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October 14, 2026
TRISHNA: The satellite that measures Earth’s thirst
Equipped with advanced thermal infrared and optical instruments, the satellite will monitor surface temperatures, soil moisture, and crop health to optimise agricultural water management
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September 07, 2026
Venus may be less hostile to life than we thought, new study finds
New research from scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) might now give some clues about how hostile Venus really is, and what it takes for life to exist on a planet
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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 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