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  India’s first private earth observation satellite network to launch in next year

  January 21, 2026 16:31 IST

  India’s first privately built Earth observation satellite constellation will launch in 2027, led by Pixxel and three start-ups under a Rs 1,200-crore project.

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  SpaceX expands Starlink network with 29-satellite Falcon 9 launch from Florida

  January 21, 2026 11:55 IST

  SpaceX has launched 29 new Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, expanding its low Earth orbit internet constellation. The mission marked the eighth launch of 2026 and featured another successful booster landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

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  Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years and epic 9-month stranding on ISS

  January 21, 2026 7:06 IST

  Across 27 yrs at NASA, Williams completed 3 ISS expeditions, totalling 608 days in space that showcased her unyielding determination. Sunita owns the women's record for cumulative spacewalk duration, 62 hours over nine outings, where she fixed solar arrays.

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  Ever dreamed of sending your name to the Moon? NASA’s Artemis II makes it possible

  January 19, 2026 15:51 IST

  NASA is inviting people worldwide to send their names to the Moon aboard the Artemis II mission. Learn how to get an Artemis II boarding pass before the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.

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  NASA moves Artemis II rocket to launch pad ahead of crewed Moon mission after 50 years

  January 18, 2026 12:04 IST

  NASA rolls out its Space Launch System rocket to Launch Pad 39B in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission, marking humanity’s return to the Moon after more than 50 years.

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  Thousands of dead satellites in orbit are a big risk: How the world plans to clean earth’s orbit

  January 17, 2026 17:54 IST

  Earth’s orbit is getting dangerously crowded with space debris, raising the risk of satellite collisions and global communication failures. Led by the European Space Agency’s Zero Debris Charter, space agencies and private companies are racing to clean up orbital debris using de-orbiting satellites.

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  Humans prepare to return to Moon as NASA readies Artemis II crewed mission

  January 15, 2026 19:26 IST

  NASA plans to launch Artemis II soon, sending astronauts beyond the Moon to test systems ahead of the Artemis III landing mission.

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  PSLV-C62 mission failure:ISRO faces first space launch setback of 2026

  January 15, 2026 13:44 IST

  India’s space programme faced its first setback of 2026 after the PSLV-C62 mission failed on January 12 due to a technical anomaly in the rocket’s third stage. The issue prevented the satellite from achieving orbital velocity, leading to the loss of the EOS-N1 satellite and 15 smaller payloads.

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  NASA ISS astronauts safely splash down: Early evacuation over medical concern

  January 15, 2026 14:31 IST

  NASA has carried out its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS), sending four astronauts back to Earth more than a month ahead of schedule. The decision was taken after one crew member required medical evaluation that could not be fully conducted in space.

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  ISRO PSLV-C62 mission fails: 16 Satellites lost, but Spanish 'KID' prototype survives re-entry

  January 13, 2026 17:17 IST

  ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission ends in failure as 16 satellites are lost due to a third-stage anomaly. However, the Spanish KID satellite miraculously survived 28g loads. Read the full analysis of the PSLV-C62 failure and KID survival.

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  Who is Shrinivas Kulkarni? 2026 RAS Gold medalist joins ranks of Albert Einstein

  January 12, 2026 16:25 IST

  Discover everything about Shrinivas Kulkarni, the 2026 RAS Gold Medalist. Learn about his groundbreaking work at Caltech, his discoveries of brown dwarfs and millisecond pulsars, and his place in a legacy of scientific icons like Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

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  ISRO veteran outlines India’s path to Bharat Space Station and 2027 astronaut launch | Exclusive

  January 12, 2026 15:32 IST

  Veteran ISRO scientist Dr S Venkateswara Sharma discusses the PSLV-C62 failure, the strategic importance of the EOS-N1 Anvesha satellite, and India's plans for the Bharat Space Station by 2035.

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  ISRO PSLV-C62 mission fails: A Look at the space agency's rare launch setbacks

  January 12, 2026 12:13 IST

  ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirms a third-stage disturbance in the PSLV-C62 mission. Read about the history of ISRO's rare mission setbacks including PSLV-C61 and SSLV-D1.

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  ISRO confirms performance anomaly in PSLV-C62 third stage following launch

  January 12, 2026 11:07 IST

  Latest update on the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission. ISRO reports a third-stage disturbance and is currently studying flight data regarding the trajectory deviation.

