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Hyderabad-based Skyroot’s orbital success signals a startup revolution, and a turning point for India’s private space industry

If the premier space agency is to retain its best talent, it must modernise career pathways, reward innovation and foster a more attractive and empowering workplace

Telugu stars Mahesh Babu and Chiranjeevi congratulated Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace after the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket. The milestone strengthens India's private space sector and positions the country among global leaders in commercial space launches

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the space agency is targeting seven launches during the current financial year, with the next mission scheduled within two months. He also announced that the Kulasekarapattinam launch complex is expected to be commissioned within six months

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its maiden orbital rocket Vikram-1, placing multiple technology demonstration payloads and commemorative postcards into low Earth orbit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the mission as a defining milestone for India's private space sector

Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh hailed Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 launch as a historic achievement, saying it reflects the success of India's space reforms and the decision to open the space sector to private companies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership

ISRO successfully conducted three critical tests for the Gaganyaan mission, validating the crew module's uprighting system after splashdown, the umbilical separation mechanism, and structural integrity during apex cover separation, marking another milestone in India's human spaceflight programme

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said India has mastered cryogenic engine technology once denied to it and is preparing for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission. He also outlined plans for Chandrayaan-4, Chandrayaan-5, an Indian space station by 2035 and a Moon landing by 2040

ISRO has successfully completed a hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine Power Head Test Article at 175 tonnes of thrust, paving the way for full-capacity testing. The milestone strengthens India's next-generation launch vehicle programme and future deep-space and human spaceflight missions.

India's space economy is expected to expand from USD 8 billion to USD 40-45 billion over the next decade, supported by policy reforms, private sector participation and rising commercial activity. The government aims to increase India's share of the global space economy to 8 per cent

ISRO is developing artificial heating technologies with the Department of Atomic Energy to help future lunar landers survive the Moon’s harsh nights for 100–200 days. The innovation could significantly extend mission life beyond Chandrayaan-3’s 14-day operational period

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, says his test pilot experience is shaping his training for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission. He described the programme as a major leap for India, marking its entry into human spaceflight capability

Space intelligence firm ICEYE will set up its first Indian satellite manufacturing facility within a year, producing small SAR satellites for defence and monitoring. The hub aims to serve Asia-Pacific demand, scale production rapidly, and deepen collaboration with India’s space ecosystem

ISRO chief V Narayanan said India plans to launch a G20 climate satellite by 2027, expand commercial missions, and aims for a human Moon mission by 2040, alongside progress in deep-sea exploration projects

Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted the second air drop test for the Gaganyaan mission at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, validating crew module recovery systems crucial for India’s first human spaceflight planned next year

ISRO has launched Mission MITRA in Ladakh to study astronauts' physical and psychological performance in high-altitude conditions. The findings will support the Gaganyaan programme and future missions by analysing crew behaviour, stress response and operational efficiency

India’s navigation system NavIC faces a setback after atomic clock failure on IRNSS-1F, leaving limited satellites operational. Experts warn reliance on foreign systems could pose serious security risks, especially during conflicts and strategic operations

The system faces critical challenges, including satellite failures, faulty atomic clocks, and poor smartphone integration

ISRO chairman V Narayanan said India plans to collect lunar samples under Chandrayaan-4, while Chandrayaan-5 will feature a heavier lander and rover with a longer mission life. He also highlighted upcoming Venus, Mars and human spaceflight missions

Mummadi Rajasimha, a native of Kodimial mandal in Jagtial district, has been selected as a scientist at ISRO. An aerospace engineering graduate from IIST Thiruvananthapuram, he was picked through campus interviews during his final year.