New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said preparations for India’s ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission are progressing steadily, with work on the first uncrewed mission (G1) in an advanced stage. Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, said the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3), Crew Module, Service Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday reviewed the country’s preparedness for the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu chaired a meeting with officials and key stakeholders to assess progress on the implementation of SAF and discuss Read More…
New Delhi: India has successfully completed 12 launch vehicle missions, launched 11 national satellites, and placed nine international customer satellites into orbit between July 2023 and June 2026, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha. During this period, India achieved several key milestones, including the Chandrayaan-3 soft landing near the Moon’s south pole, the launch of Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a constructive and productive Monsoon Session of Parliament, urging lawmakers to engage in meaningful debates that contribute to the nation’s progress. Addressing the media before the commencement of the session, the Prime Minister drew a parallel between the monsoon season and Parliament’s functioning, expressing hope Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian team for its outstanding performance at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held in Vilnius, Lithuania, where all four team members won medals, including one gold. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said it was a matter of immense pride that every Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the team of Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, describing the achievement as a defining moment in the country’s space journey. Speaking to the Skyroot Aerospace team after the launch, the Prime Minister said the growing participation Read More…
New Delhi: Skyroot Aerospace is set to make history with the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today. The four-stage rocket has been designed to provide rapid, reliable, and on-demand satellite launch services, marking a major milestone in India’s growing private space sector. The mission Read More…
London: A new study has found no evidence that mobile phone use increases the risk of brain cancer, offering reassurance amid long-standing concerns over the health effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are a natural part of everyday life and enable technologies such as radio broadcasting, Wi-Fi, satellite navigation, and mobile phone communication. These Read More…
Washington DC: NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts successfully arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) early Wednesday (India time) aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft after a journey of just over three hours. The spacecraft, operated by Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 8:17 p.m. IST on Tuesday, Read More…
New Delhi: NASA astronaut Dr. Anil Menon, whose family traces its roots to Kerala, is set to begin his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) today as part of Expedition 75. The mission is scheduled to lift off at 8:17 p.m. IST from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. Read More…