Space Technology

October 8, 2026 9:14 PM

PM Modi Shares Articles on India’s Blue Economy, Growing Space Capabilities and Uttarakhand’s Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared articles highlighting India’s emerging Blue Economy, the country’s growing self-reliance and technological capabilities in the space sector, and the accelerated development journey of Uttarakhand. The Prime Minister shared an article by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, which highlights India’s Blue Economy as a pathway to prosperity, sustainability and national st...

October 6, 2026 6:22 PM

Switzerland Sees India as Emerging Global R&D Power, Earmarks CHF 45 Million for Science and Technology Partnership

Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Tuesday described India as a rapidly emerging global research and development power and reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to a long-term partnership with India in education, research and innovation. During a bilateral meeting with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi, Parmelin said Switzerland had earmarked an additional CHF 45 million for the science and technology partne...

September 7, 2026 2:42 PM

India-US Space Partnership Has Moved from Cooperation to ‘Co-Creation’: US Envoy Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Monday hailed the evolution of the India-US space partnership from cooperation to ‘co-creation,’ with the two countries co-designing instruments, co-funding startups, and co-authoring the future of human discovery. Speaking at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, Gor said, “A few weeks ago, at the 9th U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group, right here in Bengaluru, we saw profound transformation taking place. Those discussions affirmed that our partnership is no ...

July 18, 2026 12:57 PM

Skyroot launches India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 from Sriharikota

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, becoming the country's first private company to attempt an orbital launch and marking a major milestone for India's commercial space sector. The rocket lifted off from the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, under Mission Aagaman. "LIFT-OFF! Vikram-1 has left the pad at Sriharik...

June 26, 2026 3:43 PM

AI, Quantum, Space and Nuclear technologies will shape India’s future growth: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Friday said that Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum technology, space and nuclear energy will define the next phase of India's economic growth, technological leadership and global competitiveness, asserting that the country is rapidly emerging as a major force in frontier technologies. Speaking during a fireside conversation at a media conclave in New Delhi, the Minister said India is progressing ...