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ISRO Has A Busy Year Ahead. Next Big Thing Is A Humanoid In Space
After the remarkable success of astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's 18-day mission to the International Space Station, the Indian space agency has a busy year ahead.
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NASA-ISRO Earth Observation Satellite Unfolds Giant Radar Antenna in Space
NASA and ISRO’s joint NISAR mission has successfully deployed its 12-meter radar reflector in orbit. This unique satellite, carrying dual L-band and S-band radars, will monitor Earth’s glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and ecosystems with unmatched accuracy. The milestone reflects decades of research and showcases the strength of U.S.-India spa...
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Space Hero Shubhanshu Shukla To Meet PM Modi This Evening
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today evening at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi.
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ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Launches NTS-3, Advancing Military Satellite Navigation
United Launch Alliance launched its powerful Vulcan Centaur rocket carrying NTS-3, a cutting-edge GPS PNT satellite for the U.S. military. This mission marks the first military experimental navigation satellite launch in 48 years. With advanced anti-jamming technology and the ability to reprogram in orbit, NTS-3 sets a new benchmark for satellite s...
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NASA Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Prepares for Historic Crewed Moon Mission with Safety Systems Installed
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around ...
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ISRO Announces Successful Static Test Of Skyroot's KALAM 1200 Rocket Motor
ISRO on Friday announced that Skyroot Aerospace has successfully carried out the first static test of its powerful KALAM 1200 solid rocket motor, the first stage of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.
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Stuck Astronaut Butch Wilmore Retires From NASA Months After Prolonged Spaceflight
One of NASA's two previously stuck astronauts has retired from the space agency, less than five months after his unexpectedly long spaceflight came to an end. NASA announced Butch Wilmore's departure on Wednesday.
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China Launches PRSS-01 to Elevate Pakistan’s Space and Disaster Response
China successfully launched Pakistan’s first dedicated remote sensing satellite, PRSS-01, aboard a Kuaizhou-1A rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. The satellite entered its planned orbit and will provide high-resolution imaging for civilian and governmental uses, including urban planning, land surveys, environmental monito...
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Australia’s First Orbital Rocket Eris Fails at Historic Launch
Eris, Australia’s first orbital rocket, has failed at its launch. The Gilmour Space is the company that crafted this rocket. The possible reason behind the failure is suspected to be a technical failure.
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SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites as Booster B1069 Flies for 26th Time
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on July 30, 2025, from Cape Canaveral. The Starlink 10-29 mission lifted off at 11:37 p.m. EDT aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the 96th launch of the year for SpaceX. After payload separation, the rocket’s first stage, booster B1069, landed flawlessly on the drones...
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NASA and ISRO to Launch Joint-Mission NISAR Earth Monitoring Satellite on July 30
NASA and ISRO’s NISAR satellite is set to launch on July 30 from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission will use dual-frequency radar (L-band and S-band) to scan nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces every 12 days. Developed by NASA’s JPL and ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, NISAR is the first satellite to carry both radar...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8's Flexible Display Could Be Crease-Free: Ming-Chi Kuo
Samsung could use “laser-drilled display metal plates” in its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 to eliminate the visible crease on the flexible screen. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple will use the same technology for its first foldable iPhone as well. This could provide a more seamless foldable screen experience. The components are said to be sup...
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Exclusive - 'Would Not Have Allowed Axiom Launch If Issues Weren't Fixed': ISRO Chief
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth after spending 18 days at the International Space Station. He became the second Indian after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma to go to space since 1984 and the first Indian to go to the space station.
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Explained: How A Hair Cut In Space Differs From One On Earth
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history by becoming the first Indian to get a haircut in microgravity, while living aboard his home away from home at the International Space Station.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Gets Rare Haircut In Space, With No Option For A Shower
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian to get a haircut in micro-gravity, while he was at his home away from home, at the International Space Station.
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ISRO Has A Busy Year Ahead. Next Big Thing Is A Humanoid In Space
After the remarkable success of astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's 18-day mission to the International Space Station, the Indian space agency has a busy year ahead.
-
NASA-ISRO Earth Observation Satellite Unfolds Giant Radar Antenna in Space
NASA and ISRO’s joint NISAR mission has successfully deployed its 12-meter radar reflector in orbit. This unique satellite, carrying dual L-band and S-band radars, will monitor Earth’s glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and ecosystems with unmatched accuracy. The milestone reflects decades of research and showcases the strength of U.S.-India spa...
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Space Hero Shubhanshu Shukla To Meet PM Modi This Evening
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today evening at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi.
-
ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Launches NTS-3, Advancing Military Satellite Navigation
United Launch Alliance launched its powerful Vulcan Centaur rocket carrying NTS-3, a cutting-edge GPS PNT satellite for the U.S. military. This mission marks the first military experimental navigation satellite launch in 48 years. With advanced anti-jamming technology and the ability to reprogram in orbit, NTS-3 sets a new benchmark for satellite s...
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NASA Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Prepares for Historic Crewed Moon Mission with Safety Systems Installed
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around ...
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ISRO Announces Successful Static Test Of Skyroot's KALAM 1200 Rocket Motor
ISRO on Friday announced that Skyroot Aerospace has successfully carried out the first static test of its powerful KALAM 1200 solid rocket motor, the first stage of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.
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Stuck Astronaut Butch Wilmore Retires From NASA Months After Prolonged Spaceflight
One of NASA's two previously stuck astronauts has retired from the space agency, less than five months after his unexpectedly long spaceflight came to an end. NASA announced Butch Wilmore's departure on Wednesday.
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China Launches PRSS-01 to Elevate Pakistan’s Space and Disaster Response
China successfully launched Pakistan’s first dedicated remote sensing satellite, PRSS-01, aboard a Kuaizhou-1A rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. The satellite entered its planned orbit and will provide high-resolution imaging for civilian and governmental uses, including urban planning, land surveys, environmental monito...
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Australia’s First Orbital Rocket Eris Fails at Historic Launch
Eris, Australia’s first orbital rocket, has failed at its launch. The Gilmour Space is the company that crafted this rocket. The possible reason behind the failure is suspected to be a technical failure.
-
SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites as Booster B1069 Flies for 26th Time
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on July 30, 2025, from Cape Canaveral. The Starlink 10-29 mission lifted off at 11:37 p.m. EDT aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the 96th launch of the year for SpaceX. After payload separation, the rocket’s first stage, booster B1069, landed flawlessly on the drones...
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NASA and ISRO to Launch Joint-Mission NISAR Earth Monitoring Satellite on July 30
NASA and ISRO’s NISAR satellite is set to launch on July 30 from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission will use dual-frequency radar (L-band and S-band) to scan nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces every 12 days. Developed by NASA’s JPL and ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, NISAR is the first satellite to carry both radar...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8's Flexible Display Could Be Crease-Free: Ming-Chi Kuo
Samsung could use “laser-drilled display metal plates” in its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 to eliminate the visible crease on the flexible screen. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple will use the same technology for its first foldable iPhone as well. This could provide a more seamless foldable screen experience. The components are said to be sup...
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Exclusive - 'Would Not Have Allowed Axiom Launch If Issues Weren't Fixed': ISRO Chief
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth after spending 18 days at the International Space Station. He became the second Indian after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma to go to space since 1984 and the first Indian to go to the space station.
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Explained: How A Hair Cut In Space Differs From One On Earth
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history by becoming the first Indian to get a haircut in microgravity, while living aboard his home away from home at the International Space Station.
-
Shubhanshu Shukla Gets Rare Haircut In Space, With No Option For A Shower
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian to get a haircut in micro-gravity, while he was at his home away from home, at the International Space Station.
