Chennai: The Bluebird Block-2, a US-based satellite, which was successfully deployed by ISRO’s Bahubali rocket LVM3-M6 recently, is set to commence operations in the coming weeks. The next-generation communication satellite, developed by AST SpaceMobile, became the first spacecraft to be launched from Indian soil on December 24 into the intended Low Earth orbit by ISRO….
New Delhi: Researchers have developed experimental drugs targeting mitochondria — the energy powerhouse of a cell — to work harder and burn more calories, which may make way for new treatments for obesity. The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focused on “mitochondrial uncouplers” – molecules that make cells…
Hyderabad: India marked another major achievement in its space programme on Tuesday with the successful launch of LVM3-M6, further underlining the country’s growing expertise in heavy-lift launch vehicle technology and complex mission execution. The mission once again showcased the reliability and operational maturity of the LVM3, India’s flagship heavy-lift launch vehicle, reflecting years of sustained…
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): In a historic Christmas Eve mission, ISRO’s heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placed a US communication satellite into orbit on Wednesday. The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said the LVM3-M6 has successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit. The Bluebird Block-2 mission is part of a global LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellation…
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): The 24-hour countdown for the launch of LVM3-M6 rocket, which will carry a new generation US communication satellite, commenced here on Tuesday, ISRO said. In a dedicated commercial mission, ISRO is scheduled to launch the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft on board its heavy lift launch vehicle LVM3-M6 at 8.54 am from the second…
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): The 24-hour countdown for the launch of LVM3-M6 rocket, which will carry a new generation US communication satellite, commenced here on Tuesday, ISRO said. In a dedicated commercial mission, ISRO is scheduled to launch the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft on board its heavy lift launch vehicle LVM3-M6 at 8.54 am from the second…
Amaravati: BARC is planning to set up a new Research and Development campus spread over 3,000 acres in the Anakapalli district here. The premier multi-disciplinary nuclear research centre has approached the Andhra Pradesh government for the diversion of 148.15 hectares (0.366 acres) of land for the new campus, according to sources from the Ministry of…
Belem (Brazil): At least 13 people were injured in a fire which broke out at the main venue of the ongoing UN COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil’s Belem, forcing thousands of people to run for safety. The fire broke out at around 2 pm on Thursday at the ‘Blue Zone’, where all meetings, negotiations, country…
Belem (Brazil): India will publish its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the 2035 period by December, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday, while urging developed nations to achieve net zero targets ahead of their current timelines. Addressing the high-level segment of the UN COP30 Climate Summit here, Yadav said climate change is “real…
Kolkata: ISRO is gearing up for one of its busiest times with seven more launches planned this financial year, even as India’s first human spaceflight remains scheduled for 2027, its chairman, V Narayanan, said. In an interview with PTI, he said ISRO is preparing for a phase of rapid scaling in science, technology, and industry capacity….
