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NASA announced the delay of the joint US-Indian NISAR radar imaging satellite launch to at least February 2025 due to ongoing antenna work and orbital constraints. The antenna required a special coating to withstand high temperatures. Once the antenna is reinstalled and tested, a new launch date will be set by NASA and ISRO.

The Jagannath Temple in Puri, a revered Chardham site, houses the mysterious Ratna Bhandar, rumoured to be guarded by serpentine protectors. Dating to the 12th century, the temple's Ratna Bhandar have periodically revealed vast riches, last opened in 1985 before a recent unveiling on July 14, 2024, renewing public intrigue and debate over its cultural significance and security.

Scientists discovered a large cave near the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon, accessible through a collapsed lava tube in the Sea of Tranquility. Radar data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter revealed the cave's existence, suggesting potential future lunar bases. The find could aid in understanding lunar geology and support extended human exploration missions.

Sunita Williams, the 59-year-old Indian-American astronaut, was launched aboard the Boeing Starliner, alongside Wilmore, a NASA astronaut, from Cape Canaveral, Florida on June 5.

Indian-origin entrepreneur and pilot Gopichand Thotakura made history by becoming the first Indian tourist to venture into space as part of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin's NS-25 mission. In a video posted on the official Instagram account of Blue Origin, Thotakura can be seen showing a tiny Indian flag while in space.

Chandrayaan 4, India's next lunar mission, plans to collect moon rocks and soil from near Shivashakti Point, close to the Moon's south pole. Nilesh Desai, director of SAC, unveiled the landing site during a presentation on ISRO's lunar exploration strategy. This follows the success of Chandrayaan 3 and aims to advance India's space exploration efforts.

The launch of the Boeing Starliner, which was set to take astronaut Sunita Williams to space for a third time, has been postponed due to a technical glitch. No new date has been officially announced for the launch.

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams is set to go to space for the third time as she launches onboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft will launch on its first crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) at 8:04 am on May 6.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently shared the high-resolution images of the Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, and the Pragyan rover that successfully completed their lunar mission. These breathtaking images were captured on March 15, 2024.

Selected as part of the elite crew for Blue Origin's New Shephard-25 (NS-25) mission, Thotakura will make a journey beyond the Earth's atmosphere along with five other candidates. Know all about him and the mission.