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NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, which has studied Mars for over 10 years, suddenly stopped sending messages. Scientists think the signal was lost when it moved behind Mars, and teams are trying different ways to reconnect and continue the mission.
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Astronomers discovered a faraway planet that orbits two suns. It can have unusual light and shadows, and one trip around its stars takes almost 300 years. The discovery came from carefully studying older telescope data.
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ISRO prepared to launch BlueBird-6, a very heavy communication satellite, using the LVM3 rocket. The mission highlights India's growing space capability and supports communication services like phones and internet.
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Tal Chhapar grassland was once very dry, but conservation efforts helped the land hold rainwater and recover. Native grass returned, and animals like blackbucks and many birds came back, turning the area green and lively again.
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India doubled its tiger population in just over a decade through strong conservation work. Protected forests, anti-poaching action, and support for nearby communities helped tigers become safer and increase in number.
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In Rajasthan, the Bishnoi community, forest teams, and wildlife experts worked together to protect the Great Indian Bustard (Godawan). They guarded nests and helped chicks hatch safely, and the population grew from under 100 to over 170.
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