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From carrying rocket on bicycle to launch of Vikram-1, a look at India’s space journey
Standing nearly seven storeys tall, the four-stage launch vehicle carried multiple customer payloads and in-orbit experiments on its maiden orbital mission.
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 from Sriharikota in its maiden orbital-class mission. The mission highlighted how young private teams are extending Isro's legacy with a new public-facing approach.
The 22-meter rocket can transport up to 350 kg to Low Earth Orbit, marking a significant advancement for India's commercial space sector and Skyroot's pioneering role.
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Private space invaders: Skyroot's perfect debut validates India Inc’s space push - repeat launches will prove the model
Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, successfully launched carrying multiple payloads. This achievement marks a significant milestone for India's burgeoning space sector. The launch was enabled by government policy and ISRO's infrastructure support.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has begun his first ISS mission. Here's all about his life, career and journey to NASA.
New Space Exploration Gallery At Bhopal Blends Ancient Indian Concepts With Space Technology — VIDEO
CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Space Exploration Gallery at the Regional Science Centre in Bhopal, featuring over 30 interactive exhibits. Developed with NCSM and the district administration, the gallery blends ancient Indian concepts with modern space technology.
The renewed interest in the moon can arguably be traced back to the 2009 discovery of water ice on the lunar surface. Much of the narrative in the intervening decade and a half has been set to a background score of a military drumroll slowly gathering pace.
During his stay aboard the space station, Menon will conduct scientific research for advancing human space exploration.
The 41-year-old is slated to take off on Tuesday on board a Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft — beginning an eight-month expedition focused on medical, technological, and spaceflight research.
