India, US working to train Isro astronaut for ISS; to boost initiative on critical tech: Nasa chief
Jun 21, 2024NASA collaborates with India to train an ISRO astronaut for an ISS mission as part of the iCET initiative. Advanced training is planned at the Nasa Johnson Space Centre for the mission. The collaboration includes the Strategic Framework for Human Spaceflight Cooperation and preparations for the first-ever joint mission between Nasa and ISRO astronauts.
DRDO plans India's first underwater-launched UAV, awards contract to Pune startup Sagar Defence
Jun 12, 2024The DRDO has taken a significant step towards enhancing India's underwater military prowess by partnering with Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based defence startup, to develop innovative underwater-launched unmanned aerial vehicles (ULUAVs). These ULUAVs will be the first of their kind and will be deployed from submarines.
Agnikul: From IIT-M brainchild to space odyssey
Jun 1, 2024Agnikul Cosmos, a startup incubated at IIT-Madras, was founded in 2017 by Srinath Ravichandran, Moin S P M, and Professor S R Chakravarthy. Aiming to make space accessible and support India's self-reliance vision, the company raised $40 million, including a significant $26.7 million in 2023. They developed the patented 3D-printed Agnilet engine and signed agreements with ISRO for development support.
AgniKul: From an idea at IIT-M to a space; startup with 3D printed rocket engine tech
May 30, 2024
IIT-Madras incubated AgniKul launches world’s first 3D printed, semicryogenic rocket engine
May 30, 2024
Andhra-born Gopi Thotakura makes history, becomes first Indian to go to space as tourist
May 20, 2024
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