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United Launch Alliance launched its powerful Vulcan Centaur rocket carrying NTS-3, a cutting-edge GPS PNT satellite for the U.S. military. This mission marks the first military experimental navigation satellite launch in 48 years. With advanced anti-jamming technology and the ability to reprogram in orbit, NTS-3 sets a new benchmark for satellite security and flexibility.

Europe’s heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket completed its third successful launch on Aug. 12, 2025, lifting off from Kourou, French Guiana at 8:37 p.m. EDT. The mission carried Metop-SGA1, an 8,900-pound next-generation polar-orbiting weather satellite operated by EUMETSAT. Placed into an 800 km polar orbit 64 minutes after liftoff, Metop-SGA1 will deliver high-resolution global observations of temperature, precipitation, clouds, winds, sea ice, aerosols, and pollution. Built by ArianeGroup for the European Space Agency, Ariane 6 is Europe’s successor to the Ariane 5. This launch follows its commercial debut in March 2025, marking another milestone in strengthening Europe’s independent access to space.

From Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby, Task is a gripping seven-episode HBO series starring Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent investigating violent home-invasion robberies in suburban Philadelphia. The show follows both law enforcement and the criminals, exploring loyalty, desperation, and moral boundaries. With its mix of thriller elements and human drama, Task promises an intense viewing experience.

The Infinix Hot 60i has been officially launched in India. The smartphone features a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor and packs 4GB of RAM. It also comes with up to 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. The device features a 6,000mAh battery and offers 18W fast charging support. The device is available in Shadow Blue, Monsoon Green, Plum Red, and Sleek Black colour options.

NASA is partnering with U.S. firms to study boosting the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit, aiming to extend its scientific life and advance orbital servicing technologies. Funded through Phase III SBIR awards, the project explores cost-effective solutions while preserving Swift’s astrophysics role. Collaboration with Starfish Space may also provide critical insights for future satellite servicing missions.

NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around the Moon—marking humanity’s first journey beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo. Artemis aims to pave the way for lunar landings and future Mars missions.

The “Cosmic Grapes” galaxy discovery sheds new light on early galaxy formation, revealing unexpected dense, star-forming clumps just 930 million years post-Big Bang. Uncovered through JWST, ALMA, and gravitational lensing, this breakthrough opens new opportunities for understanding the early cosmos.

Metro In Dino is a multi-starrer movie that explores the relationships of four couples in different cities. The movie revolves around couples, from young to elderly, as they navigate their relationship. The film will release on August 29th, 2025, only on Netflix, in multiple languages.

Red Letter is an Indian thriller short film that stars Ajit Arora in the lead role. The movie is now streaming on ShemarooMe. The plot follows a man, tired of nightmares, who embarks on a journey to find the letter and explore the connection between his past and the Asur. The movie is gripping and engaging.

Platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, and others are running special sales as part of Independence Day 2025. There are payment-based discounts and free delivery offers. Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart are providing up to 50 percent off on groceries, gadgets, and daily essentials. Zomato is offering its Gold membership for three months for Rs. 1.