Navigation error sends NASA's Mars helicopter on wild ride Navigation error sends NASA's Mars helicopter on wild ride A navigation timing error sent NASA's little Mars helicopter on a wild, lurching ride, its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month. A navigation timing error sent NASA's little Mars helicopter on a wild, lurching ride, its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month. Science and Tech 28 May, 2021
WhatsApp sues Indian government, says not ready to comply with new privacy policy WhatsApp sues Indian government, says not ready to comply with new privacy policy Facebook-owned messenger WhatsApp has filed a complaint at the Delhi High Court stating that the new rules is a violation of privacy rights. Facebook-owned messenger WhatsApp has filed a complaint at the Delhi High Court stating that the new rules is a violation of privacy rights. Science and Tech 26 May, 2021
Lunar Eclipse 2021: The Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse is coming! Lunar Eclipse 2021: The Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse is coming! Of the first of four eclipses of the year 2021, a Total Lunar Eclipse is happening today, which, in our region will only be visible as a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Of the first of four eclipses of the year 2021, a Total Lunar Eclipse is happening today, which, in our region will only be visible as a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Science and Tech 26 May, 2021
China says Martian rover takes first drive on surface of Red Planet China says Martian rover takes first drive on surface of Red Planet A remote-controlled Chinese motorised rover drove down the ramp of a landing capsule on Saturday and onto the surface of the Red Planet, making China the first nation to orbit, land and deploy a land vehicle on its inaugural mission to Mars. A remote-controlled Chinese motorised rover drove down the ramp of a landing capsule on Saturday and onto the surface of the Red Planet, making China the first nation to orbit, land and deploy a land vehicle on its inaugural mission to Mars. Science and Tech 22 May, 2021
China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China the second space-faring nation after the United States to land on the Red Planet. An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China the second space-faring nation after the United States to land on the Red Planet. Science and Tech 15 May, 2021
NASA spacecraft begins 2-year trip home with asteroid rubble NASA spacecraft begins 2-year trip home with asteroid rubble With rubble from an asteroid tucked inside, a NASA spacecraft fired its engines and began the long journey back to Earth on Monday, leaving the ancient space rock in its rearview mirror. With rubble from an asteroid tucked inside, a NASA spacecraft fired its engines and began the long journey back to Earth on Monday, leaving the ancient space rock in its rearview mirror. Science and Tech 11 May, 2021
Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean, draws criticism from NASA Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean, draws criticism from NASA Remnants of China's biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry into the atmosphere, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit but drawing US criticism over lack of transparency. Remnants of China's biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry into the atmosphere, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit but drawing US criticism over lack of transparency. Science and Tech 09 May, 2021
China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm ​​​​​​​Most debris from a large Chinese rocket expected to plunge back through the atmosphere this weekend will be burned up on reentry and is highly unlikely to cause any harm, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday. ​​​​​​​Most debris from a large Chinese rocket expected to plunge back through the atmosphere this weekend will be burned up on reentry and is highly unlikely to cause any harm, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday. Science and Tech 07 May, 2021
Main stage of Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth soon Main stage of Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth soon The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location. The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location. Science and Tech 06 May, 2021
SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown to end the company’s second crew flight. A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown to end the company’s second crew flight. Science and Tech 02 May, 2021
NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity shifts into new operational test phase NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity shifts into new operational test phase After exceeding all expectations with its initial four test flights, the first ever by an aircraft over the surface of another planet, NASA's tiny Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity is ready for graduation. After exceeding all expectations with its initial four test flights, the first ever by an aircraft over the surface of another planet, NASA's tiny Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity is ready for graduation. Science and Tech 01 May, 2021
China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station China on Thursday launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growing ambitions in recent years. China on Thursday launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growing ambitions in recent years. Science and Tech 29 Apr, 2021
Astronauts arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Endeavour Astronauts arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Endeavour A four-astronaut team arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, NASA said. A four-astronaut team arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, NASA said. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2021
China names Mars rover for traditional fire god China names Mars rover for traditional fire god China's first Mars rover will be named Zhurong after a traditional fire god, the government announced Saturday. China's first Mars rover will be named Zhurong after a traditional fire god, the government announced Saturday. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2021
SpaceX rocketship launches 4 astronauts on NASA mission to space station SpaceX rocketship launches 4 astronauts on NASA mission to space station NASA and Elon Musk's commercial rocket company SpaceX launched a new four-astronaut team on a flight to the International Space Station on Friday, the first crew ever propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight. NASA and Elon Musk's commercial rocket company SpaceX launched a new four-astronaut team on a flight to the International Space Station on Friday, the first crew ever propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight. Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
A black hole dubbed 'the Unicorn' may be galaxy's smallest one A black hole dubbed 'the Unicorn' may be galaxy's smallest one Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed it 'the Unicorn.' Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed it 'the Unicorn.' Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight NASA's little Mars helicopter aced its second test flight Thursday, soaring even higher and longer than before. NASA's little Mars helicopter aced its second test flight Thursday, soaring even higher and longer than before. Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air NASA has logged another extraterrestrial first on its latest mission to Mars: converting carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into pure, breathable oxygen, the US space agency said on Wednesday. NASA has logged another extraterrestrial first on its latest mission to Mars: converting carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into pure, breathable oxygen, the US space agency said on Wednesday. Science and Tech 22 Apr, 2021
NASA's Ingenuity makes history on Monday with successful first flight on another planet NASA's Ingenuity makes history on Monday with successful first flight on another... NASA has received the realtime data from Mars confirming that the helicopter 'Ingenuity' has successfully taken the first ever powered, controlled flight in another planet - NASA has received the realtime data from Mars confirming that the helicopter 'Ingenuity' has successfully taken the first ever powered, controlled flight in another planet - Science and Tech 19 Apr, 2021
NASA reschedules controlled flight of Ingenuity on Mars; attempt no sooner than Monday NASA reschedules controlled flight of Ingenuity on Mars; attempt no sooner than... Ingenuity, NASA's tiny Mars helicopter will be taking its first flight on Monday, April 19 at approximately 3:30 am EDT (1:15 pm in Kathmandu). Ingenuity, NASA's tiny Mars helicopter will be taking its first flight on Monday, April 19 at approximately 3:30 am EDT (1:15 pm in Kathmandu). Science and Tech 18 Apr, 2021
Nepal Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.
Photo Gallery In Picture: A fog covered morning in Gulmi A fog-covered settlement viewed from Resunga, a tourist destination in Gulmi, on Saturday morning.
Kathmandu Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.
Nepal Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market.
Nepal Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend.
Nepal Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers.
Nepal Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.
Nepal Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day.
Nepal Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes.
