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5 days ago
- Science
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Japan's ispace to attempt Moon landing tonight: When and how to watch touchdown
Japan's private aerospace company, ispace, will conduct a daring attempt to land its Resilience spacecraft on the spacecraft is targeting to land in the Mare Frigoris a.k.a Sea of Cold region in the lunar landing is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2025, at 12:47 am to Watch the Landing Live India Today Science will bring you all the updates of the landing live. You can follow it here. advertisementThe landing attempt will be streamed live by ispace, with coverage available in both Japanese and official livestream will begin about one hour before the scheduled touchdown, starting at 11:40 pm IST on June can watch the broadcast here: What to ExpectDuring the event, India Today Science will provide live updates as Resilience attempts its fully automated descent and coverage will include real-time insight into this critical phase of the mission as shared by ispace's mission control in successful, Resilience will become the first private Japanese lander to achieve a soft lunar landing. The mission is being closely watched as a milestone for commercial space exploration, especially after ispace's first attempt in 2023 ended in
India Today
6 days ago
- General
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Parliament Monsoon session from July 21 to August 12
1:50 Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla took questions from India Today Science in a briefing to reveal what he is most excited about when he reaches the Space Station.
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6 days ago
- Science
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will thank his mentor Rakesh Sharma in a special way
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to launch to the International Space Station on June 10 and he has a special way to honour the country's first astronaut Wing Commander Rakesh a media briefing, ahead of launch, Shukla said that he is carrying a surprise for Rakesh Sharma in space something personal that he will present to him after his am carrying a surprise for him in space — something personal that I will present to him upon my return. Understanding the challenges he (Rakesh Sharma) faced during his mission to space in 1984 has been a deeply humbling experience, and I carry his advice close to my heart." Shukla who calls Rakesh Sharma his mentor added, "I owe much of my inspiration and guidance to India's first astronaut, Rakesh Sharma. He has been a mentor in every sense, supporting me from the early stages of selection to the Ax-4 mission preparation. As a fellow IAF test pilot, he understands the physical and mental readiness this journey demands. Although he won't be traveling to US due to certain constraints, he has been with me every step of the way."advertisementThe Ax-4 astronauts are currently in quarantine as they prepare to launch to the ISS on a 14-day mission, where they will conduct over 60 experiments in microgravity. Shubhanshu Shukla will become the second Indian to go to space. (Photo: Axiom Space) Responding to a question from India Today Science about what he is most excited about he said, "One of the most exciting aspects of this mission is the opportunity to share my experience with students, educators, and members of the space industry. We have live sessions planned, including a special livestream with an Indian VIP, and from the academic and space sectors. If even one young mind is inspired to dream bigger and explore further, we will have succeeded in our mission."Originally scheduled for May 29 and then rescheduled to June 8, the mission—part of Axiom Space's Ax-4 programme—has now been pushed further due to operational adjustments and ongoing quarantine Watch
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6 days ago
- Politics
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Malaysia rejects Pakistan's 'Islamic nations' plea, welcomes Indian delegation
1:50 Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla took questions from India Today Science in a briefing to reveal what he is most excited about when he reaches the Space Station.
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6 days ago
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Indore couple's Meghalaya honeymoon goes wrong as man found dead, wife missing
1:50 Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla took questions from India Today Science in a briefing to reveal what he is most excited about when he reaches the Space Station.
