India In Space

Kalpana Chawla Space Policy Dialogue 2019 Day 2 highlights: It's time to talk about India's space explorations & her challenges

Space governance, international cooperation, security, women in space & space exploration.

ORF Kalpana Chawla Space Policy Dialogue 2019 starts today – here's what to expect

The three-day event starting 29 April is important advocacy for a national space policy for India.

India is a major space power, says Narendra Modi in his address to nation: 'Nation sends its first A-SAT as part of Mission Shakti'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an address broadcast over television, radio and social media that India has become the fourth nation in the world to achieve the feat of sending an anti-satellite missile to space, as part of its Mission Shakti.

Arun Jaitley calls Mission Shakti 'huge achievement' for India, accuses UPA of not giving go-ahead for A-SAT project

Jaitley also praised the prime minister for having a "vision for tomorrow". "Narendra Modi has always thought about developing the country, be it in terms of security or technology. It shows India is in safe hands," he said.

Rahul congratulates DRDO, mocks Modi by wishing 'happy World Theatre Day' following Mission Shakti announcement

Modi announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite, that puts the country in an exclusive club of space super powers.

ISRO's New Year resolution is to launch 32 missions in 2019, 14 from Sriharikota

2019 will also see discussions & partnerships with other space agencies around human spaceflight.