Cassini has become the first to orbit Saturn, the second-largest planet in the solar system.

An aircraft consortium, led by Russia's Sukhoi Design Bureau and America's Boeing Corporation, has asked India to join its project to build a family of regional jet transport aircraft for civilian use.

After having witnessed the 'goddess of love' dance across the face of the Sun on Tuesday, astronomers are getting ready to watch the unmasking of the planet Saturn -- the 'lord of the rings' -- from Friday.

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Mercury will line up in the sky in a rare event that happens about every 32 years.