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3I/ATLAS is the third interstellar object, and a scientist has claimed it is not a natural space rock, but an alien spaceship sent by advanced beings. He has listed several reasons for it that are based on his observations, and those made by NASA 

3I/ATLAS is the third interstellar object, and a scientist has claimed it is not a natural space rock, but an alien spaceship sent by advanced beings. He has listed several reasons for it that are based on his observations, and those made by NASA&nbsp;

LISTED! All the clues that point to 3I/ATLAS being an alien tech, not a comet

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas might be accompanied by a probe moving ahead of it, which can take a detour and enter Mars. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has claimed that this strange object is not moving alone through our solar system. He says "a precursor mini-probe" can reach Mars when the "mothership" comes at its closest distance to "the complete path of Mars around the Sun." This will happen sometime in October, when the object will be only 2.7 million kilometres from the red planet. Loeb says this itself is a "remarkable fine-tuning" of the path, since, on October 3, it will be 29 million kilometres from Mars. This means that during its entire sojourn with the planet, it will reduce this distance considerably. He cites this extreme cut down in distance as another clue that points to 3I/Atlas not being a natural space rock. In fact, the way it is moving shows that something sinister is at play. How else do you explain closing the distance by such a huge margin?&nbsp;<h2>A secret invisible probe is travelling with 3I/Atlas, Loeb says</h2>This brings us to his more intriguing hypothesis that there is another body travelling with 3I/Atlas that we cannot see from Earth. The interstellar object is turning towards Mars to plant a probe on the planet. Loeb has calculated that if such a probe exists, then it is travelling ahead of the main body. But it is not moving in a straight line, and is on a sideways trajectory which would take it to Mars. If this is true, then this precursor probe can intercept Mars on October 3, 2025 or during the week before it. "If 3I/ATLAS is a technological object, this short MOID (Minimum Orbit Intersection Distance) makes it easy for a precursor mini-probe to reach Mars," he wrote. So why haven't we seen it yet? Webb, Hubble, and no other telescopes have spotted a partner with 3I/Atlas. Loeb explains that this is because it is extremely tiny. He wrote in his blog that this object is likely smaller than a hundred meters, and near-Earth telescopes cannot detect the reflection of sunlight from such precursor objects.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/wake-up-call-for-humanity-scientist-wants-3i-atlas-to-be-alien-spaceship-here-s-why-1756095787834">'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/harvard-scientist-calls-on-world-leaders-to-prepare-common-plan-on-alien-attack-1755064546960">3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Loeb has a way to detect this secret friend that 3I/Atlas has. He suggests using the HiRISE camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to check for the probe that he thinks can be sent to Mars by the intelligent "alien" visitors. The window for this opens on October 3, when HiRISE will be able to image 3I/ATLAS with a resolution of 30 kilometres per pixel. Besides, it can also image the nucleus and dust cloud of 3I/ATLAS, which he also says cannot be from a comet, citing data from the James Webb Telescope.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-the-latest-object-from-beyond-our-solar-system-1756530823580/embed<h2>Alien attack on Earth in November?</h2> Loeb has raised the possibility that 3I/Atlas could be an alien civilisation coming to either observe Earth or attack us. In both cases, he says we need to be ready. He has called on world leaders to come together and prepare a common plan to deal with the potential threat the interstellar visitor might pose. However, the rest of the scientific community does not agree with him. Meanwhile, &nbsp;3I/Atlas is getting more mysterious every day as fresh observations are made.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/baba-vanga-predicted-alien-contact-in-2025-interstellar-spaceship-comet-solar-system-1754538939635">Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out?</a>&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS speed and 3I/ATLAS age</h2>3I/ATLAS is moving at a speed of 209,000 km/hr, that is it covers 60 kilometres in one second. Scientists have calculated the age of the interstellar visitor, pegging it to be around seven billion years old. In comparison, our solar system is a little older than four billion years. &nbsp;

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas might not be alone. Scientist Avi Loeb has raised the possibility that a tiny invisible probe is moving ahead of it, which will take a detour in the coming weeks and crash into a planet. He has asked NASA to use existing technology to look for this probe.

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas might be accompanied by a probe moving ahead of it, which can take a detour and enter Mars. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has claimed that this strange object is not moving alone through our solar system. He says "a precursor mini-probe" can reach Mars when the "mothership" comes at its closest distance to "the complete path of Mars around the Sun." This will happen sometime in October, when the object will be only 2.7 million kilometres from the red planet. Loeb says this itself is a "remarkable fine-tuning" of the path, since, on October 3, it will be 29 million kilometres from Mars. This means that during its entire sojourn with the planet, it will reduce this distance considerably. He cites this extreme cut down in distance as another clue that points to 3I/Atlas not being a natural space rock. In fact, the way it is moving shows that something sinister is at play. How else do you explain closing the distance by such a huge margin? A secret invisible probe is travelling with 3I/Atlas, Loeb says This brings us to his more intriguing hypothesis that there is another body travelling with 3I/Atlas that we cannot see from Earth. The interstellar object is turning towards Mars to plant a probe on the planet. Loeb has calculated that if such a probe exists, then it is travelling ahead of the main body. But it is not moving in a straight line, and is on a sideways trajectory which would take it to Mars. If this is true, then this precursor probe can intercept Mars on October 3, 2025 or during the week before it. "If 3I/ATLAS is a technological object, this short MOID (Minimum Orbit Intersection Distance) makes it easy for a precursor mini-probe to reach Mars," he wrote. So why haven't we seen it yet? Webb, Hubble, and no other telescopes have spotted a partner with 3I/Atlas. Loeb explains that this is because it is extremely tiny. He wrote in his blog that this object is likely smaller than a hundred meters, and near-Earth telescopes cannot detect the reflection of sunlight from such precursor objects. Also Read: 'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why Also Read: 3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack Loeb has a way to detect this secret friend that 3I/Atlas has. He suggests using the HiRISE camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to check for the probe that he thinks can be sent to Mars by the intelligent "alien" visitors. The window for this opens on October 3, when HiRISE will be able to image 3I/ATLAS with a resolution of 30 kilometres per pixel. Besides, it can also image the nucleus and dust cloud of 3I/ATLAS, which he also says cannot be from a comet, citing data from the James Webb Telescope. https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-the-latest-object-from-beyond-our-solar-system-1756530823580/embed Alien attack on Earth in November? Loeb has raised the possibility that 3I/Atlas could be an alien civilisation coming to either observe Earth or attack us. In both cases, he says we need to be ready. He has called on world leaders to come together and prepare a common plan to deal with the potential threat the interstellar visitor might pose. However, the rest of the scientific community does not agree with him. Meanwhile, 3I/Atlas is getting more mysterious every day as fresh observations are made. Also Read: Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out? 3I/ATLAS speed and 3I/ATLAS age 3I/ATLAS is moving at a speed of 209,000 km/hr, that is it covers 60 kilometres in one second. Scientists have calculated the age of the interstellar visitor, pegging it to be around seven billion years old. In comparison, our solar system is a little older than four billion years.

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas might not be alone. Scientist Avi Loeb has raised the possibility that a tiny invisible probe is moving ahead of it, which will take a detour in the coming weeks and crash into a planet. He has asked NASA to use existing technology to look for this probe.

Is 3I/ATLAS not alone? Scientist says an invisible ‘probe’ racing ahead of it could strike Mars

The Kuiper Belt stretches from the orbit of Neptune and way, way beyond. Very little is known about the mysterious region which is home to Pluto. Scientists even think that Planet Nine lives in the Kuiper Belt.

The Kuiper Belt stretches from the orbit of Neptune and way, way beyond. Very little is known about the mysterious region which is home to Pluto. Scientists even think that Planet Nine lives in the Kuiper Belt.

Why is Kuiper Belt the most mysterious and wildest cosmic zone?

After 60 years of it being discovered, scientists have finally identified the origins of a mysterious 300,000-year-old skull. The skull when discovered in 1960 was originally found attached to a wall in Petralona Cave in northern Greece. After a lot of research, using a precision technique called uranium-thorium dating, scientists have come to the conclusion that the skull likely belongs to a primitive, extinct hominid that lived alongside the Neanderthals.&nbsp;Initially believed to be 170,000 and 700,000 years old, the uranium-series analysis of the calcite coating on the skull helped scientists to believe that the skull is 286,000 years old. The findings corroborate previous research of the individual living in Europe alongside Neanderthals, but was part of the Homo heidelbergensis group, which is distinct from both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, according to a study published in Journal of Human Evolution.&nbsp;After analysing the fossil's size and robustness, scientists came to the conclusion that the skull is of a man and gave it the name "Petralona man".&nbsp;The Homo heidelbergensis group is believed to have lived between 300,000 and 600,000 years ago, in Africa. Some later migrated to Europe about 500,000 years ago.&nbsp;"From a morphological point of view the Petralona hominin forms part of a distinct and more primitive group than Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, and the new age estimate provides further support for the coexistence of this population alongside the evolving Neanderthal lineage in the later Middle Pleistocene of Europe," the study said.&nbsp;About the Petralona Cave where the skull was found&nbsp;The Petralona Cave, where the discovery was made sixty years ago is located in Greece's Chalkidiki which is almost 50 km from the city of Thessaloniki. The cave was developed in the Upper Jurassic limestone of Mount Katsika where an important horizontal karstic network runs for several hundred meters.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The findings corroborate previous research of the individual living in Europe alongside Neanderthals, but was part of the Homo heidelbergensis group.

After 60 years of it being discovered, scientists have finally identified the origins of a mysterious 300,000-year-old skull. The skull when discovered in 1960 was originally found attached to a wall in Petralona Cave in northern Greece. After a lot of research, using a precision technique called uranium-thorium dating, scientists have come to the conclusion that the skull likely belongs to a primitive, extinct hominid that lived alongside the Neanderthals. Initially believed to be 170,000 and 700,000 years old, the uranium-series analysis of the calcite coating on the skull helped scientists to believe that the skull is 286,000 years old. The findings corroborate previous research of the individual living in Europe alongside Neanderthals, but was part of the Homo heidelbergensis group, which is distinct from both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, according to a study published in Journal of Human Evolution. After analysing the fossil's size and robustness, scientists came to the conclusion that the skull is of a man and gave it the name "Petralona man". The Homo heidelbergensis group is believed to have lived between 300,000 and 600,000 years ago, in Africa. Some later migrated to Europe about 500,000 years ago. "From a morphological point of view the Petralona hominin forms part of a distinct and more primitive group than Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, and the new age estimate provides further support for the coexistence of this population alongside the evolving Neanderthal lineage in the later Middle Pleistocene of Europe," the study said. About the Petralona Cave where the skull was found The Petralona Cave, where the discovery was made sixty years ago is located in Greece's Chalkidiki which is almost 50 km from the city of Thessaloniki. The cave was developed in the Upper Jurassic limestone of Mount Katsika where an important horizontal karstic network runs for several hundred meters.

The findings corroborate previous research of the individual living in Europe alongside Neanderthals, but was part of the Homo heidelbergensis group.

Sixty years after being discovered from a cave wall, 300,000-year-old skull is found to be a hominid

A team led by Jenny Frediani at Stockholm University has identified a planet-forming disk with an unexpectedly high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2), challenging existing theories of how planets are assembled. The findings, made with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), were published in Astronomy &amp; Astrophysics.&nbsp;The observations reveal that, unlike most nearby planet-forming disks where water vapour dominates the inner zones, this system is unusually rich in CO2. Frediani, a doctoral student in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University, explained that water in this disk is so scarce that it is barely detectable, representing a significant contrast to the norm.&nbsp;In typical models, newly formed stars generate a surrounding disk from which planets eventually take shape. Pebbles covered in water ice drift inward from colder outer regions, and the increase in temperature causes the ice to sublimate, usually producing strong water vapour signatures in the inner disk. In this case, however, JWST’s MIRI instrument recorded a stronger CO2 signal instead.&nbsp;“This result cannot be accounted for by conventional disk evolution processes,” said Frediani. Arjan Bik, researcher at Stockholm University, added that the unusually high abundance of CO2 may point to the influence of strong ultraviolet radiation, either from the host star or from nearby massive stars, reshaping the chemical environment.&nbsp;The team also observed isotopic variants of CO2, enriched in carbon-13 and in oxygen isotopes 17O and 18O. These isotopologues, clearly identifiable in JWST data, may provide clues to longstanding questions about the isotopic fingerprints found in meteorites and comets, remnants of the early solar system.&nbsp;The disk was detected in NGC 6357, a massive star-forming region located around 5,542 light-years away from Earth. The work forms part of the eXtreme Ultraviolet Environments (XUE) collaboration, which examines how strong radiation fields influence disk chemistry. According to Maria-Claudia Ramirez-Tannus of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, who leads the XUE project, understanding such processes is central to explaining the diversity of planetary systems and their potential habitability.&nbsp;JWST’s MIRI instrument, partly developed with contributions from Stockholm University and Chalmers, enables astronomers to observe such distant dust-shrouded disks in infrared wavelengths, providing valuable data on conditions that govern planet formation.

Pebbles covered in water ice drift inward from colder outer regions, and the increase in temperature causes the ice to sublimate, usually producing strong water vapour signatures in the inner disk.

A team led by Jenny Frediani at Stockholm University has identified a planet-forming disk with an unexpectedly high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2), challenging existing theories of how planets are assembled. The findings, made with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), were published in Astronomy & Astrophysics. The observations reveal that, unlike most nearby planet-forming disks where water vapour dominates the inner zones, this system is unusually rich in CO2. Frediani, a doctoral student in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University, explained that water in this disk is so scarce that it is barely detectable, representing a significant contrast to the norm. In typical models, newly formed stars generate a surrounding disk from which planets eventually take shape. Pebbles covered in water ice drift inward from colder outer regions, and the increase in temperature causes the ice to sublimate, usually producing strong water vapour signatures in the inner disk. In this case, however, JWST’s MIRI instrument recorded a stronger CO2 signal instead. “This result cannot be accounted for by conventional disk evolution processes,” said Frediani. Arjan Bik, researcher at Stockholm University, added that the unusually high abundance of CO2 may point to the influence of strong ultraviolet radiation, either from the host star or from nearby massive stars, reshaping the chemical environment. The team also observed isotopic variants of CO2, enriched in carbon-13 and in oxygen isotopes 17O and 18O. These isotopologues, clearly identifiable in JWST data, may provide clues to longstanding questions about the isotopic fingerprints found in meteorites and comets, remnants of the early solar system. The disk was detected in NGC 6357, a massive star-forming region located around 5,542 light-years away from Earth. The work forms part of the eXtreme Ultraviolet Environments (XUE) collaboration, which examines how strong radiation fields influence disk chemistry. According to Maria-Claudia Ramirez-Tannus of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, who leads the XUE project, understanding such processes is central to explaining the diversity of planetary systems and their potential habitability. JWST’s MIRI instrument, partly developed with contributions from Stockholm University and Chalmers, enables astronomers to observe such distant dust-shrouded disks in infrared wavelengths, providing valuable data on conditions that govern planet formation.

