Satellites flag declining vegetation in Uttarakhand hills amid climate change

February 9, 2026 3:39 PM

Satellites flag declining vegetation in Uttarakhand hills amid climate change

Satellite observations spanning more than two decades have revealed a gradual decline in vegetation cover across Uttarakhand’s Himalayan regions, raising concerns over the growing impact of climate change, pollution and human activity on fragile mountain ecosystems. Researchers analysing satellite data from 2001 to 2022 found that while Himalayan vegetation continues to respond to seasonal cycles—reviving after the monsoon and weakening before it—these natural rhythms are increasingly bei...

PM Modi inaugurates Skyroot’s Infinity Campus, unveils Vikram-I orbital rocket

November 27, 2025 3:56 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Skyroot’s Infinity Campus, unveils Vikram-I orbital rocket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s new Infinity Campus in Hyderabad via video conferencing and unveiled the company’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, designed to launch satellites into orbit. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy attended the event in Hyderabad. Calling it a landmark moment for India’s private space sector, the Prime Minister said that the country is “witnessing an unprecedented opportunity in the space sector” and noted that the private...

ISRO undocks Spadex satellites, paves way for India’s lunar exploration

March 13, 2025 2:58 PM

ISRO undocks Spadex satellites, paves way for India’s lunar exploration

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Thursday the successful completion of its SpaDeX mission's space de-docking, marking a significant achievement in India's journey towards advanced space exploration. Union Minister Jitendra Singh extended his congratulations to the ISRO team, stating that the "SpaDeX satellites accomplished the unbelievable de-docking," adding that the milestone was "heartening for every Indian." In a post on X, Singh highlighted the importance of the a...