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New Glenn, when fully stacked, stands 320 feet tall and features a reusable first stage similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.

Meet ISRO’s Vyommitra: India’s humanoid robot that talks, thinks and works, set to fly on Gaganyaan mission

Vyommitra combines mechanical precision with artificial intelligence. It can recognise speech, move its limbs, and identify instruments using vision-based technology.

Starship Flight 11: SpaceX targets October 13 for next megarocket launch

The upcoming flight will test several upgrades designed for future missions. Super Heavy will attempt a new landing sequence, firing five of its 33 Raptor engines to control its descent.

SpaceX’s building-sized Super Heavy splashes into ocean after launch, watch video here

SpaceX’s Starship completed its tenth test flight with both stages performing controlled splashdowns, providing vital data for future reusability.

From Himalayas to thunderstorms: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares mesmerising timelapse of India from space; watch Video

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a timelapse of India from space, showing thunderstorms, the Himalayas and sunrise from orbit, while calling the Axiom-4 mission a historic achievement for the nation.

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captures Earth and Moon from 180 million miles

Psyche’s twin cameras recorded long-exposure images of Earth and the Moon. From 180 million miles away, both appeared as faint dots.

A laser-powered, paperclip-sized spacecraft could travel to a black hole to collect data — here's the scientists' bold plan

The plan is to build a tiny spacecraft propelled by laser beams. It would reach speeds close to that of light. The craft would travel 20 to 25 light-years in 70 years.

NASA to build nuclear reactor on Moon? Acting chief Duffy likely to reveal plan details: Reports

The reactor is aimed at powering future lunar missions by 2030. This project follows earlier research funded by Nasa into a smaller 40-kilowatt reactor, initially scheduled for deployment in the early 2030s.

How much did ISRO spend on Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission? Here's what it cost

The Axiom-4 crew, including Shukla, spent almost 20 days in space, with approximately 19 days aboard the ISS. Their stay involved several scientific and collaborative activities aimed at furthering microgravity research and international cooperation in space.

ISRO successfully conducts key hot-fire tests for Gaganyaan propulsion system

ISRO has completed two successful hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at Mahendragiri.

Axiom Mission 4 Flight Day 14: From microalgae to mental health, here’s what Shubhanshu Shukla and team are working on in the final phase

Pilot Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla handled several plant-based experiments. He took images of sprouting seeds in petri dishes.

Elon Musk's SpaceX makes history with 500th Falcon 9 launch, marking reusability milestone

The latest launch lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It was celebrated widely by SpaceX engineers and CEO Elon Musk.

7 Experiments India’s Shubhanshu Shukla will study aboard the ISS during Axiom-4 mission

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla heads to the ISS on Axiom-4. Over 14 days, he’ll conduct seven experiments from India that explore biology, agriculture, and human adaptation in space.

SpaceX Ax-4 crew completes final rehearsal: India, Poland and Hungary join human spaceflight after 40 years

Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become India’s second national astronaut to travel to space since Rakesh Sharma’s historic flight in 1984.

India’s Shubhanshu Shukla gears up for Axiom 4 mission: When and how to watch it live

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Japan’s ispace Moon Mission Crashes as Another Lunar Landing Fails

The company’s livestream ended shortly after the failed attempt. ispace CEO Takeshi Hakamada apologised publicly, acknowledging the setback and thanking everyone involved.

Meet Shubhanshu Shukla: The astronaut chosen for India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct vital space experiments during the country’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan.

India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, to launch in early 2027, says Dr Jitendra Singh

India’s long-awaited human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, is set to launch in early 2027, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has confirmed.

NASA wants to build a massive radio telescope on the Moon’s far side – but why?

Scientists are worried about rising radio interference from space. Large satellite networks, like SpaceX's Starlink, are leaking radiation.

ISRO successfully completes third hot test of semicryogenic engine in Tamil Nadu

The Indian Space Research Organisation marked a key step on Monday by successfully completing the third hot test.

After two explosive failures, SpaceX launches another Starship that stumbles again mid-flight

During the flight, the spacecraft's heat shield was supposed to be tested. However, control was lost due to suspected fuel leaks.

SpaceX's Starship can reach Mars in just 6 months, claims Elon Musk — here's the plan

On 15 May, Musk said Starship could lift off for Mars by the end of 2026. That flight will carry Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. It’s a test before sending humans as early as 2029.

What is China’s asteroid-chasing Tianwen-2 mission? Everything you need to know

Tianwen-2’s first target is Kamo'oalewa, a near-Earth asteroid. This tiny object orbits the sun, but it also loops Earth. It is called a quasi-satellite for this reason.

China sends first satellites to build world's first supercomputer in space

The International Energy Agency expects global data centres to consume huge amounts of power. By 2026, they may use over 1,000 terawatt hours yearly.

SpaceX Falcon 9 sets record with 28th launch, sends 28 Starlink satellites to orbit

SpaceX launched another group of Starlink satellites — quietly breaking its own reuse record in the process.