The Indian Space Research Organisation has planned seven launch missions to be completed by March 2026, marking a significant milestone in India's developing space program. The first of these missions is slated to launch as early as next week, laying the groundwork for an intense launch schedule in the coming months. The LVM3, India's biggest rocket, will launch the Bluebird-6 communication satellite for US-based AST SpaceMobile as part of a commercial agreement with New Space India Limited. Early next year, the human-rated LVM3 will launch the Gaganyaan programme's first uncrewed mission,
India's Aditya-L1 has strengthened the global scientific mission to understand one of the most powerful solar storms recorded in recent history. The Earth was hit by the greatest solar storm in more than twenty years in May 2024, which was later dubbed "Gannon's storm". The event was caused by the Sun's huge coronal mass ejections. These CMEs are massive clouds of hot gas and magnetic energy that travel through space. When they collide with the Earth's magnetic shield, they can disrupt satellites, weaken communications, distort GPS signals, and even strain power systems. A team of Indian r
The Indian Space Research Organisation has finalised the configuration of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, a significant step towards India's long-term human spaceflight goals. A National Level Review Committee has approved the overall design, which consists of five modules scheduled to be fully operational by 2035. Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the development in the Lok Sabha. The first module, BAS-01, secured Cabinet approval in 2024 and is set to launch in 2028. Work on its systems has begun under the larger Gaganyaan program, which now has
ISRO is preparing for one of its busiest phases, with seven launches scheduled by the end of the current financial year. These missions include communication satellites, PSLV and GSLV launches, and the first PSLV wholly produced by the Indian industry, indicating a significant shift towards private sector involvement. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan revealed that Chandrayaan-4, India's first mission to retrieve lunar soil, has been approved and would launch in 2028. A successful attempt would place India alongside the US, Russia, and China in moon sample return missions. ISRO is also advanci
Oman has achieved a major technological milestone with the upcoming launch of its first national communications satellite, OmanSat-1, on November 23, 2025. The project represents the country's entry into the global space realm and reflects its expanding objectives for digital transformation. The satellite, created in collaboration with aerospace giant Airbus Defence and Space, is based on the innovative OneSat platform, which is famed for its capacity to be digitally configured while in orbit. OmanSat-1 operates in the Ka-band, providing secure, high-capacity communication services. Its sc
Indonesia has opened the world's first seamless immigration corridor powered by artificial intelligence, allowing passengers to pass through immigration without stopping. This technology is part of the government's "All Indonesia" initiative, which aims to reduce wait times and simplify arrival procedures for international travellers. The system is being deployed in Jakarta's airport, with an additional corridor planned for Surabaya, representing a significant shift in how passengers enter the country. Senior citizens and those with disabilities will have priority access during the initial
Uttar Pradesh has climbed to third place in India's solar energy production, driven by the rapidly expanding rooftop solar scheme, which has transformed household participation in clean electricity. The state has deployed more than 2.8 lakh rooftop systems, adding approximately 976 MW to its renewable capacity. Rising adoption shows how families are reducing their electricity expenditures while supporting sustainable energy goals. Daily generation from these sites has surpassed 4 million units, increasing power supply and easing pressure on traditional sources. This transition has also result
ISRO is ready to launch BlueBird-6, the heaviest US commercial satellite, on December 15. The 6.5-tonne communication satellite, built by AST SpaceMobile, arrived in India on October 19 and is preparing to launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on the LVM3 rocket. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan said that the launch vehicle is being assembled, and the Prime Minister will announce the final date. The mission follows the successful NISAR launch earlier this year, and it represents another milestone in India-US space collaboration. Narayanan further praised the Gaganyaan Mission's steady p
NASA and SpaceX have collaborated once more to launch a new ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to better understand Earth's changing climate. The launch took place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, where SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the Sentinel-6B satellite into space. The mission reflects the broad US-European collaboration aimed at collecting precise data on the world's oceans. The satellite is part of an international collaboration that includes NASA, the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, and the US
The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing for a big milestone: the PSLV-N1 mission, which is scheduled for January 2026. This launch is expected to mark a fundamental shift in India's space program. It would be the first time a launch vehicle has been completely manufactured by private industry under ISRO supervision. The rocket was created by a large-scale partnership between New Space India Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and Larsen & Toubro. Their deal, signed in September 2022 at the Bengaluru Space Expo, called for the manufacturing of five PSLV rockets. The rema