space launch

SpaceX schedules early February launch of Falcon Heavy rocket

The Falcon Heavy, a reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle, is seen as the world's most powerful rocket since NASA's Saturn V moon rocket in the 1960s.

Jan 28, 2018, 12:10 PM IST

Morocco ups space game, set to launch Earth observation satellite

The launch will mark the north African country's major breakthrough in mastering space technology, an official statement said.

Nov 02, 2017, 11:52 AM IST

New Zealand reaches for the stars, could soon surpass US frequency in launching commercial rockets!

Rocket Lab is planning the first launch of its Electron rocket sometime from Monday, depending on conditions.

May 21, 2017, 10:01 AM IST

ISRO's 2017 mega take-off: 103 satellites to be sent into space together in February!

Following this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet South Asian satellite project will take off in March.

Jan 04, 2017, 16:55 PM IST

China launches TanSat for three-year mission to monitor global carbon emissions

During its three-year mission, TanSat will thoroughly examine global carbon dioxide levels every 16 days, accurate to at least 4 ppm (parts per million).  

Dec 22, 2016, 10:12 AM IST

Launch of India's maiden space shuttle: 10 things you must know about ISRO's ​RLV-TD mission!

The RLV-TD was launched from Sriharikota on the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh at 7 a.m today.

May 23, 2016, 09:38 AM IST