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ISRO successfully tested the CE20 cryogenic engine for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a significant step toward Indias first ...

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If convenience is what you value in your vacuuming, you should consider a handheld vacuum. While they don’t possess the suction power of an upright, canister, or stick vac, they’re perfect for ...

Blue Origin will launch the 29th mission of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle next week, on an uncrewed research flight that will simulate lunar gravity conditions. The mission, known as NS-29 ...

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