Rhumi-1, India’s first reusable hybrid rocket to be launched on August 24
The hybrid rocket will release the payload and fall back into the sea, only to be recovered and used again. The hybrid engine used in the rocket uses a liquid oxidiser and a solid fuel. Key Points
India TodayChina launches nine satellites into orbit on powerful Jielong-3 rocket
The Jielong-3, or Smart Dragon-3, blasted off from a floating barge off the coast of Yangjiang in southern Guangdong province. It was the third launch of the rocket, developed by China rocket Co, a commercial offshoot of a state-owned launch vehicle manufacturer, since December 2022. Key Points
India TodayFortnite rocket Racing: Check release date, trailer, cars, teasers and everything else you need to know he
Rocket Racing mode comes alongside Fortnite Chapter 5's introduction of a new Cars category (as well as Instruments, and Jam Tracks for Fortnite Festival). Players can build cars from the three new types of Locker items: car bodies, decals, and wheels. Key Points
Economic TimesSpaceX postpones Starship test flight a day due to hardware swap
The launch is scheduled to take place within a 20-minute window opening at 8 a.m. EST (1300 GMT) at the company's Starbase site on the Gulf of Mexico near Boca Chica, Texas. Key Points
mintU.S. FAA closes probe of Blue Origin's 2022 rocket mishap, requires engine redesign
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it has closed a probe into Blue Origin's 2022 New Shepard rocket failure, forcing a redesign of the vehicle's engine and other fixes before the company can resume its suborbital launch business. Key Points
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How India's first rocket launch in 1997 gave a thrust to Chandrayaan-3 in 2023
India has launched its Chandrayan 3 mission with the indigenous rocket LVM3. But it had launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, using a Russian rocket from a Soviet launchpad. How did India develop its own launch vehicles? In 'History of It' we take a look at that journey. Key Points
India TodayIndia's Skyroot successfully test fires 3D-printed rocket engine | Watch
Dhawan-II is a 3.5 Kilo Newton (kN) engine named after India's top rocket scientist Dr. Satish Dhawan. Key Points
India TodayWorld's 1st 3D-printed rocket launched, but fails to reach orbit
The two-stage, 110 feet tall, 7.5 feet wide, expendable rocket was attempting to launch into Low Earth Orbit. Key Points
India TodayLaunch debut of 3D-printed rocket ends in failure, no orbit
Relativity Space said 3D-printed metal parts made up 85% of the rocket, named Terran. Larger versions of the rocket will have even more and also be reusable for multiple flights. Key Points
The Indian ExpressRemains of a Chinese rocket that delivered spy satellites burned up over the skies in Nepal: Report
The remains of a Chinese rocket used for delivering spy satellites burned up over skies in Nepal after a similar incident was reported in Texas, U.S.A Key Points
The Hindu
rocket Boys 2 Review: Aims High And Nearly Gets There
Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh deliver performances that are nuanced and potent. Regina Cassandra shines bright and steals many a scene. Key Points
NDTV.comrocket Boys 2 trailer: Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh plan for India's future. Watch
Rocket Boys 2 trailer: The second season of the SonyLIV series features the return of Dr Homi Bhabha, Dr Vikram Sarabhai and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, as they aim to make India a nuclear nation against great adversity. The series will premiere on March 16. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesISRO's XPoSat: India to launch first polarimetry mission today. 10 points
The PSLV-C58 rocket carrying primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites will lift off at 9.10am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesStarship stacked for second test launch as Musk awaits US government clearance
The FAA's directive follows an investigation into SpaceX's April 20 test launch of the Starship Super Heavy. The rocket successfully lifted off from its Texas launchpad but exploded approximately four minutes into its flight. Key Points
India TodaySpaceX Starship launched on repeat test flight in Texas
Starship mounting atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket is taller than the Statue of Liberty. SpaceX’s next-generation spacecraft Starship, developed to carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, roared into the sky from the Gulf Coast of Texas on Saturday in a repeat test launch seven months after its first attempt to reach space ended in an explosion. Key Points
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Elon Musk gave impossible deadlines but sometimes they made sense, says former SpaceX Vice President
Elon Musk used to give his employees a seemingly impossible deadline and make them chase it. And this tactic, in most scenarios, seemed to work for him as well as his various companies. Key Points
India TodayFocus: US space startups' latest struggles marked by layoffs, shake-ups
U.S. space startups have slashed workforces and restructured operations to survive amid an investment drought that has grounded once-lofty aspirations. Key Points
ReutersSkyroot launched India's first private rocket. They want to make it as easy as booking a taxi
French space firm, Prométhée Earth Intelligence, has already announced its interest in working with Skyroot for the Vikram project. Vikram-1 is scheduled to be launched this year. Key Points
ThePrintSpaceX's Starship, world’s biggest rocket, successfully launched on first test flight, then explodes
Starship was a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It was the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, capable of carrying up to 150 metric tonnes fully reusable and 250 metric tonnes expendable. Key Points
Business TodayWhat is Vikram-I? The seven-storey rocket that can be assembled in 24 hours
The Vikrams series is named for Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, founder of the Indian Space Program, and is in development to capture the multi-million-dollar small satellite launch market. Key Points
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China beats rivals to successfully launch first methane-liquid rocket
A private Chinese company launched into orbit on Wednesday the world's first methane-liquid oxygen rocket, beating U.S. rivals in sending what could become the next generation of launch vehicles into space. Key Points
ReutersBlue Origin expects New Shepard rocket’s return to flight in late 2023
Blue Origin has provided few details on an investigation into why its 59-foot-tall (18-meter-tall) New Shepard rocket aborted a research capsule roughly one minute after lifting off in Texas in September. No humans were aboard the rocket. Key Points
The Indian ExpressGoodbye Jessie, James, & Meowth: Team rocket prepares for trouble one last time
As the Pokemon anime reaches its 25th anniversary, fans are preparing to say goodbye to Ash Ketchum and his beloved Pikachu. Team rocket will also be getting their own final episode before the series comes to a close. Key Points
Hindustan TimesJapan successfully launches H3 rocket after two failed attempts
A Japanese flagship H3 rocket lifted off from a space station in southwestern Japan on Saturday, successfully achieving its planned trajectory and... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaISRO launches satellite PSLV-C58; to study black holes, galaxies
At about 21 minutes into its flight, the rocket will orbit XPoSat at an altitude of about 650 km.. For the first time in its history, the Indian Space Research Or Key Points
The Tribune India
ISRO launches satellite PSLV-C58; to study black holes, galaxies
At about 21 minutes into its flight, the rocket will orbit XPoSat at an altitude of about 650 km.. For the first time in its history, the Indian Space Research Or Key Points
The Tribune India'Loved playing Dr Bhabha': Jim Sarbh opens up about his Emmy nomination for 'Rocket Boys'
The actor announced the big news on Instagram. He wrote, 'I was having quite a weird few days, and then all the pieces wrapped up neatly and I heaved a huge sigh of relief.' Key Points
FirstpostSkyroot testfires 3D-printed cryogenic engine
Skyroot plans to carry out its first orbital flight by the year-end, with the updated Vikram II rocket scheduled to become launch-ready by next year, according to the company. This schedule will make the company the first private launcher from South Asia. Key Points
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