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Why ISRO’s new testing facility for home-grown cryogenic engines is key to India’s astronaut dream

Third of 3-part series looks at Semi-Cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility which is key to perfecting the highly efficient cryogenic rocket engines crucial for India’s space flights.

Capable of winds 4x the speed of sound, how India’s new trisonic wind tunnel will aid rocket launches

The 2nd of 3-part series looks at TWT at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre that can run at 3 wind velocity ranges. It was built by Tata Projects, Canada’s Aiolos Engineering Corp & others.

How ISRO’s PSLV Integration Facility launch at Sriharikota will help India’s space ecosystem

First of 3-part series looks at new facility opened by PM Modi Tuesday. It is expected to enable quicker assembly, integration of India’s trustiest rocket & smaller rockets at launchpad.

Special parachutes, cramped capsule — how Gaganyaan will take 3 astronauts to space & bring them back

ISRO is developing and testing life support and escape systems, engines, and special parachutes for India's maiden human spaceflight mission. The test flight is likely in July 2025.

India’s first space station and human mission to Moon: what ISRO is planning after Gaganyaan

New Delhi: India is preparing to firm up its presence in space. After launching the Gaganyaan mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation plans to...

‘India largest genetic lab in the world’ — what completion of India Genome Project means

Completion of Genome India Project was announced at 38th Foundation day celebrations of Dept of Biotechnology. Initiative to conduct sequencing of 10,000 genomes was launched in 2020.

Modi introduces India to first 4 astronaut candidates for maiden human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan

Three of the veteran Air Force pilots will eventually take part in the 7-day mission which is projected to be launched by 2025.

Start-ups welcome govt move to liberalise FDI rules for space sector — ‘long-pending reform’

100% FDI will now be allowed in manufacturing of satellite components without need for govt approval. Up to 49% will be allowed automatically in launch vehicles and spaceports.

Scientists unlock mystery of whale song. Here’s what makes these magical sounds possible

Bengaluru: A new study gives an insight into the mysterious ‘whale song’ — the low-frequency vocalisations by the world’s largest mammals that have fascinated...

Primary dengue infections as likely to turn severe or fatal as secondary, landmark study says

Study raises need for vaccines to protect those who have not been infected. 619 children in 3 hospitals across India were part of study, published in Nature Medicine in February.

On Camera

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.