Sky gazers can look forward to the Strawberry Moon in June 2025. This full moon, named by Native American tribes, signals the start of strawberry harvesting. It will appear low on the horizon, possibly with a golden hue. The best viewing time is June 10, as the moon rises in the southeast.
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Donald Trump has withdrawn Jared Isaacman's nomination for Nasa administrator just before the senate confirmation vote. Isaacman, the CEO of Shift4 and a SpaceX mission participant, was nominated in December. He distanced himself from Elon Musk's views on lunar landings during his confirmation hearing, pledging to prioritize them if confirmed.
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station, their mission extended due to technical problems with Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Both astronauts are currently undergoing intensive rehabilitation to readjust to Earth’s gravity and rebuild muscle strength. They are also contributing to NASA and Boeing’s efforts to improve future space missions.
A recent study by sociologists at the University of Cologne reveals a paradox: parents find life more meaningful than childfree individuals, yet report lower life satisfaction. This disparity, highlighted in the Journal of Marriage and Family, stems from challenges exacerbated by inadequate family policies. Scandinavian countries, with robust childcare and parental support, show minimal difference in satisfaction between parents and non-parents.
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Ramdas Hemraj Marbade, hailing from a small village in Maharashtra, transitioned from selling golgappas to becoming an ISRO technician. Overcoming financial constraints, he pursued education through correspondence and gained crucial technical skills at ITI. His perseverance led him to secure a position at ISRO's Space Centre in Sriharikota, where he now contributes to India's space missions.
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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to become the first Indian astronaut to journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). This mission signifies India's return to human spaceflight after four decades, highlighting its increasing role in global space exploration.