Category: Science
Beyond Earth: India’s Gaganyaan Soars to New Horizons
India successfully launched the Test Vehicle Development Flight 1 (TV-D1), a key part of the Gaganyaan mission, advancing the nation’s aspirations for human space exploration. The endeavor cements India’s place alongside other spacefaring nations.
“Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty” for a Safer Tomorrow: The Journey and Vision
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), born out of nuclear atrocities and subsequent global concern, aims to halt nuclear testing to promote disarmament and non-proliferation. It requires ratification by Annex 2 countries, some of which remain uncommitted as of 2021.
“Giant ‘Horned’ Comet Approaches: What’s the Deal with This Cosmic Wonder?”
The colossal “horned” comet, 12P/Pons-Brooks, is on its way towards Earth after undergoing a second eruption within four months. This cryovolcanic 30 kilometers in diameter, sprouts “horns” when its gas cloud, or coma, expands after an eruption. The comet, which is one of only 20 known comets with active ice volcanoes, will not reach its…