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ISRO to carry out test to validate safety of crew module for Gaganyaan mission by 30 April

For 1st integrated air drop test, crew module will be dropped from IAF helicopter from height of 4-5 km above ground level. Tests will confirm safe landing and recovery of crew module.

Alternative landing site for Chandrayaan-3 on Moon has potential for future lunar experiments

Researchers at Ahmedabad-based Physical Research Laboratory have published detailed analysis of geomorphology, composition, and temperatures of alternative site in Current Science.

Ritu Karidhal, India’s ‘rocket woman’ who was the face behind ISRO’s Mangalyaan mission

In 'She Storms the Norms', Anisha Motwani and Priyadarshini Narendra showcase inspiring stories of women who overcame societal beliefs, structural barriers, and self-doubt.

Launch of NISAR, joint India-US Earth mapping mission, delayed. New date to be announced by April-end

NISAR will map Earth's land & ice surfaces to provide insights. Delay is due to need for special thermal coating for satellite's hardware components, so they can withstand high temp.

India’s first semi-cryogenic rocket launch deferred 3rd time in 2 weeks. Here’s why

The much-anticipated launch of India’s pioneering semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket, Agnibaan SOrTeD, is put on hold due to unresolved ‘technical issues’. New launch date yet to be announced.

Soon, ISRO’s rubidium atomic clock will determine time on your smartphone & laptop. What it is

Computers in India will be synced with domestically developed atomic clock. Launched last yr in a 2G navigation satellite, it'll be used with Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System.

India’s space economy can take flight with 100% FDI, but it needs a law to lift-off

With a new liberalised FDI regime, India’s space sector will witness more investments and technology transfers. But how well can an executive policy function without a legal framework?

Abu Dhabi temple — a means to strengthen India-UAE relations

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

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.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.