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ISRO PSLV-C59 successfully launched with European Space Agency’s Proba-3 satellites
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ISRO PSLV-C59 successfully launched with European Space Agency’s Proba-3 satellites

The Hindu  

After being rescheduled for a day due to an anomaly detected, the Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday successfully launched the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle -C59 rocket. To demonstrate their degree of control, the pair will produce artificial solar eclipses in orbit, giving prolonged views of the Sun’s ghostly surrounding atmosphere, the corona.” …

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Isro to launch Europe's twin Proba-3 mission today to unravel secrets of the Sun
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Isro to launch Europe's twin Proba-3 mission today to unravel secrets of the Sun

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission on Wednesday. WATCH ISRO PSLV-XL PROBA-3 MISSION LAUNCH LIVE HERE This innovative approach will allow scientists to study the Sun's corona with unprecedented detail. The Proba-3 mission not only highlights Isro's technical expertise but also reflects its commitment to international collaboration in space exploration. …

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SpaceX set to launch NASA's spectacular ‘Dragonfly’ mission to Saturn’s moon Titan | Things to know
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX set to launch NASA's spectacular ‘Dragonfly’ mission to Saturn’s moon Titan | Things to know

Hindustan Times  

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has chosen billionaire Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to provide launch services for the “Dragonfly mission”, a one-off rotorcraft lander mission under the New Frontiers Program, aimed at exploring Saturn's moon Titan. Dragonfly's launch window is set between July 5 and July 25, 2028, using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket The rotorcraft, resembling a large drone …

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Isro to launch India's first AI laboratory to space aboard PSLV-XL
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Isro to launch India's first AI laboratory to space aboard PSLV-XL

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up to launch the ambitious Proba-3 mission to space aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. Hyderabad-based space technology firm TakeMe2Space is riding aboard PSLV-XL with the My Orbital Infrastructure - Technology Demonstrator, marking India’s first artificial intelligence laboratory in space. Scheduled for December 4, the mission will be launched aboard the PSLV rocket, …

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ISRO's PSLV all set to launch Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft next month
1 month ago

ISRO's PSLV all set to launch Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft next month

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to launch an exciting mission in collaboration with the European Space Agency called Proba-3. This mission consists of two spacecraft that have been successfully arranged for launch at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India. Proba-3 is special because it will be the first mission ever to fly two spacecraft in a precise …

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Starship flight 6 launch: SpaceX to attempt rocket booster landing at ‘Mechazilla’ tower
1 month ago

Starship flight 6 launch: SpaceX to attempt rocket booster landing at ‘Mechazilla’ tower

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Just weeks after SpaceX stunned audiences with a precision landing of a giant rocket booster, the company is preparing for another test flight of the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. “The FAA determined the changes requested by SpaceX for are within the scope of what has been previously analyzed.” …

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Elon Musk has a bold plan for Starship's 6th flight after catching it mid-air
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk has a bold plan for Starship's 6th flight after catching it mid-air

India Today  

Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing for the sixth test flight of its Starship rocket from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Starship’s fifth flight test was a seminal moment in iterating towards a fully and rapidly reusable launch system. Next up: the sixth flight test of Starship is targeted to launch as early as Monday, November 18 ⃠https://t.co/oIFc3u9laE …

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Shenzhou XVIII Crew: A Journey Through Light and Humor
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XVIII Crew: A Journey Through Light and Humor

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XVIII mission is coming to an end, but the crew members have shared some memorable and lighthearted moments throughout their journey. They have taken pictures and videos of themselves, enjoyed space walks, and even played video games together. These moments have helped to make the mission more enjoyable and to keep the crew members connected with each other.

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China Set to Launch 3 Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station on Wednesday
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Set to Launch 3 Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station on Wednesday

India Today  

China is preparing to launch its 14th crewed space mission on Wednesday, marking another milestone in its ambitious space program. The Shenzhou-19 spacecraft will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, where they will conduct numerous scientific experiments during their six-month stay.

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NASA launches Europa Clipper to see if Jupiter’s icy moon has ingredients for life
2 months, 1 week ago

NASA launches Europa Clipper to see if Jupiter’s icy moon has ingredients for life

LA Times  

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying a NASA probe bound for Jupiter lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Monday. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Monday morning carrying a NASA probe designed to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa and search for the building blocks of life. With the …

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Charted: How SpaceX broke the world record for rocket launches
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Charted: How SpaceX broke the world record for rocket launches

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The US regulator has also postponed the next orbital flight test of SpaceX’s …

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SpaceX set for first ever private spacewalk
3 months, 4 weeks ago

SpaceX set for first ever private spacewalk

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Polaris Dawn mission is set to lift off from Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at …

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Why Isro will launch Nisar mission only after February 2025
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Isro will launch Nisar mission only after February 2025

