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Microlensing used to weigh distant rogue planet, Pg11

Microlensing technique successfully weighs a distant rogue planet, revealing its mass equivalent to Saturn, located 9,800 light-years away.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

4 Jan, 2026

Microlensing used to weigh distant rogue planet, Pg11

Microlensing technique successfully weighs a distant rogue planet, revealing its mass equivalent to Saturn, located 9,800 light-years away.

4 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint, Pg11

Asteroid Bennu yields ribose, glucose, and carbamate, bolstering 'RNA world' hypothesis and revealing presolar grain abundance, revolutionizing origin-of-life theories.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

4 Jan, 2026

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint, Pg11

Asteroid Bennu yields ribose, glucose, and carbamate, bolstering 'RNA world' hypothesis and revealing presolar grain abundance, revolutionizing origin-of-life theories.

4 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March (AS PER CURRENT TIMELINE, FIRST CREWED MISSION LIKELY BY LATE 2027 OR EARLY 2028), Pg9

Gaganyaan's uncrewed mission faces further delays, now targeted for March, while crewed mission pushed to late 2027/early 2028.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

2 Jan, 2026

After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March (AS PER CURRENT TIMELINE, FIRST CREWED MISSION LIKELY BY LATE 2027 OR EARLY 2028), Pg9

Gaganyaan's uncrewed mission faces further delays, now targeted for March, while crewed mission pushed to late 2027/early 2028.

2 Jan, 2026

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India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

India's space program propels forward with ambitious goals: lunar missions, space station, and global collaborations, fostering national pride and technological advancement.

1 Jan, 2026

India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10

India's space program propels forward with ambitious goals: lunar missions, space station, and global collaborations, fostering national pride and technological advancement.

1 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

Frequency comb: colour reference, PgII

Frequency comb lasers enable precise light frequency comparisons, aiding atomic clock calibration and gravitational shift measurements with advanced sensor technology.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

29 Dec, 2025

Frequency comb: colour reference, PgII

Frequency comb lasers enable precise light frequency comparisons, aiding atomic clock calibration and gravitational shift measurements with advanced sensor technology.

29 Dec, 2025

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

Alaknanda: Indian astronomers spot implausibly old spiral galaxy, PgII

Indian astronomers discover 'Alaknanda', a remarkably old spiral galaxy formed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, challenging existing galaxy formation models.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

29 Dec, 2025

Alaknanda: Indian astronomers spot implausibly old spiral galaxy, PgII

Indian astronomers discover 'Alaknanda', a remarkably old spiral galaxy formed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, challenging existing galaxy formation models.

29 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

After year of successes, ISRO set for big leaps, Pg8

ISRO's successful LVM3-M4 launch demonstrates heavy satellite deployment capability, paving way for Gaganyaan and advanced space missions.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

26 Dec, 2025

After year of successes, ISRO set for big leaps, Pg8

ISRO's successful LVM3-M4 launch demonstrates heavy satellite deployment capability, paving way for Gaganyaan and advanced space missions.

26 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

ISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1

ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2, heaviest commercial communication satellite, into LEO using LVM3, enhancing global mobile connectivity with US collaboration.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

25 Dec, 2025

ISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1

ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2, heaviest commercial communication satellite, into LEO using LVM3, enhancing global mobile connectivity with US collaboration.

25 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

ISRO's heaviest-ever launch today is test of capability, cost, Pg17

ISRO launches heaviest satellite BlueBird Block-2 via LVM-3, showcasing enhanced capabilities and cost-effectiveness in the global space market.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

24 Dec, 2025

ISRO's heaviest-ever launch today is test of capability, cost, Pg17

ISRO launches heaviest satellite BlueBird Block-2 via LVM-3, showcasing enhanced capabilities and cost-effectiveness in the global space market.

24 Dec, 2025

Space Technology

IN A dedicated commercial mission, ISRO is scheduled to launch the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft on board its heavy lift launch vehicle LVM3-M6 at 8.54 am., Pg1

ISRO's LVM3-M6 to launch Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft at 8:54 AM in dedicated commercial mission, boosting India's space capabilities.

