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12 May 2026


Space

Tiny electrical glitch doomed ISRO’s NVS‑02

India’s latest navigation satellite, NVS‑02, failed to reach its intended orbit due to a tiny electrical glitch, the Indian Space Research Organisation…

Dust storms may explain why Mars lost its water

For decades, scientists have been intrigued by a mystery: why did Mars, once home to rivers, lakes, and possibly oceans, become the…

Trump orders alien and UFO files to be made public

On 20 February 2026, US President Donald Trump ordered the government to release files on UFOs, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and possible…

NASA picks ‘Vast’ for ISS mission

NASA has signed an agreement with US-based space company Vast for its sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).…

Teen Aditya Pandya becomes India’s youngest analog astronaut

Seventeen-year-old Aditya Pandya has set a new record as India’s youngest analog astronaut after completing an eight-day Moon simulation in Dholavira, Kutch,…

NASA to probe northern lights’ hidden currents

The Northern Lights, with their shimmering greens, purples, and reds, have long mesmerized stargazers. But behind the beauty lies a complex web…

NASA rebuilds workforce, cuts contractor reliance

NASA is taking steps to rebuild its internal workforce and reduce dependence on outside contractors, a move officials say is essential for…

India test-fires Agni-3 missile successfully

India successfully test-fired the Agni-3 ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, from Chandipur, Odisha, on Friday, February 6, 2026, officials confirmed.…

NASA‑ISRO radar reveals Mississippi delta

A joint NASA‑ISRO satellite has given the world a fresh look at the Mississippi River Delta, capturing rivers, forests, cities, and farmland…

NASA unveils its supercomputer computer Athena

NASA has launched its most powerful and energy-efficient supercomputer yet, called Athena. It can perform more than 20 quadrillion calculations every second,…