Science and Technology

SpaceX to Launch India’s Communication Satellite GSAT-20

India's heavy communication satellite GSAT-20, weighing 4,700 kg, will be launched from Cape Canaveral, USA, by Elon Musk’s SpaceX on November 19, 2024. The satellite, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will provide essential communication services, including internet...

NASA Partners with Microsoft to Simplify Access to Earth Science Data

In a major technological advancement, NASA and Microsoft have collaborated to create "Earth Copilot," an AI-driven chatbot aimed at democratizing access to complex Earth Science data. Earth Copilot leverages Microsoft’s Azure cloud and advanced AI capabilities to make NASA's extensive...

New Discovery in Eastern Ghats: Crinum Andhricum

Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India, led by scientist L. Rasingam, have discovered a new flowering plant species, Crinum andhricum, in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. The discovery occurred in April 2023 at Sapparla Hills, located in Alluri...

DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)

On November 12, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) with a range of 1,000 km from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the...

IIT Madras, ISRO Collaborate on Spacecraft Thermal Research Centre

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is teaming up with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to create a Centre of Excellence focused on research in ‘Fluid and Thermal Sciences’. ISRO will provide seed funding of Rs 1.84...

New Fire-Resilient, Dual-Blooming Plant Species Discovered in Western Ghats

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a new fire-resilient species of Dicliptera in the Northern Western Ghats of India, named Dicliptera polymorpha. This new species is notable for its ability to thrive in harsh, fire-prone grasslands and its rare...

World’s First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat

Japanese scientists launched the world’s first wooden satellite, named LignoSat, marking a pioneering experiment in sustainable space technology. Developed by Kyoto University in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, this satellite aims to explore the potential of timber as a material for...

ISRO to Launch EU’s Proba-3 Satellite in December, Aims for Bold Space Milestones

In a significant advancement for India’s space sector, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Union’s Proba-3 Solar Observation Mission in December from Sriharikota. The satellite, arriving at Sriharikota, is designed to study the Sun’s...

ISRO Begins Groundbreaking Analogue Space Mission in Leh

ISRO announced the launch of its analogue space mission in Leh, Ladakh. This innovative mission aims to simulate life in an interplanetary habitat, addressing the challenges associated with establishing a base station beyond Earth. Through this initiative, ISRO seeks to...

China Launches New Crew to Expand Space Station Operations

China successfully launched a new spacecraft carrying three astronauts, including the country’s first female space engineer, on a six-month mission. This crew will work on fine-tuning operations at China’s low-orbit space station, marking a significant step in the country’s advancing...