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Days after NSA’s visit to Isro centre, space minister rules out sabotage in PSLV failures

05/02/2026
Interestingly, Singh’s statements on Monday came days after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval paid a secret visit, reportedly on Jan 22, to the Thiruvananthapuram-based Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), purportedly at the directive of PM Narendra Modi. Isro faced a huge setback on Jan 12 after its workhorse launch vehicle PSLV-C62 faced an anomaly during the third stage of the rocket launch.

Peacocks at 6,000ft spark concerns over climate change impact

04/02/2026
Peacocks in Himachal Pradesh are generally found at altitudes of 1,000m but some thrive in areas up to 1,500m. Himachal Pradesh has become significantly warmer in the last 124 years. According to meteorological department, the state has recorded a rise of 1.5 degrees Celsius in average mean temperature since 1901.

‘SpaceX and xAI are now one company’: What the merger means for AI and space

03/02/2026
Elon Musk has united his space venture SpaceX with his artificial intelligence company xAI. This strategic move aims to combine rocket and satellite technology with advanced AI systems. The integration is expected to accelerate innovation by removing barriers and sharing resources. This merger positions Musk to pursue ambitious goals in space exploration and AI development simultaneously.

​Scientists failed to drill the deepest hole into Antarctica’s ‘doomsday glacier’: What went wrong at the final step

03/02/2026
A high-risk mission to Thwaites Glacier, Antarctica's "doomsday glacier," faced setbacks as instruments became trapped deep within the ice. Despite drilling over 3,300 feet and collecting crucial data on warm ocean currents causing melting, the attempt to install long-term monitoring equipment failed. Researchers emphasize the mission's scientific value, confirming fears of the glacier's instability.

Strongest solar flare of 2026 erupts as sun releases multiple powerful blasts — what is X8.3?

03/02/2026
Earth experienced significant solar activity as the Sun unleashed multiple powerful flares, including an X8.3, the strongest of 2026 so far. This intense burst from sunspot 4366 caused radio blackouts in the South Pacific and disrupted signals in Australia and New Zealand. While most solar material may miss Earth, a slight impact is possible, potentially boosting auroras.

One million AI satellites to orbit Earth? SpaceX's mind-blowing plan of data centers in outer space explained

03/02/2026
SpaceX has proposed a radical plan to deploy up to a million solar-powered satellites as orbital data centers for AI. This ambitious project aims to meet soaring AI compute demands, offering potential energy efficiency over terrestrial facilities. While promising a revolution in computing, the proposal faces significant concerns regarding space debris, regulation and technical feasibility.

One million AI satellites to orbit Earth? SpaceX's mind-blowing plan of data centers in outer space explained

03/02/2026
SpaceX has proposed a radical plan to deploy up to a million solar-powered satellites as orbital data centers for AI. This ambitious project aims to meet soaring AI compute demands, offering potential energy efficiency over terrestrial facilities. While promising a revolution in computing, the proposal faces significant concerns regarding space debris, regulation and technical feasibility.

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