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Vikram-I, developed by Skyroot Aerospace, is India’s new private orbital-class launch vehicle named after the notable space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. This four-stage rocket aims to cater to the small satellite market with rapid and cost-effective launch capabilities. (Image: Skyroot)

The Infinity Campus: Here is everything you need to know about the 3D-printed orbital rocket Vikram-1

November 30, 2025 2:28 pm

Vikram-I rocket has undergone successful trials, including Kalam-1200 proof-pressure testing and payload-fairing separation, demonstrating its readiness.

Honda's experimental reusable rocket reached an altitude of around 300 metres.

Honda successfully lands its first reusable rocket: Watch video

June 22, 2025 9:00 am

Honda reusable rocket test: Honda's experimental reusable rocket is pretty small compared to SpaceX's Falcon, but the company's entry in the space race might help stir up the competition.

Sunbird is still in early stages of development.

Sunbird, a nuclear fusion powered rocket could help reach Pluto in just 4 years: Report

April 11, 2025 6:04 pm

Sunbird could help spacecrafts reach speeds up to 805,000 kms per hour, which is faster than the Parker Solar Probe, the fastest object ever built.

Europe’s 1st private rocket test flight ends in the ocean 30 seconds after liftoff

March 31, 2025 1:36 pm

The test flight, though intentionally terminated after 30 seconds, provided critical data to enhance future launches.

Watch: German rocket crashes 40 seconds after takeoff

March 30, 2025 9:33 pm

Despite the setback, Isar Aerospace announced that the test provided critical data that will contribute to the refinement of the company’s launch vehicle technology.

This marks one of the highest numbers of rocket launches in a single day. This marks one of the highest numbers of rocket launches in a single day. (Image Source: Pixabay)

Rocket rush: 5 launches set to blast off within 20 hours

February 05, 2025 8:49 am

From Blue Origin to SpaceX, four space agencies and companies will be launching rockets from different parts of the world.

'Alexa rocked, humans shocked’: Man launches rocket with help of Alexa; internet asks ‘Elon Musk who?’

October 30, 2024 12:30 pm

A viral video shows a man using Alexa to launch a Diwali firework hands-free.

Sanjeev Sharma is currently working as a Principal Engineer for Starship Dynamics at SpaceX.

From Indian Railways to SpaceX: Who is Sanjeev Sharma, the IIT-Roorkee alumnus and key engineer for Elon Musk’s Starship?

October 20, 2024 9:21 am

Sanjeev Sharma, an IIT Roorkee alumni who started his journey as an engineer for Indian Railways, is now working on Starship, SpaceX's biggest rocket to date.

One of the satellites of the European Space Agency's Cluster constellation depicted by an artist reentering Earth's atmosphere. (Image credit: ESA)

After fossil fuels, pollution from rocket and satellite launches may trigger the next big environmental emergency

October 16, 2024 4:12 pm

Rocket and satellite launches, which leave behind soot and aluminium oxides may affect the ozone layer and even affect the planet's magnetic field.

Agnikul cofounders Moin SPM and Srinath Ravichandran are pictured here next to a scale model of Agniban

Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos raises $26.7 million funding to develop 3D-printed rocket

October 19, 2023 12:04 pm

Chennai-based space technology startup has raised funds as it works on developing Agnibaan, an indigenously produced launch vehicle that will carry small satellites to a low-Earth orbit.