space missions
Private sector can now build rockets, provide launch services: ISRO chief Sivan
Terming this a "major reform", Sivan said the private sector can also be part of the inter-planetary missions of the ISRO
US VP Mike Pence confident American women will land on moon
The United States is planning another space mission to the moon, Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday.
Cargo mission to space station is set to launch this week
The unmanned Cygnus cargo craft will carry 7,500 pounds of groceries, hardware and research.
NASA’s flight to sun delayed due to technical problem
The $1.5 billion mission is already a week late because of rocket issues.
How will Orion survive deep space?
Orion has built-in technologies that enable the crew and spacecraft to explore far into the solar system.
NASA to fly Parker probe into Sun's scorching atmosphere
The Parker probe is set to fly into the Sun’s corona within 3.8 million miles (6.1 million km) from the solar surface.
Rocket developed by Japan startup in flames after liftoff
The MOMO-2 rocket, developed by Interstellar Technologies, was supposed to reach as high as 100 kilometres into space.
2nd powered test flight for Virgin Galactic spaceship
VSS Unity fired its rocket motor for 31 seconds and climbed to an altitude of 114,500 feet.
NASA resuming search for planets orbiting stars beyond solar system
NASA expects TESS to detect thousands more previously unknown worlds — no larger than twice as big as our home planet.
James Webb space telescope launch delayed to 2020
NASA says that more time is needed to assemble and test the James Webb Space Telescope.