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TopicIndia Space Programme

Topic: India Space Programme

India ready to partner with South Africa in space exploration, says Consul General Mahesh Kumar

The newly-appointed Consul General Mahesh Kumar at a Republic Day reception in Johannesburg said India is ready to welcome more investment from South Africa into the country.

A rocket launcher you can recycle — ISRO chief says RLV landing demo this week

At 8th India International Science Festival, ISRO chairman S. Somanath spoke about space agency’s missions in 2023. This includes a collaboration with NASA.

More satellites, startups & revenue by 2025: Report sees big growth in Indian space industry

Report by Indian Space Association & EY provides projections for space economy up to 2025 & makes policy recommendations for govt aimed at helping industry become self-sustaining.

Rocket Boys charts India’s ‘tryst with destiny’ — one that Bhabha and Sarabhai took forward

SonyLiv's Rocket Boys begins with Nehru's criticism for ‘favouring' Homi Bhabha, whom the PM knew personally. But the show pays a fitting tribute to 'Nehruvian India'.

India’s 1st space think tank takes off, wants to set stage for nation’s own unicorns by 2030

Spaceport SARABHAI, founded by space entrepreneurs and lawyers, plans to focus on enabling a supportive ecosystem for ISRO and private players to function together. 

Biryani, upma and halwa — Gaganyaan menu made by DRDO lab will offer touch of home in space

Defence Food Research Laboratory, a pioneer in developing food products for soldiers at the border, and scientists onboard Antarctic expedition, has finalised menu for Gaganyaan.

ISRO plans to launch Brazilian satellite, 3 Indian payloads on 28 February

ISRO's first mission for 2021 will have Amazonia-1, Brazil's first earth observation satellite, as primary payload and India's Anand, Satish Dhawan satellite and UNITYsat as co-passengers.

Vikram Sarabhai, the father of Indian space programme who was also a connoisseur of arts

Vikram Sarabhai, whose legacy lives on in India’s space programme, died of unknown causes on 30 December 1971 in Kerala. A crater on the Moon is named after him.

Why Indian space start-ups are feeling forced to set up base abroad

India makes a great place for building a space business as a startup. But several local startups are still searching for foreign shores.  

ISRO chief K Sivan defends space programme, says India ‘not at all poor’

Sivan underlines the need to use resources for the common man's benefit, cites the strength of India's economy and stresses on the importance of innovations.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.