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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.

Gaganyaan astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla gears up for 1st space trip. What is Axiom Mission 4

Shukla will be on board a private spaceflight to ISS that is likely to be launched in May. He's set to be the second Indian national to fly to space after Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

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Bengaluru, Gujarat, Chennai—mapping India’s emerging semiconductor hubs

Emerging hubs in India mirror the factors that have long driven the US’ semiconductor clusters in New York, Texas, Oregon, and California.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.