Space Flight

Russia launched a fourth military communication satellite aboard a Proton-M rocket yesterday

The satellite weighs 3,227 kgs and has a mission life of 15 years. It's designed for geostationary orbit.

India to collaborate with France on human space mission Gaganyaan; ISRO plans to send 3 people to space before 2022

The ISRO mission is significant, as it would make India one of the four countries in the world, after Russia, the US and China, to launch a manned space flight.

Nasa designs a pressure-sensitive paint to better test its rockets

Ever wondered how the legendary National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) designs its rockets?

Elon Musk: After three month hiatus, SpaceX will return to flight in December

SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Friday his space launch company is aiming to return its rockets to flight in mid-December following a launch pad accident two months ago.

Elysium Space will send your loved one's ashes into space for $2000

A new space programme plans to send out the ashes of your loved ones into space, with a cost factor that is more affordable...

Microsoft co-founder Allen launches space project

Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen is planning to build a spaceship that could replace the Space Shuttle and put paying passengers into orbit this decade.