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Ex- ISRO chief passes away, President Murmu, PM Modi condole his death

Former ISRO chief K Kasturirangan passed away on April 25.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 06:11 PM IST

Russian head of space equipment maker arrested over fraud allegations

A view of the Moscow Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
Published on Dec 22, 2023 10:06 PM IST

Chinese astronauts close save as parachute develops hole during Earth re-entry

Parachute tear visible in the image.
Updated on Nov 04, 2023 09:08 PM IST

NASA sends Psyche spacecraft towards a rare metal-covered asteroid

This is to find out whether the asteroid is the exposed core of an early planetary building block from the beginning of the solar system.
Published on Oct 14, 2023 12:58 AM IST

'Baal Veer' selected for 'first civilian crew moon flight' on Musk's Starship

Dev Joshi is famous for portrayal of superhero Baal Veer.
Updated on Dec 10, 2022 06:52 PM IST

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin sends 1st Egyptian and Portuguese nationals to space

The crew member of the sixth crewed flight of Blue Origin
Updated on Aug 05, 2022 11:53 AM IST

Russian space agency head threatens to end future ISS missions

Director general of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin. (Kirill Kudryavtsev/Pool via REUTERS) (File Photo)
Published on Apr 03, 2022 11:41 PM IST

Europe launches space program to boost secure connections

The push will aim to provide reliable, secure and cost-effective connectivity for governmental and commercial communication.
Published on Feb 22, 2021 04:09 PM IST

Chandrayaan-2 captures image of crater on Moon; ISRO names it after Vikram Sarabhai

Planned to land on the South Pole of the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22.
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 11:23 PM IST

‘Youth shouldn’t forget Gandhi’s message of Ahimsa’: President on the eve of Republic Day

President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated the country on the eve of the 71st Republic Day in his address to the nation
Updated on Sep 01, 2020 02:02 AM IST

For PM’s innovative learning scheme, HRD ministry to zero in on 60 talented kids

The HRD ministry will select around 60 children, 30 of whom have shown excellence in science related fields and another 30 in areas related to the performing arts.
Updated on Oct 02, 2019 12:22 AM IST

Isro tweets thank you for support to Chandrayaan 2 after losing contact with lander

The space agency had got support from the entire nation, despite it losing communication with the lander ahead of the touchdown, with people from all walks of life praising ISRO and its scientists for the achievement.
Updated on Sep 17, 2019 11:56 PM IST

Isro now has just a week to establish contact with moon lander Vikram

On September 8, ISRO said the lander was spotted on the lunar surface by camera on-board of the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. Vikram had a hard-landing.
Updated on Sep 13, 2019 10:44 PM IST

Vikram Sarabhai: Pioneer of Space Programme

Renowned physicist Vikram Sarabhai is considered the father figure of India’s space programme. He is also lauded for initiatives such as establishing reputable institutions and developing nuclear power.
Updated on Aug 23, 2019 03:54 PM IST

Google Doodle celebrates Vikram Sarabhai’s 100th birthday

Google on Monday celebrated the 100th birthday of Dr Vikram Sarabhai - father of the Indian space programme “with a Doodle”
Updated on Aug 12, 2019 01:00 PM IST

More scientific missions needed, but budget a key consideration, say experts

Photo for representation (PTI)
Published on Jun 14, 2019 07:03 AM IST

China launches rocket from ship at sea for first time

The small rocket, designed to be deployed quickly and from mobile launch sites such as a ship, carried seven satellites, including one that measures sea-surface winds to forecast typhoons.
Updated on Jun 05, 2019 12:20 PM IST

Human spaceflight is a worthwhile investment

K. Sivan, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in Bengaluru, India. ISRO believes the human spaceflight will be a game-changer for the Indian space programme.
Updated on Jan 02, 2019 07:47 AM IST

Sunita Williams among nine astronauts named by NASA for new human space programme

Sunita Williams (pictured) previously logged 321 days in orbit on two stays aboard the space station, most recently returning to the earth in 2012.
Updated on Aug 04, 2018 11:31 PM IST