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Elon Musk’s inspiring confession: ‘My friend made me watch a compilation of rocket failures before starting SpaceX’

Elon Musk reflects on SpaceX's improbable journey, recalling initial skepticism and a friend's reminder of potential failures. Despite facing daunting odds and a low survival chance, Musk's persistence fueled the company's relentless innovation. From early setbacks to groundbreaking achievements like reusable rockets, SpaceX now spearheads global space ambitions, aiming to land humans on Mars within five years.

Rare ‘Black Moon’ appeared in the sky this weekend: What is a Black Moon, its significance, and other information

The rare seasonal Black Moon peaked on August 23, 2025, creating exceptionally dark skies ideal for stargazing. This third new moon of the summer season, though invisible, allowed for enhanced viewing of celestial objects like the Milky Way. While scientifically insignificant, the Black Moon holds cultural symbolism and attracts attention due to its infrequent occurrence.

'India in golden age of space': Shubhanshu Shukla says world is excited about our endeavors; Gaganyaan, space station, moon landing ahead

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla highlighted India's thriving space exploration phase during National Space Day celebrations, emphasizing the excitement surrounding upcoming missions like Gaganyaan and lunar landings. He noted international interest from agencies in Japan and Europe eager to collaborate.

India’s space story: Isro shows how Bharatiya Antariksh Station will look; to support space tourism

India's space program reached a new milestone with the unveiling of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) model. ISRO plans to launch the first module by 2028, joining an elite group with orbital labs. The BAS-01, weighing 10 tonnes, will orbit 450 km above Earth.

Watch: Shubhanshu Shukla shares timelapse video of 'Bharat from space'; captures 'sunrise in orbit'

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a stunning timelapse video of India from the ISS, showcasing thunderstorms, the Himalayas, and a sunrise. He emphasized the mission's significance for India, expressing gratitude to all involved. ISRO highlighted the mission as a milestone, reflecting India's rapid advancements and global collaboration in space technology.

Hurricane Erin from the ISS: Stunning view as the Category 2 storm threatens the Atlantic Coast | Watch video

Hurricane Erin is a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic. It churns away from the US East Coast. The storm generates rip currents and coastal flooding. Astronauts on the International Space Station captured the storm. Warnings are issued from North Carolina to New York. The storm will bring rain and winds to Canada.

ISRO Gaganyaan 2025: India’s first uncrewed G1 mission with Vyommitra set to launch in December

ISRO is preparing for the Gaganyaan G1 mission, an uncrewed test flight scheduled for December 2025, featuring the Vyommitra humanoid robot. This mission will validate critical technologies and safety protocols for future crewed flights. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS experience will inform the mission, highlighting the importance of international collaboration and rigorous testing to ensure astronaut safety and mission success.

Deep Ocean Mission: Indian aquanauts dive record 5,000 metres; milestone for undersea exploration

India has achieved a significant milestone with its aquanauts successfully reaching depths exceeding 5,000 metres in the North Atlantic, marking progress in the Deep Ocean Mission. This follows closely after an Indian astronaut's visit to the International Space Station.

NASA captured 10 mysterious dark voids over remote island near Antarctica: What they reveal about the bizarre natural phenomena

In May 2016, NASA satellites detected ten unusual dark voids within cloud cover above Heard Island, a remote volcanic landmass. These formations, linked to von Kármán vortices, exhibited an atypical darkness, tight spiral structure, and a sharp directional change. This rare event provides scientists with a unique opportunity to study small-island wind effects and their impact on atmospheric patterns.

Elon Musk’s Starlink to use Aadhaar for seamless customer verification in India in collaboration with UIDAI

Starlink, under Elon Musk, is partnering with UIDAI to streamline KYC for Indian users via Aadhaar-based verification. This collaboration enables quick, secure, and paperless onboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance and a user-friendly experience. The initiative highlights the scalability and reliability of India's digital infrastructure, demonstrating how Aadhaar supports innovative technology adoption while maintaining transparency and user control over personal data.