&nbsp;Pebbles covered in water ice drift inward from colder outer regions, and the increase in temperature causes the ice to sublimate, usually producing strong water vapour signatures in the inner disk.

'5,545 light years away': NASA's James Webb Telescope detects CO2-rich planet-forming disk challenging models of planet birth

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 29) welcomed an agreement between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, marking a landmark step in India’s space objectives. The program under the LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) mission is a joint initiative aimed at exploring the south pole of the moon and conducting research on its hidden resources, including lunar water. The mission will be the fifth in the Chandrayaan series of lunar missions.PM Modi announced the landmark Implementing Arrangement between the space agencies of the two nations during his two-day visit to Japan as part of the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, where he held bilateral discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to deepen cooperation in multiple sectors, including advanced technology and space.&nbsp;<h2>‘Symbol of mankind’s progress in space’</h2>Speaking at a joint press conference, PM Modi said, “We welcome the collaboration between ISRO and JAXA for the Chandrayaan-5 mission. Our active participation has gone beyond the limits of the earth and will become a symbol of mankind’s progress in space.”After the global recognition following the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the moon’s south pole in 2023, the next challenge lies in the deeper exploration of the lunar surface, especially those regions that may hold crucial resources like water.<h2>‘A story of determination, hard work and innovation’</h2>In an interview with Japanese publication The Yomiuri Shimbun, PM Modi elaborated on India’s vision for space exploration. He also talked about the collaboration with Japan on the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission.“India’s space journey is a story of determination, hard work and innovation of our scientists. From Chandrayaan-3’s historic landing on the moon’s south pole to our advances in interplanetary missions, India has consistently demonstrated that space is not the final frontier, it is the next frontier. I am glad that India and Japan are joining hands for the next edition of the Chandrayaan series or the LUPEX mission. This will contribute to deepening our understanding of the permanently shadowed regions at the lunar south pole,” PM Modi said.The mission will be launched by JAXA on board its H3-24L launch vehicle that will carry the ISRO-made lunar lander containing a Japan-made lunar rover. Apart from developing the lunar lander, ISRO will also develop some scientific instruments required for the mission.

The mission will be launched by JAXA on board its H3-24L launch vehicle that will carry the ISRO-made lunar lander containing a Japan-made lunar rover. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 29) welcomed an agreement between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, marking a landmark step in India’s space objectives. The program under the LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) mission is a joint initiative aimed at exploring the south pole of the moon and conducting research on its hidden resources, including lunar water. The mission will be the fifth in the Chandrayaan series of lunar missions. PM Modi announced the landmark Implementing Arrangement between the space agencies of the two nations during his two-day visit to Japan as part of the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, where he held bilateral discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to deepen cooperation in multiple sectors, including advanced technology and space. ‘Symbol of mankind’s progress in space’ Speaking at a joint press conference, PM Modi said, “We welcome the collaboration between ISRO and JAXA for the Chandrayaan-5 mission. Our active participation has gone beyond the limits of the earth and will become a symbol of mankind’s progress in space.” After the global recognition following the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the moon’s south pole in 2023, the next challenge lies in the deeper exploration of the lunar surface, especially those regions that may hold crucial resources like water. ‘A story of determination, hard work and innovation’ In an interview with Japanese publication The Yomiuri Shimbun, PM Modi elaborated on India’s vision for space exploration. He also talked about the collaboration with Japan on the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission. “India’s space journey is a story of determination, hard work and innovation of our scientists. From Chandrayaan-3’s historic landing on the moon’s south pole to our advances in interplanetary missions, India has consistently demonstrated that space is not the final frontier, it is the next frontier. I am glad that India and Japan are joining hands for the next edition of the Chandrayaan series or the LUPEX mission. This will contribute to deepening our understanding of the permanently shadowed regions at the lunar south pole,” PM Modi said. The mission will be launched by JAXA on board its H3-24L launch vehicle that will carry the ISRO-made lunar lander containing a Japan-made lunar rover. Apart from developing the lunar lander, ISRO will also develop some scientific instruments required for the mission.

The mission will be launched by JAXA on board its H3-24L launch vehicle that will carry the ISRO-made lunar lander containing a Japan-made lunar rover.&nbsp;

India-Japan Annual Summit: PM Modi hails ISRO, JAXA collaboration on Chandrayaan-5 mission

Stargazers and scientists alike are turning their eyes to the skies this week as asteroid 2025 QY4 makes its approach towards Earth. The rock, measuring nearly 180 feet in diameter, has been classified as part of the Aten group of asteroids, which are known for crossing Earth’s orbital path. According to NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid is travelling at a remarkable speed of 39,205 miles per hour. Although its trajectory brings it close in astronomical terms, experts emphasise there is no danger of impact.&nbsp;<h2>Distance of approach</h2>&nbsp;NASA has confirmed that 2025 QY4 will make its closest approach on August 29, 2025, on Friday, at approximately 11:26 AM IST. At its nearest, the asteroid will pass Earth at a distance of 2.81 million miles, or about 4.51 million kilometres. While this might seem vast, it is considered relatively close when viewed against the scale of space. The agency designates any object larger than 85 metres that comes within 7.4 million kilometres of Earth as ‘potentially hazardous.’ Despite being above that size threshold, QY4’s flyby distance places it outside the hazardous category.&nbsp;<h2>Why scientists track such flybys</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>The monitoring of near-Earth asteroids remains a critical part of planetary defence. Even small shifts in an asteroid’s orbit, caused by gravitational influences or solar radiation, can alter their future trajectories. This is why agencies including NASA, ESA, JAXA and ISRO keep such objects under close observation. ISRO chief S. Somanath has also highlighted India’s plans to contribute to asteroid studies, with particular attention to larger rocks such as Apophis, expected to pass close to Earth in 2029. Tracking QY4 adds to the growing body of data on asteroid behaviour, composition, and movement, which can inform both research and future mitigation strategies.&nbsp;<h2>A reminder from space</h2>&nbsp;Although asteroid 2025 QY4 poses no threat, its passage serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of the cosmos. These events underline the need for global collaboration in space science and planetary protection. The flyby of QY4 is not merely a moment of astronomical curiosity; it is a demonstration of how swiftly conditions in our skies can change, and why vigilance is necessary.&nbsp;

The agency designates any object larger than 85 metres that comes within 7.4 million kilometres of Earth as ‘potentially hazardous.’

Stargazers and scientists alike are turning their eyes to the skies this week as asteroid 2025 QY4 makes its approach towards Earth. The rock, measuring nearly 180 feet in diameter, has been classified as part of the Aten group of asteroids, which are known for crossing Earth’s orbital path. According to NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid is travelling at a remarkable speed of 39,205 miles per hour. Although its trajectory brings it close in astronomical terms, experts emphasise there is no danger of impact. Distance of approach NASA has confirmed that 2025 QY4 will make its closest approach on August 29, 2025, on Friday, at approximately 11:26 AM IST. At its nearest, the asteroid will pass Earth at a distance of 2.81 million miles, or about 4.51 million kilometres. While this might seem vast, it is considered relatively close when viewed against the scale of space. The agency designates any object larger than 85 metres that comes within 7.4 million kilometres of Earth as ‘potentially hazardous.’ Despite being above that size threshold, QY4’s flyby distance places it outside the hazardous category. Why scientists track such flybys The monitoring of near-Earth asteroids remains a critical part of planetary defence. Even small shifts in an asteroid’s orbit, caused by gravitational influences or solar radiation, can alter their future trajectories. This is why agencies including NASA, ESA, JAXA and ISRO keep such objects under close observation. ISRO chief S. Somanath has also highlighted India’s plans to contribute to asteroid studies, with particular attention to larger rocks such as Apophis, expected to pass close to Earth in 2029. Tracking QY4 adds to the growing body of data on asteroid behaviour, composition, and movement, which can inform both research and future mitigation strategies. A reminder from space Although asteroid 2025 QY4 poses no threat, its passage serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of the cosmos. These events underline the need for global collaboration in space science and planetary protection. The flyby of QY4 is not merely a moment of astronomical curiosity; it is a demonstration of how swiftly conditions in our skies can change, and why vigilance is necessary.

The agency designates any object larger than 85 metres that comes within 7.4 million kilometres of Earth as ‘potentially hazardous.’

NASA confirms 180-foot asteroid racing at 39,205 mph to fly past Earth on this date..

Magnetic compasses have always been utlised as the navigation tool for humans over centuries for exploring sea routes. But there exist specific locations on our planet where magnetic compasses either show deflection from true north and south or fail completely because of specific geophysical activities.&nbsp;5 places where magnetic compasses don't work:<h3>1. The Magnetic Poles (Canada/Arctic Region)</h3>Compass lose their ability to point accurately near the magnetic north pole because the magnetic field lines plunge vertically. Instead of pointing north, the compass needle often spins aimlessly. While travelling here, explorers rely on GPS and gyroscopic compasses.<h3>2. The Kursk Magnetic Anomaly, Russia</h3>The Kursk Satellite Magnetic Anomaly(KMA) of Russia (centred at 51N, 37E) has long been marked as one of the largest magnetic anomalies on Earth, according to NASA. Located in the Kursk region of Russia, its anomalies are due to a huge iron ore body below ground. The powerful local magnetic field makes the compass needles deflect far off course or unreliable.<h3>3. The South Atlantic Anomaly</h3>It is positioned off the coast of South America over the South Atlantic Ocean. NASA's latest finding revealed that the region is drifting westward while its magnetic intensity continues to decline. The anomaly is also fragmenting, with recent data showing that its weakest zone is increasingly affecting satellites and compass readings.<h3>4. The Indian Ocean Magnetic Anomaly</h3>According to a report in CNN, scientists studied in 2023 revealed that there is a “gravity hole” in the Indian Ocean where Earth’s gravitational pull is weaker and its mass is lower than normal, resulting in deflecting compass readings sometimes. It starts off India's southern tip and covers approximately 1.2 million square miles (3 million square kilometers).<h3>5. The Kerguelen Plateau</h3>A standard magnetic compass will also not work reliably in the Kerguelen Plateau region because it is located in an area with magnetic anomalies caused by past volcanism, which distorts the natural magnetic field of the Earth. This Plateau is located in the southern Indian Ocean, extending from about 45°S to 64°S.

Magnetic compasses have always been one of the oldest instruments for navigation at sea, but surprisingly, there are several spots on Earth where compasses work partially or don't work at all.

Magnetic compasses have always been utlised as the navigation tool for humans over centuries for exploring sea routes. But there exist specific locations on our planet where magnetic compasses either show deflection from true north and south or fail completely because of specific geophysical activities. 5 places where magnetic compasses don't work: 1. The Magnetic Poles (Canada/Arctic Region) Compass lose their ability to point accurately near the magnetic north pole because the magnetic field lines plunge vertically. Instead of pointing north, the compass needle often spins aimlessly. While travelling here, explorers rely on GPS and gyroscopic compasses. 2. The Kursk Magnetic Anomaly, Russia The Kursk Satellite Magnetic Anomaly(KMA) of Russia (centred at 51N, 37E) has long been marked as one of the largest magnetic anomalies on Earth, according to NASA. Located in the Kursk region of Russia, its anomalies are due to a huge iron ore body below ground. The powerful local magnetic field makes the compass needles deflect far off course or unreliable. 3. The South Atlantic Anomaly It is positioned off the coast of South America over the South Atlantic Ocean. NASA's latest finding revealed that the region is drifting westward while its magnetic intensity continues to decline. The anomaly is also fragmenting, with recent data showing that its weakest zone is increasingly affecting satellites and compass readings. 4. The Indian Ocean Magnetic Anomaly According to a report in CNN, scientists studied in 2023 revealed that there is a “gravity hole” in the Indian Ocean where Earth’s gravitational pull is weaker and its mass is lower than normal, resulting in deflecting compass readings sometimes. It starts off India's southern tip and covers approximately 1.2 million square miles (3 million square kilometers). 5. The Kerguelen Plateau A standard magnetic compass will also not work reliably in the Kerguelen Plateau region because it is located in an area with magnetic anomalies caused by past volcanism, which distorts the natural magnetic field of the Earth. This Plateau is located in the southern Indian Ocean, extending from about 45°S to 64°S.

Magnetic compasses have always been one of the oldest instruments for navigation at sea, but surprisingly, there are several spots on Earth where compasses work partially or don't work at all.

