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The affordable satellite-based internet service Starlink is now set to roll out in the country in a few months. 

Shubhanshu Shukla becomes India’s second astronaut in space. Emotional scenes unfold as his family watches the launch from Lucknow. Shukla’s message: “The Indian flag on my shoulder reminds me I’m not alone.”

Shubhanshu Shukla becomes India’s second astronaut to head to space today. Axiom-4 mission lifts off at 12 noon IST with a global crew aboard SpaceX Dragon. ISRO joins NASA, ESA, and SpaceX in historic commercial spaceflight.

The Ax-4 mission will lift off aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space journey is back on track after careful troubleshooting and international collaboration.

The Axiom-4 mission crew includes members from India, Poland, and Hungary, marking each nation's first mission to the space station in history and the second government-sponsored human spaceflight mission in over 40 years, according to Axiom Space.

This comes after President Trump said that he is disappointed with the former DOGE chief, who recently stepped down as his senior adviser.

Shukla's journey to the ISS is just the beginning. Thanks to reliable, reusable, and affordable launch vehicles like the Falcon 9, the next Indian astronaut might be launching on an Indian-built rocket to an Indian space station. The stars, quite literally, are the limit.

This is the third time in a row that Starship flight has faced issues during the test flight. The company’s last two test flights, the seventh (January) and eighth (March) test flight, also ended prematurely with the destruction of the aircraft.

Regarding the specific launch timeline, Kim said the service could begin as early as June or later this year.

Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’ ancestral village Jhulasan in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on Wednesday celebrated her safe return by bursting firecrackers, distributing sweets, dancing and offering prayers to the local deity.

After their extended stay aboard the International Space Station, Williams and Wilmore will now undergo physical reconditioning to counteract the effects of prolonged weightlessness Physiological changes that can occur include fluid shifts causing puffy faces, muscle atrophy leading to chicken legs, temporary height increase, and reduced bone density The rehabilitation process begins immediately upon landing and involves two-hour daily sessions, seven days a week, for 45 days

Israeli high school students launched nine miniature satellites into space as part of the Tevel 2 project, promoting scientific innovation and education.

Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX’s Starship could launch for Mars by 2026, carrying Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. If all goes well, human missions may begin as early as 2029, though 2031 is more likely.

The next available launch opportunity is no earlier than 7:26 pm EDT on Thursday, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA Kennedy, pending review of the issue, according to the statement released by NASA.

Airtel Signs Pact With SpaceX: Airtel and SpaceX are exploring a collaboration to offer Starlink equipment through Airtel’s retail stores and provide Starlink services to business customers. 

NASA prefers having a new crew arrive before sending the old one back, in this case Wilmore, Williams and two others up there since September, details below.

The Starship rocket lifted off at 5:38 pm EST, carrying out SpaceX's first test flight of the year. 

Kimbal Musk Net Worth: Kimbal Musk may not share the same level of fame as his brother, Elon Musk—who, as of 2025, is the world’s richest person with a net worth of $421.2 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. He serves as CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). However, Kimbal has made significant contributions of his own, including playing a pivotal role in helping Elon launch Tesla. A proud owner of four Tesla vehicles, he is also eagerly awaiting the delivery of his Cybertruck. Beyond his involvement with Tesla, Kimbal has built an impressive career as an entrepreneur, cowboy chef, and environmentalist, establishing himself as a prominent figure in his own right and a dedicated philanthropist.   

Elon Musk plans to create a new city, Starbase, for SpaceX employees in South Texas. The town, near the company’s launch site, aims to provide housing for workers. SpaceX has filed a petition for approval, with the possibility of the company’s security manager becoming the first mayor.