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Friday, April 3, 2026
TopicSpace telescopes

Topic: space telescopes

What are the 4 telescope sites FM Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned in Budget speech?

Bengaluru’s IIA said in a statement that the announcement will offer a big push for ‘building large next-generation telescope facilities and astronomy outreach centres in India.’

All about Square Kilometre Array, world’s largest radio telescope project, and India’s contribution

While first phase of construction SKA1 began in December 2022, it is expected to begin operations by 2029. This week, Union Cabinet approved India's monetary contribution to project.

NASA scientists have made a symphony of stars—by translating space data into sound

Experts say the sonification will be particularly helpful for people with impaired vision to gain an appreciation for the strange beauty of galaxies.

‘Cosmic cliffs’, galaxies pulling at each other: NASA’s Webb offers astonishing glimpse of space

First image from James Webb Space Telescope unveiled on 11 July by US President Joe Biden. Four other images followed the next day.

Why two NASA space telescopes went offline in a week

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, will offer you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them. It’s your fix to stay on top of the latest in science. 

On Camera

This is how Strait of Hormuz shock is forcing a global trade reset

The current Iran war has laid bare a fundamental reality: 20 per cent of global energy trade cannot afford to rely on a single artery, no matter how resilient and cost-effective.

SEBI proposes return of open market share buybacks to support stocks

Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.

South Korea’s Cheongung-II missile system makes its mark in West Asia war. Here’s why

UAE has been using this defence system, which is similar to America's Patriots, against Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.