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  Artemis II heads to Moon: NASA astronauts break free from Earth orbit after 50 years

  April 03, 2026 11:10 IST

  Astronauts aboard Artemis II have successfully fired the engines to leave Earth’s orbit and head toward the Moon, marking humanity’s first crewed lunar journey since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission is a major step toward future lunar landings and long-term space exploration.

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  NASA launches Artemis II astronauts into orbit, first human lunar mission in over 50 years | VIDEO

  April 02, 2026 6:38 IST

  Artemis II has successfully placed its four-member crew into Earth's orbit, launching the first human lunar-bound mission in more than 50 years. The astronauts will conduct system checks before firing Orion’s engine to begin a rapid lunar flyby.

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  Scientists discover hidden layer inside Sun that triggers solar storms: NASA

  March 30, 2026 23:35 IST

  Scientists from the New Jersey Institute of Technology have identified a hidden layer deep inside the Sun called the tachocline as the origin of solar storms. The discovery could improve space weather forecasts and help protect satellites and communication systems on Earth.

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  From Moon colonies to Mars drones: NASA’s big vision for future space exploration

  March 24, 2026 19:25 IST

  NASA has revealed an ambitious roadmap focusing on a permanent Moon base, nuclear-powered space tech, and a fleet of helicopters on Mars. The plan marks a shift from short missions to long-term human presence in space under its Artemis programme.

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  ISRO and ESA sign new agreement for joint Earth observation missions

  March 08, 2026 12:51 IST

  ISRO and the European Space Agency have signed a new agreement to collaborate on calibration, validation and scientific studies for Earth observation missions. The partnership also builds on previous collaborations, including the Proba-3 satellite mission.

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  Is the moon disappearing? Scientists reveal Earth’s natural satellite is slowly shrinking

  March 03, 2026 15:05 IST

  Scientists say the Moon is slowly shrinking as its interior cools and contracts. While it is not disappearing, researchers warn that if the Moon were ever lost, Earth could face unstable seasons, weaker tides and dramatic climate changes.

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  Blood Moon on March 3-4, 2026: Timings, visibility in India and how to see the Total Lunar Eclipse

  March 03, 2026 12:23 IST

  A rare total lunar eclipse, known as a Blood Moon, will occur on the night of March 3-4 (2026). While Eastern Asia, Australia, and the Americas will get the best views, skywatchers in India may witness only limited or partial phases depending on location.

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  National Science Day: From Gaganyaan to Chandrayaan‑4, India's roadmap to become superpower by 2035

  February 28, 2026 8:07 IST

  On the National Science Day, India marks its progress towards becoming a global superpower by 2035 through a series of high-stakes missions in space and defense.

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  NASA rolls Artemis Moon rocket back to hangar after fresh technical issues

  February 26, 2026 8:32 IST

  NASA has rolled back its 322-foot Artemis Space Launch System rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building following helium system issues and persistent hydrogen leaks, delaying the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby to at least April.

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  Government commits long-term support to India’s semiconductor ecosystem; ISM 2.0 rollout next

  February 26, 2026 7:41 IST

  The government has reiterated long-term support for India’s semiconductor ecosystem, with ISM 2.0 set to roll out soon. A single-window clearance portal for vendors will also be launched to ease operational challenges.

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  ISRO details NVS-02 orbit-raising anomaly, apex committee recommends corrective measures

  February 26, 2026 7:02 IST

  ISRO has detailed the orbit-raising anomaly of NVS-02 launched aboard GSLV-F15. An Apex Committee identified a drive signal issue affecting the pyro valve and recommended corrective measures, which were implemented in the CMS-03 mission.

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  NASA’s giant Moon rocket grounded until April; set to return to hangar

  February 23, 2026 11:13 IST

  NASA’s moon rocket is headed back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs after a helium system malfunction. The issue delays the Artemis II mission, which aims to send four astronauts around the moon for the first time since the Apollo era.

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  NASA's Artemis II mission to send humans around the moon delayed after last-minute rocket problem

  February 22, 2026 7:16 IST

  NASA has delayed the March 6 launch of Artemis II after engineers found a helium flow problem during final checks. The mission will send four astronauts around the Moon.

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  DRDO conducts successful qualification test for Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute

  February 19, 2026 23:52 IST

  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the qualification-level load test of the drogue parachute for India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme at its Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh.

