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On Sunday, September 28, 2025, SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California. The Falcon 9 rocket’s ascent lit up the evening sky, creating a striking spectacle for viewers across the region. This mission, part of Starlink Group 11-20, adds to SpaceX’s ever-growing megaconstellation, which now…

BENGALURU: Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos has announced plans to build fully reusable rockets, committing to ensure that no part of its vehicles is expended or left behind. The declaration came at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, which is themed “Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth.”The Chennai-based start-up said its reusability push builds on a…

Expired medication may seem harmless, but taking it can pose serious health risks. Medications lose potency over time, and some may even become contaminated, particularly liquid forms like cough syrups or eye drops. Using drugs past their expiration date can reduce effectiveness, worsen symptoms, or trigger unexpected side effects, especially for chronic conditions or infections….

In the deserts of southern Australia, scientists have been captivated by tiny, shimmering glass fragments scattered across the arid terrain. Formed under extreme conditions, these delicate shards have puzzled researchers for decades, as they are neither volcanic in origin nor human-made. Recent studies reveal that these fragments are evidence of a massive asteroid impact that…