Space domain a new area of cooperation between India and Malaysia, says Indian diplomat
India's proven expertise in the field has benefited more than 20 Malaysian space experts over the years, says B.N. Reddy.
Tue Oct 03 2023
The next gold rush is far, far away - and closer than you think
As space exploration and colonisation expand, off-Earth resources will create a booming market.
Sat Sep 23 2023
USM lecturer selected as mentor for UN's Space4Women programme
The project aims to ensure equal inclusion and participation in space exploration, science, and technology to achieve the fourth SDG.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Nuclear waste is set to play a role in space exploration
The ENDURE aims to develop devices powered by americium 241, notably for a series of missions to explore the Moon scheduled for the 2030s.
Sat Dec 10 2022
SpaceX lands NASA launch contract for mission to Jupiter's moon Europa
Elon Musk's SpaceX was awarded a $178 million launch services contract for NASA's first mission focusing on Jupiter's icy moon Europa.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Egos clash in Bezos and Musk space race
The tech entrepreneurs have each channelled some of their vast fortunes into private space exploration companies since early this century.
Mon May 03 2021
NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test
NASA's deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of its behemoth core stage for the first time on Saturday.
Sun Jan 17 2021
SpaceX successfully launches first recycled rocket booster
The unprecedented twin achievements of re-launching a used rocket and salvaging the vehicle yet again were hailed by billionaire SpaceX founder Elon Musk as a revolutionary step.
Fri Mar 31 2017
Reaching out for the stars
Russian investor Yuri Milner and British cosmologist Stephen Hawking announce plans to send a tiny spacecraft to another star system.
Wed Apr 13 2016
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un calls for more rocket launches
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un says his reclusive nation plans more "satellite launches", calling space exploration a "strategic goal".
Fri Feb 19 2016
#HelloEarth ... Philae is awake!
#HelloEarth, does space exploration excite you? It sure makes this writer a happy kid as the news of comet lander, Philae wakes up after dozing off for seven months.
Tue Jun 16 2015
i-City unveils space age attraction
i-City unveils its latest attraction, Space Mission, that provides education and entertainment to visitors.
Wed Jan 29 2014
For China, moon voyage signals something greater
While the US retreats from manned space exploration, China is seeking to establish itself as an ascending superpower.
Wed Dec 18 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024