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Who is Samantha Harvey, the winner of Booker Prize 2024?

Who is Samantha Harvey, the winner of Booker Prize 2024?

British author Samantha Harvey won the prestigious Booker Prize 2024 on Tuesday for her short novel ‘Orbital’

13 November,2024 08:12 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Three Chinese astronauts land at space station

Three Chinese astronauts land at space station

China built its space station after it was excluded from the International Space Station (ISS) over concerns that China’s space programme is manned by its military

31 October,2024 07:24 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
GSI unveils India's first national meteorite repository in Kolkata

GSI unveils India's first national meteorite repository in Kolkata

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has launched a national meteorite repository at its Kolkata headquarters, showcasing a unique collection of 643 meteorites from around the world. The gallery, designed for public engagement and research, includes rare specimens such as the Martian Shergotty and India's latest addition, the Kopargaon.

30 October,2024 10:34 AM IST | Kolkata
Sunita Williams to cast vote in US presidential elections from space

Sunita Williams to cast vote in US presidential elections from space

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow NASA colleague Butch Wilmore expressed their anticipation on Saturday for casting their votes in the 2024 US presidential elections from space

14 September,2024 01:10 PM IST | Washington, USA | IANS
SpaceX creates history with first-ever private spacewalk

SpaceX creates history with first-ever private spacewalk

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission launched Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in half a century

13 September,2024 05:54 PM IST | Washington, USA | AFP
Boeing's capsule returns to Earth as 2 astronauts are left behind in space

Boeing's capsule returns to Earth as 2 astronauts are left behind in space

The mission, which began in June, marked Boeing's long-awaited crew debut, but it encountered numerous problems, including thruster failures and helium leaks.

07 September,2024 06:50 PM IST | New Mexico | mid-day online correspondent
Boeing's Starliner lands safely on Earth; astronauts to return in Feb 2025

Boeing's Starliner lands safely on Earth; astronauts to return in Feb 2025

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on Saturday landed back safely on Earth without astronauts, after a three-month trip to the International Space Station (ISS)

07 September,2024 12:34 PM IST | New Mexico | IANS
Boeing's Starliner spaceship finally returning to Earth without astronauts

Boeing's Starliner spaceship finally returning to Earth without astronauts

Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great

06 September,2024 12:05 PM IST | Washington DC | AFP
Sunita Williams stuck in space: How can it affect her health? Experts explain

Mid-Day Premium Sunita Williams stuck in space: How can it affect her health? Experts explain

As the return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from International Space Station (ISS) gets delayed, they may be facing significant health risks, both physically and psychologically

02 September,2024 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to stay in space till February 2025: NASA

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to stay in space till February 2025: NASA

NASA has said it's too risky to bring Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams back to earth currently, because of which Boeing's Starliner capsule will return without the two astronauts

25 August,2024 01:19 PM IST | Washington DC | ANI

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