space mission
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos Cosmonauts Complete Successful 8-Month Space Station Mission
Dec 12, 2025 06:02 pm CST
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts have returned safely to Earth after completing an eight-month scientific mission aboard the International Space Station. During their 245 days in orbit, the crew conducted valuable research on bioprinted tissues, robotic operations, and nanomaterials manufacturing that will benefit both Earth-based medicine and future deep space exploration.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Challenges Students to Compete for Future Moon Missions
Nov 25, 2025 06:39 pm CST
IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of India's Gaganyaan mission, inspires students at Bengaluru's Nehru Planetarium to pursue careers in space exploration. He highlighted India's ambitious space program including the development of Bharatiya Antariksh Station and plans for an Indian lunar landing by 2040, encouraging young minds to compete with him in becoming the first Indian to walk on the moon.
India-Japan Lunar Polar Exploration Mission: The Search for Water Ice on the Moon's South Pole
Nov 20, 2025 11:12 pm CST
India and Japan are partnering on the ambitious Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX/Chandrayaan-5) to search for water ice at the Moon's South Pole. Scheduled for 2028, this collaborative effort combines ISRO's proven landing technology with Japan's advanced H3 rocket and a 350kg rover designed to operate for 100 days in extreme lunar conditions. If successful, this mission could enable permanent human presence on the Moon by providing essential water resources for survival and rocket fuel production.
ISRO Successfully Launches India's Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03 Using Indigenous 'Bahubali' Rocket
Nov 02, 2025 09:58 pm CST
ISRO has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching CMS-03, India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,410 kg, using the indigenous LVM3-M5 'Bahubali' rocket. The satellite will provide communication services across a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass for at least 15 years, representing a major advancement in India's self-reliance in space technology.
CMS-03: India's Heaviest Military Communication Satellite Set for ISRO Launch
Oct 28, 2025 10:33 pm CST
ISRO prepares to launch CMS-03 (GSAT-7R), India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,400kg, on November 2. This multi-band military satellite will provide enhanced communication services over oceanic regions and the Indian landmass, significantly upgrading the Indian Navy's secure communication capabilities across maritime domains.
Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom 4 Mission Creates History For 3 Countries
Jun 26, 2025 03:23 am CST
The Axiom 4 launch, a commercial human spaceflight mission involving Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX, has scripted history in more ways than one.