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A solar sail spacecraft could extend space weather warnings from 40 to 60 minutes, offering vital lead time before solar storms strike. Part of the SWIFT mission, this satellite will orbit farther than any current monitor, using sunlight for propulsion. The system aims to better protect satellites, astronauts, and power grids from geomagnetic disruptions caused by solar eruptions.

New research based on New Horizons’ decade-old data has uncovered extensive bladed terrain made of methane ice on Pluto. These towering spires, arranged in spaced-out, parallel rows, are likely shaped by seasonal condensation and sublimation cycles. While the terrain spans over half the planet’s midsection, five times the width of continental USA, scientists remain unsure of its uniformity.

Blue Origin’s 14th crewed spaceflight, NS-34, lifted off from West Texas on August 3, 2025. This symbolic flight marked the long-postponed space journey of Justin Sun, crypto billionaire and founder of Tron. Joined by adventurers and professionals from different corners of the world, including India and Puerto Rico, the mission highlighted global participation in private space travel.

Narivetta, a gripping storyline, stellar performance, striking visuals and great direction. It highlights the struggle of the Adivasi community, who the in-power political parties brutally torture. As they revolt for their land, the community is brutally tortured, but they don’t give up. It’s something worth watching and streaming now on Sony LIV.

China successfully launched Pakistan’s first dedicated remote sensing satellite, PRSS-01, aboard a Kuaizhou-1A rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. The satellite entered its planned orbit and will provide high-resolution imaging for civilian and governmental uses, including urban planning, land surveys, environmental monitoring, and rapid disaster response. Engineers from both countries collaborated closely on the mission, reflecting deepening China-Pakistan technological ties. The launch highlights Pakistan’s growing ambitions in space and the importance of satellite-based data in modern infrastructure and emergency planning. It also strengthens China’s position as a global provider of commercial launch services and supports its broader Belt and Road Initiative by fostering regional cooperation in advanced space technologies.

Astronomers have long speculated about a hidden planet—Planet Nine—lurking beyond Neptune. First proposed in 2016, the theory explains the strange orbits of distant Kuiper Belt objects through the gravitational pull of a massive, unseen world. Caltech researchers remain confident, while others suggest alternatives like debris rings or even a black hole. Recent discoveries such as 2023 KQ14 deepen the mystery. Despite limited data, the search continues with advanced telescopes, pushing the boundaries of our knowledge of the solar system’s remote edges.

SpaceX and NASA scrubbed the Crew-11 astronaut launch on July 31 due to unsafe cumulus clouds. The next launch attempt is now set for August 1. The mission will send four astronauts to the ISS aboard the reused Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft.

The Telugu web series is a story of a group of fishermen who end up crossing international waters. They are caught and imprisoned for this, leading to serious issues and conflicts. Through this, the series covers friendships, relationships and takes teh viewers through an emotional impact. It will release on Prime Video on August 8, 2025.

Perfect Match Season 3 is a popular dating reality show that revolves around couples indulging in tasks and facing challenges, only to prove their compatibility. The contestants, this season, will include a blend of familiar and some fresh faces. The show is currently streaming on Netflix.

Gold has amazed scientists by remaining solid under extreme temperatures—14 times its standard melting point—due to superheating. The study highlights how conventional physics may not fully explain ultra-fast reactions. These groundbreaking results, published in collaboration with international labs, have far-reaching implications for high-energy environments like asteroid impacts and nuclear systems.