Top 5 mysterious places on Earth where magnetic compasses fail to work

The area between Puerto Rico and Florida has been famous for myths, disappearances, from planes vanishing mid-flight, to ships sinking without a trace. The Bermuda Triangle has been the root of many supernatural conspiracy theories. It was mysteriously named the ‘graveyard’, covering an area of 700,000 kilometres. There had been many speculations, like the existence of a wormhole or extraterrestrial invaders capturing humans for experimentation.&nbsp;<h2>Multiple theories of the Bermuda Triangle&nbsp;</h2>Now, scientists are claiming that they have solved the mystery, or what they claim is the most plausible 'scientific' explanation of the disappearance.&nbsp;&nbsp;An oceanographer from the University of Southampton, Dr Simon Boxall, said that the Bermuda Triangle's record of disappearances is due to ‘rogue waves’. A documentary on the Bermuda Triangle Enigma, posted by Channel 5, shows the Boxwall discussing waves that are 100 feet (30 metres) in the air. According to him, the USS Cyclops in 1918, which sank without a trace on its way from Bahia to Brazil, was due to a rogue wave. Despite an extensive search, 306 crews and a 542-foot (165-metre) vessel were never found.&nbsp;Boxall claimed that these were extremely high, killer waves; 'they are steep, they are high - we've measured waves in excess of 30 metres,…if that happens, it can sink in a matter of two or three minutes.'Karl Kruszelnicki, an Australian Scientist, suggest that human error and environmental factors seem more feasible than supernatural causes. He said, "It is close to the Equator, near a wealthy part of the world - America - therefore, you have a lot of traffic." He also added that the number of disappearances in the region is nothing out of the ordinary compared to any other place on a percentage basis.&nbsp;He was discussing the contentious Flight 19, a squadron of five Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bombers, which entered the area in 1945. 90 minutes into the flight, one pilot reported the compass was failing. Radio conversations from the flight show that confusion and debate among the pilots regarding the directions and weather deteriorated as night loomed. 14 experienced pilots lost their lives without a trace. A search and rescue mission was launched with two&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Scientists claim that a theory that explains the mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft in the region, challenging the claims of Supernatural forces working at the ‘Devil's Triangle’.

The area between Puerto Rico and Florida has been famous for myths, disappearances, from planes vanishing mid-flight, to ships sinking without a trace. The Bermuda Triangle has been the root of many supernatural conspiracy theories. It was mysteriously named the ‘graveyard’, covering an area of 700,000 kilometres. There had been many speculations, like the existence of a wormhole or extraterrestrial invaders capturing humans for experimentation. Multiple theories of the Bermuda Triangle Now, scientists are claiming that they have solved the mystery, or what they claim is the most plausible 'scientific' explanation of the disappearance. An oceanographer from the University of Southampton, Dr Simon Boxall, said that the Bermuda Triangle's record of disappearances is due to ‘rogue waves’. A documentary on the Bermuda Triangle Enigma, posted by Channel 5, shows the Boxwall discussing waves that are 100 feet (30 metres) in the air. According to him, the USS Cyclops in 1918, which sank without a trace on its way from Bahia to Brazil, was due to a rogue wave. Despite an extensive search, 306 crews and a 542-foot (165-metre) vessel were never found. Boxall claimed that these were extremely high, killer waves; 'they are steep, they are high - we've measured waves in excess of 30 metres,…if that happens, it can sink in a matter of two or three minutes.' Karl Kruszelnicki, an Australian Scientist, suggest that human error and environmental factors seem more feasible than supernatural causes. He said, "It is close to the Equator, near a wealthy part of the world - America - therefore, you have a lot of traffic." He also added that the number of disappearances in the region is nothing out of the ordinary compared to any other place on a percentage basis. He was discussing the contentious Flight 19, a squadron of five Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bombers, which entered the area in 1945. 90 minutes into the flight, one pilot reported the compass was failing. Radio conversations from the flight show that confusion and debate among the pilots regarding the directions and weather deteriorated as night loomed. 14 experienced pilots lost their lives without a trace. A search and rescue mission was launched with two

Scientists claim that a theory that explains the mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft in the region, challenging the claims of Supernatural forces working at the ‘Devil's Triangle’.

Scientists claim to have solve the mystrey of Bermuda Triangle with this SHOCKING new theory

Water, the source of all life, is not only present on Earth, but also in other places in the universe. Research found huge amounts of water swirling in space during the early years of the universe. This water body is so huge that it could fit 140 trillion times the amount of water found on Earth. It is located 12 billion light-years away, meaning that it existed when the universe was only about one billion years old. Light-years is the amount of time light takes to reach Earth; hence, the light from this source has travelled 12 billion years to reveal this stupendous cosmic body of water. This reservoir of water is orbiting a quasar called APM 08279+5255. Quasars are extremely bright objects typically located at the centre of some galaxies and powered by a supermassive black hole. When the black holes feed on matter, they release large amounts of energy, which is visible as a highly luminous light source. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/1-in-500-cosmic-coincidence-avi-loeb-cites-nasa-data-to-suggest-3i-atlas-could-be-millions-of-times-bigger-than-2i-borisov-1756201088676">1-in-500 cosmic coincidence? Scientist says 3I/ATLAS could be millions of times bigger than 2I/Borisov, only if...</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/wow-signal-was-faster-and-stronger-deep-space-radio-signals-pulsar-magnetar-1756183550459">WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost</a>&nbsp;But this water is not present in liquid form. Instead, it is present as water vapour because of the high heat generated by the black hole's feeding frenzy. This cloud of gas surrounds the black hole, spanning hundreds of light-years. Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) pointed out the unique characteristic of this black hole. "The environment around this quasar is very unique in that it's producing this huge mass of water," Matt Bradford, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said. "It's another demonstration that water is pervasive throughout the universe, even at the very earliest times," he said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/249-radio-signals-slam-earth-in-minutes-deep-space-eruption-puzzles-scientists-1756191308323">249 radio signals slam Earth in minutes: Deep-space eruption puzzles scientists</a>&nbsp;<h2>Black hole is 20 billion times more massive than the sun</h2>The observation was made by two groups of astronomers, while the study was funded by NASA and published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. The researchers observed a particular quasar called APM 08279+5255. They found that a black hole 20 billion times more massive than the sun is feeding this quasar, triggering the release of as much energy as a thousand trillion suns. Scientists have long believed that water reached Earth through a cosmic body, such as an asteroid. This stems from studies that water is omnipresent in the universe, probably not always in the same way as on Earth. However, the discovery of this vast reservoir 12 billion light-years away was not expected, as the universe was still in its infancy at this time. Even the Milky Way has water, but in frozen form.

Earth is a tiny speck in the vast cosmos of the universe, and it is mostly water. But the biggest water reservoir is located 12 billion light-years from us in a corner where a supermassive black hole that can fit 20 billion suns also resides. 

Water, the source of all life, is not only present on Earth, but also in other places in the universe. Research found huge amounts of water swirling in space during the early years of the universe. This water body is so huge that it could fit 140 trillion times the amount of water found on Earth. It is located 12 billion light-years away, meaning that it existed when the universe was only about one billion years old. Light-years is the amount of time light takes to reach Earth; hence, the light from this source has travelled 12 billion years to reveal this stupendous cosmic body of water. This reservoir of water is orbiting a quasar called APM 08279+5255. Quasars are extremely bright objects typically located at the centre of some galaxies and powered by a supermassive black hole. When the black holes feed on matter, they release large amounts of energy, which is visible as a highly luminous light source. Also Read: 1-in-500 cosmic coincidence? Scientist says 3I/ATLAS could be millions of times bigger than 2I/Borisov, only if... Also Read: WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost But this water is not present in liquid form. Instead, it is present as water vapour because of the high heat generated by the black hole's feeding frenzy. This cloud of gas surrounds the black hole, spanning hundreds of light-years. Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) pointed out the unique characteristic of this black hole. "The environment around this quasar is very unique in that it's producing this huge mass of water," Matt Bradford, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said. "It's another demonstration that water is pervasive throughout the universe, even at the very earliest times," he said. Also Read: 249 radio signals slam Earth in minutes: Deep-space eruption puzzles scientists Black hole is 20 billion times more massive than the sun The observation was made by two groups of astronomers, while the study was funded by NASA and published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. The researchers observed a particular quasar called APM 08279+5255. They found that a black hole 20 billion times more massive than the sun is feeding this quasar, triggering the release of as much energy as a thousand trillion suns. Scientists have long believed that water reached Earth through a cosmic body, such as an asteroid. This stems from studies that water is omnipresent in the universe, probably not always in the same way as on Earth. However, the discovery of this vast reservoir 12 billion light-years away was not expected, as the universe was still in its infancy at this time. Even the Milky Way has water, but in frozen form.

Earth is a tiny speck in the vast cosmos of the universe, and it is mostly water. But the biggest water reservoir is located 12 billion light-years from us in a corner where a supermassive black hole that can fit 20 billion suns also resides.&nbsp;

Largest body of water ever found is not present on Earth, but...

A lost city being called the Stone Age Atlantis, has been found deep in the ocean in Denmark's Bay of Aarhus. Archaeologists say that this small city went underwater when the last ice age ended about 8,500 years ago. With its end, massive ice sheets started melting, leading sea levels to rise and submerge Stone Age settlements. They dug up only about an area of 430 square feet and found evidence that humans once lived there and practised organised activities. Researchers found stone tools, animal bones, a piece of wood that appears to be a tool of some kind and arrowheads, all proving a thriving human society in the region. Underwater archaeologist Peter Moe Astrup said that the place is like a "time capsule" where "everything was preserved in an oxygen-free environment and "time just stopped." He stated that this global sea level rise, dramatically altered coastlines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Researchers have previously discovered similar Stone Age settlements on land, but this is the first time that they have come across one under the ocean. They believe that the sea is hiding many more clues about the life of the Mesolithic people, such as harpoons, fish hooks or traces of fishing structures, since living on the coast, they would have depended on fishing for food. As Astrup said, everything is perfectly preserved in the absence of oxygen, with organic materials like wood and nuts shedding light on what these people made and consumed. Besides, these items will also show how their tools and techniques evolved to survive in a changing world.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299">Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</a>&nbsp;<h2>Project to find lost Stone Age settlements</h2>Scientists have been working on a $15.5million six-year international project to map parts of the seabed in the Baltic and North Seas. The purpose of this mission is to explore sunken Northern European places and uncover lost Mesolithic settlements. This summer, researchers went 26 feet under the sea near Aarhus using a specialised underwater vacuum to collect buried treasures.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/1-500-year-old-map-archaeologists-lost-city-of-tharais-byzantine-empire-jordan-1749642626966">The lost city of Tharais once part of Jordan's Holy Lands has been found</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/another-lost-city-detected-under-egyptian-pyramid-by-scientists-bu-it-says-expert-1749609642375">Another lost city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre cylinders. 'Bu****it', says expert</a>&nbsp;They scanned through every foot of the area and pieced together the artefacts to reveal a human settlement that once lived here. The next step is to excavate two locations in the North Sea, which will pose a challenge because of its conditions. The sea levels are once again rising, and scientists hope to provide a solution in terms of adaptability by looking into how people changed their ways to survive as coastlines changed.

Stone Age Atlantis found near Denmark: Archaeologists have found an 8,000-year-old human settlement perfectly preserved under the sea near Denmark. It submerged as the Ice Age ended and is a time capsule that can teach humans how to live as sea levels rise today. 

A lost city being called the Stone Age Atlantis, has been found deep in the ocean in Denmark's Bay of Aarhus. Archaeologists say that this small city went underwater when the last ice age ended about 8,500 years ago. With its end, massive ice sheets started melting, leading sea levels to rise and submerge Stone Age settlements. They dug up only about an area of 430 square feet and found evidence that humans once lived there and practised organised activities. Researchers found stone tools, animal bones, a piece of wood that appears to be a tool of some kind and arrowheads, all proving a thriving human society in the region. Underwater archaeologist Peter Moe Astrup said that the place is like a "time capsule" where "everything was preserved in an oxygen-free environment and "time just stopped." He stated that this global sea level rise, dramatically altered coastlines. Researchers have previously discovered similar Stone Age settlements on land, but this is the first time that they have come across one under the ocean. They believe that the sea is hiding many more clues about the life of the Mesolithic people, such as harpoons, fish hooks or traces of fishing structures, since living on the coast, they would have depended on fishing for food. As Astrup said, everything is perfectly preserved in the absence of oxygen, with organic materials like wood and nuts shedding light on what these people made and consumed. Besides, these items will also show how their tools and techniques evolved to survive in a changing world. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... Project to find lost Stone Age settlements Scientists have been working on a $15.5million six-year international project to map parts of the seabed in the Baltic and North Seas. The purpose of this mission is to explore sunken Northern European places and uncover lost Mesolithic settlements. This summer, researchers went 26 feet under the sea near Aarhus using a specialised underwater vacuum to collect buried treasures. Also Read: The lost city of Tharais once part of Jordan's Holy Lands has been found Also Read: Another lost city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre cylinders. 'Bu****it', says expert They scanned through every foot of the area and pieced together the artefacts to reveal a human settlement that once lived here. The next step is to excavate two locations in the North Sea, which will pose a challenge because of its conditions. The sea levels are once again rising, and scientists hope to provide a solution in terms of adaptability by looking into how people changed their ways to survive as coastlines changed.

Stone Age Atlantis found near Denmark: Archaeologists have found an 8,000-year-old human settlement perfectly preserved under the sea near Denmark. It submerged as the Ice Age ended and is a time capsule that can teach humans how to live as sea levels rise today.&nbsp;

'Time just stopped' — Scientists stumble upon 8,500-year-old world deep inside the sea

SpaceX's Starship splashed down in the Indian Ocean after a successful launch off the launchpad in southern Texas on Tuesday (Aug 28) evening. This marks the megarocket's 10th test flight and a crucial step in Elon Musk's push to make humans a multiplanetary species. The 403-foot (123-meter) tall rocket, the most powerful ever built, lifted off from Starbase at 6:30 pm local time (2330 GMT), drawing cheers from SpaceX engineers watching on a live webcast. The flight comes after back-to-back delays: a fuel leak halted Sunday's attempt, and poor weather forced a scrub on Monday.&nbsp;<h2>"Splashdown successful"</h2>On X, SpaceX celebrated its success with a video of the splashdown and the message, "Splashdown confirmed! Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team on an exciting tenth flight test of Starship!"Expectations were high, with the last three missions ending in explosions of the upper stage — two over the Caribbean and one after reaching space. Another upper stage blew up during ground testing in June.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-s-starship-grounded-again-spacex-scraps-texas-launch-for-second-time-in-2-day-1756169269391">Elon Musk’s Starship grounded again: SpaceX scraps Texas launch for second time in 2 days</a><h2>Starship's previous failures</h2>Previously, on Monday (Aug 25), SpaceX had to call off the much-awaited launch of its behemoth rocket due to bad weather. On X, the company said that it was “Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather.” It added that the “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly”.Less than 24 hours earlier, a separate launch attempt was scrubbed because of a liquid oxygen leak.&nbsp;<h2>Why is Starship so important to Musk?</h2>Starship, stacked on its Super Heavy booster, towers 397 feet (121 meters) and is a behemoth, taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is central to Elon Musk's vision of reusable rockets capable of carrying people to the Moon and Mars. As the world's richest man puts it, “In about 6 or 7 years, there will be days where Starship launches more than 24 times in 24 hours.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/alien-attack-in-november-harvard-scientist-flags-mysterious-object-hurtling-towards-earth-1753526257304">Alien attack in November? Harvard scientists warn mysterious object hurtling towards Earth</a>US President Donald Trump's former DOGE chief, Elon Musk, as per AFP, has pegged SpaceX's entire future to the entirely reusable rocket, planning to eventually phase out the workhorse Falcon rockets in favour of Starship. NASA, too, has tapped it for its first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, tentatively set for 2027. Despite the setbacks, SpaceX is sticking to its "fail fast, learn fast" approach, pushing ahead with test after test. The company has managed to successfully catch Starship's massive lower stage booster with "chopstick" launch tower arms three times.

