'4,000-year-old mystery': Indian scientists conduct underwater search for Krishna’s Dwarka in Arabian Sea

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has resumed underwater excavations at Dwarka, nearly two decades after its last exploration between 2005 and 2007. 

India has achieved a major milestone in deep-sea exploration. In December 2024, a team from the national institute of ocean technology and the national centre for polar and ocean research conducted a successful expedition aboard the research vessel Sagar Nidhi. Watch in for more details!

India Achieves Historic Deep-Sea Exploration At 4,500 Meters

NASA has launched its largest-ever space probe, a $5 billion mission to explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in search of signs of life. The probe, equipped with advanced instruments, aims to study Europa’s icy surface and the potential ocean beneath, which scientists believe could harbor the necessary conditions for life. The mission will analyze the moon’s chemical composition, magnetic field, and geological activity to gather crucial data. This ambitious exploration marks a significant step in the search for extraterrestrial life within our solar system.

NASA's Largest $5 Billion Probe To Jupiter's Moon In Search For Life

Australia has expressed admiration for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission and announced its commitment to support the recovery efforts for India's Gaganyaan capsule. This collaboration highlights the growing international partnerships in space exploration, as Australia seeks to contribute to India's ambitious human spaceflight program. The support underscores a shared interest in advancing space technology and enhancing capabilities in the field.

Australia 'Inspired' By ISRO's Gaganyaan, To Support Recovery Of India's Gaganyaan Capsule

NASA's next-generation rocket that blasted off last month from New Zealand is now ready to test an 860 Square ft solar sail from within a microwave-sized Cube. The advanced solar sail boom could of course allow the Rockets to launch into space without fuel.

NASA to test 860 square foot Solar Sail to utilize sunlight to power deep space exploration

NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program is funding 13 revolutionary ideas set to transform space exploration. With advancements in areas like solar-powered flight, nuclear engine technology, and strategies for Mars habitation, among others, NASA aims to transform space exploration by funding future-proof concepts that can make the next giant leap.

Gravitas | NASA reveals 13 groundbreaking concepts to revolutionise space exploration

With upcoming launches of new rockets and spacecraft and not to mention the first crude lunar mission in over half a century, 2024 is set to be a busy year in space. Take a look.

Will 2024 be the greatest ever year for space exploration?

In Maldives, a scientific mission to study the depth of the Indian ocean is underway. Research is being carried out up to a 1000 meters below the surface.

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