Science-&-Innovation
Spacewalking astronauts wrap up battery improvements
A pair of spacewalking astronauts wrapped up battery improvements outside the International Space Station on Monday, completing a job begun last fall.
5 years ago
China: Possible that new virus could spread between humans
The possibility that a new virus in central China could spread between humans cannot be ruled out, though the risk of transmission at the moment appears to be low, Chinese officials said Wednesday.
5 years ago
China launches new remote-sensing satellite
China sent a new optical remote-sensing satellite for commercial use into planned orbit from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Wednesday morning.
5 years ago
Oldest material on Earth discovered
Scientists analysing a meteorite have discovered the oldest material known to exist on Earth, reports BBC.
5 years ago
Titanic wave of star-forming gases found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered a titanic wave of star-forming gases practically right under our noses in the Milky Way.
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NASA graduates 11 astronauts eligible for lunar missions
The U.S. space agency NASA on Friday included 11 new astronauts into its ranks, increasing the number of those eligible for spaceflight assignments to 49.
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SpaceX rocket launches 3rd batch of 60 internet satellites into space
The U.S. private space company SpaceX launched its third batch of 60 Starlink satellites into space on Monday, in an effort to build a 12,000-strong or even more satellite network capable of providing broadband internet services.
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Chinese astronomers discover over 10,000 lithium-rich giant stars
Chinese astronomers have found more than 10,000 giant stars rich in lithium, surpassing the total number of such stars previously discovered by scientists around the world.
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India's 3rd lunar mission may spill over to 2021
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned to launch its third lunar mission Chandrayaan 3 in 2021 following approval from the government along with Human Spaceflight program Gaganyaan in 2022, ISRO Chairman K Sivan said on Wednesday.
5 years ago
China to complete Beidou competitor to GPS with new launches
China said Friday its Beidou Navigation Satellite System that emulates the U.S. Global Positioning System will be competed with the launch of its final two satellites in the first half of next year.
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