Musk's Starship finally achieves success: SpaceX rocket completes 10th test flight after multiple failures

SpaceX's Starship splashed down in the Indian Ocean after a successful launch off the launchpad in southern Texas on Tuesday (Aug 28) evening. This marks the megarocket's 10th test flight and a crucial step in Elon Musk's push to make humans a multiplanetary species. The 403-foot (123-meter) tall rocket, the most powerful ever built, lifted off from Starbase at 6:30 pm local time (2330 GMT), drawing cheers from SpaceX engineers watching on a live webcast. The flight comes after back-to-back delays: a fuel leak halted Sunday's attempt, and poor weather forced a scrub on Monday. "Splashdown successful" On X, SpaceX celebrated its success with a video of the splashdown and the message, "Splashdown confirmed! Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team on an exciting tenth flight test of Starship!" Expectations were high, with the last three missions ending in explosions of the upper stage — two over the Caribbean and one after reaching space. Another upper stage blew up during ground testing in June. Also read | Elon Musk’s Starship grounded again: SpaceX scraps Texas launch for second time in 2 days Starship's previous failures Previously, on Monday (Aug 25), SpaceX had to call off the much-awaited launch of its behemoth rocket due to bad weather. On X, the company said that it was “Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather.” It added that the “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly”. Less than 24 hours earlier, a separate launch attempt was scrubbed because of a liquid oxygen leak. Why is Starship so important to Musk? Starship, stacked on its Super Heavy booster, towers 397 feet (121 meters) and is a behemoth, taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is central to Elon Musk's vision of reusable rockets capable of carrying people to the Moon and Mars. As the world's richest man puts it, “In about 6 or 7 years, there will be days where Starship launches more than 24 times in 24 hours.” Also read | Alien attack in November? Harvard scientists warn mysterious object hurtling towards Earth US President Donald Trump's former DOGE chief, Elon Musk, as per AFP, has pegged SpaceX's entire future to the entirely reusable rocket, planning to eventually phase out the workhorse Falcon rockets in favour of Starship. NASA, too, has tapped it for its first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, tentatively set for 2027. Despite the setbacks, SpaceX is sticking to its "fail fast, learn fast" approach, pushing ahead with test after test. The company has managed to successfully catch Starship's massive lower stage booster with "chopstick" launch tower arms three times.

Musk's Starship finally achieves success: SpaceX rocket completes 10th test flight after multiple failures

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS can help humans with interstellar travel. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has suggested that if we intercept the alien "mothership", then we can gain access to valuable data and information on interstellar travel. This would cut down not only on time spent on researching how to leave the solar system, but also save us billions and trillions of dollars. He argues in a blog post that the visitor from the outer world can help humans journey through space, something that seems almost impossible right now. 3I/ATLAS is currently thought to be a comet, but Loeb thinks it could be an alien probe sent by an intelligent civilisation living in another part of the universe. If this turns out to be true, he thinks humans should try to learn more about it, as it would offer a multitude of benefits scientifically. However, he has also raised fears that aliens could be coming to attack Earth. In a radio interview, he admitted that if 3I/ATLAS is a comet, then he would be relieved "because in that case, humanity will not face any risk."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/1-in-500-cosmic-coincidence-avi-loeb-cites-nasa-data-to-suggest-3i-atlas-could-be-millions-of-times-bigger-than-2i-borisov-1756201088676">1-in-500 cosmic coincidence? Scientist says 3I/ATLAS could be millions of times bigger than 2I/Borisov, only if...</a>&nbsp;<h2>Alien technology can help humans go to outer space</h2>But, he would also be happy if it indeed is an alien spaceship. According to Loeb, this would present humans with an opportunity to learn about alien technology. This object is coming from outer space, undertaking interstellar travel. So it obviously has the means to do so. If humans can learn about it, then we would also be able to travel through interstellar space. Right now, we only have the Voyager spacecraft that are in deep space. NASA and other space agencies are trying to land humans on the Moon and then use the lunar surface to launch to Mars. But, Loeb says 3I/ATLAS offers a tantalising opportunity to go way beyond just these cosmic bodies. "Such a discovery may inspire us to reach interstellar space, well beyond our current travel plans for the Moon and Mars," he wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/wake-up-call-for-humanity-scientist-wants-3i-atlas-to-be-alien-spaceship-here-s-why-1756095787834">'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why</a>&nbsp;Besides, it presents the chance to learn something without spending a lot of money. Right now, humans have no technology that can send humans to the radiation-filled fields of space. With the Artemis missions, NASA will gauge the environment before actually landing people on the Moon. Elon Musk also dreams of colonising Mars, but that still seems like a far-fetched dream.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS: The object hurtling in space could be coming to attack Earth, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says. However, even though it is a dangerous prospect, Loeb thinks it could offer humans a chance to access technology that would otherwise take us years to develop.

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS can help humans with interstellar travel. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has suggested that if we intercept the alien "mothership", then we can gain access to valuable data and information on interstellar travel. This would cut down not only on time spent on researching how to leave the solar system, but also save us billions and trillions of dollars. He argues in a blog post that the visitor from the outer world can help humans journey through space, something that seems almost impossible right now. 3I/ATLAS is currently thought to be a comet, but Loeb thinks it could be an alien probe sent by an intelligent civilisation living in another part of the universe. If this turns out to be true, he thinks humans should try to learn more about it, as it would offer a multitude of benefits scientifically. However, he has also raised fears that aliens could be coming to attack Earth. In a radio interview, he admitted that if 3I/ATLAS is a comet, then he would be relieved "because in that case, humanity will not face any risk." Also Read: 1-in-500 cosmic coincidence? Scientist says 3I/ATLAS could be millions of times bigger than 2I/Borisov, only if... Alien technology can help humans go to outer space But, he would also be happy if it indeed is an alien spaceship. According to Loeb, this would present humans with an opportunity to learn about alien technology. This object is coming from outer space, undertaking interstellar travel. So it obviously has the means to do so. If humans can learn about it, then we would also be able to travel through interstellar space. Right now, we only have the Voyager spacecraft that are in deep space. NASA and other space agencies are trying to land humans on the Moon and then use the lunar surface to launch to Mars. But, Loeb says 3I/ATLAS offers a tantalising opportunity to go way beyond just these cosmic bodies. "Such a discovery may inspire us to reach interstellar space, well beyond our current travel plans for the Moon and Mars," he wrote. Also Read: 'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why Besides, it presents the chance to learn something without spending a lot of money. Right now, humans have no technology that can send humans to the radiation-filled fields of space. With the Artemis missions, NASA will gauge the environment before actually landing people on the Moon. Elon Musk also dreams of colonising Mars, but that still seems like a far-fetched dream.

3I/ATLAS: The object hurtling in space could be coming to attack Earth, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says. However, even though it is a dangerous prospect, Loeb thinks it could offer humans a chance to access technology that would otherwise take us years to develop.

Interstellar journey on a budget: Scientist says 3I/ATLAS can help humans take the trip of a lifetime

The space economy had a gross value of $596 billion in 2024, and according to a McKinsey report, it is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035. Explore the list of countries with the highest budget for their space program.

The space economy had a gross value of $596 billion in 2024, and according to a McKinsey report, it is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035. Explore the list of countries with the highest budget for their space program.

Global Space Economy : Top countries with highest space budget in 2025

NASA’s SPHEREx space observatory has noticed a cloud of carbon dioxide (CO2) around 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar object racing towards the inner solar system. The observations were made between August 8–12, and Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has an interesting theory about it. He has been claiming that this object is not natural and has been sent by extraterrestrial beings to probe Earth and other planets. He wrote in a blog post that SPHEREx noticed "a mass loss rate of about 70 kilograms per second" and "no water (H2O) cloud was detected." Loeb added that the NASA report shows a "lack of a bright water gas coma", which has confused scientists since 3I/ATLAS was "not too far outside the Solar system’s 'water ice line” at 2.5 AU" when the observatory made the observations. He admits that even though H2O is not present in gas form, "the reflected spectrum from the surface of 3I/ATLAS" showed a "mix of water and carbon dioxide ices combined with organics."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/wake-up-call-for-humanity-scientist-wants-3i-atlas-to-be-alien-spaceship-here-s-why-1756095787834">'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/harvard-scientist-calls-on-world-leaders-to-prepare-common-plan-on-alien-attack-1755064546960">3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack</a>&nbsp;<h2>NASA observatory data suggests 3I/ATLAS is extremely large</h2>He once again argued that the latest images by SPHEREx do not resolve the "dust coma" contention, and the sunlight scattered around it is compact and reflecting off the dust on it. He cited the data collected by the NASA observatory to suggest that 3I/ATLAS has a large nucleus with a diameter of 46 kilometres. Loeb says that if this object is a space rock, then it is a million times bigger than the previous interstellar comet 2I/Borisov. However, as per his calculations, this is not possible. Based on his projections about the amount of rocky material present per unit volume in interstellar space, humans should have by now found at least a million objects about the size of 2I/Borisov before a 46-kilometre object.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/when-will-alien-invasion-on-earth-happen-spacecraft-ship-probe-1754106497174">Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action</a>&nbsp;<h2>Reddening in reflection shows 3I/ATLAS is large</h2>In the same blog post, Loeb once again asserted that 3I/ATLAS is targeting the inner solar system "by technological design", implying that it has been sent by an intelligent civilisation capable of interstellar travel. Loeb pointed to its trajectory in contrast to the orbit of the planets around the Sun and implied that the chances of such a random orientation happening are only one in 500. The Hubble Space Telescope has also observed a reddening in the spectrum of reflected sunlight from 3I/ATLAS and no tail, which means there is not much dust around it. Meanwhile, the reddening proves that this interstellar object is large. A COs layer that is only a millimetre-thick is being removed from the object, which he says shows that a thin layer of dust is sufficient to maintain this cloud of COs gas around it. This cloud is hiding something, and it is not a comet, Loeb says. &nbsp;

3I/ATLAS interstellar object: A NASA observatory has noticed a cloud of CO2 around 3I/ATLAS. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says there is no water cloud and no “bright water gas coma”. He has once again asserted that this shows that it is nearly impossible for  3I/ATLAS to be a space rock.

NASA’s SPHEREx space observatory has noticed a cloud of carbon dioxide (CO2) around 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar object racing towards the inner solar system. The observations were made between August 8–12, and Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has an interesting theory about it. He has been claiming that this object is not natural and has been sent by extraterrestrial beings to probe Earth and other planets. He wrote in a blog post that SPHEREx noticed "a mass loss rate of about 70 kilograms per second" and "no water (H2O) cloud was detected." Loeb added that the NASA report shows a "lack of a bright water gas coma", which has confused scientists since 3I/ATLAS was "not too far outside the Solar system’s 'water ice line” at 2.5 AU" when the observatory made the observations. He admits that even though H2O is not present in gas form, "the reflected spectrum from the surface of 3I/ATLAS" showed a "mix of water and carbon dioxide ices combined with organics." Also Read: 'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why Also Read: 3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack NASA observatory data suggests 3I/ATLAS is extremely large He once again argued that the latest images by SPHEREx do not resolve the "dust coma" contention, and the sunlight scattered around it is compact and reflecting off the dust on it. He cited the data collected by the NASA observatory to suggest that 3I/ATLAS has a large nucleus with a diameter of 46 kilometres. Loeb says that if this object is a space rock, then it is a million times bigger than the previous interstellar comet 2I/Borisov. However, as per his calculations, this is not possible. Based on his projections about the amount of rocky material present per unit volume in interstellar space, humans should have by now found at least a million objects about the size of 2I/Borisov before a 46-kilometre object. Also Read: Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action Reddening in reflection shows 3I/ATLAS is large In the same blog post, Loeb once again asserted that 3I/ATLAS is targeting the inner solar system "by technological design", implying that it has been sent by an intelligent civilisation capable of interstellar travel. Loeb pointed to its trajectory in contrast to the orbit of the planets around the Sun and implied that the chances of such a random orientation happening are only one in 500. The Hubble Space Telescope has also observed a reddening in the spectrum of reflected sunlight from 3I/ATLAS and no tail, which means there is not much dust around it. Meanwhile, the reddening proves that this interstellar object is large. A COs layer that is only a millimetre-thick is being removed from the object, which he says shows that a thin layer of dust is sufficient to maintain this cloud of COs gas around it. This cloud is hiding something, and it is not a comet, Loeb says.

3I/ATLAS interstellar object: A NASA observatory has noticed a cloud of CO2 around 3I/ATLAS. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says there is no water cloud and no “bright water gas coma”. He has once again asserted that this shows that it is nearly impossible for &nbsp;3I/ATLAS to be a space rock.

1-in-500 cosmic coincidence? Scientist says 3I/ATLAS could be millions of times bigger than 2I/Borisov, only if...

Water has existed in the universe since its early years. This has been proved by a quasar 12 billion light years away, where the biggest water reservoir ever found in space resides. However, the water here is not exactly in the shape one would hope for.

