New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Skyroot Aerospace ahead of the launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, describing the mission as a historic milestone in the country’s space journey.In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “A historic new frontier for India’s space journey! At 11:30 AM today, Skyroot Aerospace will undertake the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1, India’s first priv…
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New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace is set to create history on Saturday with the launch of its first orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1, marking a major milestone for India’s rapidly expanding private space sector. The mission, named Mission Aagaman, is scheduled for lift-off at 11:30 A.M. from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.The test flight of Vikram-1 is expected to mark India’s entry int…
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that New Zealand’s space sector has played a significant role in the success of India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.Addressing the diaspora in Auckland, PM Modi recalled how celebrations emerged among the Kiwi-Indian community after the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on moon’s South Pole.“India’s Chandrayaan-3, when it landed on the Moon’s South Pole, the whole of New Zealand was dancing that day. And that day, we al…
Washington, July 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump marked America’s 250th Independence Day with a sweeping address celebrating the nation’s history, military strength and economic achievements, while renewing calls for tighter election laws, condemning communism and outlining an ambitious vision for American leadership on Earth and in space. Speaking from the majestic National Mall after severe thunderstorms delayed the celebrations for several hours, Trump thanked thousands of supporters who r…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh hoped on Thursday that there would be many more astronauts than just one Shubhanshu Shukla in the coming years and complemented the IAF Group Captain for recounting his 20-day space experience in a book to inspire youngsters. At the book launch ceremony of “The Second Orbit”, written by IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Air Chief Marshal Singh said, “I hope we have more and more Shubhanshus coming out, and very soon he will fade into …
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is dreaming big and the country’s youth now aspire to propel the nation forward in emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.Addressing the Indian diaspora at an event in The Hague, PM Modi said today’s India is going through a phase of unprecedented transformation and has emerged as a global leader in technology, innovation and digitalisation.“Today, India is dreaming big. India’s y…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan’s national space agency — Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) — is becoming increasingly dependent on China due to its close collaboration with the country and continued reliance on proven Chinese designs instead of pursuing independent research, a report has said.The report from The Diplomat said that Pakistan has quietly accelerated its space programme because of Chinese help, even as the country grapples with soaring inflation, energ…
Washington, April 25 (IANS) NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has said that the space agency has three core priorities —returning astronauts to the Moon by 2028, building a sustained lunar base, and expanding commercial partnerships in low-Earth orbit—as part of a broader push to reshape US space strategy.Testifying before the House Science Committee, Isaacman said the goals are aligned with the administration’s national space policy and are designed to accelerate American leadership in an…
New York, April 11 (IANS) Four astronauts who ventured where no human has gone before in deep space returned home, touching down in the Pacific, becoming pathfinders for humanity’s return to the moon and journeys beyond.It was a splash heard around a crisis-ridden world where millions watched on Friday, looking for a sign of hope and achievement.“What a journey”, exclaimed Reid Wiseman, the commander of Artemis II, when they landed.It was indeed a spectacular space odyssey of nine days and…
Washington, April 3 (IANS) A US Congressman introduced legislation directing NASA to establish the first elements of a permanent lunar outpost by 2030, asserting that the move is critical to sustaining American leadership in space amid rising competition from China.Congressman Keith Self unveiled the bill a day after the Artemis II mission lifted off, marking the first crewed flight to lunar orbit in over five decades. The proposal seeks to amend existing US space law and sets a deadline of Dece…