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NASA's Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, or MOXIE, has successfully generated oxygen on Mars. MOXIE was carried on the Perseverance rover, which landed on Mars in February 2021. MOXIE works by splitting carbon dioxide molecules in the Martian atmosphere into oxygen and carbon monoxide. MOXIE was designed to produce 10 grams of oxygen per hour, but it has exceeded that goal, producing up to 12 grams of oxygen per hour at its most efficient.

The iPhone 15 series features ISRO-Certified GPS Technology. This means that it supports NavIC, the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. NavIC is a regional navigation satellite system developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It consists of seven satellites in geostationary and inclined geosynchronous orbits, providing coverage over India and a region extending 1,500 kilometres beyond its borders.

Amazon's AWS has partnered with ISRO to enhance AI capabilities with cloud technologies. This collaboration aims to support space-tech innovations through cloud computing, opening up exciting possibilities in the space sector.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Dassault Systèmes to collaborate on the Living Heart Project. The project aims to develop and validate realistic digital simulations of the human heart. The Living Heart Project is a multi-stakeholder initiative that brings together researchers, clinicians, and industry partners. The project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

ITI has created a line of laptops and Micro PCs called SMAASH, which meet international quality standards. ITI is a leading telecom company and has made significant inroads into the technology market with its SMAASH products. These products are competing successfully against well-established MNC brands like Acer, HP, Dell, and Lenovo.