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Nov 04, 2025

SpaceX Launches Satellite Haven, Paving Way for World's First Private Space Station

In a step toward the future of commercial space exploration, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 18 satellites into orbit. The mission, called Bandwagon-4, took off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, marking yet another milestone for Elon Musk's aerospace company.
One of the 18 satellites was Haven Demo, and developed by the American space company Vast Space.
The mission's purpose is to test the performance of its key systems in space, such as its flight computer and navigation system.
This test is a significant step toward the company's upcoming major plan, the launch of the private space station "Haven-1" in mid-2026.
If successful, Haven-1 will be the world's first commercial space station, capable of housing four astronauts at a time. This achievement will mark a historic milestone for the United States in the field of space commercialisation.

Nov 03, 2025

Prime Minister Congratulates ISRO on the Successful Launch of India's Heaviest Communication Sate...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of the nation's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, also known as Bahubali.

China's Shenzhou-21 Mission Sends Youngest Astronaut and Lab Mice to Tiangong Space Station

China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert, marking another achievement in its expanding space programme. The mission lifted off aboard a Long March-2F rocket and docked with the Tiangong Space Station within a few hours. The crew includes Commander Zhang Lu, Engineer Wu Fei, and Specialist Zhang Hongzhang, who will stay in orbit for six months conducting research and maintenance work.
Among the crew, Wu Fei, aged 32, made history as China's youngest astronaut to enter orbit. His participation symbolises the next generation of Chinese space explorers, showing the nation's commitment to nurturing young talent for future lunar and planetary missions.
The Shenzhou-21 mission carries a unique scientific payload — four laboratory mice, two male and two female, marking China's first in-orbit biological experiment involving rodents.

Nov 02, 2025

First Fully Digitised National Marine Fisheries Census 2025 Launched

In a significant step towards data-driven fisheries management, the Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, George Kurian, launched the household enumeration phase of the National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 at the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi.
The MFC 2025 marks a historic milestone as it became India's first fully digitised fisheries census, introducing modern technology and real-time monitoring to collect data from marine fishing communities across the country.

ISRO Rolls Out Its LVM3 Rocket for a November 2 Launch with the CMS-03 satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the CMS-03 communication satellite with its LVM3 vehicle in November 2025, making it the fifth operational satellite in the series. According to ISRO, the CMS-03 multi-band communication satellite will provide services over a wide oceanic region, including the Indian landmass. "India's LVM3 launch vehicle was scheduled to launch the CMS-03 communication satellite in its 5th operational flight (LVM3-M5).

Nov 01, 2025

UIDAI Unveils Aadhaar Vision 2032 to Strengthen Digital Identity with AI, Blockchain and Advanced...

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), November 2025, unveiled the Aadhaar Vision 2032 framework to strengthen future-proof digital identity through AI, blockchain, quantum computing and advanced encryption. The Ministry of Electronics and IT noted that the framework will provide a comprehensive roadmap to redefine India's digital identity ecosystem and accelerate next-generation digital governance for the next decade. The framework has been guided by a high-level expert committee of technology leaders to make Aadhaar compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and global cyber security standards. The Ministry further said that this roadmap is about sustaining technological leadership and reinforcing Aadhaar's role as a secure, inclusive and people-centric digital identity.

Oct 31, 2025

Clean Energy Expo Organised in Greater Noida

The 18th Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo and the 3rd Battery Show India (TBSI) is being held together from October 30 to November 1 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. Organised by Informa Markets in India, the event brings together global and Indian stakeholders in renewable energy under the theme 'Decoding Pathways to Achieve Net Zero'.
The co-located expos are hosting over 1,050 exhibitors and expect around 55,000 visitors, including industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from countries such as China, Japan, Korea, Germany, and Belgium. The Government of Odisha has joined as a State Partner, while institutional support comes from the Department of Science & Technology, the Ministry of Heavy Industries, and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

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