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India’s space program is entering a transformative new era, marked by a diverse array of missions that extend well beyond the Moon and Mars.These five upcoming projects reflect the nation’s ambition not only to explore our immediate celestial neighbours but also to establish a sustainable human presence in space.They highlight the technological advancement and growing international collaboration
Space agency is investigating after Maven abruptly stopped communicating to ground stations over the weekendNasa has lost contact with a spacecraft that has orbited Mars for more than a decade, though the US space agency said it was trying to re-establ…
NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected electrical discharges, dubbed ‘mini-lightning’, in Mars’ thin atmosphere, marking the first direct evidence of such activity on the Red Planet.These faint sparks, resembling static electricity, were recorded amid dust devils and storms using the rover’s SuperCam microphone and electromagnetic sensors.The six-wheeled rover, operational in Jezero Crater
India has recorded a pioneering milestone in planetary construction research through its first participation in a global analogue mission simulating extra-terrestrial habitats. Conducted in Gujarat over two weeks, the experiment featured Asia’s first indigenously designed and 3D-printed Martian Regolith Radiation Shield.The innovation was jointly developed by Ahmedabad-based Aaka Space and MiCoB,
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expanding its interplanetary vision beyond the successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission.Having achieved a historic landing at the Moon’s south pole in August 2023, the agency is now preparing for landmark ventures to Venus and Mars.ISRO chairman Dr V. Narayanan, an alumnus of IIT-Kharagpur, announced that the long-anticipated Venus mission has
Illustrative Twelve years after India’s pioneering entry into Martian orbit, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has charted its next ambitious course with Mangalyaan-2, a mission aimed at achieving India’s first soft landing on Mars.The official confirmation came from ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan, who announced that the launch is planned for 2030.This mission
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced an ambitious expansion plan for India’s satellite network and upcoming deep space programs during his address at the 35th Convocation Ceremony of the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra.He confirmed that India’s orbital satellite fleet, currently numbering 56, will be tripled within the next three years, with close participation from private industry and New
India’s ambitious Mangalyaan-2 mission is set for completion between 2028 and 2030, according to Nilesh M Desai, Director of the Space Applications Centre (SAC) under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).Desai confirmed that work on the mission has already begun, laying the foundation for India’s next major leap in planetary exploration.Speaking to ANI, Desai revealed that the mission
India is set to debut in the world’s largest Moon-Mars Analogue simulation this October, represented by Ahmedabad-based Aaka Space, marking a milestone in the nation’s space research and habitat design capabilities. The two-week mission, spanning October 13 to 26, will occur simultaneously across 17 analogue habitats globally, with India’s segment located in the unique geological landscape of
India and the United States have ushered in a new era of space partnership, marked by both scientific milestones and strategic implications, as highlighted at the event “India–USA Space Collaboration: The Frontiers of a Futuristic Partnership,” held at India House, Washington DC.The gathering showcased decades of joint work that have now evolved from data-sharing and satellite cooperation to