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What will happen to the International Space Station in 2030?

Jun 24, 2026, 05:20 PM IST

NASA will deorbit the ISS into the Pacific Ocean in 2030, ending 30 years of human presence in orbit. Here's exactly how it will happen and what comes next.

What is antimatter propulsion? Futuristic space tech backed by Elon Musk & NASA’s Jared Isaacman

Jun 21, 2026, 07:45 AM IST

Researchers have suggested that antimatter-powered spacecraft could theoretically reach a significant fraction of the speed of light, making journeys to nearby star systems more realistic.

Why an Indian scientist’s saree has earned a place at US's Smithsonian Space Museum

Jun 11, 2026, 12:54 PM IST

The story of the saree is closely tied to Mangalyaan’s larger legacy. On September 24, 2014, India successfully placed the spacecraft into Martian orbit, becoming only the fourth nation or geo-political bloc in the world to achieve the feat.

Prada & Axiom Space Unveil Next-Gen Lunar Spacesuit Cooling Layer For Artemis IV

Jun 09, 2026, 04:50 PM IST

High fashion has officially crossed into deep space. Luxury Italian design house Prada, in collaboration with aerospace company Axiom Space, has unveiled a cutting-edge Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG). Serving as the high-tech internal lining for the next-generation AxEMU spacesuit, this form-fitting jumpsuit uses advanced materials and an intricate network of tubing to regulate an astronaut's core temperature and metabolic heat. Built for extreme moonwalks lasting up to eight hours during NASA’s upcoming Artemis IV lunar missions, Prada's material expertise ensures that the inner layer offers unparalleled comfort, long-term durability, and vital backup safety infrastructure.

BT Explainer: Why NASA calls Artemis III one of history’s most complex space missions

Jun 08, 2026, 04:53 PM IST

Artemis III is the third major mission in NASA's Artemis programme, which aims to return humans to the Moon and establish a long-term presence there.

India-U.S. Space Partnership Enters New Orbit | NASA, ISRO Big Push

May 30, 2026, 10:36 PM IST

India and the United States are taking their strategic partnership beyond Earth and into space. Highlighting the growing NASA-ISRO collaboration, U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor praised India as a “trusted partner” in advanced space exploration and technology. The successful launch of the $1.5 billion NISAR mission marked the largest bilateral space initiative between the two nations, while the Axiom-4 mission sent an Indian astronaut to space for the first time since 1984. The partnership is now expanding further with India invited to join the Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the Moon. India’s booming commercial space sector, rising satellite launches, and new 100% FDI norms are also opening massive opportunities for global investment, innovation, and strategic cooperation in the fast-growing space economy.

Can India’s $13 billion spacetech sector truly scale with just 1.3% of global capital?

May 19, 2026, 12:45 PM IST

India's $13-billion spacetech sector aims to hit $40 billion by 2030. But with just 1.3% of global capital and no major exits yet, can it truly scale?

Are we alone? What Pentagon's never-seen-before files on UFO, aliens disclose

May 08, 2026, 08:19 PM IST

One widely discussed file details an FBI interview with a drone pilot from September 2023. The pilot reported seeing a “linear object” emitting an intense light in the sky, bright enough to reveal “bands within the light” before it vanished.

Trump Vows UFO File Release As He Welcomes Record-Breaking Artemis II Crew To The White House

Apr 30, 2026, 01:23 PM IST

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II crew at the White House on Wednesday, using the occasion to announce that his administration will soon release a significant cache of government files regarding UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena. Meeting with astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, and Jeremy Hansen following their historic lunar flyby, Trump noted that public interest in extraterrestrial life is at an all-time high. The President also praised the success of the Artemis II mission which recently broke distance records for human spaceflight and expressed optimism that a crewed moon landing could be achieved before the end of his second term.

US has now spent a figure equal to NASA’s entire budget for the year on the Iran war

Apr 30, 2026, 08:16 AM IST

The disclosure came as the Iran war has become a political issue ahead of the US midterm elections, with President Donald Trump’s Republicans facing a difficult fight to hold their House majority.

Trump Rushed Offstage Amid Gunfire: Former NASA Intern Arrested At White House Gala

Apr 27, 2026, 11:44 AM IST

Panic gripped the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner as gunfire erupted at the Washington Hilton. Secret Service agents evacuated President Trump, Melania, and JD Vance after Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, stormed a security checkpoint. Carrying a shotgun, handgun, and knives, Allen engaged in a lobby gun battle, striking an agent’s tactical vest. Trump later shared images of the shirtless suspect pinned down, confirming Allen targeted administration officials. This chilling echo of the 1981 Reagan assassination attempt at the same venue has sparked a massive federal probe into this brazen security breach.