Chandrayaan-3’s Shiv Shakti Point: A 3.7 Billion-Year-Old Lunar Landmark

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

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On August 23, 2023, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a historic milestone by successfully landing near the Moon’s south pole at a site now known as Shiv Shakti Point. This accomplishment not only marked India as the first nation to land in this lunar region but also provided a

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Elon Musk Advocates for Accelerated Decommissioning of ISS

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has proposed an accelerated timeline for decommissioning the International Space Station (ISS), suggesting that it has “served its purpose” and offers “very little incremental utility.” In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk recommended initiating the deorbiting process within the next two years, stating, “The

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Starlink Nears IN-SPACe Approval for India’s Satcom License

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink is poised to receive approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to launch satellite-based broadband services in India. The company has submitted the necessary details and agreed to comply with most provisions required for securing a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license.

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India’s First Private PSLV to Launch TDS-1, Testing 35 Innovations

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2025

India is set to mark a significant milestone in its space journey as its first privately-operated Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) prepares to launch the Technology Demonstration Satellite-1 (TDS-1). This mission will serve as a crucial testbed for 35 new technologies that could shape the future of space exploration. Private PSLV to Spearhead Innovation “ISRO

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ISRO to Privatize Manufacturing of LVM3 and SSLV Rockets

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2025

In a strategic move to enhance India’s space capabilities, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans to transition the manufacturing of its LVM3 and SSLV rockets to private industry partners. This initiative is part of a broader effort to increase private sector participation in the nation’s space endeavors. Privatization of LVM3 and

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India Increases Gaganyaan Budget to $2.32 Billion for Expanded Space Missions

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2025

India has announced an increase in the budget for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission to $2.32 billion, expanding the project’s scope to include the development and operation of a national space station. The revised plan outlines the execution of two crewed and six uncrewed missions by 2028. Expansion of Gaganyaan Mission The Gaganyaan mission, translating […]

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NASA Extends ISS Mission for Astronauts Due to Starliner Issues

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

NASA has extended the mission of two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to ongoing technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, were originally scheduled for an eight-day mission in June 2024, but their stay has now been prolonged significantly.

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Chandrayaan-3’s Landing Site Estimated at 3.7 Billion Years Old

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

Indian scientists have determined that the ‘Shiv Shakti’ point, where Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon’s South Pole in 2023, is approximately 3.7 billion years old. This finding provides significant insights into the Moon’s geological history and the early solar system. Geological Mapping of ‘Shiv Shakti’ Point A

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ISRO Chief Highlights Benefits of In-Flight Cryogenic Stage Restart

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is exploring the capability to restart the cryogenic stage of its launch vehicles during flight to enhance mission flexibility and payload delivery efficiency. This advancement aims to optimize orbital insertions and accommodate multiple payload deployments in a single mission. Enhancing Mission Flexibility By enabling the

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SpaceX Prepares to Launch Lunar Trailblazer

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2025

SpaceX is gearing up to launch NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, a mission dedicated to mapping the moon’s water distribution and studying its water cycle. The spacecraft is scheduled to lift off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than February 26 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission is part of NASA’s Small Innovative […]