“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. U.S. President John F. Kennedy on May 25, 1961 Setting foot on the moon marked the fulfilment of a desire that had probably lasted...
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July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Business, Science & Tech
As Vikram-1 reaches orbit, Skyroot faces a steep climb to business success
India had its first private orbital rocket launch at 12.05 p.m. on July 18. So far, all orbital rockets India had launched as part of its space programme had been state-funded and led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace changed that by launching its small-satellite launch vehicle Vikram-1 to a low-earth...
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July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Science & Tech
What makes Skyroot’s Vikram-1 launch unique? | Explained
The story so far: The Vikram-1 rocket, built by the Hyderabad firm Skyroot, shot through the sky a little past noon on July 18, 2026. The seven-storey rocket lifted off ISRO’s First Launch Pad at Sriharikota and, a little over fifteen minutes later, placed its payloads in an orbit roughly 450 km above the earth....
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July 18, 2026July 18, 2026Science & Tech
Let’s go round and round: the history and science behind carousels
How do you feel when you are on a merry-go-round? Is it exhilarating? Do you feel a sense of boundless joy? Or are you one of those who end up feeling giddy? Each one of us experience it differently and our own experiences too might vary from time to time. Starts with horses Have you,...
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July 18, 2026July 18, 2026Children, Science & Tech
A community for cosmic curiosity
A canvas of stars Some of the greatest works of art can be found in museums and galleries. But little do many know, the greatest piece of artwork can be found on the universe’s largest canvas: The night sky! It can be collectively agreed upon that the night sky is a mere window to the...
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July 18, 2026July 18, 2026Science & Tech
Vikram-1, country’s first private orbital-class rocket, successfully places tech payloads, postcards into orbit
India achieved a major milestone in its space journey on Saturday (July 18, 2026) as Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, successfully placed multiple technology demonstration payloads and postcards — including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi — into a low earth orbit. Dubbed ‘Mission Aagaman’ (meaning arrival), the mission marks India’s entry into...
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July 18, 2026July 18, 2026Science & Tech
Vikram-1, country’s first private orbital rocket, successfully places tech payloads, postcards into orbit
India achieved a major milestone in its space journey on Saturday (July 18, 2026) as Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, successfully reached orbit and deployed its payloads into an approximately 450-km orbit. The mission marks India’s entry into an elite group of nations with private orbital launch capability, making it only the...
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July 18, 2026July 18, 2026Science & Tech
Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket lifts off from Sriharikota
Private rocket Vikram-1 carrying tech payloads and special postcards lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota on Saturday (July 18, 2026). Earlier, the launch was put on hold temporarily. A new schedule was announced, and the rocket was launched at 12.05 P.M.. Skyroot’s Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket to be launched...
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July 18, 2026July 18, 2026Science & Tech
Launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, rescheduled
The launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, which was scheduled to lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota on July 18 at 11.30 am, was put on hold temporarily. A new schedule was announced, and the rocket will be launched at 12.05 PM. Skyroot’s Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital...
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July 18, 2026July 18, 2026Science & Tech
All you need to know about Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket
Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, is set to lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday (July 18, 2026) at 11.30 a.m. The launch is expected to mark the entry of Indian private space technology companies into the global launch services market. Rocket developed by Skyroot Aerospace Developed...
