NASA is set to mark a historic moment in space exploration as the Space Launch System prepares to send astronauts on the Artemis II mission. This will be the first crewed journey beyond low-Earth orbit since the Apollo program over half a century ago. Scheduled for launch on April 2, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center, the mission will carry four astronauts, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, aboard the Orion spacecraft. Over the course of the 10-day mission, the crew will orbit the Moon without landing, conducting vital tests of life-support systems, navigation,
The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a pivotal step in India’s technological journey with the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a global semiconductor powerhouse. The new phase reflects a strong policy push to deepen domestic chip capabilities at a time when semiconductors are central to digital infrastructure, defence systems, artificial intelligence, and industrial growth. ISM 2.0 focuses on developing semiconductor equipment and materials within India, building full-stack indigenous intellectual property, and strengthening both domes
To safeguard India’s rich heritage and promote tourism, two satellite-based technological interventions have been introduced on Bhuvan, a geo-platform developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation. These applications, Spatial Technologies (Kasturi) and Bharat Darshan, offer detailed information on cultural and tourist sites while enabling real-time monitoring of encroachment and damage. The platform integrates data on protected sites listed by UNESCO, the Archaeological Survey of India, state archaeological departments, and the Ministry of Culture. Currently, Bharat Darshan covers
Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for successfully conducting a sea-level hot test of the CE20 Cryogenic Engine at 22-tonne thrust. The test was carried out at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. In a social media post, the minister said the successful test, which featured the nozzle protection system and a multi-element igniter, marks another significant milestone in strengthening India’s advanced cryogenic propulsion capabilities. He noted that the achievement will furt
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a key ground test of its CE20 cryogenic engine, marking progress in improving the performance of India’s heavy-lift rocket, the LVM3 launch vehicle. The sea-level hot test was carried out on March 10, 2026, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, where the engine ran for 165 seconds and generated approximately 22 tonnes of thrust. The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of LVM3 and plays a crucial role in launching heavy payloads into space. ISRO said the higher-thrust capability demonstrated during the test could signifi
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to advance research in space medicine and strengthen India’s human spaceflight programme. The agreement was signed on Monday in New Delhi between AIIMS Director M. Srinivas and Dinesh Kumar Singh, Director of the Human Space Flight Centre. The signing ceremony was attended by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, along with senior faculty members and researchers from AIIMS. Under the partnership, both institutions will collaborate on ground-b
India has allocated ₹1,500 crore for its first mission to study Venus, marking a major step in the country’s expanding space exploration programme. The mission, known as Shukrayaan, will examine the atmosphere and geological features of the planet to understand how it may have influenced Earth over thousands of years. Speaking to a delegation of journalists, Nilesh Desai, Director at the Indian Space Research Organisation in Ahmedabad, said the project has received financial approval from the Ministry of Atomic Energy and the Department of Space. Scientists have already begun preparato
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday said South Korea will push to establish a global investment fund in Singapore by 2030 to attract $300 million for startups and the artificial intelligence sector. Lee made the announcement at the AI Connect Summit in Singapore, attended by government officials, industry leaders, and experts from both countries to explore joint research and investment opportunities. He said the world is undergoing a “massive civilisational transformation” driven by AI and stressed that South Korea and Singapore must collaborate to stay competitive. The South Korean l
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging (ATMP) facility of Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited in Sanand, marking a major milestone in India’s semiconductor manufacturing journey. According to an official release from the Prime Minister’s Office, the inauguration marks the commencement of commercial production and shipment of the first domestically manufactured semiconductor memory modules from the facility. The project, whose groundbreaking ceremony was held in September 2023, was the first proposal approved
Investment proposals worth over ₹1,600 crore were announced to strengthen Gujarat’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, spanning manufacturing, specialty chemicals, equipment, R&D, and advanced technology startups. The announcements, made during the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference in Gandhinagar, underline rising interest from Japanese and South Korean companies in the state’s electronics sector. Japan’s Horiba Group, through Horiba India Pvt Ltd, signed an MoU to set up a semiconductor-focused R&D centre in Ahmedabad for mass-flow controllers and advanced instrumentation