On September 24, the Astronomy community world over will collectively hold its breath as a tiny capsule 80cm in diameter enters the Earth’s atmosphere. It must survive the almost 30000C temperature of re-entry as it moves through this blanket of air at 13 km/s, and successfully open up its parachutes above land, to ensure that […]
On July 14, at 2:35pm, India’s most powerful launch vehicle, the Launch Vehicle Mk III (LVM3) took off into the clear sky. Over ten thousand enthusiasts packed themselves into the Launch Viewing Gallery at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, within a space meant for half that number. The crowd included a large number of […]
All eyes are on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) capabilities, which promise to herald a new era in space exploration. And with new technology come comparisons. Everyone wants to know more about the space telescope comparisons or how the JWST is superior to its predecessor, the Hubble Telescope. But while the crowd is […]