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Aditya-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 …
Read MoreISRO Successfully Tests Parachute System for Gaganyaan Mission Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a key Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT) for the Gaganyaan mission at the Babina Field Firing Range (BFFR) in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, validating the crew module’s parachute system for safe re-entry and landing. …
Read MoreAditya-L1 Captures First-Ever Close Solar Eruption Data Why in the News ? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and NASA have made the first spectroscopic observations of a coronal mass ejection (CME) using the VELC payload aboard Aditya-L1, marking a milestone in understanding solar eruptions near the sun’s surface. This breakthrough could contribute …
Read MoreNaval Communication Satellite Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India’s heaviest communication satellite designed for the Indian Navy, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota. The launch enhances maritime communication, self-reliance, and supports India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in space technology. This achievement also contributes to India’s clean energy …
Read MoreISRO Prepares LVM3 Rocket for CMS-03 Mission Launch Why in the News ? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has moved its LVM3 launch vehicle to the Sriharikota launch pad for the CMS-03 communication satellite mission scheduled on November 2, 2025. This marks the fifth operational flight of India’s heaviest rocket. The mission not only …
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