World Space Week 2026: The rocket revolution is happening above us — How cheaper launches could change everyday life on EarthSixty-nine years after Sputnik's launch marked the beginning of the Space Age, new advancements are reshaping space access. Reusable rocket...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Orbital Shift: India's space sector undergoing biggest transformation; pvt firms handle rockets, ISRO focus on more ambitious missionsIndia's space sector is undergoing significant changes as private companies engage in rocket production and management. The Indian Space Re...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
A 1967 promise to keep space peaceful faces a new test: What happens when satellites become targets? America’s space weapons reveal a new battlefieldThe United States has deployed space control weapons, sparking global concerns about an orbital arms race. These systems are designed to de...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
NASA discovers Colosseum-sized Moon crater from once-in-132-year impactScientists found a large lunar crater from a recent impact event. This massive hole, larger than the Roman Colosseum, was initially undetec...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Semicon India eyes chip deals; AI leaders seek slowdownThe government is pushing supply chain partnerships at Semicon India 2026 to help local players. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
14 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Forget tanks, fighter jets: US, Russia & China are preparing for battles beyond Earth, where destroying one satellite could disrupt an entire military networkSpace is now a contested military domain as nations develop capabilities to disrupt satellites. The United States, Russia, and China are en...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
A small asteroid just crashed near Australia, and astronomers are thrilled about itA small asteroid, CERNQ52, entered Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean on September 6, burning up harmlessly as predicted by ESA and N...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal floodHopes are fading for thousands missing in Nepal's flash floods. Authorities reported, as of September 2, over 1,050 fatalities and nearly 4...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Nepal floods: 163 Indians evacuated, tunnel rescue team soldiers on despite challengesIndia has rescued 163 nationals following devastating flash floods in Nepal. A specialised forensics team from India is assisting with DNA ...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Nepal resumes flood rescue as thousands still missing; finance minister seeks $4-5 bn for rebuildingNepal resumed search efforts after a weather delay, seeking foreign technical assistance. Hundreds died and nearly three thousand people re...
30 Aug, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
PM Modi urges space startups to explore applications in agriculture, livestock, environmentPrime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged young space entrepreneurs to innovate for agriculture and daily life. He highlighted the potential ...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
How safe is your flight? New report warns of rising risks amid back-to-back accidentsRecent aviation accidents have raised concerns about aviation safety. A new study highlights the growing threat of space debris, with a 26%...
05 Feb, 2025, 05.49 PM IST
Will space debris fall on the Earth and hit humans? China accused of ignoring rulesSpace Debris Expert Professor John L. Crassidis accused China of not following the rules and taking unnecessary risks with the uncontrolled...
24 Feb, 2024, 11.26 PM IST
Death by falling space debris is a possibility, reveals new studyEvery minute of every day, debris rains down on us from space - a hazard we are almost completely unaware of.
27 Jul, 2022, 05.02 PM IST
US satellite debris threatens other space missionsIn the case of the explosion of DMSP-F13, they detected 100 new catalogued objects, which suggest that more than 50,000 small fragments lar...
06 May, 2015, 08.43 PM IST
ISRO conducts special analysis for satellite safety: Govt"Collision Avoidance Analysis is also carried out to identify the safe lift-off time for launching of satellites from Sriharikota," said Ji...
24 Jul, 2014, 05.31 PM IST