Space

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.