Space

SpaceX, space economy, and India

Space is one of the few technology-intensive arenas where India is relevant. It offers a playbook for other sectors

Brics backs peaceful space tech; to work against outer space arms race

Brics countries back the peaceful use of space technology and greater cooperation while reaffirming efforts to prevent an arms race and weaponisation in outer space

India backs safe, sustainable space domain based on int'l law: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India supports a safe and sustainable space domain anchored in international law, underlining that the promise of space is infinite and our responsibility is collective. Virtually addressing the International Space Summit being held in Paris, Modi also asked France and other nations to be "co-traveller" in India's next generation space research. "We support a safe and sustainable space domain anchored in international law. Scientific data must serve a common goal with openness and integrity. India's space journey reflects this philosophy," he said. The prime minister said India's approach is rooted in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' -- "One Earth, One Family, One Future" and this spirit must travel beyond the planet. Modi said that for centuries, space has inspired people's imagination and now it saves lives on earth. "The promise of space is infinite. Our responsibility is collective," he said. Modi said the Indian Space Research ...

International collaboration is space sector's inherent strength: Shukla

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla says collaboration will remain essential as India pursues Gaganyaan, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and lunar landing missions

Agnikul Cosmos opens two units, scales infra for reusable rockets

Agnikul Cosmos expands reusable rocket capabilities with new Chennai testing and manufacturing facilities

India, US to join hands on Moon base, expanding global space economy

US Ambassador Sergio Gor urged Indian space startups to explore the American market, while Isro called for greater private and international participation

India poised to be global hub for small satellites, in-orbit manufacturing

Isro is pursuing around 2,000 R&D projects as India seeks to raise its share of the global space economy and scale up private-sector participation and manufacturing

Isro's private-sector push: How close is India's space model to Nasa's?

Isro is expanding private-sector participation while retaining core responsibilities. Is its emerging model similar to Nasa's approach?

German space rocket reaches orbit in Europe's first commercial launch

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed Saturday's launch in a statement, calling it "the beginning of a new era"

Trump announces formation of new military space academy during Houston trip

US President Donald Trump announced the formation of a new military Space Academy and interacted with astronauts onboard the International Space Station, including Anil Menon, during a visit to NASA's Mission Control at Houston. "This is a great honour, to be with you is a great honour and I just want to thank Jessica, Anil, Jack - great Americans, great patriots, brave people," Trump said, making a call to the orbital laboratory from the Mission Control at Johnson Space Centre on Friday. NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway, Anil Menon, and Jessica Meir are part of Expedition 75 to the International Space Station. Trump called the crew a group of "pioneers" for their efforts in space exploration. After his brief remarks, Trump had NASA astronaut Anna Menon, Anil Menon's wife, and Duke Brady, Jessica Meir's husband, briefly interact with the ISS crew. "Hi, it's Anna. Great to see you guys up there. We love you guys. You're doing a great job," she said. The President also offered to welc

Isro's new trajectory: Pvt sector to take lead in building launch vehicles

ISRO will focus on research, frontier technologies and big-ticket missions as private companies and PSUs take on launch vehicle manufacturing and operational scale

Astronomers discover cosmic monster that is neither star nor black hole

James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal a mysterious object from the early universe that may be a black hole wrapped in a vast, star-like envelope of gas

Explained: India's new guidelines for planned re-entry of space objects

The guidelines establish a regulatory framework for entities seeking to intentionally bring satellites, launch vehicles, and other space objects back to Earth in a controlled manner

TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 becomes first India-made satellite battery

The made-in-India satellite battery-powered an experimental payload at an altitude of 450 km, validating its performance through launch and harsh orbital conditions

India's spacetech startups raise $871 million as private sector takes off

Skyroot's orbital launch and unicorn status prove policy reforms fuelled rapid industry growth

Starship troopers: Startups can further augment India's space ambitions

It is unusual for the first launch of a new rocket to be entirely successful. Skyroot will study the data and carry out at least two more test flights before going fully commercial

Isro targets 7 launches in FY27, next mission within two months: Chairman

ISRO is targeting seven launches during the current financial year, with the next mission scheduled to lift off within the next two months, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced on Saturday. Speaking at a press conference following the historic maiden orbital launch of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket, Narayanan stated that two satellites are already fully built, while five to six others are in the final phase of integration. "This financial year, we have targeted at least seven launches. We will start the launch within two months," Narayanan said. The space agency's upcoming operational schedule includes the first uncrewed mission under the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, alongside the slated satellite launches. Hailing the successful flight of Vikram-1 by private startup Skyroot Aerospace as a milestone, the ISRO chief lauded the young team -- having an average age of 28 years -- for achieving a successful orbital mission in their very first attempt. He noted that the ...

India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 lifts off from Sriharikota

India's first private orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, carrying multiple technology demonstration payloads and a postcard from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lifted off from this spaceport on Saturday. Named "Mission Aagaman" (arrival), the test flight's launch marks a historic milestone for the country's commercial space sector, executed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace. On a cloudy day, the seven-storey-tall, four-stage Vikram-1 rocket lifted off at 12.05 pm on Saturday from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, here. Following a "planned hold," due to apparent navigation issues, the launch was revised 35 minutes late than the original prefixed time of 11.30 am. After its initial journey of a little short of 16 minutes, Vikram-1 is expected to place the payloads, both domestic and foreign, into a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of 450 km with an inclination of 60 degrees. Vikram-1, named after the legendary Vikram Sarabhai who is often regarded as the Fat

Skyroot's Vikram-1 launch a test of India's private sector space ambitions

Skyroot Aerospace's maiden orbital mission marks a watershed moment for India's private space industry, showing the impact of policy reforms as India looks to emerge as a global commercial space hub