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ISRO to launch SPADEX for catching satellites in space with robotic arms

Indian Space Research Organization chairman S Somanath said that the space agency will launch the Space Docking Experiment — SPADEX — mission in November this year. This mission will test low-impact cooperative docking technology, allowing communication between satellites.

China space program

China to expand its space program with manned lunar mission, extra-terrestrial life exploration

China’s top space bodies unveiled a national mid- and long-term development program for space science, which will guide the country's planning of space science missions and space research from 2024 to 2050.

Union government to launch new initiative to equip Maharashtra students with industry-relevant skills in AI and Robotics

On behalf of the Maharashtra government, the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education in New Delhi signed an agreement with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT).

AI

John Hopfield & Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering work in AI development

Ellen Moons, chair of the Nobel Committee for Physics said they were honored "for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks."

Comet C/2023 A3 to light up sky, visible to naked eye starting Oct 9

The long-period comet C/2024 S1 (Atlas) was discovered on Sep 27, 2024, by astronomers at the ATLAS survey in Hawaii. It is a member of the Oort Cloud, a sphere that surrounds our solar system and is home to millions of comets.

Earth's temporary mini-moon

Everything you need to know about mini-moon currently orbiting Earth

The asteroid, or mini-moon called 2024 PT5 was discovered on Aug 7 by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS), a NASA-funded automated system to monitor near-earth objects.

Brazil Supreme Court denies X's request to reactivate services in country over fine payment error

The social media giant was asked by the Supreme Court to take action against accounts associated with disinformation and far-right individuals who are said to have harmed Brazil's elections. It further pointed out that X did not designate a legal representation within the nation, which is a prerequisite for foreign-based businesses.

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