Water has existed in the universe since its early years. This has been proved by a quasar 12 billion light years away, where the biggest water reservoir ever found in space resides. However, the water here isn't exactly in the shape one would hope for.

140 trillion times than Earth: PROOF that ancient universe was awash with water

Scientists have discovered the source of repeating short, sharp radio pulses that were first detected in June last year. The MeerKAT in South Africa tracked the signals to a cosmic event that generated an intense outburst, producing hundreds of such bursts across multiple frequency bands. Known as fast radio bursts (FRB), researchers say that these signals came from a far-off place in deep space. The burst seen on June 19, 2024, is known as FRB 20240619D. The source emitted hundreds of tiny but powerful pulses within minutes. Lead author Jun Tian of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at The University of Manchester (JBCA) wrote in the paper that initially, they recorded "three bursts being detected within two minutes in the MeerKAT L-band." To understand what was happening, the researchers checked for the bursts on ultra-high frequency, L band, and S band. They recorded a total of 249 bursts. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/wow-signal-was-faster-and-stronger-deep-space-radio-signals-pulsar-magnetar-1756183550459">WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost</a>&nbsp;<h2>What do repeating signals suggest?</h2>The study was published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. The speed and frequency showed that the source was one of the most active repeaters ever recorded. The data also stated the signals preferred one clear frequency, as most of them were centred in the L band rather than at lower or higher radio frequencies. This meant that the bursts are strongest around the L-band and showed a downward drift towards the end. In most repeaters, there are compact emission zones. But the new observations reveal that sometimes multi-component bursts change their frequency drift. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/deep-space-radio-signals-cosmic-mystery-object-pulsar-magnetar-1748517706567">44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth</a>&nbsp;<h2>Where do most FRBs come from?</h2>The universe emits repeating and non-repeating FRBs, and scientists don't know whether they come from the same kind of source. Some simulations suggest that they come from highly magnetised neutron stars undergoing starquakes, while others come from compact object interactions in binary systems. The FRB 20240619D will enable scientists to work on these two hypotheses to determine which of the two is occurring here. Scientists have seen similar FRBs in the past, with hundreds of outbursts in an hour.&nbsp;&nbsp;To know whether there were simultaneous optical flashes when the burst occurred, the team coordinated the optical observations with the MeerLICHT telescope. “We find no optical counterpart of FRB 20240619D in the MeerLICHT optical observations,” Tian wrote in the paper. Notably, other independent projects are now searching for FRB signals in optical light with extremely fast timing—down to millisecond speeds. This is helping set even stronger limits on how much optical light accompanies these bursts compared to their radio energy.&nbsp;

Earth was slammed by a blitz of hundreds of radio signals within minutes in 2024. Scientists studied the source of the bursts using the MeerKAT in South Africa and identified that they were coming from an intense cosmic event releasing hundreds of bursts.

Scientists have discovered the source of repeating short, sharp radio pulses that were first detected in June last year. The MeerKAT in South Africa tracked the signals to a cosmic event that generated an intense outburst, producing hundreds of such bursts across multiple frequency bands. Known as fast radio bursts (FRB), researchers say that these signals came from a far-off place in deep space. The burst seen on June 19, 2024, is known as FRB 20240619D. The source emitted hundreds of tiny but powerful pulses within minutes. Lead author Jun Tian of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at The University of Manchester (JBCA) wrote in the paper that initially, they recorded "three bursts being detected within two minutes in the MeerKAT L-band." To understand what was happening, the researchers checked for the bursts on ultra-high frequency, L band, and S band. They recorded a total of 249 bursts. Also Read: WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost What do repeating signals suggest? The study was published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. The speed and frequency showed that the source was one of the most active repeaters ever recorded. The data also stated the signals preferred one clear frequency, as most of them were centred in the L band rather than at lower or higher radio frequencies. This meant that the bursts are strongest around the L-band and showed a downward drift towards the end. In most repeaters, there are compact emission zones. But the new observations reveal that sometimes multi-component bursts change their frequency drift. Also Read: 44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth Where do most FRBs come from? The universe emits repeating and non-repeating FRBs, and scientists don't know whether they come from the same kind of source. Some simulations suggest that they come from highly magnetised neutron stars undergoing starquakes, while others come from compact object interactions in binary systems. The FRB 20240619D will enable scientists to work on these two hypotheses to determine which of the two is occurring here. Scientists have seen similar FRBs in the past, with hundreds of outbursts in an hour. To know whether there were simultaneous optical flashes when the burst occurred, the team coordinated the optical observations with the MeerLICHT telescope. “We find no optical counterpart of FRB 20240619D in the MeerLICHT optical observations,” Tian wrote in the paper. Notably, other independent projects are now searching for FRB signals in optical light with extremely fast timing—down to millisecond speeds. This is helping set even stronger limits on how much optical light accompanies these bursts compared to their radio energy.

Earth was slammed by a blitz of hundreds of radio signals within minutes in 2024. Scientists studied the source of the bursts using the MeerKAT in South Africa and identified that they were coming from an intense cosmic event releasing hundreds of bursts.

249 radio signals slam Earth in minutes: Deep-space eruption puzzles scientists

The WOW! Signal, seen as the very first extraterrestrial communication at the time, could soon be solved. Scientists have, for now, partially decoded where it came from and upped its intensity based on further calculations and using data from 1977. According to new research, the WOW! Signal was much more stronger than previously thought. It also seems to have originated from somewhere in the Milky Way. However, researchers are still not sure of the source. The findings are currently available on the preprint server arXiv. The Astrophysical Journal would be peer reviewing it post-submission, providing new insights into the most mysterious signal ever detected from space.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/deep-space-radio-signals-cosmic-mystery-object-pulsar-magnetar-1748517706567">44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth</a>&nbsp;Big Ear Observatory in Delaware, Ohio, where the signal was detected by SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) astronomer Jerry R. Ehman, is no longer functioning. However, data on the signal running into thousands of pages was preserved and accessed by the researchers from the Arecibo Wow! (AWOW) project at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. They went through over 75,000 pages of original data, carrying out an in-depth computational analysis for the first time. This threw up some never-before-seen results, particularly on three things about the WOW! Signal - origin, intensity, and frequency.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/move-aside-mars-ceres-was-once-hot-and-alive-and-hosted-life-in-our-solar-system-1755927855284">Move aside Mars, Ceres was once hot and alive, and hosted life in our solar system</a><h2>Fresh details on WOW! Signal</h2>The analysis showed that the WOW! Signal was four times stronger than previous estimates. Also known as flux density, in scientific terms, it stood at 250 Janskys, while till now it was believed to be somewhere between 54 and 212 Janskys. This considerably changes the view on the WOW! Signal and what triggered it. The study led by Abel Méndez also narrowed down the region from which it could have originated. They are sure that the signal did not originate in deep space, and instead came from a source within our galaxy. The source was also spinning much faster than estimated, thus changing its frequency. While earlier estimates put the frequency at &nbsp;1420.4556 MHz, the new findings peg it at 1420.726 MHz. Méndez says even though it looks tiny, it is a huge change. The source would have to be spinning rapidly faster to create that much of a frequency difference, the researchers said.&nbsp;When Ehman detected the WOW! Signal on August 15, 1977, he was caught by surprise and wrote down the word "WOW" next to it, which became the radio signal's namesake. Scientists were intrigued and believed it came from an extraterrestrial source. But the alien theory did not pan out and astronomers have been sure that it was some sort of cosmic phenomenon, such as the sudden brightening of a cold hydrogen cloud. The mystery of the WOW! Signal is yet to be fully unravelled as scientists plan on continuing their research to pinpoint the exact source of the nearly 50-year-old radio signal. &nbsp;

Aliens sent their first hello to Earth in 1977, at least that is what scientists thought when the WOW! Signal was detected. We now know that is not the case, yet the mystery continues. But new research has revealed some fresh, startling details about the signal that hit Earth.

The WOW! Signal, seen as the very first extraterrestrial communication at the time, could soon be solved. Scientists have, for now, partially decoded where it came from and upped its intensity based on further calculations and using data from 1977. According to new research, the WOW! Signal was much more stronger than previously thought. It also seems to have originated from somewhere in the Milky Way. However, researchers are still not sure of the source. The findings are currently available on the preprint server arXiv. The Astrophysical Journal would be peer reviewing it post-submission, providing new insights into the most mysterious signal ever detected from space. Also Read: 44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth Big Ear Observatory in Delaware, Ohio, where the signal was detected by SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) astronomer Jerry R. Ehman, is no longer functioning. However, data on the signal running into thousands of pages was preserved and accessed by the researchers from the Arecibo Wow! (AWOW) project at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. They went through over 75,000 pages of original data, carrying out an in-depth computational analysis for the first time. This threw up some never-before-seen results, particularly on three things about the WOW! Signal - origin, intensity, and frequency. Also Read: Move aside Mars, Ceres was once hot and alive, and hosted life in our solar system Fresh details on WOW! Signal The analysis showed that the WOW! Signal was four times stronger than previous estimates. Also known as flux density, in scientific terms, it stood at 250 Janskys, while till now it was believed to be somewhere between 54 and 212 Janskys. This considerably changes the view on the WOW! Signal and what triggered it. The study led by Abel Méndez also narrowed down the region from which it could have originated. They are sure that the signal did not originate in deep space, and instead came from a source within our galaxy. The source was also spinning much faster than estimated, thus changing its frequency. While earlier estimates put the frequency at 1420.4556 MHz, the new findings peg it at 1420.726 MHz. Méndez says even though it looks tiny, it is a huge change. The source would have to be spinning rapidly faster to create that much of a frequency difference, the researchers said. When Ehman detected the WOW! Signal on August 15, 1977, he was caught by surprise and wrote down the word "WOW" next to it, which became the radio signal's namesake. Scientists were intrigued and believed it came from an extraterrestrial source. But the alien theory did not pan out and astronomers have been sure that it was some sort of cosmic phenomenon, such as the sudden brightening of a cold hydrogen cloud. The mystery of the WOW! Signal is yet to be fully unravelled as scientists plan on continuing their research to pinpoint the exact source of the nearly 50-year-old radio signal.

Aliens sent their first hello to Earth in 1977, at least that's what scientists thought when the WOW! Signal was detected. We now know that's not the case, yet the mystery continues. But new research has revealed some fresh, startling details about the signal that hit Earth.

WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost

For the second time in as many days, SpaceX has called off the launch of its massive Starship rocket in Texas. The company was forced to stand down once again on Monday (Aug 25) evening, this time due to bad weather. This comes less than 24 hours after a separate launch attempt was scrubbed because of a liquid oxygen leak. Starship, stacked on its Super Heavy booster, towers 397 feet (121 meters) is a behemoth, taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is central to Elon Musk's vision of reusable rockets capable of carrying people to the Moon and Mars. The 403-foot behemoth was supposed to blast off from Starbase in Texas at 7.30 pm local time (0030 GMT) for its tenth test flight.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/is-musk-s-dream-rocket-cursed-space-x-scrubs-megarocket-starship-s-10th-test-amid-string-of-explosions-and-failures-1756083270563">Is Musk's dream rocket cursed? Space X scrubs megarocket Starship's 10th test amid string of explosions and failures</a><h2>Why did SpaceX cancel Starship's latest launch attempt?</h2>On X, the company said that it was “Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather.” It added that the “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly”.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather. Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1960130754714935426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>SpaceX's string of failures grows</h2>The latest delay piles onto a string of high-profile failures. Starship's upper stage has exploded in all three of its test flights this year, with debris falling over Caribbean islands in two cases and one stage breaking apart after reaching space. Another blew up on the ground during a June static fire test. So far, the rocket hasn't managed to deliver a payload to orbit or return its upper stage intact. However, Musk remains unfazed. Replying to a user on X on Sunday, Musk predicted, “In about 6 or 7 years, there will be days where Starship launches more than 24 times in 24 hours.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/jd-vance-doesn-t-know-history-us-vp-sparks-backlash-after-claiming-wwii-ended-with-negotiation-while-defending-trump-s-ukraine-plan-1756113223188">JD Vance labelled 'ignoramus' for claiming WWII ended in 'negotiations' while defending Trump</a><h2>Starship: Humanity's dream of reaching Mars</h2>US President Donald Trump's former DOGE chief, Elon Musk, as per AFP, has pegged SpaceX's entire future to the entirely reusable rocket, planning to eventually phase out the workhorse Falcon rockets in favour of Starship. NASA, too, has tapped it for its first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, tentatively set for 2027. Despite the setbacks, SpaceX is sticking to its "fail fast, learn fast" approach, pushing ahead with test after test. The company has managed to successfully catch Starship's massive lower stage booster with "chopstick" launch tower arms three times.Still, critics are starting to wonder if Musk's most ambitious gamble is wobbling."I think there is a lot of pressure on this mission," space analyst Dallas Kasaboski told AFP. "We've had so many tests and it hasn't proven itself reliable -- the successes have not exceeded the failures." Others, like Will Lockett, a former engineer turned commentator, have gone further, questioning whether the whole Starship concept is "fundamentally flawed". &nbsp;

Elon Musk's bad luck continues as megarocket Starship is forced to ground again, this time due to bad weather. Here's all you need to know.

For the second time in as many days, SpaceX has called off the launch of its massive Starship rocket in Texas. The company was forced to stand down once again on Monday (Aug 25) evening, this time due to bad weather. This comes less than 24 hours after a separate launch attempt was scrubbed because of a liquid oxygen leak. Starship, stacked on its Super Heavy booster, towers 397 feet (121 meters) is a behemoth, taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is central to Elon Musk's vision of reusable rockets capable of carrying people to the Moon and Mars. The 403-foot behemoth was supposed to blast off from Starbase in Texas at 7.30 pm local time (0030 GMT) for its tenth test flight. Also read | Is Musk's dream rocket cursed? Space X scrubs megarocket Starship's 10th test amid string of explosions and failures Why did SpaceX cancel Starship's latest launch attempt? On X, the company said that it was “Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather.” It added that the “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly”.

Elon Musk's bad luck continues as megarocket Starship is forced to ground again, this time due to bad weather. Here's all you need to know.

