US-based aerospace firm Vast Space has secured a NASA contract for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in the growing commercial spaceflight sector. The mission is scheduled for launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida and will see a crew…
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Arjun, Bhishma, Zorawar: Tanks of New India
New Delhi: India’s rapid modernisation of its armoured forces over the past decade has significantly altered the military balance in South Asia. With the induction of advanced main battle tanks, light tanks and infantry-level anti-armour systems, the Indian Army now fields a versatile and lethal armoured fleet capable of operating…
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Reusable Rocket Startup EtherealX Gains Momentum
EtherealX, a fast-rising Indian space technology startup positioning itself as a domestic rival to SpaceX, has recorded a sharp jump in valuation as it accelerates work on its fully reusable rocket. The Bengaluru-based company has reached a valuation of $80.5 million following a fresh funding round, marking a more than…