India has stepped up its human spaceflight plans, aiming to land Indian astronauts on the Moon by 2027, ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan said in Ahmedabad. He announced the 74th annual convocation of Gujarat University, where he outlined India’s future space mission roadmap. Dr Narayanan said the proposed Moon mission will focus on developing a spacecraft capable of safely carrying humans to the lunar surface and bringing them back to Earth. This goal is part of a broader long-term plan that includes expanding human missions in low Earth orbit, faster spacecraft production, robotic missions,
President Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that India is moving fast towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy, with Artificial Intelligence emerging as a key growth driver. She was speaking at a special programme under SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Smt. Murmu said AI is not just a new technology but a major opportunity for positive change in the country. She noted that in the coming decade, AI will play an important role in India’s GDP growth, job creation, and overall productivity. She added that skills such as data science, AI engineering
ISRO has now successfully tested the enhanced version of the third stage of their Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and has reached a major milestone in achieving more effective launches for their small satellites. This test took place on 30th December 2025 at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The third stage is named SS3. It is an extremely crucial one as it imparts the satellite with high speed so that it enters space. While conducting the test, ISRO was testing the new form of this third stage that utilizes new materials that are stronger yet lighter. The new version will b
The United Arab Emirates launched a number of climate-focused projects in 2025, enhancing its standing as a pioneer in environmental innovation and sustainability. These measures reflected a long-term national goal to expedite the transition to a low-carbon economy while also promoting conservation at home and abroad. Abu Dhabi launched the world's first round-the-clock gigascale renewable energy project earlier this year, combining solar generation and battery storage to provide one gigawatt of continuous clean power every day. The facility now houses the world's largest integrated solar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation for the successful LVM3-M6 mission, which launched the United States' BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite into Low Earth Orbit, marking another major commercial milestone in India's space program. ISRO confirmed the success on X, noting that the heavy-lift LVM3 rocket accurately injected the satellite into its planned orbit, confirming the dependability of India's most powerful launch vehicle. PM Modi hailed the achievement as a proud occasion, saying it strengthened India's heavy-lift launch capabili
India is edging closer to sealing high-value defence export agreements with Vietnam and Indonesia for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, which would considerably strengthen New Delhi's strategic ties with Southeast Asia. The combined contracts worth over ₹4,000 crore ($450 million) highlight India's growing reputation as a reliable provider of modern military systems. The BrahMos missile is a product of joint development between India and Russia, making Moscow’s clearance essential for exports to third countries. Russia has stated that it has no concerns about India supplying missi
ISRO has successfully completed a crucial series of qualification tests for drogue parachutes designed for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight project, accelerating progress towards India's first crewed orbital launch. The tests took place on December 18 and 19, 2025, at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory's Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh, under challenging simulated flight conditions. The drogue parachutes are a vital part of the Crew Module's deceleration system, which consists of 10 parachutes divided into four categories meant to ensure a controlled descent. The d
ISRO plans to launch the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit on December 24 as part of a commercial agreement with US-based AST SpaceMobile. The mission is a significant milestone, as the satellite was designed to deliver high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartphones worldwide. Built by AST SpaceMobile, the satellite is part of a space-based cellular network designed to service both commercial and government users. The startup intends to overcome connectivity gaps for billions of mobile users worldwide, including areas that now lack reliable broadband access. AST SpaceMobile has
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that India is emerging as a favoured destination for global data centre investments due to its strong power and robust national electricity infrastructure. He stated that India has no power shortages and is well-prepared to meet potential demand surges caused by data centres, artificial intelligence, and digital services. Goyal told the media that India's integrated national power infrastructure, which has a capacity of roughly 500 gigawatts, gives it a significant advantage over numerous advanced economies. He pointed out that, unlike Europe and the United
ISRO plans to launch BlueBird-6, the heaviest US commercial satellite to date, on December 21, 2025, after delaying the mission from December 15. The satellite was created in collaboration with US-based AST SpaceMobile and is intended to provide direct-to-device internet services to areas without a stable communication infrastructure. BlueBird-6, weighing approximately 6.5 tonnes, is ISRO's most significant commercial payload to date, and it will be launched aboard the LVM3 heavy-lift rocket from Sriharikota spaceport. The revised timeline is based on extended pre-launch processes, includi