Two Russian MiG-31BM fighters conduct dogfight 20 km above earth in stratosphere
Russia has upgraded the MiG-31BMs with improved avionics, radar, HOTAS controls. The jets are also armed with Vympel R-77 missile which has a range of over 100 km, and Kh-31 anti-radiation missile (ARM).
Aug 20, 2019, 12:28 PM IST
'Hot Jupiter' with deadly stratosphere stuns scientists
The findings come from a new analysis of observations made by the Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes.
Cassini spots monstrous ice cloud on Saturn's moon Titan
Cassini had already imaged an impressive cloud hovering over Titan’s south pole at an altitude of about 186 miles.
Nov 12, 2015, 09:05 AM IST
Refrigerator coolants contribute to ozone depletion: NASA
The researchers estimated that the common chemical coolants known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) will cause a 0.035 percent decrease in ozone by 2050.
Oct 24, 2015, 12:03 PM IST
Better way to forecast winter weather a month in advance
The researchers examined 30 years' worth of past forecast data to see how the state of the stratosphere affected the accuracy of the forecast.
Oct 13, 2015, 16:34 PM IST
