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SpaceX hits snag during seventh test flight as Starship destroyed after successful booster catch

SpaceX's latest Starship rocket test ended with the spacecraft's destruction despite a successful booster catch using 'chopsticks' at the pad. Communication with the spacecraft was lost 8 1/2 minutes into the mission after engine failures. Elon Musk announced improved versions are ready for future launches.

7 months in orbit: Nasa's Sunita Williams steps out for spacewalk amid extended ISS stay

Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, conducted her first spacewalk in seven months alongside Nick Hague at the International Space Station to perform overdue repairs. This mission extended due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule, leaving Williams and colleague Butch Wilmore stranded. This spacewalk marks Williams' eighth, signifying her extensive space experience.

Isro third launch pad gets cabinet nod, to cost over Rs 3,90,00,000

AI-designed synthetic antivenoms could revolutionise snakebite treatment, new study reveals

Venomous snakebites cause significant deaths and injuries annually. Researchers are now using AI to develop synthetic antivenoms that are faster, cheaper, and more effective than traditional methods. These AI-designed antivenoms can neutralize venom with greater precision, offer thermal stability, and could be more easily distributed in remote areas. Clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy in humans.

NASA shares a stunning image of a Sandhill Crane with ‘large, brown eyes’; here’s what makes this bird special?

NASA's Instagram posted a photo of a Sandhill Crane at the Kennedy Space Center. This highlights how the center blends space exploration with wildlife protection. The Space Center is part of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, offering a good habitat for the cranes and other species. Social media reactions were positive and intrigued.