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  ISRO kicks off 2026: PSLV-C62 successfully launches with EOS-N1 and 14 payloads

  January 12, 2026 10:19 IST

  ISRO begins its 2026 space schedule with the successful launch of the PSLV-C62 mission. Carrying the EOS-N1 and 14 co-passenger satellites, the mission includes a unique re-entry demonstration of the KID capsule.

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  ISRO PSLV-C62 launch highlights: EOS-N1 and 14 satellites failed to reach intended orbit

  January 12, 2026 11:30 IST

  Follow highlights for ISRO's first launch of 2026. The PSLV-C62 mission was intended to deploy the EOS-N1 satellite and 14 payloads, followed by a unique KID capsule re-entry demonstration.

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  From Chandrayaan-1 to PSLV-C62: The evolution of ISRO’s perfect satellite launch vehicle

  January 11, 2026 18:24 IST

  ISRO is set to launch the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission tomorrow, January 12, at 10:18 AM. Marking the 64th flight of the 'Workhorse of ISRO,' this NSIL commercial mission will deploy 15 satellites into orbit. Read about the history and significance of the PSLV program.

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  Space 'petrol pumps' in orbit: How OrbitAid’s AyulSAT will extend satellite lifespan

  January 11, 2026 14:07 IST

  Chennai-based OrbitAid Aerospace is set to launch AyulSAT onboard the PSLV this Monday. The mission marks India's first attempt at commercial in-orbit satellite refuelling and docking technology

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  Two new frog species discovered in Arunachal; One named after veteran Malayali journalist

  January 11, 2026 13:15 IST

  Scientists discover two new slender-armed frog species in Arunachal Pradesh. One is named after the late Malayali journalist E. Somanath, highlighting the state's vast, unexplored biodiversity.

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  ISRO's Aditya-L1 finds how solar storm impact on Earth’s magnetic field

  January 11, 2026 11:31 IST

  How do solar storms impact Earth? ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission finds major breakthroughs in space weather, from magnetic field compression to atmospheric heating.

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  NASA orders first-ever medical evacuation from ISS, Crew-11 to splash down on January 14

  January 10, 2026 17:47 IST

  NASA’s first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, deciding to bring four Crew-11 astronauts back to Earth earlier than planned after a medical issue affected one crew member. The astronaut is stable, and NASA has stressed that this is not an emergency.

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  ISRO’s PSLV-C62 set for January 12: To deploy EOS-N1 along with 15 co-passenger satellite

  January 09, 2026 12:39 IST

  ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, scheduled for January 12, 2026, will mark the 64th flight of India’s trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. The mission will deploy the EOS-N1 earth observation satellite for a commercial customer, along with 15 co-passenger satellites from India and abroad.

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  NASA pushes back January 8 spacewalk after crew member faces medical issue: What happened?

  January 08, 2026 13:19 IST

  NASA postponed a spacewalk set for January 8 outside the International Space Station after a crew member had a medical issue on board. The agency says everyone’s safe and stable. They’ll share updates and pick a new date for the spacewalk soon.

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  ISRO's first launch of 2026 scheduled today; to carry DRDO satellite among other payloads

  January 11, 2026 23:57 IST

  ISRO will conduct its first launch of the year on January 12, as the PSLV-C62 mission takes flight from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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  ISRO’s dust detector successfully tracks interplanetary particles

  January 06, 2026 11:32 IST

  ISRO's Dust EXperiment (DEX) marks a significant technological milestone as India's first indigenous instrument designed to detect Interplanetary Dust Particles (IDPs).

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  James Webb Telescope spots ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ galaxy with a hidden supermassive black hole

  January 05, 2026 16:59 IST

  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a mysterious early-universe galaxy nicknamed “Jekyll and Hyde”, revealing a calm, star-forming exterior and a violent hidden core powered by a supermassive black hole.

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  Aurora Borealis to grow in 2026: Why Northern Lights displays are expected to surge?

  January 05, 2026 16:04 IST

  After the Sun’s solar maximum peak in 2024–25, scientists say that 2026 could deliver some of the most frequent and intense Northern Lights displays. Ongoing solar storms, combined with seasonal magnetic effects during equinoxes, are expected to keep Aurora Borealis activity unusually high.

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  2026 Space outlook: Gaganyaan’s uncrewed mission and private rocket launches to define space sector

  January 01, 2026 17:39 IST

  2026 marks a turning point for India's space ambitions. As the nation takes its first definitive steps toward human spaceflight, private space-tech leaders are also gearing up for a landmark year of satellite launches using home-grown rockets.