Space Technology

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Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSpace Technology
11 Feb, 2026

What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9

SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingSpace Technology
9 Feb, 2026

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget allocates ₹13,416.20 crore for space research, focusing on telescopes and deep-space exploration, but expenditure lags raise concerns.

Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthSpace Technology
4 Feb, 2026

How did the space sector fare in the Budget?, Pg10

Budget 2024 disappoints space industry; no PLI scheme, GST relief, or infrastructure status despite calls for private sector support.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
3 Feb, 2026

External team involved in PSLV probe; next launch date in June, says Minister, Pg14

ISRO's PSLV probe involves external team after consecutive failures; next launch targeted for June with 18 launches scheduled this year.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
1 Feb, 2026

IIT-Kanpur team develops new way to predict solar cycles, Pg14

IIT-Kanpur develops innovative data-driven model predicting solar cycles by reconstructing invisible magnetic fields, enhancing space weather forecasting accuracy significantly.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeSpace Technology
1 Feb, 2026

Ultra-thin electronics better survive space radiation, Pg14

Molybdenum disulphide electronics withstands space radiation, lasting 270 years compared to silicon's two, revolutionizing space communication durability.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeSpace Technology
30 Jan, 2026

From moon to MRIs: how space research has transformed healthcare, PgII

Space research transforms healthcare: NASA and ISRO innovations enhance diagnostics, telemedicine, and medical devices for improved global healthcare delivery.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSpace TechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
29 Jan, 2026

Can international patent law handle a permanent presence in space?, PgII

Article examines the complexities of international patent law in space, highlighting jurisdictional challenges and the need for updated legal frameworks.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeSpace Technology
28 Jan, 2026

To make sense of cosmic rays, CERN team tracks a fragile nucleus, PgII

CERN's ALICE experiment reveals deuteron formation mechanism in high-energy collisions, impacting cosmic ray and dark matter research.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersSpace TechnologyBiotechnology
28 Jan, 2026

Towards 2030: Tech, innovation to power ties, Pg8

India and EU adopt strategic agenda 'Towards 2030' focusing on tech, innovation, security, and trade ties for next five years.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology
27 Jan, 2026

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
26 Jan, 2026

Shubhanshu Shukla, who flew to space, gets Ashok Chakra, Pg14

President approves gallantry awards, including Ashok Chakra to Shubhanshu Shukla for space mission and other military decorations to armed forces personnel.

IT and ComputersSpace Technology
26 Jan, 2026

ExoMiner++: planet spotter, PgII

NASA's ExoMiner++ AI identifies 7,000 potential exoplanets from TESS data, enhancing planet detection with explainable AI and open-source access.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIT and ComputersSpace Technology
26 Jan, 2026

‘There is an overall obsession with just our lifetime, without thinking about future generations... We need to move from this short-termism’, Pg24

Astrophysicist emphasizes long-term scientific funding, interdisciplinary research, and ethical AI development for societal advancement, urging shift from short-term thinking.

Space TechnologySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
26 Jan, 2026

Ashoka Chakra for astronaut Shubhanshu, Pg14

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla receives Ashoka Chakra; President approves gallantry awards for 69 armed forces personnel on Republic Day.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesSpace Technology
25 Jan, 2026

Seismometers can sense falling orbital debris, Pg14

Seismometers detect sonic booms from Shenzhou-15 debris reentry, enabling faster, more accurate tracking and recovery than radar systems.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
21 Jan, 2026

How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space, Pg11

Reusable rocket technology slashes space access costs, revolutionizing space industry with ISRO developing indigenous recovery systems for future launch vehicles.

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