Space

Agnikul's Agnibaan: India's First Semi-Cryogenic Engine Rocket Launch

India's space industry has taken a significant leap forward with the successful launch of Agnikul's maiden rocket mission, Agnibaan.

May 30, 2024

NASA head Nelson says China hiding military presence in space

The chief of US space agency NASA has told lawmakers in Washington that China is using civilian programmes to hide military objectives in space.

Apr 18, 2024

NASA Selects 3 Firms To Develop Vehicle For Exploring Moon

Around the Moon: NASA selects 3 firms to develop LTV to explore Moon's surface

The US space agency NASA has selected three companies — Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab — to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) that Artemis astronauts will use to travel around the Moon's surface.

Apr 4, 2024

International Astronomical Union approves Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved the Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'.

Mar 25, 2024

'Pushpak', ISRO's change of heart in naming Indian space shuttle

The Indian space agency seems to have undergone a change of heart while naming its launch vehicle. From long-winded rocket names to shorter impressive ones, ISRO has opted for 'Pushpak' as the ID for its reusable launch vehicle.

Mar 22, 2024

Welcome back to Earth: NASA's Crew 7 returns to Earth after spending 197 days in space station

NASA's Crew 7 astronauts, from four different space agencies, have returned safely after spending 197 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the US space agency has said.

Mar 12, 2024

Celestial 'Devil' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks' date with Earth on April 21 after 71 years

A periodical comet, named '12P/Pons-Brooks' is scheduled to greet Earth from its closest point in the dark skies from April 21 as it zooms towards the sun on its return journey after 71 years, exciting the international scientific community.

Mar 12, 2024

India's historic leap: Gaganyaan astronauts revealed; PM Modi pats their back

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that as India progresses to become the world's third-largest economy, the Gaganyaan mission will propel the nation's space sector to unprecedented heights.

Feb 27, 2024

US private space company Intuitive Machnes makes first lunar landing 50 years after

US company Intuitive Machines' first lunar lander touched down on the moon early Friday morning, marking the first American spacecraft to land on the lunar surface in more than 50 years.

Feb 23, 2024

India successfully puts into orbit its 3rd Gen Meteorological satellite - INSAT-3DS

India successfully put into orbit its third generation meteorological/weather satellite INSAT-3DS on Saturday evening in a copybook style. The 2,274 kg INSAT-3DS was carried by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket code-named as GSLV-F14.

Feb 18, 2024

OSIRIS-REx brought back 121.6 grams of sample from asteroid Bennu: NASA

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft brought back 121.6 grams of material from asteroid Bennu -- doubling the sample return goal, NASA has announced.

Feb 17, 2024

ISRO again skips 'unlucky' 13 while numbering its rocket

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has done it again. It has skipped the number '13' -- generally considered "unlucky" -- while numbering its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket, which is set to fly on Saturday evening with the weather satellite INSAT-3DS.

Feb 17, 2024

Scientists Identify Water Molecules On Asteroids For 1st Time

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Space

Agnikul's Agnibaan: India's First Semi-Cryogenic Engine Rocket Launch

NASA head Nelson says China hiding military presence in space

Around the Moon: NASA selects 3 firms to develop LTV to explore Moon's surface

International Astronomical Union approves Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'

'Pushpak', ISRO's change of heart in naming Indian space shuttle

Welcome back to Earth: NASA's Crew 7 returns to Earth after spending 197 days in space station

Celestial 'Devil' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks' date with Earth on April 21 after 71 years

India's historic leap: Gaganyaan astronauts revealed; PM Modi pats their back

US private space company Intuitive Machnes makes first lunar landing 50 years after

India successfully puts into orbit its 3rd Gen Meteorological satellite - INSAT-3DS

OSIRIS-REx brought back 121.6 grams of sample from asteroid Bennu: NASA

ISRO again skips 'unlucky' 13 while numbering its rocket

'SOFIA' scientists identify water molecules on asteroids for 1st time

NASA uses new hybrid antenna to track deep space communication

DRDO successfully launches Green Propulsion System in orbit

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]