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India’s Third 700 MW Nuclear Reactor Begins Operations

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2025

India has successfully commissioned its third indigenous 700 MW pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR), further strengthening its nuclear energy program. The Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Unit 7 (RAPP-7), located in Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, was synchronized with the Northern Grid on March 17, 2025. This milestone was achieved after securing all necessary approvals from the

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India Approves Chandrayaan-5 Mission for Lunar Exploration

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2025

The Indian government has officially approved the Chandrayaan-5 mission, marking another significant milestone in India’s ambitious lunar exploration program. The mission, a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Japan’s space agency, aims to enhance scientific research on the Moon’s surface with advanced technology and a

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SpaceX Crew-10 Arrives at ISS to Replace NASA Astronauts

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2025

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS), carrying four astronauts to replace NASA’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stationed on the ISS for an extended nine-month mission. The arrival marks a crucial step in the continuous rotation of crew members aboard the orbiting laboratory. SpaceX Crew-10 […]

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India Joins Elite Group in Satellite Docking Technology

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

India has achieved a significant milestone in space technology, becoming one of only four nations to successfully demonstrate satellite docking and undocking. This breakthrough, announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), highlights India’s advancements in space-based operations and future capabilities in autonomous docking. ISRO Achieves Major Breakthrough

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India Earns $143 Million from Foreign Satellite Launches

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

India has earned an impressive $143 million from launching foreign satellites over the past nine years, highlighting its growing role as a key player in the global space industry. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully positioned multiple satellites from various countries into orbit, reinforcing India’s reputation as a cost-effective and

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ISRO Successfully Completes SpaDeX Satellite De-Docking

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful de-docking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) satellites, marking a crucial step in India’s progress toward autonomous space operations. SpaDeX Mission and Objectives The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, was designed to

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US Military’s X-37B Returns After 434-Day Space Mission

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2025

The US military’s unmanned X-37B spaceplane has successfully returned to Earth after completing a 434-day classified mission. Launched in December 2023 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, the spacecraft conducted advanced testing in low Earth orbit before landing safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Mission Details and Objectives The X-37B, developed

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ISRO Conducts First Hot Test of Semi-Cryogenic Engine

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone on July 1, 2023, by conducting the first hot test of the Power Head Test Article (PHTA), an intermediate configuration of its semi-cryogenic engine. This test took place at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, marking a crucial step toward developing a […]

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Chandrayaan-3 Uncovers Potential Water Ice Deposits Near Lunar South Pole

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has detected sulfur and other elements near the Moon's south pole, suggesting potential water ice deposits that could support future lunar exploration.

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ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Captures Unprecedented Solar Flare ‘Kernel’​

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2025

India’s space-based solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has achieved a major milestone by capturing the first-ever near-ultraviolet (NUV) images of a solar flare ‘kernel.’ This breakthrough, recorded by the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard the spacecraft, offers new insights into the energy dynamics of the Sun’s lower atmosphere. Aditya-L1’s Role in Solar