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India's space agency is making steady progress on its historic Gaganyaan mission, with the first uncrewed test flight scheduled for launch in the coming months. The ambitious program will eventually send Indian astronauts into space for the first time.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who spent 18 days aboard the International Space Station last year, is now preparing to help India become only the fourth nation to independently send humans to space. The Gaganyaan mission, scheduled for mid-2027, aims to launch three astronauts to orbit and safely return them to Indian waters.
Google celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with a special doodle highlighting the country's remarkable achievements in space exploration. The colorful tribute features satellites and orbital paths woven into the search engine's logo, honoring both a historic day and humanity's reach for the stars.
While the world watched India's Mars mission succeed on the first try, few knew the women behind it. These six scientists revolutionized space exploration, cancer detection, and mathematics without seeking headlines.
Three powerful new space telescopes launching in 2026 will map billions of galaxies and search for habitable worlds, marking a turning point in how humanity explores the universe. Meanwhile, astronauts will travel around the moon for the first time in over 50 years.
NASA's Artemis II moon mission is opening doors for India's growing space program. The successful mission strengthens international partnerships that could launch India into the next generation of lunar exploration.
India is on track to grow its space industry more than fivefold in the next decade, transforming from a government research program into a global commercial powerhouse. With over 300 startups, successful satellite launches for 34 nations, and groundbreaking technology, the country is claiming its spot among the world's space leaders.