Space Technology

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Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
26 Apr, 2026

Skyroot Aerospace flags off Vikram-1, India's first private orbital launch soon, Pg8

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, flags off payload fairing for launch to low earth orbit.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSpace Technology
24 Apr, 2026

China selects two Pakistani candidates as its first foreign astronauts: reports, Pg16

China selects Pakistani astronauts for Tiangong space station, deepening strategic ties amid US exclusion and space race dynamics.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSpace Technology
22 Apr, 2026

Lunar governance should be multilateral, Pg7

Article scrutinizes U.S. lunar governance, citing human rights concerns and unilateral actions, advocating for multilateral treaty-level rules involving all nations.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeSpace Technology
15 Apr, 2026

Measuring the universe, PgII

Hubble tension persists: Astronomers reaffirm universe's expansion rate at 73.5 km/s/Mpc, deepening mystery around cosmic expansion discrepancies.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
11 Apr, 2026

ISRO completes second airdrop test for Gaganyaan, Pg8

ISRO successfully conducts second airdrop test (IADT-02) for Gaganyaan mission, simulating crew module recovery with Indian Navy's coordination.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology
10 Apr, 2026

How will Gaganyaan astronauts return safely to earth?, Pg10

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO details complex re-entry, aerobraking, parachute deployment, and recovery procedures ensuring safe astronaut return from space.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
9 Apr, 2026

Indian scientists find new way to measure distances in deep space, PgII

Indian scientists discover innovative method using pulsars' radio emissions to measure vast cosmic distances with enhanced accuracy, overcoming limitations of existing techniques.

Space Technology
5 Apr, 2026

ISRO to test astronaut capability in a high altitude environment, Pg10

ISRO's Mission MITRA simulates spaceflight in Ladakh to assess astronaut performance under hypoxia, isolation, and low temperatures until April 9.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace Technology
4 Apr, 2026

A new space age, next frontiers and challenges, Pg10

Artemis mission signifies new space age amid Sino-US competition, aiming for lunar exploration and resource utilization by international collaboration.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSpace Technology
3 Apr, 2026

Artemis II: what is at stake for U.S.?, Pg10

Artemis II mission launched, reigniting US-China space race for lunar dominance amidst technological advancements and geopolitical tensions, aiming for lunar water resources.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
1 Apr, 2026

Earth’s orbits are filling up because governance hasn’t kept pace, Pg2

Global space governance lags behind technological advancements, risking orbital environment; India's role in shaping ethical norms crucial amid growing commercialization.

Space TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
31 Mar, 2026

Falcon 9 reentry pollutes upper atmosphere, Pg2

SpaceX Falcon 9 reentry causes upper atmosphere pollution; lithium levels surge tenfold, raising ozone layer concerns.

Constitutional BodiesSpace Technology
30 Mar, 2026

Space dept. posts out of UPSC purview, Pg7

UPSC makes exception for Department of Space, excluding technical and administrative posts from its purview in 'national interest'.

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