LUNAR GATEWAY PROGRAMME
India, US working for training ISRO astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center
India and the US are collaborating on the Artemis programme, planning joint efforts at the International Space Station, and strengthening space cooperation through the Advanced Domains Defense Dialogue.
Antfin to sell 3.6% in Paytm via block deal; Chandrayaan-3 lifts m-cap of space firms
Antfin, the Netherlands-based arm of Chinese fintech giant Ant Financial, is likely to further pare its holding in Paytm by selling a 3.6% stake through a block deal.
'History made': Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on lunar south pole
The Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 and its objectives are to demonstrate safe and soft-landing on the lunar surface, roving on the Moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments. Chandrayaan-2 had failed in its lunar phase when its lander 'Vikram' crashed into the surface of the Moon following anomalies in the braking system in the lander while attempting a touch down on September 7, 2019.
Home Minister Amit Shah hails successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
In a giant leap for its space programme, India's moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface. "As the world watches Chandrayaan-3 script India's epoch in space, I express my heartfelt gratitude to ISRO and our scientists for their undeterred efforts to make this mission a historic success.
Toyota eyes lunar rover powered by regenerative fuel cell tech
Toyota Motor plans to use regenerative fuel cell technology to power a manned lunar rover, executives said on Friday, raising the prospect of eventually using the moon's water ice as an energy source in the future.
Indian-origin software and robotics engineer Amit Kshatriya to head NASA's Moon to Mars Programme
NASA has appointed Amit Kshatriya, an Indian-American software and robotics engineer, as the head of its newly-established Moon to Mars Programme. Kshatriya will be responsible for programme planning and implementation for human missions to the Moon and Mars as well as lead planning and analysis for long-lead developments to support human Mars missions. His role is essential for preparing NASA's missions to land the first humans on Mars.
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The way forward for India to have a major role in establishing norms of behaviour in space
A responsible space power like India could have a major role in establishing norms of behaviour in space by legislating a comprehensive Space Act. The draft of such a legislation is being vetted in government circles, but it does not mention space resources or property rights in outer space.
Fresh Moon mission does not need big budget: NASA Chief
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) Sending humans back to the moon would not require a big Apollo-style budget boost, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has said.
Elon Musk can put humans on Mars by 2040: Astronaut
London, Feb 27 (IANS) Elon Musk's prestigious SpaceX project could accelerate time to help man walk on Mars in just another 20 years or so by 2040, said Tim Peake, a British astronaut, the media reported.
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