Space Technology

24 Dec, 2025

IN A dedicated commercial mission, ISRO is scheduled to launch the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft on board its heavy lift launch vehicle LVM3-M6 at 8.54 am., Pg1

ISRO's LVM3-M6 to launch Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft at 8:54 AM in dedicated commercial mission, boosting India's space capabilities.

24 Dec, 2025

Space Technology

NASA loses touch with MAVEN craft which reached Mars just before Mangalyaan, PgII

NASA loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter after decade-long mission studying Martian atmosphere; recovery efforts underway.

Space Technology

23 Dec, 2025

NASA loses touch with MAVEN craft which reached Mars just before Mangalyaan, PgII

NASA loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter after decade-long mission studying Martian atmosphere; recovery efforts underway.

23 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

How are we protecting astronauts from deadly space debris?, Pg9

Space debris poses threat to spacecraft; Shenzhou-20 incident highlights need for mitigation strategies like Whipple shields and debris tracking.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

23 Dec, 2025

How are we protecting astronauts from deadly space debris?, Pg9

Space debris poses threat to spacecraft; Shenzhou-20 incident highlights need for mitigation strategies like Whipple shields and debris tracking.

23 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology

JAXA mission onboard H3 rocket fails at second stage, Pg12

JAXA's H3 rocket mission fails during second stage, impacting future lunar exploration and ISRO's Chandrayaan-5 mission partnership.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology

23 Dec, 2025

JAXA mission onboard H3 rocket fails at second stage, Pg12

JAXA's H3 rocket mission fails during second stage, impacting future lunar exploration and ISRO's Chandrayaan-5 mission partnership.

23 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

ISRO set to launch mobile broadband satellite, Pg12

ISRO's LVM3 M6 mission to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24, enhancing global mobile broadband connectivity via AST SpaceMobile.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

22 Dec, 2025

ISRO set to launch mobile broadband satellite, Pg12

ISRO's LVM3 M6 mission to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24, enhancing global mobile broadband connectivity via AST SpaceMobile.

22 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

Drogue parachute tests for Gaganyaan mission successful, Pg9

ISRO's Gaganyaan mission achieves milestone as drogue parachute qualification tests succeed at Chandigarh facility, ensuring safe crew module re-entry.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

21 Dec, 2025

Drogue parachute tests for Gaganyaan mission successful, Pg9

ISRO's Gaganyaan mission achieves milestone as drogue parachute qualification tests succeed at Chandigarh facility, ensuring safe crew module re-entry.

21 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

ISRO conducts fresh tests to check parachute systems to bring back Gaganyaan astronauts, Pg10

ISRO tests Gaganyaan's parachute system for safe astronaut return; LVM-3 to launch heaviest satellite on December 24.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

21 Dec, 2025

ISRO conducts fresh tests to check parachute systems to bring back Gaganyaan astronauts, Pg10

ISRO tests Gaganyaan's parachute system for safe astronaut return; LVM-3 to launch heaviest satellite on December 24.

21 Dec, 2025

Space Technology

Communication satellite of US firm to be launched by ISRO on December 24, Pg12

ISRO's LVM3 to launch US firm AST SpaceMobile's 'BlueBird Block-2' communication satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota.

Space Technology

20 Dec, 2025

Communication satellite of US firm to be launched by ISRO on December 24, Pg12

ISRO's LVM3 to launch US firm AST SpaceMobile's 'BlueBird Block-2' communication satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota.

20 Dec, 2025

Space Technology

ISRO’s launch of U.S. satellite scheduled on December 24, Pg10

ISRO to launch U.S.-built BlueBird communication satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota as part of LVM3-M6 mission.

Space Technology

20 Dec, 2025

ISRO’s launch of U.S. satellite scheduled on December 24, Pg10

ISRO to launch U.S.-built BlueBird communication satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota as part of LVM3-M6 mission.

20 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation, Pg1

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025, enabling private nuclear power participation by amending liability clauses, amidst opposition concerns and economic pressures.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

18 Dec, 2025

LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation, Pg1

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025, enabling private nuclear power participation by amending liability clauses, amidst opposition concerns and economic pressures.

18 Dec, 2025