ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ draws big industry interest as L&T, Adani, others eye rocket technologyLarsen & Toubro, JSW, Adani Group and Mahindra are among companies considering bids to manufacture and operate ISRO’s LVM3 heavy-lift rocke...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 2026, scientists recreated 15,000 years of solar wind exposure on Moon soil in 4 hours; the experiment could help with future lunar resource miningInterlune has recreated the effects of around 15,000 years of solar-wind exposure on lunar soil in just four hours, using accelerated heliu...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
IIT Bombay-led consortium with Plaksha University to develop indigenous 2D quantum technologiesIIT Bombay professor Saurabh Lodha told ET that the project will establish three complementary material-growth facilities: a molecular beam...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
From Mars to interstellar space, NASA’s new giant antenna is now operationalNASA activated its new 34-meter radio antenna, DSS-23, on August 3, 2026. This new antenna will help communicate with spacecraft across the...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
In April 2023, an Indian plant began converting 2,000 metric tons of cashew residues monthly into marine fuel. Now, the refined oil has passed real-world ocean trials, linking a village waste stream to global shippingA plant near Hebri, India, converts cashew processing waste into biofuel and biochar. This facility now processes nearly two thousand metri...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
In 2025, SAXON Q demonstrated a 4-qubit quantum computer running at room temperature in Germany. 2 years later, the startup opened orders for 128-qubit and 512-qubit systems that fit inside ordinary server racksIn 2025, German startup SAXON Q demonstrated a 4-qubit quantum computer that worked at room temperature. Now, the company is moving much fu...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Why is aluminium foil wrapped around cryogenic tanks? Reflective layers help reduce radiant heat that can warm super-cold liquidsIn cryogenic tanks, thin reflective layers are essential for preventing heat transfer. The use of aluminum foil, known for its low emissivi...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
China completes world's largest 582-tonne superconducting magnet for 'Artificial Sun'China has completed a massive superconducting magnet for its artificial sun program. This giant magnet is crucial for containing superheate...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Private space invaders: Skyroot's perfect debut validates India Inc’s space push - repeat launches will prove the modelVikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, successfully launched carrying multiple payloads. This marks a significant milestone for In...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
ISRO successfully tests Gaganyaan crew module's main parachuteISRO successfully tested Gaganyaan's main parachutes in Madhya Pradesh. This critical test qualified the parachute for expected load condit...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
ISRO successfully conducts flight acceptance test of cryogenic engine for next LVM3 missionISRO successfully conducted a flight acceptance hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine. This engine powers the upper stage of the LVM3 launc...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
ISRO fires up advanced rocket engine, marking key milestone in development of new propulsion systemIndia's space agency, ISRO, has achieved a significant breakthrough with a successful hot test of its new semi-cryogenic engine power head....
27 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
ISRO conducts sea level test of cryogenic engineISRO has successfully tested its CE20 cryogenic engine at a higher thrust level. The engine achieved 22 tonne thrust during a sea level hot...
12 Mar, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
ISRO conducts flight acceptance hot test of Cryogenic Engine for LVM3-M6 MissionISRO has successfully conducted a flight acceptance hot test for the cryogenic engine of LVM3-M6 at Tamil Nadu's Propulsion Complex. The en...
15 Mar, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
ISRO terminates semi-cryogenic engine test after sudden spike in turbine pressure and speedThe Indian Space Research Organisation terminated the first hot test on an intermediate configuration of the semi-cryogenic engine followin...
03 Jul, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
Skyroot conducts long duration test of its cryogenic engine"Our 3D printed Dhawan - II engine also uses a 3D printed torch igniter and a bellow-actuated cryo-injection valve with quick response time...
04 Apr, 2023, 10.17 PM IST
Indigenous high-thrust cryogenic rocket engine ground testedIndia's first indigenously designed and developed high-thrust cryogenic rocket engine generating a nominal thrust of 19 tonnes has been suc...
20 Jul, 2015, 07.08 PM IST