Elon Musk’s Starship grounded again: SpaceX scraps Texas launch for second time in 2 days

After postponing the launch of its 10th flight test of Starship, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is eyeing another window to launch the world’s biggest rocket on Monday (Aug 25) evening. The space company is developing the 400-foot Starship rocket for a crewed mission to Mars. This comes after the launch was scrubbed just minutes before the rocket was set to take off from the company’s launch pad in South Texas on Sunday (Aug 24).In a post on X, SpaceX wrote, “Standing down from today's tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems.”<h2>When will Starship’s 10th flight test launch take place?</h2>The launch, which was originally scheduled for Sunday, will now take place on Monday at 6:30 pm CT, according to the official website of SpaceX. The launch attempt will mark a critical milestone in Musk’s Mars ambitions. The company is aiming to recover both the booster and the upper-stage Starship spacecraft in the test flight.<h2>Earlier launches</h2>Two test flights earlier this year ended up exploding following the launch. Three months earlier, Starship and its Super Heavy booster were both lost after lifting off from the company’s Starbase facility in Texas.A week earlier, SpaceX unveiled the redesigned fins to guide the Super Heavy booster back to land. According to the company, the new components are 50 per cent larger and stronger than earlier versions.<h2>Musk’s vision faces setback</h2>Musk’s space company secured a multi-billion-dollar contract with NASA as part of the space agency’s Artemis program, which is aiming to send astronauts to the Moon. However, the failed tests of Starship and other factors have pushed the mission back from December 2025 to September 2026.Meanwhile, Musk said earlier this year that Starship would launch to Mars as early as next year, with the aircraft carrying Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus.Musk’s ultimate Mars dream involves building a fleet of several thousand Starships that will help establish a self-sufficient human colony on Mars by 2050. &nbsp;

A week earlier, SpaceX unveiled the redesigned fins to guide the Super Heavy booster back to land. According to the company, the new components are 50 per cent larger and stronger than earlier versions.

After postponing the launch of its 10th flight test of Starship, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is eyeing another window to launch the world’s biggest rocket on Monday (Aug 25) evening. The space company is developing the 400-foot Starship rocket for a crewed mission to Mars. This comes after the launch was scrubbed just minutes before the rocket was set to take off from the company’s launch pad in South Texas on Sunday (Aug 24). In a post on X, SpaceX wrote, “Standing down from today's tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems.” When will Starship’s 10th flight test launch take place? The launch, which was originally scheduled for Sunday, will now take place on Monday at 6:30 pm CT, according to the official website of SpaceX. The launch attempt will mark a critical milestone in Musk’s Mars ambitions. The company is aiming to recover both the booster and the upper-stage Starship spacecraft in the test flight. Earlier launches Two test flights earlier this year ended up exploding following the launch. Three months earlier, Starship and its Super Heavy booster were both lost after lifting off from the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. A week earlier, SpaceX unveiled the redesigned fins to guide the Super Heavy booster back to land. According to the company, the new components are 50 per cent larger and stronger than earlier versions. Musk’s vision faces setback Musk’s space company secured a multi-billion-dollar contract with NASA as part of the space agency’s Artemis program, which is aiming to send astronauts to the Moon. However, the failed tests of Starship and other factors have pushed the mission back from December 2025 to September 2026. Meanwhile, Musk said earlier this year that Starship would launch to Mars as early as next year, with the aircraft carrying Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus. Musk’s ultimate Mars dream involves building a fleet of several thousand Starships that will help establish a self-sufficient human colony on Mars by 2050.

A week earlier, SpaceX unveiled the redesigned fins to guide the Super Heavy booster back to land. According to the company, the new components are 50 per cent larger and stronger than earlier versions.

Musk’s SpaceX to attempt 10th Starship launch Monday after delay – Check details

There has been massive development in medical sciences over the last few years. Latest in this effort is lab-grown kidneys. Yes, you heard that right. A hospital in Israel has achieved a breakthrough in cultivating kidneys in laboratories and is seeking funds to advance into clinical trials.&nbsp;The hospital, Sheba Medical Centre along with the help of Tel Aviv University, has successfully grown a synthetic 3D organ culture, or organoid, that was the first to survive beyond 34 weeks, reported the South China Morning Post. This development marks a significant milestone in regenerative medicine. Earlier organoids had failed to survive even four weeks, said Benjamin Dekel, director of Sheba's paediatric nephrology unit and Stem Cell Research Institute.&nbsp;Benefits of kidney organoids&nbsp;According to Dekel, kidney organoids help researchers to model kidney diseases making it easy to understand their underlying mechanisms and allow timely interventions. This also minimises the dependency of drug tests being conducted on mice.&nbsp;Dekel further expressed extreme optimism over the research saying, "I'm very, very optimistic about the path forward," and added "It doesn't involve cell transplantation, [but rather] the molecules [the organoid] secretes," can help repair injured kidneys.&nbsp;What's the possibility of clinical application&nbsp;of He also underlined that despite making significant progress, how quickly the research will translate into clinical application will take longer as "translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications takes time".&nbsp;"Once we have a clear understanding of which cells to use, the biomolecules they secrete, and how they aid in kidney repair in adults, we can begin moving towards clinical translation," he added.&nbsp;Hospital seeks funding for further research&nbsp;With the success, the hospital is looking for funding, including from China, to move ahead with the clinical trials.&nbsp;"We have a huge interest in Chinese and Hong Kong biotech companies, and I also think they have an interest in tackling problems such as chronic kidney diseases. We are open to commercialisation," said Dekel on being asked about the funding .&nbsp;According to a study published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, kidney disease in China stands at a whopping 150.5 million cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the projects lead researcher, kidney organoids help researchers to model kidney diseases making it easy to understand their underlying mechanisms and allow timely interventions.

There has been massive development in medical sciences over the last few years. Latest in this effort is lab-grown kidneys. Yes, you heard that right. A hospital in Israel has achieved a breakthrough in cultivating kidneys in laboratories and is seeking funds to advance into clinical trials. The hospital, Sheba Medical Centre along with the help of Tel Aviv University, has successfully grown a synthetic 3D organ culture, or organoid, that was the first to survive beyond 34 weeks, reported the South China Morning Post. This development marks a significant milestone in regenerative medicine. Earlier organoids had failed to survive even four weeks, said Benjamin Dekel, director of Sheba's paediatric nephrology unit and Stem Cell Research Institute. Benefits of kidney organoids According to Dekel, kidney organoids help researchers to model kidney diseases making it easy to understand their underlying mechanisms and allow timely interventions. This also minimises the dependency of drug tests being conducted on mice. Dekel further expressed extreme optimism over the research saying, "I'm very, very optimistic about the path forward," and added "It doesn't involve cell transplantation, [but rather] the molecules [the organoid] secretes," can help repair injured kidneys. What's the possibility of clinical application of He also underlined that despite making significant progress, how quickly the research will translate into clinical application will take longer as "translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications takes time". "Once we have a clear understanding of which cells to use, the biomolecules they secrete, and how they aid in kidney repair in adults, we can begin moving towards clinical translation," he added. Hospital seeks funding for further research With the success, the hospital is looking for funding, including from China, to move ahead with the clinical trials. "We have a huge interest in Chinese and Hong Kong biotech companies, and I also think they have an interest in tackling problems such as chronic kidney diseases. We are open to commercialisation," said Dekel on being asked about the funding . According to a study published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, kidney disease in China stands at a whopping 150.5 million cases.

According to the project's lead researcher, kidney organoids help researchers to model kidney diseases making it easy to understand their underlying mechanisms and allow timely interventions.

Lab-grown kidney survives 34 weeks, Israeli hospital seeks more funding from China

As the roar of aircraft engines fills the skies over Mysore during Dasara 2025's spectacular aeroshow, few spectators will know they are witnessing a tribute to one of India's most overlooked heroes. The thunderous display above is not just entertainment – it's a long-overdue salute to Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, the visionary young royal who literally made India's aviation dreams take flight.<h2>The Man Who Said Yes When Everyone Else Said No</h2>Picture this: It's 1940, and India has no aircraft manufacturing capability. American businessman William Pawley and Indian industrialist Walchand Hirachand have a revolutionary idea – build planes in India. They approach multiple maharajas across the country, seeking support for this ambitious venture.The rulers of Baroda, Gwalior, and Bhavanagar all decline. Even shareholders of established companies reject the proposal as too risky. But when they reach Mysore in October 1940, something extraordinary happens. The 27-year-old Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, who had just ascended the throne barely a month earlier after his uncle Krishna Raja Wadiyar's death, sees what others cannot – the future of Indian aviation.<h2>From Tragedy to Vision in Record Time</h2>The young Maharaja had inherited his throne on September 8, 1940, following his uncle's death on August 3. Within weeks of becoming ruler, he faced a decision that would shape India's industrial future. When Walchand and Pawley landed in Bangalore that October, they found not just a willing partner, but a visionary leader ready to bet his kingdom's resources on an impossible dream.What happened next reads like a business miracle. The project had already received British approval in July 1940 within 72 hours of Pawley's presentation at Simla. But it was the young Maharaja's decisive support that transformed possibility into reality.<h2>The Speed of Royal Vision</h2>The Maharaja didn't just offer symbolic support. He gave 700 acres of prime land absolutely free, invested a massive Rs. 25 lakhs (equivalent to hundreds of crores today), and provided complete governmental backing. The Mysore Government Order No: D 3663-372/10C 216-40-16 dated February 11, 1941, made it official.On December 23, 1940, Hindustan Aircraft Company was incorporated under the Mysore Companies Act. Work began the very next day on December 24. The foundation was laid on January 12, 1941. Within just three weeks, the first building and runway were ready. By August 29, 1941, the company handed over its first Harlow trainer aircraft to the Government of India.This wasn't just fast – it was lightning speed in an era without modern construction equipment or communication technology. The young Maharaja's administration moved with urgency that would make today's startup founders envious.<h2>A Patriot's Sacrifice Over Profit</h2>When Pearl Harbour changed the war's trajectory in December 1941, and attacks on India became a real threat, the Government of India decided to take complete control of the facility. While private investor Walchand made a handsome profit of Rs. 57 lakhs on his Rs. 25 lakh investment, the Maharaja's approach was strikingly different.In April 1942, when GOI bought out Walchand's shares for Rs. 82.11 lakhs, the Maharaja refused to sell his stake. Instead, he handed over complete control to the Government of India until "2 years after end of war," asking only for a modest solatium of Rs. 12.11 lakhs to cover sterilised interest during wartime. His priority wasn't profit – it was national service.The factory became the 84th Air Depot under the United States Army Air Forces, rapidly expanding to become one of the largest aircraft overhaul and repair organisations in the East. From April 1946, Mysore State again became an active partner until the final transition.<h2>The Birth of HAL and a Forgotten Legacy</h2>On October 1, 1964, Hindustan Aircraft Limited merged with Aeronautics India Limited to form Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This merger created one of Asia's largest aerospace companies, but it also buried the memory of its royal founder.Today, HAL operates 11 research centers, 21 manufacturing divisions, and has an annual turnover exceeding $3 billion. Yet when we celebrate HAL as a symbol of Indian aerospace prowess, we rarely remember its origins. HAL's official records acknowledge the company was established "in association with the Kingdom of Mysore," but they fail to properly honour Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar – the visionary who provided the land, investment, and unwavering support that made Indian aviation possible.This historical amnesia is not just unfair – it's a disservice to understanding how modern India was built. The young Maharaja didn't just invest money; he invested faith in India's industrial future when few others dared to dream so big.<h2>The Ultimate Homecoming</h2>The Mysore Dasara 2025 aeroshow is more than a spectacular display of aerobatic skills and modern aircraft. It's the ultimate homecoming celebration – aircraft returning to the skies above the land where Indian aviation was born 84 years ago, and where HAL took its final form 61 years ago in 1964.As we watch pilots perform death-defying stunts and marvel at cutting-edge fighter jets, let's remember the 27-year-old Maharaja who, barely a month into his reign, bet his kingdom's resources on a crazy idea called "manufacturing aircraft in India." His vision soared higher than any plane that flies today.Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar didn't just make India fly – he made India believe it could fly. In a world where profit often trumps patriotism, his story reminds us that true leadership sometimes means choosing national interest over personal gain.That legacy deserves to be remembered, celebrated, and honoured every time an Indian aircraft takes to the skies. The aeroshow over Mysore isn't just about the present – it's a tribute to the past that made our aviation future possible.

Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar didn't just make India fly – he made India believe it could fly. In a world where profit often trumps patriotism, his story reminds us that true leadership sometimes means choosing national interest over personal gain.

