As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, a heartwarming message has arrived from more than 400 kilometres above Earth. Three Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) extended their Independence Day greetings to the people of India while holding the Indian Tricolour, offering a powerful symbol of the friendship between the two countries. The message was delivered by cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina and Andrey Fedyaev. In

India's private SpaceTech industry has entered a new phase of growth, attracting significant investor interest and establishing itself as one of the country's most promising deep-tech sectors. According to a report by Tracxn, Indian SpaceTech startups have collectively raised $871 million through 241 funding rounds as of July 2026. The impressive investment reflects the increasing confidence of venture capital firms and global investors in India's expanding commercial space e

Skyroot Aerospace has taken a decisive step toward greater self-reliance by announcing plans to develop its own launch pad. The decision follows the successful maiden orbital flight of its Vikram-1 rocket and signals the company’s determination to increase launch frequency while reducing dependence on shared facilities. As India’s private space industry continues to expand, this development positions Skyroot to play a more prominent role in the global small-satellite launch m

The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting India's growing achievements in science, technology, and innovation. Ahead of the proceedings, the Prime Minister congratulated scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs for the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, describing it as a landmark moment in the country's expanding space programme. During his address, the Prime Mini

In a defining moment for India’s space sector, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace is preparing to launch the Vikram-1 rocket on July 18, 2026, at 11:30 AM IST. This maiden test flight from the historic First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota will mark the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket mission. India’s first private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, stands fully stacked at Sriharikota; components being assembled for the upcoming 'Mission A

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is making significant strides in lunar technology, developing advanced landers capable of operating for up to 200 days on the Moon's surface. This initiative marks a transformative advancement over the approximately 14-day lifespan of previous missions, such as Chandrayaan-3, and underscores India's growing capabilities in sustained space exploration. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan recently highlighted this collaborative effort with t

India’s space sector is experiencing a period of dynamic expansion, evolving rapidly into a vibrant ecosystem that blends government expertise with private sector innovation. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has spotlighted this momentum, noting that the country’s space economy, currently valued at around $8.4–9 billion, is expected to reach approximately $40–45 billion within the next 7 to 10 years. This ambitious trajectory reflects India’s strategic push to harness space

Nearly seven years after its launch, India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission is still yielding remarkable scientific revelations. Researchers have found strong evidence of subsurface water-ice buried beneath some of the coldest craters near the Moon’s South Pole. This discovery, based on advanced radar data from the orbiter, strengthens the case for utilising lunar resources in future human exploration. ISRO detects possible subsurface ice on moon using Chandrayaan-2 data (Image: ISRO)

In a landmark moment for India's space programme, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been conferred the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). This prestigious honour recognises the remarkable success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, particularly its historic soft landing near the Moon’s south pole. The award was presented on May 21, 2026, during the AIAA ASCEND 2026 Conference in Washington, D.C. India’s

As modern conflicts increasingly extend into the orbital domain, India is accelerating its efforts to build robust, sovereign space capabilities. The 4th Indian DefSpace Symposium 2026, held on 23–24 April at the Manekshaw Centre and organised by the Indian Space Association (ISpA), brought together senior military leaders, industry executives, scientists, and strategic experts. Under the theme “Strengthening India’s Defence and Space Industry Synergy,” participants emphasise

A wave of intense solar activity has placed space agencies across the world on high alert, following a series of powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) erupting from the Sun in early February 2026. These eruptions, originating from highly active sunspot regions, have sent charged particles toward Earth, raising serious concerns about potential disruptions to satellite operations, radio communications, GPS systems, and power infrastructure. Scientists have con

India’s space ambitions for 2026 began with high expectations as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C62 mission on January 12, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota . The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle lifted off at 10:18 am IST, carrying 16 satellites into space. The mission was particularly significant as it included EOS-N1 (Anvesha), a strategic Earth observation satellite developed for the Defence Research and Development Org

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisatio n (ISRO) after the successful launch of the BlueBird Block‑2 communication satellite, calling the mission a “proud milestone” in the country’s expanding space capabilities. The satellite was deployed aboard ISRO’s LVM3‑M6 heavy‑lift rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh , early on December 24, marking another high point in India’s space explorati

India’s space ambitions reached a new high as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, the heaviest foreign satellite ever lifted from Indian soil, aboard its powerful LVM3-M6 launch vehicle. The mission, conducted from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, stands as a defining moment in India’s emergence as a reliable global hub for heavy commercial satellite launches. With this achievement, I

India stands at the threshold of another landmark achievement in space exploration as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prepares to launch its most powerful rocket, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), popularly known as the ‘Baahubali’ rocket. This mission marks a historic first for the country, as the rocket is set to carry the heaviest satellite ever launched by an Indian launch vehicle, reinforcing India’s growing stature in the global space ecosystem. Schedule

The year 2025 stands out as a landmark period in India’s space journey, reflecting a decisive shift from capability demonstration to sustained global leadership. With major achievements spanning biological research, orbital technologies, human spaceflight, satellite launches, and indigenous innovation, India’s space programme demonstrated both scientific maturity and strategic vision. These accomplishments collectively underline India’s growing role as a dependable and forwar

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has once again pushed the boundaries of lunar science by uncovering unexpected details about the Moon’s south pole. New analyses from the Vikram lander’s instruments show that this region is far more electrically active, dynamic, and scientifically complex than previously imagined. These insights, released recently by ISRO and confirmed across multiple scientific studies, mark a significant milestone in understanding the Moon’s near-surface env

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is stepping into a futuristic frontier with its exploration of space-based data centres, a concept that could redefine global data processing. A recent response by the Department of Space in the Rajya Sabha confirmed that ISRO’s preliminary study found the idea technically feasible, prompting the organisation to begin conceptualising a system capable of handling computation and data storage directly in orbit. This marks an ambit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi , in the 128ᵗʰ edition of Mann Ki Baat, placed India’s youth—especially Generation Z —at the heart of the country’s evolving innovation landscape. His message was clear: young Indians are not just inheriting a rising nation; they are actively building it through their creativity, determination, and fearless experimentation. Drawing from recent achievements in space science, aviation, defence, and technology, Modiji described Gen Z as the torchbea

India’s first dedicated solar observatory, Aditya-L1 , has entered a decisive phase of its mission as the Sun marches toward its maximum activity in 2026. Positioned strategically around the Sun–Earth Lagrange Point L1, the spacecraft is preparing to deliver unprecedented insights into one of nature’s most powerful and unpredictable forces — our star. CMEs produce beautiful auroras, but they can also damage satellites electronic systems | NDTV A Mission Positioned at the Perf