India's private space industry shoots for stars
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India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.
Why are scientists leaving ISRO? Here's why over 100 scientists have resigned, how India's space agency compares with NASA, the rise of private space startups, and what it means for Gaganyaan and other upcoming missions.
Indian space officials celebrated the debut flight of, India’s first fully commercial satellite launcher, as a “grand success” Saturday after an on-target climb into a 280-mile-high orbit following liftoff from an island spaceport in the Bay of Bengal.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As India prepares to send its astronauts into space under the Gaganyaan mission, a first-of-its-kind academic programme is set to train specialists who will study how space travel affects the human body and develop biomedical technologies to keep astronauts safe.
ISRO faces another talent exodus crisis reminiscent of the 1990s IT boom, prompting urgent retention measures for key personnel.
Celebrate International Moon Day 2026 with a deep dive into ISRO’s historic lunar missions. From Chandrayaan-3 to Gaganyaan, discover key space facts, concepts, and inspiring quotes perfect for students and science enthusiasts.
Former ISRO scientists Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka turned Skyroot Aerospace into India's first private orbital rocket company, as Vikram-1's successful launch marked a watershed moment for Indian space startups.
