While the S-400's massive 40-tonne MZKT-7930 launcher technically fits inside an Il-76 with mere centimetres of clearance, it is primarily transported by the An-124 Ruslan. The An-124's 150-tonne capacity easily swallows multiple launchers at once.

Can an S-400 launcher fit inside a cargo aircraft?

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Thick clouds cannot hide an aircraft from the S-400. By simultaneously broadcasting L-band, S-band, and X-band electromagnetic waves, the system's massive radars easily punch through dense weather to maintain a solid lock on enemy targets.

Can clouds hide an aircraft from the S-400?

Heavy rain cannot slow down an S-400 missile. The immense thrust of its solid rocket motors easily overcomes aerodynamic drag from water droplets. Shielded by advanced composites, the interceptor maintains its Mach 14 speed through severe storms.

Can rain slow down an S-400 missile?

The S-400 Triumf deploys layered interceptors to neutralise threats at extreme speeds. While the medium-range 48N6DM flies at 9,000 km/h, the 400-km range 40N6E missile hits Mach 14, or 17,000 km/h, to destroy hypersonic ballistic targets.

How fast is an S-400 missile?

'300 light-years away': Scientists discover a new type of molecular gas cloud near the Sun

This development may improve models used for earthquake forecasting in South Asia. By understanding the 3D dynamics of plate movement, geologists hope to enhance preparedness for seismic hazards and gain a better understanding of Earth's ongoing structural evolution.

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On April 24, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope marked 35 years since its launch. Operated jointly by NASA and the European Space Agency, it continues to deliver data used in astronomical research worldwide.


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A large ice-free area appeared above Maud Rise in the Southern Ocean and remained open for several weeks. Known as a polynya, this gap in the sea ice has drawn global scientific attention due to its size, location, and persistence during winter.

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Major metros cities and military bases in Northern India could be potential targets in case of potential nuclear conflict with Pakistan. Although India does have anti missile Ballistic Missile Defence System(BMD) alongside Prithvi Air Defence System (PAD) and Advanced Air Defence System (AAD) intercepting threats at higher and lower altitudes, understanding proximity to the nuclear strike zone locations helps assess immediate risk.


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Astronomers have tracked a rare type of neutron star, known as a magnetar, named SGR 0501+4516, moving across the Milky Way at over 110,000 mph. The object is considered a “zombie star” due to its unusual characteristics and high velocity.

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With global conflicts escalating, the unthinkable is inching closer to reality. According to Pulitzer finalist and war expert Annie Jacobsen, if a nuclear war was to happen , only two countries stand a realistic chance of survival.

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Astronomers from MIT have identified a rocky exoplanet, BD+05 4868 Ab, situated around 140 light-years away, that is breaking apart under extreme heat. The planet orbits its host star every 30.5 hours at a distance much closer than Mercury is to the Sun.

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Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, has long intrigued scientists due to its nitrogen-rich atmosphere, methane lakes, and complex organic chemistry. 


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A new coronagraph blocks starlight, revealing hidden exoplanets. Developed by the University of Arizona, it could find Earth-like worlds drowned in their star’s glare, a game-changer for alien life searches.  


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NASA scientists are developing a revolutionary quantum sensor that can detect the tiniest shifts in Earth's gravity, from space! It’s called the Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder.

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A new study shows how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is giving scientists a deeper look into the Sun’s secrets.By using AI, researchers can now connect old data with new, making it easier to study how the Sun changes over time.

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NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a notable discovery from a rock sample it first drilled years ago. The sample, known as “Cumberland,” was recently reanalysed using a more intense heating method, leading to the detection of new organic compounds.

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Krishna emphasises the importance of physical activity, stating that without it, one can't even sustain the body. Daily movement is essential for survival and vitality (Gita 3.8).


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On April 18, China launched six classified Shiyan-series satellites using its powerful Long March 6A rocket. The liftoff took place at 6:51 p.m. Eastern time zone from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in northern China.


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Dr Nikku Madhusudhan, an Indian-British astrophysicist at the University of Cambridge, has made headlines with a potential discovery of alien life on a distant planet called K2-18b.

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Elon Musk has confirmed he’ll visit India later this year. This isn’t just a friendly stopover; it's a high-stakes move that could reshape India’s tech future. With Tesla, Starlink, and maybe even SpaceX

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Astronomers have revised the scale of the Hercules–Corona Borealis Great Wall using gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) — the most powerful known cosmic explosions. The bursts helped trace the structure’s outline more accurately than previous studies.

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NGC 1514, also known as the Crystal Ball Nebula, is a planetary nebula formed by the outer layers of a dying star. It lies within the constellation Taurus, approximately 1,500 light-years from Earth.


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A NASA safety group has expressed serious concern about the International Space Station. They say it is entering the most dangerous phase of its life as it moves closer to retirement in 2030.

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It sees the sun for the first time. NASA’s PUNCH mission has just captured its first set of images. The four small satellites, launched in March, are now showing us their first view of the space around the Sun.

NASA's PUNCH mission satellites begin operation, capture initial solar image

It may launch in June. After long delays, India’s NISAR mission with NASA could finally lift off this June. ISRO chairman V Narayanan shared the update during a meeting with Science Minister Jitendra Singh.


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The U.S. Space Force has released a bold new guide detailing how it plans to protect American satellites and if needed, take down enemy ones.

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NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected hydrocarbon chains — the longest ever found on Mars — in a 3.7-billion-year-old rock sample from a dried lakebed named Yellowknife Bay.


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China has rolled out its Long March 2F rocket for the Shenzhou 20 mission. The launch will send three astronauts to the country’s Tiangong space station in the coming days. Here’s everything we know so far.

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Don’t Miss This Rare Planetary Event on April 25, Venus, Saturn, and the Moon will align in the early morning sky to create a smiley face-like formation. Here’s when and where to look.

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Can an S-400 launcher fit inside a cargo aircraft?

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 7,000 runs in T20s

Can clouds hide an aircraft from the S-400?

Can rain slow down an S-400 missile?

How fast is an S-400 missile?