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CHANDRAYAAN-3 ‘HOP’ EXPERIMENT REVEALS MOON’S SURFACE LAYERS Why in the News? New Discovery: Data from Chandrayaan-3 revealed that the Moon’s upper surface contains two distinct subsurface layers within a few centimetres, advancing critical technologies for future lunar missions and demonstrating capabilities comparable to those used in brahmos missiles guidance systems. Hop Experiment: The findings emerged …
Read MoreISRO Launches Strategic EOS-N1 Observation Mission Why in News ? ISRO is launching the PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 mission from Sriharikota, carrying DRDO’s Anvesha satellite and multiple co-passenger payloads, marking the 64th PSLV flight and highlighting India’s growing commercial and private space participation. PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 Mission: Key Features: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched …
Read MoreISRO Launches BlueBird Satellite in Commercial Milestone Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile (USA) using LVM3-M6, marking the largest commercial communications satellite deployment into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) by India. This launch, subject to environmental clearances and rigorous environmental …
Read MoreLunarcrete Emerges As Key Material For Moon Habitats Why in the News? With the US and China planning long-term lunar settlements, scientists are exploring lunarcrete, a construction material made from lunar regolith, to address challenges of radiation protection, extreme temperatures, and limited water availability on the Moon. This development draws parallels to Earth’s environmental concerns, …
Read MoreAditya-L1 Uncovers Mystery Behind Unusual Solar Storm Why in the News? India’s Aditya-L1 mission, in collaboration with six U.S. satellites, has revealed the reason behind the unusually strong May 2024 solar storm, showing that a rare CME–CME collision triggered massive magnetic reconnection, amplifying the storm’s impact on Earth. This discovery highlights the importance of space …
Read MoreMartian Crater Named After Geologist M.S. Krishnan Why in the News? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved naming a 3.5-billion-year-old Martian crater after Indian geologist M.S. Krishnan, along with several Kerala-based names assigned to smaller Martian landforms, marking a major global recognition for Indian geoscientific heritage. This achievement highlights India’s growing presence in international …
Read MorePM Unveils Skyroot Campus and Vikram-I Rocket Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is inaugurating Skyroot Aerospace’s Infinity Campus and unveiling the company’s first orbital rocket Vikram-I, marking a major milestone in India’s growing private space sector and strengthening the country’s position as a global commercial space leader. Launch of Skyroot’s Infinity …
Read MorePrivate PSLV Launch Expected from India in 2026 Why in the News ? India is preparing for its first privately built PSLV launch in early 2026, marking a major step in the commercialisation of ISRO’s launch vehicles. The HAL–L&T consortium will manufacture the rockets, with plans for future private clients and expanded mission capability. Private …
Read MoreISRO Successfully Tests CE20 Bootstrap Start Capability Why in the News? ISRO has successfully conducted a bootstrap mode start test on the CE20 cryogenic engine, used in the LVM3 upper stage. The test, done under vacuum conditions at Mahendragiri, is crucial for enabling multiple in-flight engine restarts for future multi-orbit missions. This achievement is as …
Read MoreKarnataka’s Space Technology Policy 2025-2030: A Strategic Push for Investment and Innovation Karnataka has launched its first standalone Space Technology Policy for 2025-2030, targeting US$3 billion in private investment by 2030. The policy aims for 50% of India’s space market by 2033 and 5% of the global space market. This ambitious plan not only focuses …
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