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• Google CEO congratulates SpaceX; says 'still feels like science fiction '

  The milestone test flight in Texas brought SpaceX closer to its deep-space ambitions by successfully capturing a returning spacecraft using massive mechanical launch tower arms. Industry executives and space agency leaders praised the technical achievement, which supports critical hardware development for upcoming crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. However, recovery operations were not fully realized after an explosion claimed the first-stage booster earlier in the mission.

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• Why PM Modi called this new attraction in Mysuru 'a must-visit'

  India has expanded its scientific and educational infrastructure with the launch of its first-ever LED dome planetarium, situated on the University of Mysore's campus. Developed through a partnership with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, the state-of-the-art facility replaces traditional projector systems with direct LED screens to render real-time observatory data. The initiative aims to dramatically elevate public engagement with space science and boost nationwide astronomy education.

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• Hegseth hails Elon Musk as 'great American'

  Global aerospace and government leaders lauded SpaceX after its Texas launch tower successfully caught a returning Starship spacecraft following a 22.5-hour orbital journey. The engineering milestone represents a vital step toward creating fully reusable rocket architectures capable of routine space operations. While the orbital upper stage was recovered intact, the company is still investigating fuel issues that affected the mission's Super Heavy booster.

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