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NASA chose Blue Origin to deliver the VIPER rover to the Moon’s South Pole by late 2027 under a $190 million CLPS contract. VIPER will explore permanently shadowed craters for water ice, a key resource for Artemis goals and sustainable human exploration on the lunar surface.

At Rs. 124,999, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a great successor to the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Of course, design-wise, it carries on the premium design from its predecessor, but it gets everything else right. The display is the best you have ever seen on a Pixel device, and the cameras deliver as well. The battery performance is excellent, though the device isn’t built for gamers.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is drawing global attention as a possible lunar impactor in 2032. Though the chances of Earth impact have dropped, a collision with the Moon could still create dangerous orbital debris. Scientists stress preparedness, exploring deflection missions and nuclear defense strategies.

Using Hubble’s ultraviolet spectrograph, scientists detected carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, and abundant oxygen falling onto a white dwarf 260 light-years away, evidence of an icy planetesimal being torn apart. The find shows volatile worlds can persist into a star’s final stages, offering a preview of the Sun’s distant fate.

NASA has unveiled its 2025 astronaut class, selecting 10 candidates from over 8,000 applicants. For the first time, women make up the majority. Their training will prepare them for missions to the ISS, Artemis lunar exploration, and ultimately crewed missions to Mars, supporting NASA’s bold long-term spaceflight goals.

The Redmi 15 5G aims to change the fortunes of the Xiaomi subsidiary, which has been losing ground in India when it comes to shipments. Consequently, the handset packs an interesting set of features and specifications. Its USPs are the 7,000mAh battery and an almost phablet-sized screen, although the handset isn’t without its compromises. But does the Redmi 15 5G impress enough?

New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is currently live in India with jaw-dropping discounts on thousands of products, including smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, wearables and appliances. Laptops from brands like Dell, Asus, Lenovo and more are currently listed on Amazon with discounted price tags. Further, shoppers can get bank offers, coupon-based discounts and exchange offers.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 have begun for their paid subscribers. For others, the sale events will become live at midnight on Tuesday. During the sale events, the two e-commerce platforms will offer various electronics like phones, smartwatches, true wireless stereo (TWS), home appliances, washing machines, refrigerators, PCs, and laptops at discounted prices.

Nothing Ear Open earbuds are available on Flipkart for Rs. 9,999 during the Big Billion Days Sale, down from the launch price of Rs. 17,999. They feature the brand’s signature partially transparent design, open-ear fit with curved bands, and 14.2mm dynamic drivers. The earbuds support ChatGPT integration, Bluetooth 5.3, dual device pairing, and AI-powered Clear Voice for calls, though they lack ANC. Pinch controls and EQ settings are customisable via the Nothing X app, with up to 30 hours of claimed playback with the case.