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New Pictures of Ryugu Asteroids Reveals a Distinctly Dice-like Shape

27Jun

By Karen CampbellNo Comments

Science

New Pictures of Ryugu Asteroids Reveals a Distinctly Dice-like Shape

Being a hot pursuit for more than 1.5 years, Japan’s Hayabusa has revealed 2 images of a distinctly dice-like shaped object revolving about 180 million miles from earth space. According to the Ryugu asteroids images, this object resemblance is similar to a dumpling or a spinning unexplored object. For the first time, Hayabusa spacecraft approach has revealed Ryugu for the initial time. This exceptional sharpening views of the spinning object are closing in as asteroid scientist sample this year. According to reports at the Ryugu asteroids station, this 900-meter wide spinning asteroid has never been visited in any space missions before. On Dec. 3, 2014, Japanese H-2A rocket was launched aboard. This is second Japan’s Hayabusa 2 space mission which was dedicated to bringing back more sam...

Finally, in Saudi Arabia Women will be Sitting in the Driving Seat

24Jun

By Dimple JaucianNo Comments

World News

Finally, in Saudi Arabia Women will be Sitting in the Driving Seat

Sunday 24 June will be historic for women in Saudi Arabia. Because women from Saudi Arabia have been allowed to drive today. Women in Saudi Arabia can now legally get in the driver's seat of a car. This Sunday the kingdom lifts its longstanding restriction on ladies driving. Saudi Arabia was the only country in the world, where women were not allowed to drive. Last year, Saudi Prince Prince Mohammad bin Salman raised the ban on September 27 last year, giving relief to women. Women with licensed training and driving vehicles are now able to drive vehicles in Saudi Arabia. This ban on women driving was a disputable boycott. Such a change brings the conservative Gulf country into line with whatever remains of the world. This decision gave women licenses by training to drive them....

India will Get More Space for Space, PSLV and GSLV Programs to get Rs. 10,000 Crores in Funding

9Jun

By Jack CooperNo Comments

Technology

India will Get More Space for Space, PSLV and GSLV Programs to get Rs. 10,000 Crores in Funding

New Delhi - The government has approved the continuation of PSLV, GSLV programs. This step will help ISRO launch the light and heavy weight satellites. The government approved the continuation of the Mark-3 programs of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geo-synchronous (Geosynchronous) satellite launch vehicle. It will be jointly costing more than Rs. 10,000 crores. This step will help ISRO launch the light and heavy weight satellites. From the operation of PSLV, the country has become self-sufficient in satellite launch capability for Earth observation, disaster management, direction indicator and space science. Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet has also approved the financial assistance of 30 PSLV operational launches with PSLV continuati...

South Korea’s President May To Visit India in July

8Jun

By Dimple JaucianNo Comments

World News

South Korea’s President May To Visit India in July

New Delhi - South Korea's President Moon Jae-in might pay a visit to India next month. Although his date of visit has not been confirmed, he is expected to visit India during the first week of July. Last month, Minister of State for External Affairs, General VK Singh went on a visit to North Korea. It was first time in 20 years a high-ranking personnel from India visited North Korea. In addition, India also appointed an Ambassador in North Korea. South Korea's President arrives in India on the backdrop of new relations between India and North Korea, which has given special significance. In May, General VK Singh met the Vice President of North Korea Kim Yong Dai, Foreign Minister Rei Yong Ho, Deputy Foreign Minister Choe Hui-chol, cultural minister Pak Chun Nam and discussed political, e...