India Opens Student Rocket and Satellite Competition
Indian students can now apply to design, build, and launch real rockets and satellites in a national competition that teaches them how space missions actually work. The deadline is April 30, 2026.
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Indian students can now apply to design, build, and launch real rockets and satellites in a national competition that teaches them how space missions actually work. The deadline is April 30, 2026.

Scientists are closing in on Luna 9, the first spacecraft to softly land on the Moon in 1966, using AI and crowdsourced detective work. India's space agency will settle the debate in March with high-resolution photos.

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.