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India Deep Tech Investment Alliance Announced by US and Indian Equity Firms: 5 Things to Know
A consortium of Indian and US-based investors on Tuesday announced a new alliance to support and mentor deep tech startups in India. The coalition, called the India Deep Tech Investment Alliance (IDTA), brings together eight prominent equity firms from both countries with the aim of bolstering India-US deep tech collaboration.
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One Falcon-9 Rocket, 2 Indian Startups Showcase India's Private Space Power
In a landmark moment for India's burgeoning private space ecosystem, two home grown startups - Pixxel and Dhruva Space - successfully launched satellites aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
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"People Jumped With Joy When He Returned": PM Modi Praises Shubhanshu Shukla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed pride over the recent achievements by Indians in space, science, sports, and culture while addressing the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat.'
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How Elon Musk's SpaceX Can Become Most Valued Startup After $400 Billion Valuation
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is preparing an insider share sale that would value the company at approximately $400 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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US Footwear Startup Backed By Reebok Co-Founder To Design Shoes In Space
Florida-based footwear company Syntilay is collaborating with OrbitsEdge and Copernic Space to produce the shoe design.
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ISRO Successfully Tests SE2000 Engine for Next-Gen LVM3 Rocket Upgrade
ISRO conducted a successful third hot test of its SE2000 semi-cryogenic engine on May 28, 2025, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri. This final test in a three-phase series validated the start-up sequence of the engine, which uses liquid oxygen and kerosene in a staged combustion cycle. The SE2000 will power the upcoming SC120 stage of t...
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Venus Aerospace Tests Breakthrough RDRE Engine With First Flight in US
Venus Aerospace has completed the first U.S. flight test of a rotating detonation rocket engine, proving its real-world potential. Conducted at Spaceport America, the test marks a breakthrough in scalable, high-efficiency hypersonic propulsion. The innovation could enable Mach 6 travel from runways, redefining the future of commercial and defense a...
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Nuclear Powered Rockets May Make Trip To Mars Faster, More Efficient: Report
A revolution in spaceflight is in the offing. British startup Pulsar Fusion has unveiled its nuclear fusion-powered rocket, the Sunbird, CNN reported.
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Video: German Startup's Space Rocket Explodes 40 Seconds After Liftoff
A test rocket aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff from a Norwegian space port on Sunday, in what German startup Isar Aerospace had described as an initial test.
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PwC India Launches Startup Challenge for Emerging Web3 and AI Projects: All Details
On March 3, PwC India launched the ‘Emerging Tech Startup Challenge’ to support promising startups in blockchain, space, AI, and other sectors. Applications are open from March 5 to May 5, with 15 startups to be shortlisted for the three-month program.
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OpenAI’s Trademark Filing Suggests Plans for AI Devices and Humanoid Robots
OpenAI might be planning to move to the hardware space and build artificial intelligence (AI) devices, including humanoid robots. The San Francisco-based AI firm filed a trademark application with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week and listed a large number of consumer gadgets that the company might build in the near future.
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Indian-Origin Banker Quits Job For Deep Space Startup, Raises Rs 207 Crore
Mr Jha left a stable banking career in Singapore to pursue his passion for deep space and communications technology by launching his own company.
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'Fireflies' Light Up Sky As India Gets 1st Private Satellite Constellation
A Bengaluru-based space startup has made history by giving India the first private earth imaging satellite constellation. The constellation -'Firefly' - has been developed by Pixxel.
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Video: Japanese Space Startup's Rocket Launch Fails Minutes After Lift-Off
A Japanese space startup's attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit was aborted minutes after liftoff on Wednesday. This was Tokyo-based Space One's second attempt to launch the Kairos small rocket.
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World Labs Unveils AI System That Can Generate 3D Interactive Worlds Using an Image
World Labs, the artificial intelligence (AI) startup, unveiled its first AI system on Monday. The currently unnamed AI system can generate interactive 3D worlds using an image input. These generated worlds turn the 2D visual asset into explorable 3D scenes where users can navigate using a keyboard and mouse. The AI system is currently in preview an...