India Today  

The much-anticipated Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar mission, a collaborative effort between Nasa and the Indian Space Research Organisation, has faced a delay in its launch timeline, now pushed beyond February 2025. The Nisar satellite, equipped with advanced radar imaging capabilities, is designed to map Earth's land and ice surfaces, offering critical data for understanding environmental changes and natural hazards. The …

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China to launch three astronauts to space station, conduct 90 experiments
8 months ago

China to launch three astronauts to space station, conduct 90 experiments

India Today  

The China Manned Space Agency is all set to launch three astronauts to the Tiangong space station on Thursday. The upcoming mission involving the Shenzhou-18 crew and Tianzhou-8 cargo ship marks another significant step in China's space exploration endeavours. Led by Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, the Shenzhou-18 crew will undertake a myriad of tasks …

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Agnikul set to conduct sub-orbital mission by end of March
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Agnikul set to conduct sub-orbital mission by end of March

India TV News  

Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd, a private rocket maker has been planning a sub-orbital mission for its Agnibaan rocket. A senior official of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre told IANS preferring anonymity, “Agnikul’s application for the permission to launch its rocket in a suborbital flight is under our consideration." The company is looking for a launch sometime towards …

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Isro successfully launches weather satellite INSAT-3DS on GSLVF14 to boost ocean monitoring
10 months, 1 week ago

Isro successfully launches weather satellite INSAT-3DS on GSLVF14 to boost ocean monitoring

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday successfully launched the INSAT-3DS mission into space aboard the heavy-lift Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk-II. The mission, designed to operate in space for 10 years, aims to boost India's environment monitoring, oceanic observations, weather forecasting, and disaster relief operations. WHAT ALL IS INSAT-3DS CARRYING TO SPACE The satellite is equipped with a multi-spectral …

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As U.S. delays lunar mission, China says it will launch its own in first half of 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

As U.S. delays lunar mission, China says it will launch its own in first half of 2024

LA Times  

China’s space agency said Wednesday that its latest lunar explorer had arrived at the launch site in preparation for a mission to the moon in the first half of this year. The announcement came a day after NASA announced that it was delaying a plan to send four astronauts into orbit around the moon, pushing back the mission from late …

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Isro releases new pictures of Nisar mission with Nasa ahead of 2024 launch
1 year ago

Isro releases new pictures of Nisar mission with Nasa ahead of 2024 launch

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has released new images of the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, an ambitious project set to take to the skies in January 2024. This joint venture between Nasa and Isro is poised to embark on a mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, located on the picturesque southeast coast of India. The NISAR observatory …

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Artemis mission gains pace: Nasa to launch Peregrine Lander to Moon in December
1 year, 1 month ago

Artemis mission gains pace: Nasa to launch Peregrine Lander to Moon in December

India Today  

Astrobotic Technology, a Pittsburgh-based space robotics company, is set to launch its Peregrine Lander to the Moon on United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan rocket. The Peregrine Lander is equipped with a next-generation propulsion system that includes five main engines responsible for all major spacecraft maneuvers, including trans-lunar injection, trajectory correction, lunar orbit insertion, and powered descent. This mission is part …

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China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew
1 year, 1 month ago

China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China announced plans on Wednesday to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to launch the country’s next, three-member crew for its orbiting space station. The telescope, dubbed Xuntian, will be installed by China’s Tiangong space station and will co-orbit with it, according to a statement from Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson and …

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Two forerunners that set the stage for ISRO’s Gaganyaan test
1 year, 2 months ago

Two forerunners that set the stage for ISRO’s Gaganyaan test

The Hindu  

There were two important forerunners to the success of the Test Vehicle Abort Mission flight that the Indian Space Research Organisation conducted on October 21. Guruprasad, a former ISRO official and a science writer, had said then, “Nothing symbolises the ascent of India in science and technology as the return of SRE-1.” Second forerunner The second forerunner to the TV-D1 …

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Gaganyaan test flight mission successful, crew escape module splashes down
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaganyaan test flight mission successful, crew escape module splashes down

The Hindu  

ISRO scientists, after a two hour delay and nerve-wracking moments as the engine of TV-D1 failed to ignite initially, on October 21 launched the rocket carrying payloads related to crew safety in Gaganyaan mission with precision from Sriharikota and achieved the goal of Crew Module and Crew Escape separation. ISRO chief S. Somanath said, Gaganyaan’s first Flight Test Vehicle Abort …

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Gaganyaan mission first test flight put on hold just 5 seconds before lift-off
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaganyaan mission first test flight put on hold just 5 seconds before lift-off

India TV News  

Gaganyaan Mission: The launch of the first unmanned human spaceflight for Gaganyaan mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation was put on hold as TV-D1 engine lift-off was not completed, the space agency informed. "There was a very smooth airlift and automatic launch sequence leading up to the command to lift off, "but the engine ignition has not happened in …

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India’s Modi declares goal to land human on Moon by 2040
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s Modi declares goal to land human on Moon by 2040

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has directed the country’s space agency to aim …

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