Category Archives: Space

A Woman to Lead RISAT-1 mission of ISRO,India

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

 Valarmathi, who hails from Tamil Nadu state (in India), will lead RISAT-1 (Radar Imaging Satellite) mission, announced Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). She is the second woman scientist in India’s space history to head such a mission. T K Anuradha … Continue reading →

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Water Flowing On Mars

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Observations from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have revealed possible flowing water during the warmest months on Mars.Dark, finger-like features appear and extend down some Martian slopes during late spring through summer, fade in winter, and return during the next spring. … Continue reading →

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Satellite of India’s GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) in Position

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

The satellite to operate the GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system that will offer seamless navigation to air traffic over the Indian Ocean and the Indian airspace, has been positioned. India will become the fourth in the world to adopt … Continue reading →

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Nearby Galaxy Boasts Two Monster Black Holes

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

 A study using NASA’s Swift satellite and the Chandra X-ray Observatory has found a second supersized black hole at the heart of an unusual nearby galaxy already known to be sporting one. The galaxy, which is known as Markarian 739 … Continue reading →

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