India Nears Human Spaceflight Goal with Successful Gaganyaan Parachute Drop

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November 13, 2025

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India achieved a major step toward its first human spaceflight as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan capsule’s parachute system. Dropped from a 2.5 km altitude, the 7.2-tonne dummy module deployed its 10 chutes flawlessly, ensuring a safe descent even under off-nominal conditions. This success validates a key safety system for crewed missions, moving India close…

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Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels

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December 8, 2025

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Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interactive screens in smart…

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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network With 29-Satellite Falcon 9 Launch

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December 8, 2025

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SpaceX has launched 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California, expanding its broadband constellation to more than 9,100 active spacecraft. The reusable Falcon 9 booster completed its 12th mission with a successful ocean landing, highlighting SpaceX’s push toward rapid, low-cost, global internet coverage.

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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Fully Assembled, Launch Planned for 2026–2027

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December 8, 2025

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NASA has successfully completed the full assembly of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, marking a major milestone for the next-generation infrared observatory. With its powerful wide-field camera and advanced coronagraph, Roman is expected to transform our understanding of dark energy, galaxy formation, and exoplanets once it launches later this decade.