Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

By Garrett Reim
AST SpaceMobile plans to launch its BlueBird 6 sat, what it calls the “largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit,” on Dec. 15.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
India has completed a key milestone in its so-called Gaganyaan effort to launch three astronauts to space and return them after a three-day on-orbit mission.
Operations & Safety

By Mark Carreau
The largest antenna reflector ever assigned to a NASA mission has been successfully deployed, the agency says.
Satellites

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
The first-ever NASA-India Space Research Organization joint Earth science mission successfully launched early July 30.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
A first-ever joint NASA-Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Earth science venture is set for a July 30 launch.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
Before the Indian Space Research Organization launches the first uncrewed flight test of its Gaganyaan capsule, one astronaut is now an experienced space flyer.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
NASA's flagship initiative to expand human presence into deep space under the Artemis program continues multibillion-dollar cost overruns, the GAO says.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
NASA, Axiom Space and SpaceX have again delayed the planned launch of Axiom’s fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
Commercial Space

By Mark Carreau
The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS has been delayed to provide additional time to address a Falcon 9 propellant leak.
Operations & Safety

By Mark Carreau
The launch of Axiom Space’s fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station has been delayed until no earlier than June 11.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
Axiom Space is preparing for its fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
India failed in its May 18 attempt to launch a satellite when the third stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle malfunctioned.
Operations & Safety

By Mark Carreau
Axiom Space’s fourth four-person private astronaut mission to the International Space Station is set for May 29.
Commercial Space

By Mark Carreau
NASA has requested proposals from American-led companies for two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station.
Space Symposium

By Matthew Fulco
India has established a $58 million state-backed fund for space startups, the latest sign of its determination to become a major player in commercial space.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Robert Wall
The ISRO is trying to figure out how to recover from the failure of bringing the NVS-02 navigation satellite to its orbital position.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
India launched the second in a new series of navigation satellites, NVS-02, using a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
India has achieved another first in its efforts to build its space capabilities, with the country’s first in-orbit docking of two spacecraft.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
India plans to build a third launchpad at its Satish Dhawan Space Center to accommodate the ISRO's Next-Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV).
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
A look at data on light, medium and heavy space launchers to watch.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The agency suspects maneuvering spacecraft could open the door to other science missions, including ones linked to Mars sample return missions.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX knocked off a trio of Falcon 9 launches in less than 24 hr., ahead of a planned flight test of its Starship-Super Heavy vehicle Nov. 19.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz, Robert Wall
A number of initiatives were disclosed, but the talk of the show was SpaceX’s Starship booster catch, which happened just ahead of the IAC opening.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
India now expects the first crewed flight of its Gaganyaan spacecraft to launch in 2026, following a trio of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin next year.
Space Exploration