Space Technology

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Aug, 2026

House Panel Calls For New Satellite To Monitor Forest Fires In Himalayan Region, Pg6

Parliamentary panel urges dedicated geostationary satellite for 24/7 monitoring of Himalayan forest fires, citing critical observational gaps and reliance on foreign satellites.

Space Technology
7 Aug, 2026

New images of sun reveal its strange, dynamic facade, Pg18

Scientists capture unprecedented high-resolution images of the sun's surface using the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope, revealing dynamic feathery patterns and plasma ripples.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
7 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Development of Space Technology

Government unveils comprehensive initiatives, including FDI liberalization and VC fund, to propel India's private space technology manufacturing and innovation.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
6 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Human Spaceflight Mission

India's Gaganyaan mission progresses with successful tests; first crewed flight targeted 2027, Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
6 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Gaganyaan Mission and Bharatiya Antariksh Station

India's Gaganyaan mission progresses, targeting crewed flight by 2027; Bharatiya Antariksh Station operational by 2035 with ₹20,193Cr budget.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSpace Technology
5 Aug, 2026

SpaceX rocket stage hurtles toward moon, astronomers hot on its trail, Pg2

Astronomers track a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage on collision course with the moon, offering unique scientific insights and highlighting space debris challenges.

Women and Women's OrganizationsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
4 Aug, 2026

Vikram Sarabhai Medal for Annapurni Subramaniam, Pg7

Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam becomes the first Indian woman to receive the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal-2026 for her stellar contributions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
31 Jul, 2026

ISRO's NavIC System Can No Longer Provide Navigation Data Independently: Govt, Pg9

Government admits ISRO's NavIC system can no longer provide independent navigation data after satellite failure, requiring minimum four operational satellites.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
31 Jul, 2026

ISRO & Japanese scientists review mission Chandrayaan-5 preparation, Pg8

ISRO and JAXA scientists review Chandrayaan-5, a joint lunar polar exploration mission with NASA and ESA, targeting a 2028 launch to study lunar water.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
31 Jul, 2026

Vikram-1 of Skyroot Aerospace scripted history by becoming the first privately developed Indian rocket to reach the orbit on July 18, Pg15

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket made history, becoming India's first privately developed rocket to reach orbit, signifying a major leap for the nation's space tech ecosystem.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
31 Jul, 2026

Scientists Discover Faster Rotation In The Sun’s Upper Atmosphere

Scientists discover Sun's upper atmosphere rotates faster than its visible surface, defying classical physics and impacting space weather models.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
31 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Human Spaceflight And Indigenous Space Technology

India targets indigenous Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035, advancing Gaganyaan human spaceflight program with critical technology development for self-reliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
30 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Private Sector Participation In The Space Sector

India's space sector booms with over $600 million private investment, 400+ startups, and 108 authorizations, driven by liberalized policies and government funds.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
28 Jul, 2026

Astronomers discover an actively forming luminous blue straggler star

Indian astronomers capture rare Blue Straggler Star actively forming, providing direct evidence of stellar rejuvenation through mass transfer in a binary system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: INDIA’S SPACE LAUNCH PROGRAMME

India's space program achieves lunar south pole landing, solar observatory, and targets USD 44 billion economy by 2033, boosting private sector.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
22 Jul, 2026

Lifting off, reaching a new space milestone, Pg12

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-I rocket launch propels India into an elite space club, marking a new era of private sector-led innovation and commercial space economy growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyBasics of Cyber Security
16 Jul, 2026

Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak sparks ‘absolute commotion’, Pg1

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant suffers massive data leak from contractor's server, exposing critical blueprints and vendor lists to ransomware group World Leaks.

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