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This Gaganyaan astronaut-designate’s MTech thesis could be a big deal for world’s space travel goals

Indian Air Force group captain Prasanth Nair's research on Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators in his M.Tech may provide a solution to one the biggest challenges of space travel.

Gaganyaan astronauts are ageing with each year of delay. They’ll be middle-aged trailblazers

New Delhi: By the time Gaganyaan finally lifts off in 2027, India’s very first team of astronauts will be middle-aged trailblazers. The oldest Indian astronaut-designate Group Captain Prasanth Nair will...

ThePrint Quiz, 23 August, 2025: National Space Day

On this National Space Day, take this quiz by ThePrint to test your knowledge of India’s space programme.

‘No border visible from space’: NCERT Class 5 book quotes Shubanshu Shukla’s words

The quote, part of a conversation between Group Captain Shukla and PM Modi, appears in EVS book ‘Our Wondrous World’. Shukla said, ‘We’re all part of humanity, and earth is our one home.’

What’s next as ISRO pulls off short-duration ‘hot tests’ for Gaganyaan module propulsion system

Gaganyaan Service Module will carry fuel, engines, power systems, and other important components. It will be used to move or adjust the spacecraft’s position in orbit.

ISRO successfully conducts hot tests of Gaganyaan propulsion system

Bengaluru: ISRO has successfully conducted two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at the space agency's Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri...

1st human spaceflight by 2027, Narayanan prepares ISRO for future missions after PSLV-C61 setback

ISRO chief Narayanan highlighted the agency's past achievements and confirmed that preparations are underway for the 'Gaganyaan' programme.

Gaganyaan crewed mission delayed again, likely to take flight in 2027

The first uncrewed mission will involve a robot, which will take off at the end of 2025, says ISRO chief V Narayanan.

As China & US flex their satellite power, India plays catch-up in a cosmic game of thrones

India lags behind the US & China in satellite launches, but ISRO eyes a leap with Gaganyaan, electric propulsion systems & private sector growth.

Sriharikota, we have a situation. Limited budget, manpower are stifling India’s space ambitions

Delayed funding cycles, ageing launch tech, unattractive salaries & an exodus of bright minds threaten to derail India’s space dreams before liftoff truly begins.

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Holding judges to account can’t be about collective conscience. It must fix a broken system

In this climate of populism, the clamour for accountability can easily transform into evaluation becoming a lever of control rather than a tool for feedback and improvement.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.