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India’s First Integrated Private Satellite Manufacturing Facility On 22nd January 2026, the foundation stone for India’s first integrated private satellite manufacturing facility was laid at Khoraj in Sanand district of Gujarat. The facility, named “Palmanaro”, is expected to emerge as a major private-sector hub for indigenous satellite and optical payload manufacturing. Key Highlights Component Details Facility Name The project is known as the “Palmanaro” facility. Location Located at Khoraj in Sanand district, Gujarat. Sector Role It is India’s first integrated private satellite manufacturing facility. Manufacturing Focus Focuses on indigenous manufacturing of satellites and advanced optical payloads. Importance of the Facility…
18 May, 2026
Space Technology
Space Tech Policy, 2026 On 13th January 2026, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh approved the Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy, 2026. The policy aims to promote innovation in satellite manufacturing, geospatial analysis, and downstream space applications. Key Highlights Component Details Policy Name Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy, 2026. Approval Date Approved on 13th January 2026. Innovation Focus Promotes innovation in satellite manufacturing, geospatial analysis, and downstream applications. Implementation Horizon The policy is expected to deliver major investment and employment outcomes over the next five years. Investment and Employment Targets Target Area Expected Outcome Investment Expected to attract investments worth…
02 May, 2026
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Alaknanda Galaxy Indian astronomers analysing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) identified a massive spiral galaxy named Alaknanda, dating back to a time when the Universe was only about 1.5 billion years old. The galaxy appears remarkably similar to the Milky Way, despite forming when the cosmos was only around 10% of its present age. What Makes This Discovery Unusual? Aspect Details Earlier Understanding Early galaxies were generally believed to be small, chaotic, and irregular during the period known as the “cosmic dawn”. Structure of Alaknanda The galaxy displays two symmetrical spiral arms, a bright central bulge, and…
24 April, 2026
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India to Establish Two New Telescopes in Ladakh In the Union Budget 2026–27, the Government of India approved a major expansion of ground-based astronomy infrastructure in Ladakh. The programme includes the establishment of two new mega-telescopes and the upgradation of the existing Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT). Major Telescope Projects Telescope / Facility Details National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) A high-resolution solar telescope near Pangong Tso Lake, Ladakh, designed to study the Sun’s surface and atmosphere. It will complement the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, Udaipur Solar Observatory, and the Aditya-L1 mission. National Large Optical–Near Infrared Telescope (NLOT) A deep-space optical and near-infrared…
24 April, 2026
Space Technology
Axiom-4 Mission On 15th July 2025, Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 mission safely returned to Earth after a 20-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shukla became the first Indian to visit the ISS and the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma in 1984. Aspect Details Mission Launch The Axiom-4 mission began on 25th June 2025 aboard a SpaceX rocket carrying the Dragon capsule from Florida. Crew Members Peggy Whitson as Commander, Shubhanshu Shukla as Pilot, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland/ESA, and Tibor Kapu from Hungary. Indian Milestone…
23 April, 2026
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Fram2 Mission On 31st March 2025, SpaceX launched its sixth private astronaut mission, Fram2, from the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It became the first human mission to orbit Earth in a polar trajectory, flying from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Aspect Details Mission Type SpaceX’s sixth private astronaut mission. Launch Site Kennedy Space Centre, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Historic First First human mission to orbit Earth in a polar trajectory, passing from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Crew Members Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Eric Philips, and Rabea Rogge. Mission Duration Around 3 to 5 days. Orbital Path Orbited…
23 April, 2026
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SPHEREx Mission On 11th March 2025, NASA launched the Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx). The mission was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Aspect Details Main Objective To study the origins of the universe, evolution of galaxies, and life-forming molecules in the Milky Way. Sky Mapping SPHEREx will create the most detailed map of the sky ever made using 102 infrared colours. Galaxy Survey The mission will observe over 450 million galaxies and measure their 3D positions. Cosmological Importance Helps scientists understand the early…
23 April, 2026
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Lunar Trailblazer On 26th February 2025, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Lunar Trailblazer satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission focuses on studying the presence and movement of water on the Moon, especially near the lunar poles. Aspect Details Mission Objective Investigate the presence of water, including ice deposits in permanently shadowed craters near the Moon’s poles. Importance of Data The findings can support future lunar missions by enabling the use of water for drinking, oxygen production, and hydrogen fuel. Surface Study The spacecraft will analyse how water…
23 April, 2026
Space Technology
TRACERS Mission NASA has launched the TRACERS mission, which stands for Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites. The mission is designed to study magnetic reconnection events caused by interactions between the Sun’s magnetic field and Earth’s magnetic field. Objective The mission aims to study the magnetic reconnection-energy burst that occurs when solar magnetic fields interact with Earth’s magnetic environment. Aspect Details Mission Structure The mission consists of two satellites flying only 10 seconds apart. Measurements The satellites are expected to make more than 3,000 measurements within one year. Study Region TRACERS will study the polar cusp, a region near…
23 April, 2026
Space Technology
ISRO’s PSLV-C62 Mission On 12th January 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C62 mission from Sriharikota, carrying the EOS-N1 satellite and 15 co-passenger satellites. The mission later encountered an anomaly during the third stage of flight, leading to a detailed technical investigation. Aspect Details Launch Vehicle PSLV-C62 launched from Sriharikota carrying EOS-N1 and multiple co-passenger satellites. Technical Issue ISRO reported an anomaly during the PS3 (third) stage, leading to a detailed technical analysis. Foreign Payloads Thailand’s space agency GISTDA confirmed that the rocket and satellites were expected to burn up over the southern Indian Ocean. Commercial Significance…
23 April, 2026
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India’s First Commercial Earth Observation Satellite Constellation On 20th January 2026, a consortium led by Bengaluru-based Pixxel Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IN-SPACe to develop India’s first privately built national Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation. The project marks a major step in India’s expanding commercial space ecosystem and private participation in satellite infrastructure. Aspect Details Lead Organisation The initiative is led by Bengaluru-based Pixxel Space. Partner Organisations The consortium includes Piersight, Satsure Analytics India, and Dhruva Space. Satellite Plan The consortium will jointly design, build, and operate 12 satellites. Launch Timeline Initial satellites are planned for launch by…
23 April, 2026
Space Technology
Digantara’s SCOT Mission Bengaluru-based space technology startup Digantara launched its Space Camera for Object Tracking (SCOT) mission aboard the SpaceX Transporter-12 mission in early 2025. The mission represents a major advancement in commercial space monitoring and orbital safety technologies. Mission Details Aspect Details Historic Significance SCOT is recognised as the world’s first commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) satellite. Main Objective To track Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for safer space operations. Space Safety Role Enhances orbital safety by improving detection and monitoring of satellites and space debris. Detection Capability Capable of detecting objects as small as…
23 April, 2026
Space Technology
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