Space Mission
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PM Modi congratulates Skyroot on Vikram-1's successful launch: 'Defining moment in space journey'
India | Jul 18, 2026, 03:00 PM ISTThe growing participation of our private sector is opening new frontiers and accelerating innovation. This achievement will encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly," PM Modi wrote in a post on X.
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India achieves new space milestone as Skyroot’s Vikram-1 successfully reaches orbit
Science | Jul 18, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi congratulated the entire Skyroot team saying, "this four-stage rocket is designed to provide rapid and on-demand launch services. This mission highlights the talent, determination and entrepreneurial spirit of our youth."
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PM Modi's handwritten ‘Vande Mataram’ postcard to fly to space on Vikram-1 Mission Aagaman
Science | Jul 17, 2026, 04:31 PM ISTSkyroot Aerospace's upcoming Vikram-1 Test Flight-1, scheduled to launch from Sriharikota, will carry a unique payload—a handwritten postcard by Prime Minister Narendra Modi featuring the words 'Vande Mataram'.
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Raipur girl, 10th student selected for international ‘ShakthiSAT’ satellite mission
Education | Jun 26, 2026, 12:31 PM IST"On August 23, we have to go to Delhi, where we will build a satellite that will land on the surface of the Moon, and another satellite will revolve in the Moon's orbit, and then we will launch it in October," said Mahima Rajput.
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NASA's Artemis II mission to send humans around the moon delayed after last-minute rocket problem
Science | Feb 22, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTNASA 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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Speed News: Republic Day 2026 parade ends with military flypast at Kartavya Path
Originals | Jan 26, 2026, 05:13 PM ISTRepublic Day 2026 parade ends with military flypast at Kartavya Path. IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashoka Chakra for space mission. President Murmu, guests ride traditional buggy at Republic Day parade. UP CM Yogi Adityanath unfurls tricolour in Lucknow on Republic Day.
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ISRO’s PSLV-C62 set for January 12: To deploy EOS-N1 along with 15 co-passenger satellite
Science | Jan 09, 2026, 12:39 PM ISTISRO’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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HAL signs SSLV technology transfer deal with ISRO, IN-SPACe and NSIL
Science | Sep 10, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTHAL has signed an agreement with ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL to absorb and mass-produce SSLVs. The deal will allow HAL to build, own, and operate the launch vehicle, helping India strengthen its presence in the global small satellite launch market while creating new opportunities for Indian industries.
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'Shubhanshu Shukla has inspired a billion dreams': PM Modi lauds Indian astronaut's arrival
India | Jul 15, 2025, 03:52 PM ISTAstronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three crewmates from the commercial Axiom-4 mission made a dramatic return to Earth as the Dragon spacecraft ‘Grace’ splashed down off the coast of San Diego, southern California, on Tuesday.
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Japan’s private lunar lander 'Resilience' crashes into moon in failed mission
Science | Jun 06, 2025, 09:43 AM ISTThis marks ispace's second failed lunar mission. Its first attempt in 2022 also ended in a crash, prompting the company to name the current lander Resilience.
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'India is amazing': Sunita Williams describes how the country looks from space | VIDEO
Science | Apr 01, 2025, 09:31 AM ISTNASA astronaut Sunita Williams shared her breathtaking experience of viewing India from space, describing the Himalayas, Mumbai, and city lights from orbit.
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ISRO achieves milestone: Semicryogenic Engine hot test paves way for future missions
Science | Mar 28, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTISRO has achieved a major breakthrough with the successful hot test of the Semicryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri. The SE2000 engine, set to enhance India’s launch vehicle capabilities, promises higher payload capacity and improved efficiency.
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Sky is not the limit: India's space ambition soars high | ISRO's future missions explained
Explainers | Mar 25, 2025, 10:35 PM ISTThe national space agency, ISRO, will be embarking on quite a celestial journey with several missions lined up, including the Gaganyaan Mission, Mangalyaan-2 and Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5.
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NASA's Athena lander touches down near moon's South Pole, condition uncertain
World | Mar 07, 2025, 12:03 AM ISTA US-based private space company confirmed that its lunar lander has successfully touched down on the Moon, but its status remains uncertain. Officials are currently analyzing telemetry data to determine whether the spacecraft landed safely or sustained damage.
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams undertakes spacewalk amid challenges
World | Jan 16, 2025, 07:54 PM ISTNASA astronaut Sunita Williams took on a critical spacewalk to address technical challenges onboard her spacecraft.
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ISRO postpones SpaDex mission docking due to satellite drift, new date awaited
India | Jan 08, 2025, 09:48 PM ISTThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has delayed its SpaDex mission docking experiment for the second time due to unexpected satellite drift during a maneuver. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to test critical in-space docking technologies for India’s future space missions.
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ISRO to launch SpaDeX Mission for space docking on December 30
Science | Dec 24, 2024, 10:58 AM ISTISRO's SpaDeX Mission aims to demonstrate capabilities that will be beneficial for lunar exploration and the establishment of an Indian space station. Additionally, ISRO has opened registration for a viewing gallery related to this mission.
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ISRO gears up for historic space docking mission by this December: Somanath
Science | Dec 06, 2024, 02:12 PM ISTISRO is set to carry out its space docking mission using the PSLV-C60 spacecraft. The space agency is currently in the final stages of preparation and is expected to announce the launch date shortly.
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ISRO's PSLV all set to launch Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft next month
Science | Nov 23, 2024, 06:31 PM ISTISRO plans to utilize its PSLV to send the solar probes into space. The mission consists of two spacecraft that are stacked vertically for the launch.
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NASA delays SpaceX crew-9 mission to ensure safe launch: New date set for September 26
Science | Sep 22, 2024, 02:11 PM ISTSpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been rescheduled for September 26, 2024, after originally being set for August 18. The delay allows for additional time to complete final prelaunch procedures and ensure all systems are fully prepared.