Space

Govt sets up Rs1,000-cr venture fund for space sector projects

Govt sets up Rs1,000-cr venture fund for space sector projects

25 Oct 2024

The union cabinet on Thursday approved the setting up of a Rs1,000-crore venture capital fund exclusively for space sector initiatives.

Chandrayaan-4 mission to demonstrate technologies for safe return from Moon

Chandrayaan-4 mission to demonstrate technologies for safe return from Moon

23 Sep 2024

India last week announced four planned space missions, including one to planet Venus, a fourth mission to Moon and building an Indian Space Station and finally taking an Indian to and from the Moon

Isro uses new satellite and launch vehicle technology for EOS-08 mission

Isro uses new satellite and launch vehicle technology for EOS-08 mission

17 Aug 2024

Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) on Friday launched its Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-8) using its latest Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

Airbus, Thales plan to combine some space activities: report

Airbus, Thales plan to combine some space activities: report

16 Jul 2024

European aerospace majors Airbus and Thales are reported to be planning to combine some of their space-based activities, with a focus on satellite operations,

Elon Musk to visit India as govt tweaks FDI rules for space sector as well

Elon Musk to visit India as govt tweaks FDI rules for space sector as well

23 Apr 2024

Elon Musk, CEO of tech enterprises Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink and X, has confirmed his India visit next week after the Indian government notified amendments to foreign investment rules in space sector, allowing 100 per cent FDI in satellite-related ventures.

Isro carries out second landing test of Reusable Launch Vehicle

Isro carries out second landing test of Reusable Launch Vehicle

25 Mar 2024

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Friday successfully carried out a second test landing of its Reusable Launch Vehicle, Pushpak.

Govt reviews FDI policy on space sector

Govt reviews FDI policy on space sector

07 Mar 2024

The Government of India has amended the extant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in order to open up the on space sector for overseas investors.

Bengaluru-based start-up develops green propulsion system for spacecraft

Bengaluru-based start-up develops green propulsion system for spacecraft

05 Feb 2024

Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based start-up, funded by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has developed a `Green Propulsion System’, which uses a green monopropellant thruster for altitude control

NASA, Lockheed revive supersonic travel dreams with X-59 QueSST aircraft

NASA, Lockheed revive supersonic travel dreams with X-59 QueSST aircraft

15 Jan 2024

US space agency NASA and defence aircraft maker Lockheed Martin on Friday jointly unveiled a prototype of the agency’s experimental aircraft X-59

Isro successfully tests Si-Gr, hydrogen fuel cell batteries on-flight

Isro successfully tests Si-Gr, hydrogen fuel cell batteries on-flight

07 Jan 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Monday (1 January 2024) simultaneously tested a high density graphite-silicon cell and a hydrogen fuel cell based power system on board PSL-C58 flight

Isro inserts Aditya-L1 into its halo orbit destination

Isro inserts Aditya-L1 into its halo orbit destination

07 Jan 2024

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) today announced the successful insertion of its dedicated solar observation spacecraft, Aditya-L1, into its final destination,

Isro to launch ESA’s solar probe mission Proba-3

Isro to launch ESA’s solar probe mission Proba-3

05 Jan 2024

European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Indian Space Research Organisation’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) to deploy its experimental Project for On-Board Autonomy-3 (PROBA-3) mission.

Isro to launch GSAT-20 satellite aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.

Isro to launch GSAT-20 satellite aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.

05 Jan 2024

NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), has signed a contract with SpaceX, the space exploration venture of billionaire Elon Musk, for the launch of Isro’s communication satellite GSAT-20.

SpaceX faces allegations of wrongful employee firings

SpaceX faces allegations of wrongful employee firings

04 Jan 2024

SpaceX, the renowned rocket and satellite manufacturer, has come under scrutiny as a U.S. labor agency accuses the company of unlawfully terminating eight employees.

ISRO: Triumphs and milestones of 2023

ISRO: Triumphs and milestones of 2023

22 Dec 2023

In 2023, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will have achieved remarkable milestones, solidifying its position in the field of space exploration. Notably, the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 marked a pivotal moment, showcasing India’s prowess in lunar missions.

ISRO launches its fourth navigational satellite IRNSS-1D

28 Mar 2015

Isro plans to follow this up with two more launches this year and a third next year, completing the seven-satellite regional navigational system

ISRO gets go-ahead for joint moon mission with NASA

14 Feb 2011

Thomas had opposed Antrix-Devas deal as telecom secretary

12 Feb 2011

Government constitutes review committee to inquire into Devas deal

11 Feb 2011

Review committee to inquire into Devas deal

10 Feb 2011

Centre was advised on Antrix-Devas annulment in July 2010

09 Feb 2011

Planck Surveyor reveals 15,000 new celestial objects

17 Jan 2011

NASA's historic attempt to deploy a solar sail

30 Jun 2008

The idea to use pressure and radiation to propel space craft might just get tested, if all goes well with NASA's planned deployment of the first Solar Sail.

ESA's Jules Verne ATV refuels the ISS

19 Jun 2008

Unexpected success for Phoenix Mars mission: ice may have been discovered

02 Jun 2008

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