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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicRocket science

Topic: Rocket science

India’s semi-cryogenic engine revolution—SCE-200 is already in the global big league

As a physicist, I see the push for semi-cryogenic propulsion as both a thermodynamic and economic optimisation—essential for scalable, reusable, and interplanetary missions.

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.

China’s rocket is coming down with a lesson — avoid schadenfreude on India’s Covid misery

If the space debris of Long March 5B rocket causes widespread damage, China will be 'liable to pay compensation' as per international law. But Indians aren't rejoicing the prospect.

Nambi Narayanan, who went from respected scientist to ‘spy’, glad for Padma Bhushan honour

Nambir Narayanan played a critical role in the development of satellite launch vehicles and the initial phase of making cryogenic engines.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.