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Sunita Williams faces potential brain damage risk due to extended space mission

NASA is facing a significant challenge as the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS) remains uncertain.

Third developmental flight of SSLV is 100 per cent success: ISRO Chairman Vijay Karthik

ISRO on Friday successfully launched an Earth observation satellite on board a small satellite launch vehicle, giving a boost to India's space programme.

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ISRO's final developmental flight lifts off from Sriharikota spaceport

ISRO on Friday launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3, carrying Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08.

Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Nair selected for Indo-US mission to Space Station: ISRO

Bengaluru: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair have been selected for an upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Friday.

Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers

Cape Canaveral: Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago, and suspect there are hundreds more that could house future astronauts.

ISRO's Aditya-L1 completes first halo orbit around Sun-Earth L1 point

India’s first solar mission Aditya-L1 spacecraft completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point on Tuesday, ISRO said.

Karnataka govt. laying greater emphasis on Nanotechnology research, says Minister N S Boseraju

Minister of Science and Technology N S Boseraju on Tuesday said significant steps are being taken to position Karnataka as a leading state in nanotechnology research and this will be achieved through the Karnataka State Research Foundation (KSRF) and Karnataka R&D Innovation Platform (e-KRDIP).

NASA delays Sunita Williams' return to Earth again amid Boeing starliner spacecraft issues

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' return to Earth has been postponed again due to ongoing technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft has been experiencing problems, including helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters, which are essential for a safe re-entry.

ISRO arm NSIL signs $18-million deal with Australian government for commercial satellite launch

The Australian government has signed an $18-million memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Announced by Australian High Commissioner Philip Green, the partnership will see Australian firm Space Machines launch a satellite inspection and observation payload aboard ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in 2026. This payload will be the largest Australian satellite launched to date, according to Rajat Kulshrestha, co-founder of Space Machines.

Suresh Gopi discusses use of space tech-based inputs for analysing flood risk associated with dams

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has held discussions with ISRO regarding the use of space technology-based inputs for analysing the flood risk associated with the Mullaperiyar and Idukki dams in Kerala.