SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown to end the company’s second crew flight. A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown to end the company’s second crew flight. Science and Tech 02 May, 2021
NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity shifts into new operational test phase NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity shifts into new operational test phase After exceeding all expectations with its initial four test flights, the first ever by an aircraft over the surface of another planet, NASA's tiny Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity is ready for graduation. After exceeding all expectations with its initial four test flights, the first ever by an aircraft over the surface of another planet, NASA's tiny Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity is ready for graduation. Science and Tech 01 May, 2021
China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station China on Thursday launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growing ambitions in recent years. China on Thursday launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growing ambitions in recent years. Science and Tech 29 Apr, 2021
Astronauts arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Endeavour Astronauts arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Endeavour A four-astronaut team arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, NASA said. A four-astronaut team arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, NASA said. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2021
China names Mars rover for traditional fire god China names Mars rover for traditional fire god China's first Mars rover will be named Zhurong after a traditional fire god, the government announced Saturday. China's first Mars rover will be named Zhurong after a traditional fire god, the government announced Saturday. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2021
SpaceX rocketship launches 4 astronauts on NASA mission to space station SpaceX rocketship launches 4 astronauts on NASA mission to space station NASA and Elon Musk's commercial rocket company SpaceX launched a new four-astronaut team on a flight to the International Space Station on Friday, the first crew ever propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight. NASA and Elon Musk's commercial rocket company SpaceX launched a new four-astronaut team on a flight to the International Space Station on Friday, the first crew ever propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight. Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
A black hole dubbed 'the Unicorn' may be galaxy's smallest one A black hole dubbed 'the Unicorn' may be galaxy's smallest one Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed it 'the Unicorn.' Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed it 'the Unicorn.' Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight NASA's little Mars helicopter aced its second test flight Thursday, soaring even higher and longer than before. NASA's little Mars helicopter aced its second test flight Thursday, soaring even higher and longer than before. Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air NASA has logged another extraterrestrial first on its latest mission to Mars: converting carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into pure, breathable oxygen, the US space agency said on Wednesday. NASA has logged another extraterrestrial first on its latest mission to Mars: converting carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into pure, breathable oxygen, the US space agency said on Wednesday. Science and Tech 22 Apr, 2021
NASA's Ingenuity makes history on Monday with successful first flight on another planet NASA's Ingenuity makes history on Monday with successful first flight on another... NASA has received the realtime data from Mars confirming that the helicopter 'Ingenuity' has successfully taken the first ever powered, controlled flight in another planet - NASA has received the realtime data from Mars confirming that the helicopter 'Ingenuity' has successfully taken the first ever powered, controlled flight in another planet - Science and Tech 19 Apr, 2021
NASA reschedules controlled flight of Ingenuity on Mars; attempt no sooner than Monday NASA reschedules controlled flight of Ingenuity on Mars; attempt no sooner than... Ingenuity, NASA's tiny Mars helicopter will be taking its first flight on Monday, April 19 at approximately 3:30 am EDT (1:15 pm in Kathmandu). Ingenuity, NASA's tiny Mars helicopter will be taking its first flight on Monday, April 19 at approximately 3:30 am EDT (1:15 pm in Kathmandu). Science and Tech 18 Apr, 2021
SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch NASA chose SpaceX on Friday to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon. NASA chose SpaceX on Friday to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon. Science and Tech 17 Apr, 2021
Coinbase is here: A digital currency exchange goes public Coinbase is here: A digital currency exchange goes public Wall Street will be focused on Coinbase Wednesday with the digital currency exchange becoming a publicly traded company. Wall Street will be focused on Coinbase Wednesday with the digital currency exchange becoming a publicly traded company. Science and Tech 14 Apr, 2021
Mars helicopter Touchdown confirmed: Ingenuity is now on its own Mars helicopter Touchdown confirmed: Ingenuity is now on its own NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed that Mars Helicopter Ingenuity has successfully set its foot on the red planet - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed that Mars Helicopter Ingenuity has successfully set its foot on the red planet - Science and Tech 04 Apr, 2021
Facebook data on more than 500M accounts found online Facebook data on more than 500M accounts found online Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on a website for hackers. Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on a website for hackers. Science and Tech 04 Apr, 2021
SpaceX launches test rocket, breaks apart before landing SpaceX launches test rocket, breaks apart before landing SpaceX chalked up another failed landing Tuesday for its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship, as the prototype Mars rocket broke apart right before touchdown. SpaceX chalked up another failed landing Tuesday for its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship, as the prototype Mars rocket broke apart right before touchdown. Science and Tech 31 Mar, 2021
NASA gives all clear: Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years NASA gives all clear: Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years Whew, now here's some good cosmic news: NASA has given Earth the all clear for the next century from a particularly menacing asteroid. Whew, now here's some good cosmic news: NASA has given Earth the all clear for the next century from a particularly menacing asteroid. Science and Tech 27 Mar, 2021
PUBG Mobile reports 1 billion accumulated downloads since 2018 launch PUBG Mobile reports 1 billion accumulated downloads since 2018 launch Chinese tech giant Tencent said on Thursday its cellphone action game PUBG Mobile has surpassed 1 billion accumulated downloads outside China, making it one of the most successful games worldwide. Chinese tech giant Tencent said on Thursday its cellphone action game PUBG Mobile has surpassed 1 billion accumulated downloads outside China, making it one of the most successful games worldwide. Science and Tech 25 Mar, 2021
NASA completes major test on rocket that could take humans back to the moon NASA completes major test on rocket that could take humans back to the moon Aerospace firms on Thursday credited NASA with a successful test of engines on a Boeing-built rocket for Artemis missions that aim to return US astronauts to the moon by 2024. Aerospace firms on Thursday credited NASA with a successful test of engines on a Boeing-built rocket for Artemis missions that aim to return US astronauts to the moon by 2024. Science and Tech 19 Mar, 2021
No cigar: Interstellar object is cookie-shaped planet shard No cigar: Interstellar object is cookie-shaped planet shard Our solar system’s first known interstellar visitor is neither a comet nor asteroid as first suspected and looks nothing like a cigar. A new study says the mystery object is likely a remnant of a Pluto-like world and shaped like a cookie. Our solar system’s first known interstellar visitor is neither a comet nor asteroid as first suspected and looks nothing like a cigar. A new study says the mystery object is likely a remnant of a Pluto-like world and shaped like a cookie. Science and Tech 18 Mar, 2021
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
