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NASA Eyes Major Collaboration with ISRO, Says Former Astronaut

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2025

In a recent discussion, former NASA astronaut Dr. Mike Massimino highlighted the potential for a significant collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He acknowledged ISRO’s remarkable achievements in Mars and lunar missions, suggesting that these successes have paved the way for deeper partnerships between the two space agencies.

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ISRO to Resume SpaDeX Mission Experiments from March 15

By BPN News Desk March 1, 2025

ISRO is set to resume its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on March 15, 2025, marking a critical phase in its efforts to develop autonomous docking technologies. The upcoming tests will focus on the separation and re-docking of the Chaser and Target satellites, a significant step toward enhancing India’s space capabilities. SpaDeX Mission and Its […]

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China’s Zhurong Rover Uncovers Evidence of Ancient Martian Ocean

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2025

China’s Zhurong rover has made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing compelling evidence that Mars once harbored vast oceans approximately 4 billion years ago. This finding significantly enhances our understanding of the Red Planet’s climatic history and its potential to have supported life. Discovery of Subsurface ‘Beach’ Deposits Utilizing

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ISRO Awaits Approval for Mangalyaan-2 Mars Landing Mission

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has submitted a proposal for Mangalyaan-2, India’s second mission to Mars, and is awaiting approval from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet. Unlike its predecessor, which was an orbital mission, Mangalyaan-2 is planned as a lander and rover mission, aiming to place India among the select nations that have successfully […]

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

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

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 unique opportunity to study the Moon’s ancient […]

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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 […]