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ISLAMABAD Pakistan's maiden lunar satellite iCube has sent its first images captured from the lunar orbit.Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan’s ambassador to China, received data transmitted by the iCube.Hashmi received the first images at a ceremony hosted by the China National Space Administration (CNSA).The iCube satellite, also known as ICUBE-Qamar, was ...

ISLAMABAD China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe, carrying Pakistan’s first moon mission, has successfully entered its circumlunar orbit, state-run media reported on Wednesday,The Chang's-6 successfully performed a near-moon braking procedure before entering the circumlunar orbit at 10:12 a.m. (0212GMT), Xinhua News Agency reported citing a statement by the China National Space Administration.The ...

China on Friday launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.It is the latest advance in China’s increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now ...

Unprecedented 53-day mission aims to retrieve lunar rocks and soil from far side that never faces Earth.China’s largest rocket has blasted off to space carrying the Chang’e-6 lunar probe for a nearly two-month mission to retrieve rocks and soil from the far side of the moon, in a world-first ...

HONG KONG — China launched an uncrewed lunar mission Friday that aims to bring back samples from the far side of the moon for the first time, in a potentially major step forward for the country’s ambitious space program.The Chang’e-6 probe – China’s most complex robotic lunar mission to ...

The lander will collect about 2kg (4.4lbs) of samples, compared to 1.731kg brought back by Chang’e 5 in 2020.Analysis of the samples is expected to give further insight into the history of the moon, Earth and solar system, as well as mark a new chapter of China’s lunar exploration ...

The Local Meteorological Department Tuesday said that sky in Kashmir is expected to remain clear, thereby increasing chances of crescent sighting for the Shawwal month. A MeT official said that the sky is expected to remain clear till 9 pm tonight, significantly increasing chances of Shawwal crescent sightings today. ...

Eid-ul-Fitr Moon Sighting Date in India: Eid-ul-Fitr also known as Eid-al-Fitr, Meethi Eid, Id-al-Fitr, and Ramadan Eid marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is an important and auspicious festival observed by all Muslims around the globe. Every year, Eid-al-Fitr immediately follows at the end of ...

The Chang'e 6 mission, China's next robotic expedition to the moon, is scheduled to take place later this year, tasked with bringing back samples from the far side of the Earth's satellite, the China National Space Administration said. To facilitate communications between the Chang'e 6 probe and Earth, a ...

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday lauded former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru over the creation of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). National Conference president Farooq Abdullah.(File) Abuddlah said that if Chandrayaan – India's mission to the moon – has made a soft landing on the lunar ...