Space Exploration

Katy Perry Rockets into Space: Blue Origin vs. Its Rivals | TDG Explainer

07 Mar 2025

Pop icon Katy Perry is set to embark on a historic journey as part of Blue Origin’s first all-female space mission. This marks another milestone for the private space company founded by Jeff Bezos. While Blue Origin continues to expand its footprint in space tourism and exploration, it faces stiff...

Japan’s ispace Resilience Lander to Attempt Lunar Touchdown on June 6

04 Mar 2025

Japanese space exploration firm ispace said that its Resilience lander will try to land on the moon at 4:24 a.m. local time on June 6 (1924 GMT on June 5). This is the company's second try, after a failed attempt in April 2023. The mission comes after the successful moon...

China to Send First Foreign Astronaut to Its Space Station

01 Mar 2025

In a landmark development, China has signed an agreement with Pakistan to send a Pakistani astronaut to the Tiangong space station, making history as the first foreign national aboard the Chinese space facility. The agreement was formalized in Islamabad in the presence of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, officials from...

Blue Ghost Lander Lowers Orbit, Nears March 2 Lunar Landing

21 Feb 2025

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully completed a critical orbit adjustment, bringing it closer to the Moon in preparation for its anticipated March 2 landing. The spacecraft, which entered lunar orbit after a four-day journey from Earth, has now lowered its altitude to 120 kilometers above the surface. The...

Elon Musk Meets Indian Business Leaders at SpaceX, Discusses Kumbh Mela, Trade, and Space Exploration

18 Jan 2025

Indian business leaders, including OYO Founder Ritesh Agarwal and author Amish Tripathi, recently met with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas. The delegation, part of the India Global Forum, discussed a wide range of topics, from spirituality and consciousness to interplanetary travel and monetary...

11-Year-Old Prodigy Builds Rocket With 600 Lines Of Code

29 Jul 2024

An 11-year-old boy named Yan Hongsen from China is being hailed as a prodigy after teaching himself programming, physics, and chemistry to build a rocket with 600 lines of code. Hongsen, who has earned the nickname "Rocket Boy," is a primary five student. According to the South China Morning Post,...

Astronauts Celebrate Chocolate Day With Extraterrestrial Treats Aboard The ISS

07 Jul 2024

The European Space Agency commemorated Chocolate Day on July 7 by sharing images of astronauts enjoying chocolate aboard the International Space Station (ISS). In an Instagram post, the agency highlighted how astronauts, like people on Earth, indulge in chocolate delights even in microgravity. They showcased astronauts savoring chocolate crepes made...

Indians Can Now Visit Space By Paying Rs 200. SERA Invites Application

01 Jul 2024

US-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) and Jeff Bezos-led Blue Origin have announced India as a partner nation in their human spaceflight program. This partnership will enable Indian citizens to participate in Blue Origin's upcoming mission aboard the reusable rocket New Shepard, which will take them on an 11-minute...

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