As the roar of aircraft engines fills the skies over Mysore during Dasara 2025's spectacular aeroshow, few spectators will know they are witnessing a tribute to one of India's most overlooked heroes. The thunderous display above is not just entertainment – it's a long-overdue salute to Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, the visionary young royal who literally made India's aviation dreams take flight. The Man Who Said Yes When Everyone Else Said No Picture this: It's 1940, and India has no aircraft manufacturing capability. American businessman William Pawley and Indian industrialist Walchand Hirachand have a revolutionary idea – build planes in India. They approach multiple maharajas across the country, seeking support for this ambitious venture. The rulers of Baroda, Gwalior, and Bhavanagar all decline. Even shareholders of established companies reject the proposal as too risky. But when they reach Mysore in October 1940, something extraordinary happens. The 27-year-old Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, who had just ascended the throne barely a month earlier after his uncle Krishna Raja Wadiyar's death, sees what others cannot – the future of Indian aviation. From Tragedy to Vision in Record Time The young Maharaja had inherited his throne on September 8, 1940, following his uncle's death on August 3. Within weeks of becoming ruler, he faced a decision that would shape India's industrial future. When Walchand and Pawley landed in Bangalore that October, they found not just a willing partner, but a visionary leader ready to bet his kingdom's resources on an impossible dream. What happened next reads like a business miracle. The project had already received British approval in July 1940 within 72 hours of Pawley's presentation at Simla. But it was the young Maharaja's decisive support that transformed possibility into reality. The Speed of Royal Vision The Maharaja didn't just offer symbolic support. He gave 700 acres of prime land absolutely free, invested a massive Rs. 25 lakhs (equivalent to hundreds of crores today), and provided complete governmental backing. The Mysore Government Order No: D 3663-372/10C 216-40-16 dated February 11, 1941, made it official. On December 23, 1940, Hindustan Aircraft Company was incorporated under the Mysore Companies Act. Work began the very next day on December 24. The foundation was laid on January 12, 1941. Within just three weeks, the first building and runway were ready. By August 29, 1941, the company handed over its first Harlow trainer aircraft to the Government of India. This wasn't just fast – it was lightning speed in an era without modern construction equipment or communication technology. The young Maharaja's administration moved with urgency that would make today's startup founders envious. A Patriot's Sacrifice Over Profit When Pearl Harbour changed the war's trajectory in December 1941, and attacks on India became a real threat, the Government of India decided to take complete control of the facility. While private investor Walchand made a handsome profit of Rs. 57 lakhs on his Rs. 25 lakh investment, the Maharaja's approach was strikingly different. In April 1942, when GOI bought out Walchand's shares for Rs. 82.11 lakhs, the Maharaja refused to sell his stake. Instead, he handed over complete control to the Government of India until "2 years after end of war," asking only for a modest solatium of Rs. 12.11 lakhs to cover sterilised interest during wartime. His priority wasn't profit – it was national service. The factory became the 84th Air Depot under the United States Army Air Forces, rapidly expanding to become one of the largest aircraft overhaul and repair organisations in the East. From April 1946, Mysore State again became an active partner until the final transition. The Birth of HAL and a Forgotten Legacy On October 1, 1964, Hindustan Aircraft Limited merged with Aeronautics India Limited to form Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This merger created one of Asia's largest aerospace companies, but it also buried the memory of its royal founder. Today, HAL operates 11 research centers, 21 manufacturing divisions, and has an annual turnover exceeding $3 billion. Yet when we celebrate HAL as a symbol of Indian aerospace prowess, we rarely remember its origins. HAL's official records acknowledge the company was established "in association with the Kingdom of Mysore," but they fail to properly honour Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar – the visionary who provided the land, investment, and unwavering support that made Indian aviation possible. This historical amnesia is not just unfair – it's a disservice to understanding how modern India was built. The young Maharaja didn't just invest money; he invested faith in India's industrial future when few others dared to dream so big. The Ultimate Homecoming The Mysore Dasara 2025 aeroshow is more than a spectacular display of aerobatic skills and modern aircraft. It's the ultimate homecoming celebration – aircraft returning to the skies above the land where Indian aviation was born 84 years ago, and where HAL took its final form 61 years ago in 1964. As we watch pilots perform death-defying stunts and marvel at cutting-edge fighter jets, let's remember the 27-year-old Maharaja who, barely a month into his reign, bet his kingdom's resources on a crazy idea called "manufacturing aircraft in India." His vision soared higher than any plane that flies today. Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar didn't just make India fly – he made India believe it could fly. In a world where profit often trumps patriotism, his story reminds us that true leadership sometimes means choosing national interest over personal gain. That legacy deserves to be remembered, celebrated, and honoured every time an Indian aircraft takes to the skies. The aeroshow over Mysore isn't just about the present – it's a tribute to the past that made our aviation future possible.

Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar didn't just make India fly – he made India believe it could fly. In a world where profit often trumps patriotism, his story reminds us that true leadership sometimes means choosing national interest over personal gain.

When Mysore's young maharaja made India fly: The forgotten hero of our aviation story

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb earnestly hopes that the interstellar alien object in the solar system turns out to be a spacecraft sent by extraterrestrial beings. This comes after his very open assertion, backed by evidence, that it is not a natural space rock or comet. He has said that almost everything about 3I/ATLAS points to it being an object designed by someone. Its trajectory, the light it released, and the lack of a tail are signs that it is not a naturally occurring cosmic body. Meanwhile, everyone else is refuting his claims, saying it is impossible that 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft. But Loeb stands steadfast on his observations. In fact, he actually wishes that the interstellar object were an alien probe coming for Earth. In a new blog post, Loeb states that the "mothership" will be a wake-up call for humans busy fighting for land and resources on Earth. He has previously called for world leaders to join hands and work towards a common threat, which 3I/ATLAS could be.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/harvard-scientist-calls-on-world-leaders-to-prepare-common-plan-on-alien-attack-1755064546960">3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-claims-mystery-interstellar-object-is-here-to-test-human-intelligence-and-we-have-already-failed-here-s-why-1755585246596">Scientist claims mystery interstellar object is here to test human intelligence, and we have already failed. Here's why</a>&nbsp;<h2>Why humans need alien technology</h2>Loeb says he is aware that "our financial or political systems will respond to such a potential threat in earnest only after our first encounter with alien technology." If the world agrees that 3I/ATLAS is aliens coming to seed Earth and other planets with probes, it "would reset our priorities", Loeb says. "Humanity desperately needs a wakeup call," Loeb wrote, and if his fears about the interstellar visitor turn out to be real, it would reset priorities and humans will be forced to stop focusing on "terrestrial conflicts", and explore what lies "beyond Earth". "With that perspective in mind, would it be better if 3I/ATLAS happens to be a spacecraft?" Loeb, known for his alien theories, asks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/when-will-alien-invasion-on-earth-happen-spacecraft-ship-probe-1754106497174">Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action</a>&nbsp;The second reason Loeb thinks it is a good idea to encounter alien technology is that stumbling upon it in the way of 3I/ATLAS will save the world millions in research. If an alien spacecraft is coming towards Earth, it would be a treasure trove of technology that humans have yet to create. Accessing the scientific knowledge of another world will fast-forward human technology without adding to the financial burden of funding research to reach there, besides saving time.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/scientist-claims-interstellar-comet-could-be-alien-technology-1755926067724/embed&nbsp;<h2>Human space travel to Moon, Mars and beyond</h2>The third reason the Harvard scientists want the visitor from outer space to be an alien spaceship is that it would be proof that interstellar travel is possible and inspire humans to undertake the journey themselves one day. Right now, NASA and other space agencies are trying to go as far as Mars. But encountering an alien spaceship will help them go beyond just the red planet. Notably, the Voyager spacecraft are already in deep space, but Loeb seems to be pointing to the fact that humans can visit interstellar space too if we gain access to alien technology.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/baba-vanga-predicted-alien-contact-in-2025-interstellar-spaceship-comet-solar-system-1754538939635">Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out?</a>&nbsp;Loeb argues that if humans are sure that aliens can attack Earth, they would sit up and take the necessary steps to protect the planet. He wrote that setting up "an alert system of monitors and interceptors around the Sun would protect Earth from a global threat by alien technology," besides telling us what lies beyond what we already know.&nbsp;

Are aliens coming to attack Earth with 3I/ATLAS? A Harvard scientist thinks it will be good news for Earth if the interstellar visitor turns out to be an alien spacecraft. He says encountering alien technology will change humanity forever. 

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb earnestly hopes that the interstellar alien object in the solar system turns out to be a spacecraft sent by extraterrestrial beings. This comes after his very open assertion, backed by evidence, that it is not a natural space rock or comet. He has said that almost everything about 3I/ATLAS points to it being an object designed by someone. Its trajectory, the light it released, and the lack of a tail are signs that it is not a naturally occurring cosmic body. Meanwhile, everyone else is refuting his claims, saying it is impossible that 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft. But Loeb stands steadfast on his observations. In fact, he actually wishes that the interstellar object were an alien probe coming for Earth. In a new blog post, Loeb states that the "mothership" will be a wake-up call for humans busy fighting for land and resources on Earth. He has previously called for world leaders to join hands and work towards a common threat, which 3I/ATLAS could be. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack Also Read: Scientist claims mystery interstellar object is here to test human intelligence, and we have already failed. Here's why Why humans need alien technology Loeb says he is aware that "our financial or political systems will respond to such a potential threat in earnest only after our first encounter with alien technology." If the world agrees that 3I/ATLAS is aliens coming to seed Earth and other planets with probes, it "would reset our priorities", Loeb says. "Humanity desperately needs a wakeup call," Loeb wrote, and if his fears about the interstellar visitor turn out to be real, it would reset priorities and humans will be forced to stop focusing on "terrestrial conflicts", and explore what lies "beyond Earth". "With that perspective in mind, would it be better if 3I/ATLAS happens to be a spacecraft?" Loeb, known for his alien theories, asks. Also Read: Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action The second reason Loeb thinks it is a good idea to encounter alien technology is that stumbling upon it in the way of 3I/ATLAS will save the world millions in research. If an alien spacecraft is coming towards Earth, it would be a treasure trove of technology that humans have yet to create. Accessing the scientific knowledge of another world will fast-forward human technology without adding to the financial burden of funding research to reach there, besides saving time. https://www.wionews.com/videos/scientist-claims-interstellar-comet-could-be-alien-technology-1755926067724/embed Human space travel to Moon, Mars and beyond The third reason the Harvard scientists want the visitor from outer space to be an alien spaceship is that it would be proof that interstellar travel is possible and inspire humans to undertake the journey themselves one day. Right now, NASA and other space agencies are trying to go as far as Mars. But encountering an alien spaceship will help them go beyond just the red planet. Notably, the Voyager spacecraft are already in deep space, but Loeb seems to be pointing to the fact that humans can visit interstellar space too if we gain access to alien technology. Also Read: Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out? Loeb argues that if humans are sure that aliens can attack Earth, they would sit up and take the necessary steps to protect the planet. He wrote that setting up "an alert system of monitors and interceptors around the Sun would protect Earth from a global threat by alien technology," besides telling us what lies beyond what we already know.

Are aliens coming to attack Earth with 3I/ATLAS? A Harvard scientist thinks it will be good news for Earth if the interstellar visitor turns out to be an alien spacecraft. He says encountering alien technology will change humanity forever.&nbsp;

'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why

Gaganyaan, meaning "sky craft" in Sanskrit, represents India's ambitious dream of sending Indian astronauts to space for the first time. This historic mission has taken another significant step forward with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completing the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) on August 24, 2025. This crucial test involved an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter carrying a dummy crew capsule weighing approximately 5,000 kg to an altitude of a few kilometers before dropping it into the sea, demonstrating the parachute-based deceleration system that will safely bring Indian astronauts back to Earth.The IADT-01 test was not just ISRO's achievement alone. It showcased the true spirit of collaboration between India's premier institutions – the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian Air Force, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard all worked together to make this test successful. This joint effort highlights how different branches of India's defense and space sectors are united in making the Gaganyaan mission a reality.The parachute system tested in IADT-01 is critical for astronaut safety. When Indian astronauts return from their space journey, they will be travelling at extremely high speeds as they re-enter Earth's atmosphere. The parachute deceleration system must work flawlessly to slow down the crew module and ensure a safe landing. This test validated the entire end-to-end process, from the moment the parachutes deploy to the final touchdown, giving engineers confidence that the system will protect India's future space travellers.The Gaganyaan Programme, approved with a substantial budget of approximately ₹20,193 crore, represents India's first indigenous human spaceflight initiative. The mission aims to send Indian astronauts, called "Gaganyatris," to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), where they will spend several days conducting scientific experiments and demonstrating India's technological capabilities in human spaceflight. The four selected astronauts for this mission are Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, all highly experienced Indian Air Force test pilots. This achievement will place India among the elite group of nations – currently only Russia, the United States, and China – that have independently sent humans to space.The progress made in the Gaganyaan mission has been remarkable across multiple fronts. The Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3), which will carry Indian astronauts to space, has completed its development and ground testing phases. This powerful rocket has been specially modified to meet the stringent safety standards required for human spaceflight, with additional safety systems and redundancies built in to protect the crew.The Orbital Module, consisting of the Crew Module where astronauts will live and work, and the Service Module that provides power and propulsion, has seen significant advancement. The propulsion systems for both modules have been developed and thoroughly tested. The Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS), which will maintain breathable air, a comfortable temperature, and proper humidity inside the crew module, has been realised in its engineering model form. The ECLSS is essentially the life-giving system that will keep astronauts alive in the harsh environment of space by providing clean air to breathe, removing carbon dioxide, controlling temperature and humidity, and managing water supply. This complex system has been successfully tested and validated in laboratory conditions.Safety remains the top priority for the Gaganyaan mission, and the Crew Escape System (CES) exemplifies this commitment. Five different types of motors have been developed and static tested for this system, which can quickly pull the crew module away from the launch vehicle in case of any emergency during launch. The successful TV-D1 test flight earlier validated this critical safety system, and preparations are now underway for TV-D2, scheduled for the third quarter of 2025.Infrastructure development for Gaganyaan has been extensive. Specialised facilities, including the Orbital Module Preparation Facility, Gaganyaan Control Centre, crew training facility, and modifications to the second launch pad at Sriharikota have all been established. These facilities will support not only the upcoming test flights but also the operational phase of the mission when Indian astronauts finally journey to space.The mission timeline is taking shape with concrete dates. The second test vehicle mission (TV-D2) is planned for the third quarter of 2025, which will further validate the crew escape system. The first unmanned orbital flight under the Gaganyaan mission (G1) is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2025. This will be followed by two more unmanned orbital flights (G2 and G3) in 2026, each testing different aspects of the spacecraft and mission operations before the final crewed flight.Flight operations and communication networks have been carefully planned and established. The ground network configuration has been finalised, and the Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS-1) feeder stations along with terrestrial links are in place. This comprehensive communication network will ensure continuous contact with the spacecraft throughout the mission.Recovery operations after the mission are equally important. Recovery assets have been finalised and detailed recovery plans have been worked out. When Indian astronauts return from space, specialised teams will be ready to quickly locate and recover the crew module, whether it lands on land or water.The Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) development has been completed, including extensive qualification testing. For the first uncrewed mission (G1), significant hardware realisation has been achieved. The C32-G stage and CES motors are ready, solid rocket boosters have been stacked, and both crew module and service module structures have been realised.The successful completion of IADT-01 brings India one step closer to its dream of independent human spaceflight. This test, combined with all the other technological achievements in the Gaganyaan programme, demonstrates India's growing capabilities in space technology.The recent achievements of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station in 41 years through the Axiom Mission 4, will prove invaluable to the Gaganyaan programme. Shukla spent about 18 days aboard the ISS conducting scientific experiments and gaining crucial experience in microgravity conditions. ISRO officials have emphasised that his experience in space and the knowledge gained during his mission will be extremely valuable for the Gaganyaan programme planned over the next two years.From the powerful HLVM3 rocket to the sophisticated life support systems, from advanced parachute systems tested at a few kilometers altitude to comprehensive mission control infrastructure, every component is being meticulously tested and validated. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's pioneering journey to the International Space Station has provided invaluable real-world experience that will directly benefit India's own human spaceflight programme.The Gaganyaan mission represents more than just technological achievement – it embodies India's aspirations to be a leading space-faring nation. When Indian astronauts finally journey to space, they will carry with them the dreams and pride of 1.4 billion Indians. The success of IADT-01 and the steady progress across all mission components show that this dream is rapidly becoming reality. India's space program, which began with humble origins, is now preparing to achieve one of humanity's greatest adventures – sending people safely to space and bringing them home.