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  International Space Station back to full crew strength after SpaceX delivers four new astronauts

  February 15, 2026 13:11 IST

  The International Space Station is back to full strength after SpaceX transported four new astronauts from the US, France, and Russia, replacing crew members who returned early due to a medical emergency.

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  NISAR maps India’s soil at 100m resolution; NSIL–GalaxEye pact boosts space sector

  February 14, 2026 16:53 IST

  ISRO said NISAR is imaging India in S- and L-bands, generating 100m soil moisture products every 12 days. The data supports agriculture, irrigation planning, and drought preparedness. NSIL has partnered with GalaxEye to resell advanced satellite imagery products.

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  New crew to ISS launched after NASA’s first medical evacuation

  February 14, 2026 13:05 IST

  SpaceX launched a new US, French and Russian crew to the ISS to replace astronauts who returned early in NASA’s first medical evacuation. The four are set for an eight- to nine-month mission focused on research and future moon and Mars preparation.

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  Big leap for Indian space security: Private satellite successfully captures ISS from orbit

  February 08, 2026 18:57 IST

  India has achieved a new space surveillance milestone as private firm Azista successfully imaged the ISS using its AFR satellite, marking the country’s first private-sector demonstration of in-orbit observation capability.

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  ZSI discovers two new worm species in West Bengal’s coastal waters

  February 06, 2026 14:20 IST

  ZSI researchers and international experts have discovered two new marine worm species in West Bengal’s Digha and Bankiput regions. Belonging to the nereididae family, the species show resilience in polluted habitats, highlighting Bay of Bengal biodiversity.

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  Blue Origin pauses new Shepard Missions to focus on lunar landings under NASA’s Artemis Program

  February 05, 2026 23:13 IST

  Blue Origin has halted flights of its New Shepard spacecraft for two years, focusing on developing human lunar landing capabilities in support of NASA’s Artemis mission.

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  Powerful solar storms trigger global alert as ISRO monitors Indian satellites

  February 04, 2026 17:17 IST

  Intense solar storms from a powerful sunspot region have raised concerns worldwide, with ISRO closely monitoring over 50 Indian satellites amid risks of radio blackouts and signal disruptions.

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  NASA delays crewed Moon mission after hydrogen leaks disrupt rocket dress rehearsal

  February 04, 2026 17:07 IST

  NASA has postponed its long-awaited crewed moon mission until at least March after dangerous hydrogen fuel leaks halted the final dress rehearsal of its Space Launch System rocket.

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  ISRO to relaunch PSLV in June after back-to-back failures, sabotage ruled out

  February 03, 2026 11:37 IST

  ISRO will attempt a fresh PSLV launch in June after two consecutive mission failures, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, ruling out sabotage and affirming global confidence in India’s space programme.

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  Neuralink ready for first human implant of vision-restoring brain device, says Elon Musk

  January 29, 2026 13:53 IST

  Elon Musk’s Neuralink is ready to conduct its first human implant of a brain device called Blindsight, designed to help people who are completely blind regain vision. Pending regulatory approval, the implant aims to send visual signals directly to the brain, starting with low-resolution vision.

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  Union Budget 2026: Space industry seeks ‘critical infrastructure’ status, govt procurement push

  January 28, 2026 20:00 IST

  Ahead of the Union Budget, India’s private space industry urges the government to classify space assets as critical infrastructure, unlock low-cost financing, and boost domestic procurement to scale startups and strengthen national capabilities.

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  ISRO planning multiple satellite launches in 2026, says chairman V Narayanan

  January 25, 2026 12:04 IST

  ISRO Chairman V Narayanan says India is planning multiple satellite launches in 2026, along with ambitious goals like an Indian space station and a human Moon mission under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership.

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  ISRO–ESA Solar science workshop begins in Thiruvananthapuram

  January 22, 2026 16:31 IST

  A five-day ISRO–ESA heliophysics workshop focusing on Aditya-L1, Solar Orbiter and Proba-3 missions is underway in Thiruvananthapuram.

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  NASA astronaut Sunita Williams visits Kozhikode, joins KLF sessions till Jan 25

  January 22, 2026 15:50 IST

  NASA astronaut Sunita Williams arrives in Kozhikode for the Kerala Literature Festival, attending multiple sessions till January 25.