Earth’s orbit is increasingly crowded with thousands of inactive satellites and space debris, posing serious risks to operational spacecraft, satellites, and the International Space Station. Collisions can create even more debris, triggering a dangerous chain reaction known as the Kessler Syndrome. Current Space Debris Situation There are currently approximately 12,000…
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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…
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NASA’s Menstrual Health Plans for Moon & Mars
As space agencies prepare for the most ambitious human journeys ever attempted, one topic that was long overlooked has moved to the centre of astronaut health research menstruation in space. With women now serving as mission commanders, scientists, and engineers aboard spacecraft, NASA is rethinking systems originally designed around male…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils India’s $44B Space Vision
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressed the India Mobile Congress 2025, highlighting India’s ambitious space economy and its critical role in digital transformation. He projected India’s space sector to reach $44 billion by 2033, driven by reforms, private sector participation, and satellite innovations. Satellite…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Highlights India’s Space Vision
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized India’s transformative space vision at the International Conference on Space 2025, calling for harnessing space technologies for global progress. Addressing delegates virtually, he outlined India’s ambitious roadmap, including establishing a Bharatiya Space Station by 2035 and landing an Indian astronaut on the Moon by…