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Monday, April 6, 2026
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.

On Camera

US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.