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India Deep Tech Investment Alliance Announced by US and Indian Equity Firms: 5 Things to Know
A consortium of Indian and US-based investors on Tuesday announced a new alliance to support and mentor deep tech startups in India. The coalition, called the India Deep Tech Investment Alliance (IDTA), brings together eight prominent equity firms from both countries with the aim of bolstering India-US deep tech collaboration.
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One Falcon-9 Rocket, 2 Indian Startups Showcase India's Private Space Power
In a landmark moment for India's burgeoning private space ecosystem, two home grown startups - Pixxel and Dhruva Space - successfully launched satellites aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
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"People Jumped With Joy When He Returned": PM Modi Praises Shubhanshu Shukla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed pride over the recent achievements by Indians in space, science, sports, and culture while addressing the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat.'
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How Elon Musk's SpaceX Can Become Most Valued Startup After $400 Billion Valuation
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is preparing an insider share sale that would value the company at approximately $400 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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US Footwear Startup Backed By Reebok Co-Founder To Design Shoes In Space
Florida-based footwear company Syntilay is collaborating with OrbitsEdge and Copernic Space to produce the shoe design.
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ISRO Successfully Tests SE2000 Engine for Next-Gen LVM3 Rocket Upgrade
ISRO conducted a successful third hot test of its SE2000 semi-cryogenic engine on May 28, 2025, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri. This final test in a three-phase series validated the start-up sequence of the engine, which uses liquid oxygen and kerosene in a staged combustion cycle. The SE2000 will power the upcoming SC120 stage of t...
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Venus Aerospace Tests Breakthrough RDRE Engine With First Flight in US
Venus Aerospace has completed the first U.S. flight test of a rotating detonation rocket engine, proving its real-world potential. Conducted at Spaceport America, the test marks a breakthrough in scalable, high-efficiency hypersonic propulsion. The innovation could enable Mach 6 travel from runways, redefining the future of commercial and defense a...
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Nuclear Powered Rockets May Make Trip To Mars Faster, More Efficient: Report
A revolution in spaceflight is in the offing. British startup Pulsar Fusion has unveiled its nuclear fusion-powered rocket, the Sunbird, CNN reported.
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Video: German Startup's Space Rocket Explodes 40 Seconds After Liftoff
A test rocket aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff from a Norwegian space port on Sunday, in what German startup Isar Aerospace had described as an initial test.
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PwC India Launches Startup Challenge for Emerging Web3 and AI Projects: All Details
On March 3, PwC India launched the ‘Emerging Tech Startup Challenge’ to support promising startups in blockchain, space, AI, and other sectors. Applications are open from March 5 to May 5, with 15 startups to be shortlisted for the three-month program.
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OpenAI’s Trademark Filing Suggests Plans for AI Devices and Humanoid Robots
OpenAI might be planning to move to the hardware space and build artificial intelligence (AI) devices, including humanoid robots. The San Francisco-based AI firm filed a trademark application with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week and listed a large number of consumer gadgets that the company might build in the near future.
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Indian-Origin Banker Quits Job For Deep Space Startup, Raises Rs 207 Crore
Mr Jha left a stable banking career in Singapore to pursue his passion for deep space and communications technology by launching his own company.
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'Fireflies' Light Up Sky As India Gets 1st Private Satellite Constellation
A Bengaluru-based space startup has made history by giving India the first private earth imaging satellite constellation. The constellation -'Firefly' - has been developed by Pixxel.
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Video: Japanese Space Startup's Rocket Launch Fails Minutes After Lift-Off
A Japanese space startup's attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit was aborted minutes after liftoff on Wednesday. This was Tokyo-based Space One's second attempt to launch the Kairos small rocket.
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World Labs Unveils AI System That Can Generate 3D Interactive Worlds Using an Image
World Labs, the artificial intelligence (AI) startup, unveiled its first AI system on Monday. The currently unnamed AI system can generate interactive 3D worlds using an image input. These generated worlds turn the 2D visual asset into explorable 3D scenes where users can navigate using a keyboard and mouse. The AI system is currently in preview an...
