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Scientists have raised concerns over the growing risk of a major satellite collision in low Earth orbit, warning that the increasingly crowded space environment could trigger a chain reaction of crashes with serious consequences. Researchers say the rapid rise in the number of satellites and debris fragments has significantly increased the probability of collisions if […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Vikram-I, India’s first privately built orbital rocket, at Skyroot Aerospace’s newly inaugurated Infinity Campus in Hyderabad. The event marks a major milestone for India’s private space sector as it moves towards independent launch capabilities. Features Of Vikram-I Vikram-I is designed to place small satellites — up to nearly 300 kg
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that nearly 90% of the developmental work for India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, is complete. Chairman V Narayanan said the mission is progressing steadily with critical systems nearing readiness. Crewed Flight Targeted for 2027 ISRO has set early 2027 as the target for the first crewed […]