First Indian Astronaut To Land On Moon By 2040, Says Country's Space Agency Chairman
Chairman of India's space agency S Somanath said a crew of two to three astronauts will be part of India's maiden manned space mission.
Planet Tipping Points Pose 'Unprecedented' Threat To Humanity: Report
Humanity faces an "unprecedented" risk from tipping points that could unleash a domino effect of irreversible catastrophes across the planet, researchers warned Wednesday.
Huge 'Blobs' Inside Earth Are From Another Planet, Study Suggests
Scientists proposed a novel idea on Wednesday that could solve two of the world's mysteries at once -- one that passes over our heads every night, and one that sits far below our feet.
India's Space Agenda: Venus, Exoplanets Next In Line After Triumphant Moon Mission
S Somanath, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, said India is eyeing the Earth's planetary neighbors, Venus and Mars, for further exploration and also has other projects in the works.
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New Satellite's First Images Provide Stunning Views Of Earth: 'Extraordinarily Important'
A short video comprising images taken by the satellite shows the planet shifting from day to night.
Another Planet In The Solar System Could Spell Doom For Earth, Study Finds
Would it really be so swell to have another planet between Mars and Jupiter? Perhaps not.
Earth's Rotation Day: Significance, Simple Ways To Commemorate The Important Moment In Science History
It's also a good day to learn more about the scientist behind the feat, Leon Foucault.
Earth At Perihelion: What Is It? Interesting Facts About The Phenomenon
The Perihelion tends to happen two weeks after the December Solstice.
South Korea Shares Dramatic Earth, Moon Photos From Its Orbiter
South Korea recently became the seventh country to explore the Moon.
NASA's InSight Sends Emotional Last Image To Earth: 'Don't Worry About Me' [Photo]
"Thanks for staying with me."
Moon-Bound Lander Snaps Stunning Image Of Earth Looking Like A Crescent [Photo]
The HAKUTO-R mission is well on its way to make a landing on the Moon.
Earth's Population Reaches 8 Billion, Developing Nations Responsible For Rapid Growth
According to the United Nations, Earth's population has reached 8 billion. The majority of growth has come from Asian and Sub-Saharan African nations.
Watch Moon's Shadow Engulf Earth In Satellite Videos Of This Year's Last Solar Eclipse
The partial solar eclipse was visible from Europe and parts of Africa and Asia.
NASA's Lucy Spacecraft Snaps Stunning Photos Of Earth, Moon
The Lucy spacecraft took incredible pictures on its recent close pass to the Earth.
4-Billion-Year-Old Piece Of Earth's Crust About Ireland's Size Discovered By Scientists
There is a distinct 100,000-square-kilometer region of the ancient crust beneath much of the western Yilgarn Craton, cropping out in the Narryer Terrane, according to the researchers.
Earth Is Spinning Faster, New Record For Shortest Day Is Less Than 24 Hours
The previous record was on July 19, 2020, when we gained 1.4602 milliseconds.
World Nature Conservation Day 2022: Simple Ways To Contribute, Inspiring Quotes
"Conservation means the wise use of the earth and its resources for the lasting good of men." -Gifford Pinchot
Antarctica Plunges Into Darkness During Total Solar Eclipse, Satellite Images Show [Photos]
The DSCVR satellite captured the patch of darkness cast over Antarctica from 1.5 million kilometers away.
This 'Quasi-Satellite' Asteroid May Have Been A Part Of The Moon: Study
It can only be observed using large telescopes for two week every April.
Alarming NASA Discovery Shows Earth Traps 2x More Heat From 2005
About 90% of the sun's energy now ends up in the world's oceans, further increasing ocean temperatures and causing more ice caps to melt, a NASA analysis has found.
NASA May Have Accidentally Spread Life On Mars, Scientist Says
Humanity has sent about 30 spacecraft and landers to Mars since the space age began.
Earth Day 2021: Inspirational Quotes To Embrace Nature On 51st Anniversary
The 51st anniversary of Earth Day will be celebrated this year.
UN Inspection Of Abandoned Oil Tanker Off Yemen Delayed Until March
UN inspection of abandoned oil tanker off Yemen delayed until March
Climate Change Makes Worst-Case Scenario Reality As Ice Melts Faster Than Ever
According to new research published in The Cryosphere, the Earth has lost a total of 28 trillion metric tons of ice in the last 23 years — equivalent to a 100-meter-thick (330 feet) sheet of ice enough to cover the whole U.K.
Asteroid Will Skim Earth Closer Than Moon On February 2: Will It Hit Planet?
NASA's CNEOS said asteroid 2020 SO will get as close as 140,000 miles from Earth when it zips by the planet next month. The moon is about 239,000 miles from Earth.
Listen: NASA Reveals How Things On Earth Sound In Mars
NASA said that due to the atmospheric differences between Earth and Mars, sounds will be lower in volume on the red planet.
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