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From tortoises to monkeys, here are the 7 animals that journeyed the space before humans. 

Bengaluru will soon have a Rs 200 crore Science City, modelled on Kerala's and Gujarat's projects, with collaboration from the central government. Dharwad’s Sub Regional Science Center will get Rs 9 crore for upgrades, including a high-tech planetarium. Plans also include a Rs 2200 crore irrigation project.

After facing technical issues during its mission, the Boeing Starliner spacecraft is set to return to Earth without astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.

India's supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, with a speed three times faster than the speed of sound, is now considered the world's fastest missile. Learn how this missile is enhancing India's military power and why many countries around the world are interested in buying it.

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Gopichand Thotakura, India's first civilian astronaut explored space as part of the New Shepard-25 mission by space company Blue Origin. Thotakura, a successful entrepreneur and skilled pilot, pursued his passion for flying from a young age.

Astronaut salaries vary globally, with Indian-American astronauts earning Rs 70 lakhs to Rs 1.27 crores annually. Military astronauts receive Rs 8.92 lakhs per month, while ESA astronauts start at Rs 5.50 lakhs. UK astronauts earn Rs 5.86 lakhs, French astronauts Rs 7.23 to 8.43 lakhs, and Russian astronauts Rs 4.58 lakhs.

The Starliner mission, initially scheduled for eight days, has become prolonged due to issues with the spacecraft. This marks the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner, which launched on June 5, and NASA is now considering all viable options for a safe return.

Scientists have developed an implantable device called iSOS that detects opioid overdoses and automatically administers naloxone. Created by MIT, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, it monitors vital signs and delivers naloxone quickly. Initial tests on pigs showed high success rates, with human trials pending.

Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump on X was delayed by a DDoS attack, overwhelming the platform with excessive traffic. The attack disrupted the scheduled event, leading Musk to proceed with a limited audience at 8:30 PM ET, promising to share the unedited audio afterwards despite the setback.