ISRO has successfully completed the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01), a crucial test that demonstrates the parachute-based deceleration system that will safely bring Indian astronauts back to Earth.

Gaganyaan, meaning "sky craft" in Sanskrit, represents India's ambitious dream of sending Indian astronauts to space for the first time. This historic mission has taken another significant step forward with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completing the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) on August 24, 2025. This crucial test involved an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter carrying a dummy crew capsule weighing approximately 5,000 kg to an altitude of a few kilometers before dropping it into the sea, demonstrating the parachute-based deceleration system that will safely bring Indian astronauts back to Earth. The IADT-01 test was not just ISRO's achievement alone. It showcased the true spirit of collaboration between India's premier institutions – the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian Air Force, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard all worked together to make this test successful. This joint effort highlights how different branches of India's defense and space sectors are united in making the Gaganyaan mission a reality. The parachute system tested in IADT-01 is critical for astronaut safety. When Indian astronauts return from their space journey, they will be travelling at extremely high speeds as they re-enter Earth's atmosphere. The parachute deceleration system must work flawlessly to slow down the crew module and ensure a safe landing. This test validated the entire end-to-end process, from the moment the parachutes deploy to the final touchdown, giving engineers confidence that the system will protect India's future space travellers. The Gaganyaan Programme, approved with a substantial budget of approximately ₹20,193 crore, represents India's first indigenous human spaceflight initiative. The mission aims to send Indian astronauts, called "Gaganyatris," to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), where they will spend several days conducting scientific experiments and demonstrating India's technological capabilities in human spaceflight. The four selected astronauts for this mission are Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, all highly experienced Indian Air Force test pilots. This achievement will place India among the elite group of nations – currently only Russia, the United States, and China – that have independently sent humans to space. The progress made in the Gaganyaan mission has been remarkable across multiple fronts. The Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3), which will carry Indian astronauts to space, has completed its development and ground testing phases. This powerful rocket has been specially modified to meet the stringent safety standards required for human spaceflight, with additional safety systems and redundancies built in to protect the crew. The Orbital Module, consisting of the Crew Module where astronauts will live and work, and the Service Module that provides power and propulsion, has seen significant advancement. The propulsion systems for both modules have been developed and thoroughly tested. The Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS), which will maintain breathable air, a comfortable temperature, and proper humidity inside the crew module, has been realised in its engineering model form. The ECLSS is essentially the life-giving system that will keep astronauts alive in the harsh environment of space by providing clean air to breathe, removing carbon dioxide, controlling temperature and humidity, and managing water supply. This complex system has been successfully tested and validated in laboratory conditions. Safety remains the top priority for the Gaganyaan mission, and the Crew Escape System (CES) exemplifies this commitment. Five different types of motors have been developed and static tested for this system, which can quickly pull the crew module away from the launch vehicle in case of any emergency during launch. The successful TV-D1 test flight earlier validated this critical safety system, and preparations are now underway for TV-D2, scheduled for the third quarter of 2025. Infrastructure development for Gaganyaan has been extensive. Specialised facilities, including the Orbital Module Preparation Facility, Gaganyaan Control Centre, crew training facility, and modifications to the second launch pad at Sriharikota have all been established. These facilities will support not only the upcoming test flights but also the operational phase of the mission when Indian astronauts finally journey to space. The mission timeline is taking shape with concrete dates. The second test vehicle mission (TV-D2) is planned for the third quarter of 2025, which will further validate the crew escape system. The first unmanned orbital flight under the Gaganyaan mission (G1) is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2025. This will be followed by two more unmanned orbital flights (G2 and G3) in 2026, each testing different aspects of the spacecraft and mission operations before the final crewed flight. Flight operations and communication networks have been carefully planned and established. The ground network configuration has been finalised, and the Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS-1) feeder stations along with terrestrial links are in place. This comprehensive communication network will ensure continuous contact with the spacecraft throughout the mission. Recovery operations after the mission are equally important. Recovery assets have been finalised and detailed recovery plans have been worked out. When Indian astronauts return from space, specialised teams will be ready to quickly locate and recover the crew module, whether it lands on land or water. The Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) development has been completed, including extensive qualification testing. For the first uncrewed mission (G1), significant hardware realisation has been achieved. The C32-G stage and CES motors are ready, solid rocket boosters have been stacked, and both crew module and service module structures have been realised. The successful completion of IADT-01 brings India one step closer to its dream of independent human spaceflight. This test, combined with all the other technological achievements in the Gaganyaan programme, demonstrates India's growing capabilities in space technology. The recent achievements of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station in 41 years through the Axiom Mission 4, will prove invaluable to the Gaganyaan programme. Shukla spent about 18 days aboard the ISS conducting scientific experiments and gaining crucial experience in microgravity conditions. ISRO officials have emphasised that his experience in space and the knowledge gained during his mission will be extremely valuable for the Gaganyaan programme planned over the next two years. From the powerful HLVM3 rocket to the sophisticated life support systems, from advanced parachute systems tested at a few kilometers altitude to comprehensive mission control infrastructure, every component is being meticulously tested and validated. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's pioneering journey to the International Space Station has provided invaluable real-world experience that will directly benefit India's own human spaceflight programme. The Gaganyaan mission represents more than just technological achievement – it embodies India's aspirations to be a leading space-faring nation. When Indian astronauts finally journey to space, they will carry with them the dreams and pride of 1.4 billion Indians. The success of IADT-01 and the steady progress across all mission components show that this dream is rapidly becoming reality. India's space program, which began with humble origins, is now preparing to achieve one of humanity's greatest adventures – sending people safely to space and bringing them home.

ISRO has successfully completed the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01), a crucial test that demonstrates the parachute-based deceleration system that will safely bring Indian astronauts back to Earth.

India’s space dream soars: ISRO’s air drop test success marks Gaganyaan milestone

Elon Musk's SpaceX hit pause on its latest Starship test flight Sunday (Aug 24), scrubbing the much-hyped launch just minutes before liftoff, saying it had things to troubleshoot. The cancellation marked yet another setback for Elon Musk's giant rocket — the one he insists will one day carry people to the Moon and eventually Mars. The 403-foot behemoth was supposed to blast off from Starbase in Texas at 6:30 pm local time (2330 GMT) for its tenth test flight. Musk himself had teased the launch an hour earlier, posting "Starship 10 launching tonight" on X. But despite the rocket already being fuelled, SpaceX abruptly called it off just 15 minutes before launch.<h2>Why was the SpaceX launch cancelled?</h2>On X, the space company said, "Standing down from today's tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems". However, it did not elaborate on what issue it needed to troubleshoot.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Standing down from today's tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems— SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1959755893324865963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

For now, the cancelled launch could be rescheduled as early as Monday or Tuesday, according to local road closure notices near Starbase.&nbsp;<h2>SpaceX's string of failures grows</h2>The latest delay piles onto a string of high-profile failures. Starship's upper stage has exploded in all three of its test flights this year, with debris falling over Caribbean islands in two cases and one stage breaking apart after reaching space. Another blew up on the ground during a June static fire test. So far, the rocket hasn't managed to deliver a payload to orbit or return its upper stage intact.That's a problem, because Starship isn't just Musk's passion project — NASA is banking on a version of it to land astronauts on the Moon.<h2>Starship: Humanity's dream of reaching Mars</h2>US President Donald Trump's former DOGE chief Elon Musk, as per AFP, has pegged SpaceX's entire future to the entirely reusable rocket, planning to eventually phase out the workhorse Falcon rockets in favour of Starship.Despite the setbacks, SpaceX is sticking to its "fail fast, learn fast" approach, pushing ahead with test after test. The company has managed to successfully catch Starship's massive lower stage booster with "chopstick" launch tower arms three times.Still, critics are starting to wonder if Musk's most ambitious gamble is wobbling."I think there is a lot of pressure on this mission," space analyst Dallas Kasaboski told AFP. "We've had so many tests and it hasn't proven itself reliable -- the successes have not exceeded the failures." Others, like Will Lockett, a former engineer turned commentator, have gone further, questioning whether the whole Starship concept is "fundamentally flawed".

The 10th flight of Starship, Elon Musk's dream megarocket, which he claims would one day take humanity to Mars, was cancelled over the need to “troubleshoot” some issues. This follows a string of explosions and failures of the SpaceX rocket. All you need to know. 

Elon Musk's SpaceX hit pause on its latest Starship test flight Sunday (Aug 24), scrubbing the much-hyped launch just minutes before liftoff, saying it had things to troubleshoot. The cancellation marked yet another setback for Elon Musk's giant rocket — the one he insists will one day carry people to the Moon and eventually Mars. The 403-foot behemoth was supposed to blast off from Starbase in Texas at 6:30 pm local time (2330 GMT) for its tenth test flight. Musk himself had teased the launch an hour earlier, posting "Starship 10 launching tonight" on X. But despite the rocket already being fuelled, SpaceX abruptly called it off just 15 minutes before launch. Why was the SpaceX launch cancelled? On X, the space company said, "Standing down from today's tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems". However, it did not elaborate on what issue it needed to troubleshoot.

The 10th flight of Starship, Elon Musk's dream megarocket, which he claims would one day take humanity to Mars, was cancelled over the need to “troubleshoot” some issues. This follows a string of explosions and failures of the SpaceX rocket. All you need to know.&nbsp;

Is Musk's dream rocket cursed? Space X scrubs megarocket Starship's 10th test amid string of explosions and failures

Scientists have warned that a mysterious space object the size of Manhattan is hurtling towards the Earth, and the danger it poses isn't what you're thinking. According to a new study, the space object may be an alien spacecraft that can attack our planet, possibly in November 2025. The object 3I/ATLAS (previously known as A11pl3Z), as per researchers, may be an alien technology that could launch a surprise attack on our planet. Behind the warning, as one of the authors is Avi Loeb, a prominent Harvard astrophysicist known for his contribution to the research on aliens, his contributions to the search for life "out there" and for his controversial conspiracy theories, including one that posed that the 2017 interstellar object ʻOumuamua might be an artificial probe created by an alien civilisation.<h2>Alien invasion imminent?</h2>As per the study, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, the object's orbit would make it easier for the object (if it is an intelligent alien craft) to approach Earth without being noticed. The team of scientists – Harvard researcher Avi Loeb, Adam Hibberd and Adam Crowl from the Initiative for Interstellar Studies in London – postulate that the object will get closest to the Sun in late November. They say that at its closest, the object would be hidden from Earth's view, which means that it could carry out a secret high-speed manoeuvre.The object was first spotted by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey telescope at Río Hurtado, Chile. At 10 to 20 kilometres wide, the object is moving towards our planet at the speed of over 60 kilometres per second.<h2>Can this actually happen?</h2>As per the study authors, the paper is clearly from a hypothetical point of view and not something they necessarily think would happen. They wrote, "This paper is contingent on a remarkable but, as we shall show, testable hypothesis, to which the authors do not necessarily ascribe, yet is certainly worthy of an analysis and a report." However, they also warn that if it were to come true, it would be dire. "The consequences, should the hypothesis turn out to be correct, could potentially be dire for humanity, and would possibly require defensive measures to be undertaken (though these might prove futile)."&nbsp;

The object known as 3I/ATLAS (previously known as A11pl3Z), as per scientists, may be an alien technology that could potentially launch a surprise attack on our planet. 

Scientists have warned that a mysterious space object the size of Manhattan is hurtling towards the Earth, and the danger it poses isn't what you're thinking. According to a new study, the space object may be an alien spacecraft that can attack our planet, possibly in November 2025. The object 3I/ATLAS (previously known as A11pl3Z), as per researchers, may be an alien technology that could launch a surprise attack on our planet. Behind the warning, as one of the authors is Avi Loeb, a prominent Harvard astrophysicist known for his contribution to the research on aliens, his contributions to the search for life "out there" and for his controversial conspiracy theories, including one that posed that the 2017 interstellar object ʻOumuamua might be an artificial probe created by an alien civilisation. Alien invasion imminent? As per the study, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, the object's orbit would make it easier for the object (if it is an intelligent alien craft) to approach Earth without being noticed. The team of scientists – Harvard researcher Avi Loeb, Adam Hibberd and Adam Crowl from the Initiative for Interstellar Studies in London – postulate that the object will get closest to the Sun in late November. They say that at its closest, the object would be hidden from Earth's view, which means that it could carry out a secret high-speed manoeuvre. The object was first spotted by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey telescope at Río Hurtado, Chile. At 10 to 20 kilometres wide, the object is moving towards our planet at the speed of over 60 kilometres per second. Can this actually happen? As per the study authors, the paper is clearly from a hypothetical point of view and not something they necessarily think would happen. They wrote, "This paper is contingent on a remarkable but, as we shall show, testable hypothesis, to which the authors do not necessarily ascribe, yet is certainly worthy of an analysis and a report." However, they also warn that if it were to come true, it would be dire. "The consequences, should the hypothesis turn out to be correct, could potentially be dire for humanity, and would possibly require defensive measures to be undertaken (though these might prove futile)."

The object known as 3I/ATLAS (previously known as A11pl3Z), as per scientists, may be alien technology and could potentially launch a surprise attack on our planet.&nbsp;

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