Category: Science

Kathmandu: Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin called off a return-to-flight mission with its suborbital New Shepard rocket in Texas over what it described as a ground system issue encountered during preparations for liftoff, the company said. “We’re scrubbing #NS24 today due to a ground system issue the team is troubleshooting,” Blue Origin wrote on… Continue reading Ground issue delays Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket launch

Kathmandu: In a historic decision, President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, who presided over COP-28, has officially given the green light to Azerbaijan as the host for the upcoming COP-29. The announcement, made earlier today, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to address global climate change. President Al Jaber confirmed the acceptance of Azerbaijan’s… Continue reading Global leaders convene at COP-28, paving the way for Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP-29

Kathmandu: At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-28) held in Dubai, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has extended an international call to safeguard the Himalayas. Addressing the conference, the Prime Minister urged the global community to unite in protecting the Himalayan region and addressing the challenges faced by the people and settlements… Continue reading International appeal by PM Dahal to safeguard the mountains

Kathmandu: American entrepreneur Elon Musk will have another go shortly at launching his mammoth new rocket, Starship. The vehicle’s maiden flight in April ended in spectacular style when it lost control and exploded four minutes after leaving the ground in Texas. Debris from the 120m-tall (393ft) rocket fell into the Gulf of Mexico. Engineers at… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Starship rocket to make second flight

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, widely known as ‘Prachanda,’ has announced his commitment to vocalize Nepal’s perspective on climate change impact directly at the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Prime Minister addressed this during a program organized by the Nepal Mountaineering Association,… Continue reading PM Dahal asserts Nepal’s stance on climate change at COP28

Kathmandu: Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, is set to lead the country’s delegation at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12. The Ministry of Forests and Environment (MoFE) is making extensive preparations for Nepal’s significant participation, highlighted in a recent program where Dr Popular… Continue reading PM Dahal to lead Nepal’s delegation at COP-28 in the UAE

Kathmandu: China launched its youngest-ever crew for its orbiting space station on Thursday as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon before 2030. The Shenzhou 17 spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwestern China atop a Long March 2-F rocket at 11:14 a.m.… Continue reading China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030

Kathmandu: India’s space agency has carried out the first in a series of tests flights ahead of its planned mission to take astronauts into space in 2025. The Gaganyaan spacecraft was launched at 10:00 local time (04:30GMT) on Saturday from Sriharikota. This was the day’s second attempt – the first was put on hold five… Continue reading India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space

Kathmandu: India aims to send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040, the government has said. The country’s space goals also include plans for a space station by 2035. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced these ambitions on Tuesday, and also asked scientists to work on missions to Venus and Mars. In August, India became the… Continue reading India aims to send astronaut to the Moon by 2040