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August 30, 2026
Calling on the neighbours: ISRO's upcoming Venus, Mars missions explained
Having landed on the moon and orbited Mars, ISRO now has its sights set on Venus and a landing on the red planet
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August 30, 2026
Venus mission could indicate Earth’s long-term future: Dr Mylswamy Annadurai
The 'Shukrayaan' mission, launching in 2028, will use radar to study Venus's surface and atmosphere, a first for Venus exploration
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August 17, 2026
NVS-03: India’s own GPS prepares a strong comeback
The second-generation NavIC satellite features an Indian-made rubidium atomic clock, transmits signals across multiple frequency bands, including L1, enhancing compatibility with everyday devices like smartphones and fitness bands
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August 13, 2026
ISRO’s new booster gives SSLV extra muscle
India's smallest rocket, the SSLV, has received a significant upgrade with the successful ground test of its improved solid booster stage, SS1. This enhancement aims to increase the rocket's payload capacity by approximately 100kg to Low Earth Orbit
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August 12, 2026
Global race for lunar base heats up with NASA-ISRO joint programme
The Moon Base programme aims to create an outpost near the lunar South Pole, utilising local resources like water ice for sustenance and fuel, thereby enabling longer stays and serving as a crucial stepping stone for future Mars missions
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August 05, 2026
EXPLAINED | Silent crash on moon: Everything we know so far about SpaceX rocket no one watched hit
On August 5, a four-tonne SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage, left over from a 2025 mission, crashed into the Moon's western edge
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July 31, 2026
Three satellites short: ISRO’s NavIC stops navigating
Loss of satellite functionality cripples NavIC's standalone positioning capabilities as ISRO muses ambitious recovery plan
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July 18, 2026
Vikram-1 soars: Why is this launch significant for the private space sector in India?
The launch signifies a new era for India's commercial space industry, paving the way for on-demand satellite deployment
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July 11, 2026
Who is Anil Menon? Meet the NASA astronaut with Indian heritage who is part of the Soyuz MS-29 crew
July 14, 2027, marks a historic moment as the first astronaut of Malayali heritage travels to space
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July 07, 2026
Vikram-1 to carry attractive payloads; gold, diamonds, in-orbit robotic arm and more
A special payload called Cosmic Bloom, developed by Cosmos Diamonds, will be one of the payloads on Vikram-1. The payload consists of an artistic diamond jewellery creation mounted on an aluminium base plate
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June 29, 2026
ISRO’s semi-cryogenic engine is stronger, better: Why it matters
ISRO now has enough confidence to go for the full-thrust demonstration of the engine at 200 tonnes
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June 24, 2026
Why is the BRICS Space Constellation significant?
BRICS space leaders convene in Bengaluru to boost satellite cooperation
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June 19, 2026
Unlocking the secrets of Mars with the Aeolus mission
Will NASA’s first reimbursable Space Act Agreement with Relativity Space work for its Aeolus mission to Mars?
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June 17, 2026
From 14 to 200 days: ISRO’s heaters to conquer Moon’s harsh nights
Chandrayaan's next frontier is surviving the deep freeze of the Moon
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June 12, 2026
OPINION | SpaceX and the looming space-debris crisis
Space debris, the growing risk of space junk in Earth's orbit, is becoming an increasingly significant problem as the space race intensifies following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO
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May 21, 2026
NASA prepares big Moon test before landing
Artemis III mission will conduct a crucial Earth-orbit test, serving as a vital dress rehearsal before the planned Artemis IV Moon landing
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May 19, 2026
Shukrayaan: India and Sweden join hands for the Venus mission
The collaboration involves using shared expertise to study the intricacies of Venus's atmosphere and surface
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May 07, 2026
Skyroot Aerospace becomes India’s first space tech unicorn
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace is now valued at $1.1 billion
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May 06, 2026
Pathfinder: When satellites get their own brain
India's Pixxel and Sarvam are creating Pathfinder, the first orbital data centre satellite powered by AI
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April 25, 2026
Pakistan's astronauts to fly on China's celestial path
China has selected two Pakistani astronauts to train for its Tiangong space station, marking the first time foreign astronauts will fly on a Chinese mission
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April 20, 2026
India’s G20 satellite will be special: Here is why
The satellite, slated for a 2027 launch by ISRO, will monitor climate change, pollution, and weather patterns globally, showcasing India's growing role in space tech
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April 20, 2026
Bezos-led Blue Origin rocket lands perfectly; it’s cargo, not so much
Blue Origin nails key reusability milestone on Sunday, but the satellite it carried is headed for a fiery end
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April 11, 2026
Artemis II astronauts safely return from moon with splashdown in Pacific
The four NASA astronauts were safely extracted from the Orion spacecraft
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April 10, 2026
EXPLAINED: The extreme physics of Artemis II astronauts' journey home
The most critical and dangerous phase is the spacecraft's re-entry into earth's atmosphere, where the Orion capsule will face extreme temperatures of around 2,760 degrees Celsius and speeds nearing 38,500 km/h
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April 02, 2026
NASA’s Artemis II faces its first in-flight challenge: A faulty toilet!
Artemis II mission takes off with four astronauts on a historic lunar flyby, but will a faulty space toilet present a real human challenge in zero gravity?
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