
NASA spacecraft 'safe' after closest-ever approach to Sun
NASA said that its Parker Solar Probe was "safe" and operating normally after successfully completing the closest-ever approach to the Sun
Sat Dec 28 2024

Japan, India startups to study laser-equipped satellite to tackle space debris
Both countries to study business opportunities for in-space services such as de-orbiting defunct satellite and extending spacecraft's life.
Sat Dec 21 2024

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024

NASA spacecraft to study whether Jupiter's moon Europa can harbor life
Scientists have a keen interest in the salty liquid water ocean that previous observations have indicated resides below Europa's icy shell.
Mon Oct 14 2024

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sends first astronaut crew to orbit
Boeing's Starliner flew its first crew of astronauts to orbit in a much-delayed test mission to the International Space Station.
Thu Jun 06 2024

US achieves first moon landing in half century with private spacecraft
NASA hailed the landing as major achievement of sending commercially flown spacecraft on scientific scouting missions to the moon.
Fri Feb 23 2024

EXPLAINER - Why is Japan's 'moon sniper' landing mission important?
Japan aims to become the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon when it attempts the precision landing of the SLIM probe.
Thu Jan 18 2024

NASA probe to observe near-Earth asteroid's 2029 close encounter
When it does, a spacecraft launched by NASA in 2016 expected to be in position to provide detailed examination of the rare close encounter.
Fri Nov 10 2023

US and UAE astronauts along with Russian cosmonaut return to Earth from space station
Teams on SpaceX recovery ship are in the process of securing Dragon Endeavour and ensuring the spacecraft is safe for the recovery effort.
Mon Sep 04 2023

Mission accomplished, India puts moon rover to 'sleep'
The Pragyan rover from the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft was "set into Sleep mode" but with batteries charged and receiver on, ISRO said.
Mon Sep 04 2023

Moon rover exits India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft to explore lunar surface
The Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and India took a walk on the moon!, the Indian Space Research Organisation said.
Thu Aug 24 2023

Key facts about India's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission
The Chandrayaan-3 mission launched on July 14 from India, is closing in on an attempt to land the spacecraft on the moon's south pole.
Wed Aug 23 2023

Russia to launch first moon lander since 1976 in race with Indian spacecraft
Russia will launch its first lunar landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday in a race with India to the south pole of the moon.
Wed Aug 09 2023

China plans to send two rockets for crewed moon landing
Both rockets will enter the moon's orbit, one carrying spacecraft that will land on the surface and the other transporting the astronauts.
Fri Jul 14 2023

India blasts Chandrayaan-3 lander toward moon's south pole
The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft would also be the first to land at the lunar south pole.
Fri Jul 14 2023

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025