Russia’s Bion-M No. 2 mission launched 75 mice, 1500 fruit flies, and lunar dust to space; here’s why

Russia launched Bion-M No. 2 from Baikonur Cosmodrome. The mission carries mice, fruit flies, plants, and lunar dust. Scientists will study microgravity and cosmic radiation effects. Lunar simulants will be exposed to space conditions. The aim is to understand moon-like dust reactions. Animals will help explore radiation effects. This mission shapes future human space exploration and medical science.

Abandon Earth, focus Mars: NASA’s new chief announces shift from climate programs to full-scale deep space exploration

NASA is changing its focus. The agency will now prioritize space exploration over climate research. Sean Duffy announced the change. NASA will scale back Earth science programs. The agency will concentrate on Moon and Mars missions. This includes lunar bases and crewed Mars missions. The decision has sparked controversy. Scientists worry about the impact on climate monitoring.

Planetary warning! Something ‘big’ is moving inside Earth; here’s what scientists just found

A groundbreaking study by ETH Zurich reveals that solid rock in Earth's D" layer, located deep within the mantle, can move like a fluid while remaining solid. Researchers used diamond anvil cells and X-ray diffraction to observe mineral behavior under extreme conditions, explaining seismic wave anomalies and linking deep mantle processes to plate tectonics, volcanism, and Earth's magnetic field.

Tiêu đề: Prehistoric 'Nightmare Muppet' Whale Fossil Discovered in Australia Offers Clues to Evolution

Science News: Long before whales became the gentle giants of today, some of their ancestors were small, fierce, and strange.

Dinosaur with two heads? Rare fossil discovery stuns scientists

A 120-million-year-old Hyphalosaurus fossil, unearthed in China, reveals a rare case of axial bifurcation, resulting in a two-headed reptile. This remarkable find, published in Biology Letters, represents the oldest known instance of this congenital defect in the vertebrate fossil record. The discovery provides valuable insights into developmental anomalies and evolutionary challenges faced by ancient species.

NASA and IBM create ‘Surya’: Advanced AI for predicting solar storms and strengthening space defence

NASA, in collaboration with IBM, has unveiled 'Surya,' a groundbreaking AI model designed to revolutionize space weather forecasting. Trained on nine years of Solar Dynamics Observatory data, Surya accurately predicts solar flares and eruptions, crucial for safeguarding satellites, communication systems, and power grids. Early results show a 16% accuracy boost and two-hour advance visual forecasts.

For some patients, the 'inner voice' may soon be audible

Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in decoding inner speech, offering hope for individuals with speech impairments. Researchers successfully translated imagined words into text using brain implants and AI. The study, part of the BrainGate2 trial, demonstrated that brain signals for imagined speech are similar to those for attempted speech.

26-million-year-old whale skull fossil found, sheds light on ancient marine life

A 26-million-year-old whale skull, belonging to the newly identified Janjucetus dullardi, has been unearthed at Jan Juc Beach in Australia. This Oligocene-era predator, unlike modern baleen whales, possessed sharp teeth and large eyes, indicating an active hunting lifestyle. The remarkably preserved fossil offers crucial insights into whale evolution, particularly the transition from toothed predators to filter feeders.

NASA-ISRO successfully deploy world’s largest radar antenna in orbit; a milestone in Earth observation

NASA and ISRO have successfully deployed the world's largest radar antenna, a 33-foot structure, as part of the NISAR mission. Orbiting 460 miles above Earth, it will capture high-resolution radar images, penetrating clouds and darkness. This breakthrough will provide critical data on climate change, natural hazards, and agricultural trends, offering global benefits through open data access.

After historic ISS mission, Shubhanshu Shukla gets red-carpet welcome in Delhi, to meet PM; LS will hold special discussion on him today

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla received a grand welcome in Delhi after his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. He was greeted by ministers, ISRO chairman, and space enthusiasts. Shukla is scheduled to meet PM Modi and participate in National Space Day celebrations, with Parliament set to discuss his mission and India's space program.