate shifts and called on youth to develop frameworks for international cooperation to address environmental challenges both on Earth and in expanding space exploration efforts.
India-Japan Lunar Polar Exploration Mission: The Search for Water Ice on the Moon's South Pole
Nov 20, 2025 11:12 pm CST
India and Japan are partnering on the ambitious Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX/Chandrayaan-5) to search for water ice at the Moon's South Pole. Scheduled for 2028, this collaborative effort combines ISRO's proven landing technology with Japan's advanced H3 rocket and a 350kg rover designed to operate for 100 days in extreme lunar conditions. If successful, this mission could enable permanent human presence on the Moon by providing essential water resources for survival and rocket fuel production.
NASA Prepares to Release New Images of Ancient Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
Nov 19, 2025 09:04 pm CST
NASA is set to unveil new images of 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet estimated to be over 8 billion years old - predating our own solar system. Discovered in July by an ATLAS telescope in Chile, this is only the third confirmed interstellar object observed passing through our solar system. While some have speculated about potential alien origins, scientists confirm its behavior is consistent with a natural comet. The object poses no threat to Earth and is now exiting our solar system.
ISRO Confirms Chandrayaan-3 Module Naturally Returns to Moon's Gravitational Field After Two Years
Nov 14, 2025 05:23 pm CST
India's Chandrayaan-3 service module has naturally returned to lunar orbit two years after its mission completion, demonstrating a rare astronomical event where a spacecraft drifts back to the Moon due to gravitational forces. ISRO tracked the module as it performed two lunar flybys in November 2025, providing valuable data on long-term spacecraft orbital dynamics.
Trump Nominates SpaceX Mission Commander Jared Isaacman as New NASA Administrator
Nov 05, 2025 07:30 am CST
President Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, accomplished pilot, and the commander of SpaceX's first all-civilian mission, to lead NASA. This appointment comes after earlier consideration was withdrawn during tensions between Trump and Elon Musk. Isaacman, who founded Shift4 Payments as a teenager, now faces the challenge of balancing the administration's Mars ambitions with NASA's existing lunar strategy.