Did you know 46 species of small organisms returned to Earth together with Tim Peake? The organisms spent 18 months bolted to the outside of the International Space Station!
Exposed to space and back on Earth
In the excitement of watching Tim Peake, Yuri Malenchenko and Tim Kopra land on Earth on 18 June after 186 days in space, all attention was focused on the astronauts and their bumpy ride.
Govt to announce hybrid instruments to facilitate FDI, #MakeInIndia. https://t.co/BDp4YrSWqS @nsitharaman https://t.co/cSSHRhcQMT
Between 1990 and 2011, poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa fell by just 17%. For the continent’s poor, engaging in the informal sector is the quickest way to ensure inclusive economic growth. Read why at 74%, the sector employs mostly women:
Does informality help inclusive growth in Africa?
There is great pressure on African governments to produce inclusive patterns of economic growth. Levels of inclusivity in Africa lag those of other developing regions. Part of this gap is due to the fact that the majority of the labour force is not participating in the formal economy in these countr…
In case you missed it, our #Juno spacecraft is in Jupiter’s orbit! After an almost five-year journey, confirmation of the burn was received on Earth at 11:53 p.m. EDT. Discover more: http://go.nasa.gov/29q7g5b
RT @rabhishek1982: K9 Vajra: A test of the ‘Make in India’ initiative | The Economic Times Video | ET Tv https://t.co/n1KWK5GjEa @makeinind…
Today’s #AsteroidDay sees the release of a fun, interactive and educational mobile game, linked to the Asteroid Impact Mission. AIM-Space Challenge will teach you more about the mission and ESA as a whole – stay tuned for a Facebook Live on this new game here at 14:30 CEST!
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Engineering_Technology/Asteroid_Impact_Mission/AIM_Space_Challenge
EU launches new #cybersecurity PPP to strengthen cooperation & tackle cyber threats. The Partnership is expected to trigger €1.8 billion of investment by 2020. European Commission will also look into a possible European certification framework for ICT Security products. More details in our press release: http://bit.ly/29lsLSL
It’s a busy week for Cybersecurity. European Parliament is expected to decide on #NIS Directive tomorrow. If confirmed it will introduce the First Ever EU-wide cybersecurity rules. http://bit.ly/29lta7M
#MakeInIndia: Centre eyes INR 100,000 cr investments in the dairy industry in the years to come. https://t.co/eKhUMcZaI4
“The good thing about on-the-job training is that I can put what I’ve learned into practice right away, and it helps improve my daily work,” says Zhang Jian.
Other rural migrant workers in #China like Zhang, often do the lowest paying jobs in urban Labor Markets, due to low levels of education and limited skills. Read how we helped to close the gap: http://wrld.bg/wfHD301JUl1
#SaveTheDate! Rosetta is going to descend to the surface of its comet on 30 September to conclude its incredible mission.
Full story via Rosetta Mission: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Rosetta/Rosetta_finale_set_for_30_September
#Juno is in orbit at #Jupiter! See how the team is feeling and find out what’s next at 1 a.m. EDT on NASA Television: http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
The Tejas is a great example of the #MakeInIndia vision. Here’s why! https://t.co/fjZycvr9Eo – @nsitharaman @rabhishek1982
Six astronauts, six nights underground: CAVES expedition day 1 report and more astounding photos on the blog: http://blogs.esa.int/caves/2016/07/03/caves-day-1-report/
RT @startupIndia: Curious about #StartupIndia? FB live chat tomorrow with Mr. Shailendra Singh, JS-DIPP @nsitharaman @rabhishek1982 https:/…
Our Juno spacecraft arrives at #Jupiter tonight! Here are all the ways you can join in on the mission: http://nasa.tumblr.com/post/146897748034/juno-join-the-mission
RT @ficci_India: #Defense PSUs in last two years have increased their turnover by 19%: @manoharparrikar #india https://t.co/bRVjjMxOwT
10 years ago today, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off with ESA’s miniature space greenhouse starting a decade of plant Biology in space
A decade of plant biology in space
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