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ISRO Conducts Trajectory Correction Maneuver for Aditya L1 Mission

October 9, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the successful execution of a Trajectory Correction Maneuver (TCM) for its Aditya L1 spacecraft. Aditya L1 is on a 110-day journey to reach the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point 1 (L1), marking one of ..

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Watermeal and Space Nutrition

October 9, 2023

Researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand are exploring the remarkable potential of watermeal, the world’s smallest flowering plant, as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. Conducted at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands, ..

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Miura-1 Rocket: Europe’s First Private Rocket Launch

October 9, 2023

Spanish aerospace company PLD Space has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its recoverable Miura-1 rocket. This achievement marks Europe’s first fully private rocket launch and offers a glimmer of hope for Europe’s space ambitions. The Miura-1 rocket, named ..

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NASA to Launch Psyche Mission

October 9, 2023

NASA is gearing up for an ambitious mission called Psyche, where a high-tech spacecraft will embark on a 2.2 billion mile journey to explore an asteroid known as 16 Psyche. This mission, scheduled for launch on October 12, holds immense ..

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Study Suggests HDL Cholesterol Levels May Impact Dementia Risk in Older Adults

October 6, 2023

A recent study published in Neurology has raised questions about the relationship between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and the risk of dementia in older adults. The research suggests that both high and low levels of HDL cholesterol may be ..

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Study Reveals Global Impact of Metal Mining Contamination on Floodplains

October 5, 2023

A study recently published in the journal Science estimates that approximately 23 million people worldwide live on floodplains contaminated by toxic waste from metal mining activity. The research utilized a global database of 185,000 metal mines and assessed the contamination’s ..

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