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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.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams flies to space for a third time

Houston: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams flew to space for the third time on Wednesday along with a colleague, scripting history as the first members aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station.

NASA will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts for joint mission to ISS: Garcetti

Washington: NASA will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts to send a joint mission to the International Space Station this year or shortly thereafter, US envoy to India Eric Garcetti has said.

Indian space industry offers tremendous opportunity for private players, says ISRO Chief

ISRO Chairman S Somanath has said the Indian space industry is offering a tremendous opportunity to the private sector in the country as a new area of growth and development.

Powerful solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communication and power grids

A powerful solar storm, the most potent in over two decades, has struck Earth, triggering stunning celestial displays from Tasmania to Britain and raising concerns about potential disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend.

DRDO to collaborate with IIT Bhubaneswar for AI-driven surveillance, other projects

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will collaborate with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar for artificial intelligence (AI) driven surveillance and other projects, officials said.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space for a third time on Tuesday

Washington: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is ready to fly into space for the third time on Tuesday as the pilot aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft in its the first crewed test flight.