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NASA 3D animation shows how gravity levels differ across globe! Explore places where gravity doesn’t work

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NASA 3D animation shows how gravity levels differ across globe! Explore places where gravity doesn't work

By: Kritika Bobal

Have you ever wondered what if gravity doesn’t work at all? What if the invisible magnetic force that is spread across the planet which helps us and things stay on the ground disappears suddenly? We don’t know if this can happen anytime soon but there are places where gravitation pull in each part of the world is different. Yes, you read that right!

Gravity, according to NASA, is determined by mass, and because Earth’s mass isn’t distributed evenly over the planet, gravity changes with time. NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) enables scientists to study gravitational pull levels around the world.

GRACE has also shown 3D surprising variations in Earth’s gravity field. The color red denotes locations where gravity is stronger than the ideal, smooth value, whereas the color blue denotes areas where gravity is weaker than the ideal.

There are places in the world for real where gravity fails. Check out these strange places.

  • Magnetic Hill
    Magnetic hill, which is also known as Cyclops Hill is located near Leh, Ladakh. This hill road is actually a downhill road. On the hill road, objects and cars may appear to roll uphill against gravity while they are actually sliding downhill. Surprisingly, if you put your car in neutral gear and turn off the engine, it will begin to move slowly on its own. While some believe that the area has magical properties, others argue that this is due to the optical illusion generated by the area’s layout. You must try this if you don’t believe it.
Ladakh Has A Magnetic Hill Where Cars Are Pulled Upwards On A Slope
  • Reverse waterfall
    Ever heard of a waterfall going upwards instead of falling down? Yes, there is a place in Maharashtra near Pune, where you will catch a reverse waterfall. Naneghat is a strange spot where you’ll spot a strange phenomenon but this is not because of magic or for some spooky reason. The theory behind this is that it is placed on the top of the mountain so as the clouds descend, the winds are strong and with the force, it pushes the water that flows down the mountain, which makes it flow in reverse. So, this is all because of the wind. You will also find a reverse waterfall in the Faroe Islands which is a part of the kingdom of Denmark. The reason is similar.
Ladakh Has A Magnetic Hill Where Cars Are Pulled Upwards On A Slope
  • Hoover Dam
    This dam is located in Nevada, the USA where gravity doesn’t seem to have existed at all. So, if you ever find yourself in this location, try this experiment. Pour water from a bottle over the dam as you stand near it. You will notice that instead of flowing downward, water begins to flow upward. Yes, you read that correctly. This occurs as a result of the dam’s structure creating a powerful updraft, which causes the water to be pushed higher by the wind. Isn’t that fascinating?
  • Mystery Spot
    Mystery spot is located in Santa Cruz in California. It is one of the most amazing places in the world that defy gravity. It was opened in 1939 by George Prather. The Mystery Spot is a prominent tourist attraction known as a “gravity box” or “tilted house”. The intriguing place includes a ‘mystery shack’ that appears to be on the verge of collapsing, and everything appears to be rolling uphill. You are missing out on something very wonderful if you haven’t been here yet.
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  • The Golden Boulder
    This majestic rock appears to be on the verge of collapsing at any moment. This stunning monument is located in Burma, Myanmar. The Golden Rock is precariously balanced on a strand of the Buddha’s hair, according to the legends. Actually, it has been sitting in the same spot for almost 2500 years. That’s correct! At a height of 49 feet, the boulder has a pagoda erected on top of it. According to legend, the boulder is kept in place by Buddha’s hair. However, popular legend has it that the boulder can only be moved by a woman, which is why women are not allowed to touch it. Isn’t it strange

Which place would you like to visit?

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PM Modi hails ISRO after successful GSLV-F17 launch, calls it proud moment

PM Modi congratulated ISRO after GSLV-F17 successfully launched EOS-05, calling the achievement a proud moment for India.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) after the successful launch of the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite, describing the achievement as a proud moment for the nation.

The GSLV-F17 lifted off at 2:55 a.m. IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The EOS-05 satellite was subsequently placed into its designated sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit.

PM Modi praises ISRO’s growing capabilities

In a post on X, PM Modi said the successful mission reflected the excellence, innovation and expanding capabilities of India’s space sector.

He also highlighted the growing partnership between ISRO and Indian industry, saying it was strengthening India’s space programme and expanding capabilities across the wider space ecosystem.

The prime minister described the successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05 as another outstanding achievement by ISRO and a matter of national pride.

EOS-05 strengthens earth observation capabilities

According to the report, EOS-05 is India’s first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit. The satellite is designed to provide continuous observation of the country from an altitude of nearly 36,000 km above Earth.

The mission is expected to strengthen India’s earth observation capabilities and support advanced imaging and observation applications.

ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan expressed satisfaction with the mission, saying the satellite was precisely injected into its intended orbit.

Mission Director Thomas Kurian described the launch as a significant milestone for the GSLV programme. He said it was the 19th flight of the GSLV and noted that EOS-05 is the heaviest satellite the launch vehicle has placed into a geosynchronous transfer orbit or sub-GTO orbit.

GSLV-F17 launch vehicle details

The GSLV-F17 stands 51.7 metres tall and has an approximate liftoff mass of 420.5 tonnes.

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh also congratulated the ISRO team following the successful mission. He described EOS-05 as a state-of-the-art Earth observation satellite capable of advanced imaging across visible, infrared, multispectral and hyperspectral bands.

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Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon begins first mission to International Space Station

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has launched aboard Soyuz MS-29 on his first mission to the International Space Station, where he is expected to spend around eight months conducting research.

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Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has embarked on his first journey into space after successfully launching aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS).

The mission lifted off from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 8:17 PM on Tuesday. Menon was accompanied by Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina as the three-member crew began their expedition to the orbiting laboratory.

Crew to spend about eight months aboard ISS

The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft is expected to dock with the International Space Station a little over three hours after launch. Once aboard the ISS, the crew will carry out a range of scientific research and technology demonstration projects during their mission.

The expedition is scheduled to last approximately eight months, with the crew expected to return to Earth in 2027 after completing their planned activities in orbit.

Menon’s maiden spaceflight marks a significant milestone in his astronaut career as he joins the International Space Station crew for long-duration research and operational work.

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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to meet PM Modi after return from historic space mission

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently returned from the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, will meet PM Modi this evening. Parliament will also hold a special discussion on his historic journey.

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Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening at his official residence in New Delhi.

PM Modi to host meeting with astronaut

According to officials, the meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg is expected to take place between 5 pm and 5:30 pm. Shukla, who arrived in India on Sunday, will also be part of the National Space Day celebrations scheduled for August 23.

Warm welcome in India

The astronaut was greeted at the airport by his family, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and hundreds of citizens waving the national flag. Shukla had been in the United States for a year, preparing for the Axiom-4 mission, which launched from Florida on June 25 and docked at the ISS the next day. He served as the mission’s pilot.

Emotional note from Shukla

Before his return, Shukla shared an emotional post on Instagram, expressing mixed feelings of leaving his space colleagues while being eager to meet his loved ones and people of India. He also quoted a song from the film Swades, which he had chosen as his anthem on the launch day.

Parliament session on India’s space journey

In honour of Shukla’s mission, the Lok Sabha is holding a special session today to discuss “India’s first astronaut aboard the ISS – critical role of space programme for Viksit Bharat by 2047.” Union minister Kiren Rijiju said the discussion would highlight the importance of India’s space achievements and future goals.

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