Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an astronaut and IAF pilot, predicts India will become a global center for space medicine within 5-10 years, reducing reliance on the US and advancing its human spaceflight program.
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu and Union Minister Jitendra Singh will lay the foundation stone for the Quantum Valley in Amaravati, featuring India's first 133-qubit quantum computer in collaboration with IBM, TCS, and L&T.
Elon Musk reveals SpaceX faces hiring difficulties in Texas due to limited job opportunities for spouses of engineers and technicians at the remote Starbase launch site.
NASA announces astronauts on Crew-12 and Artemis II missions can carry personal smartphones, marking a shift from strict gadget regulations. This move aims to enhance space photography and humanize space exploration.
NASA's Artemis II mission, with four astronauts, marks humanity's first crewed deep-space flight since Apollo, testing new technologies and partnerships for lunar exploration.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan reveals timeline for Gaganyaan human spaceflight in 2027 and two crewed lunar missions, Chandrayaan-4 & 5, targeted for 2028, while emphasizing India's focus on national priorities over competition.
Termites, often seen as destructive pests, are actually engineering marvels. They build massive structures visible from space, move soil equivalent to 4,000 pyramids, and create complex climate-controlled nests that transform entire ecosystems.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla highlights India's ambitious space goals, stressing the need for effective execution to achieve milestones in human spaceflight and beyond.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan states India is developing reusable launch vehicle technology but does not view SpaceX or other private firms as competitors, emphasizing the Indian space program's national focus.
ISRO is set to launch the Gisat-1A (EOS-05) satellite, a replacement for the lost Gisat-1, to provide real-time imaging for defense and civilian use, with a launch window from February 20 to March 5.
Discover the Tree of 40 Fruit, a real-life creation by artist Sam Van Aken that produces peaches, plums, cherries, and more through traditional grafting techniques, serving as a symbol of biodiversity and ecological awareness.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin suspends its New Shepard suborbital tourism program to concentrate resources on developing the Blue Moon lunar lander for NASA's Artemis program, targeting a 2026 mission.
An AI-generated concept reimagines the iconic Ambassador as a modern SUV, blending retro styling with contemporary design elements for India's competitive automotive market.
University of Colorado researchers develop a unique plasma tunnel to test spacecraft materials under extreme re-entry conditions, advancing safety for space tourism and exploration.
Discover when and how to witness the rare planetary alignment in February 2026, featuring Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune in the evening sky.
Space Minister Jitendra Singh dismisses sabotage theories in recent PSLV failures, reveals committees investigating anomalies, confirms June launch attempt and future missions.
CSIR's CRRI and IIP have developed an indigenous technology to produce bio-bitumen from agricultural residue like rice straw. This innovation can replace up to 30% of conventional bitumen, potentially saving Rs 4,000 crore annually in foreign exchange.
IIT Roorkee researchers create drone-based cloud seeding using calcium chloride to enhance artificial rainmaking, offering cost-effective weather modification for agriculture.
The February 2026 planetary alignment features six planets in the evening sky, but experts warn that clear sightings require ideal conditions and equipment.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is closely monitoring its satellite fleet as powerful solar storms pose a global threat to communication and navigation systems worldwide.
SRM University AP collaborates with JK Srivastava Hynfra P S A Ltd to establish a Centre of Excellence for green hydrogen innovation, advancing India's sustainable energy goals.
Scientists from CSMCRI Bhavnagar and IIT Gandhinagar have created crystalline nanopore membranes that enhance water reuse and cut energy in industrial processes.
North Central Railway introduces India's first VR-based Loco Pilot Training System at Kanpur's MDDTI to enhance Kavach safety protocol training with immersive technology.
SpaceX has temporarily suspended all Falcon 9 rocket flights after identifying a problem with the second stage during a recent mission, raising concerns about launch reliability.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin suspends New Shepard space tourism flights for at least two years, redirecting resources to accelerate lunar human flight capabilities for NASA's Artemis program.
Vast Space's Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station, is now targeting a 2027 launch. The compact modular outpost leverages SpaceX technology and NASA collaboration.
Shubhanshu Shukla highlights India's emergence as a space power, emphasizing the need to educate youth about career opportunities in the sector to inspire future scientists.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has launched formal development of CORLEO, a revolutionary four-legged personal mobility vehicle designed for extreme off-road terrain. The project targets a 2035 commercial release.
ISRO is preparing for a June PSLV launch following two consecutive setbacks. Science Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed the mission, emphasizing separate technical causes for the failures and dismissing systemic design flaws.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to relaunch its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in June 2026, following two consecutive failures. Investigations have ruled out sabotage, attributing the issues to technical anomalies. This move a