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Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon to head to space on July 14

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon to travel to International Space Station
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 02:33 pm IST

Two NASA astronauts to step outside the Space Station for 7 hours on June 30

NASA announced that the spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8.35 am EDT (6.05 pm IST) on June 30.
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 01:42 pm IST

Starlink satellite goes dark at 560 km above Earth, no threat to Artemis II

SpaceX signage displayed outside a Space Exploration Technologies Corp. facility in Hawthorne, California on March 26, 2026. Starlink satellite anomaly causes communication loss, no risk to missions, says SpaceX
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 05:39 am IST

Shubhanshu Shukla shows how astronauts freshen up in space: ‘No showers up here’

Shukla is the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma.
Updated on Mar 05, 2026 09:28 pm IST

Mine craft: Inside the rush for in-space manufacturing

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Could in-space manufacturing potentially help build habitation and other infrastructure on the moon? (Via Google Gemini)
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 04:03 pm IST

SpaceX's Dragon docked with International Space Station, Elon Musk shares video

SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying Americans Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, France's Sophie Adenot and Russia's Andrei Fedyaev, approaches the International Space Station for docking on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.
Published on Feb 15, 2026 03:36 pm IST

NASA SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for Valentine's Day docking at Space Station

NASA’s Crew-12 members, Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway, Jessica Meir, and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot
Published on Feb 13, 2026 05:16 pm IST

US astronaut Jessica Meir to take her 3-year-old's cuddly rabbit into space

European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, pose for a group photo on the day of the final media event in Europe, ahead of their launch to the International Space Station, in Cologne, Germany, January 5, 2026.
Published on Feb 09, 2026 12:36 am IST

Sunita Williams forgets falooda’s name, Kerala Lit Fest crowd reminds her

During a visit to India, Sunita Williams enjoyed a traditional falooda in Kerala.
Published on Jan 26, 2026 12:39 pm IST

From shy Lucknow boy to first Indian astronaut on ISS - the trailblazing flight of Shubhanshu Shukla

From shy Lucknow boy to first Indian astronaut on ISS - the trailblazing flight of Shubhanshu Shukla
Published on Jan 25, 2026 09:28 pm IST

Need rules of engagement for ‘space race’: Sunita Williams

Need rules of engagement for ‘space race’: Sunita Williams
Published on Jan 21, 2026 06:36 am IST

Team effort, collaboration among countries at heart of Sunita Williams’ learning

Williams was on a crewed mission aboard the Boeing Starliner, which was supposed to last eight days but ended up lasting nine months due to several technical problems. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 20, 2026 11:35 pm IST

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation

Crew-11 mission astronauts Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, NASA astronaut and mission commander Zena Cardman and JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui.
Published on Jan 15, 2026 03:37 pm IST

NASA Crew-11 splashdown targeted for Jan 15 after medical emergency

The four astronauts on Nasa-SpaceX Crew 11 have been on their mission since August 1.
Published on Jan 10, 2026 10:19 am IST

Rachel Lopez picks her favourite reads of 2025

Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq (Penguin)
Published on Dec 26, 2025 05:25 pm IST

'You are the future', astronaut Shukla encourages students at AI Grind Challenge

'You are the future', astronaut Shukla encourages students at AI Grind Challenge launch in Delhi
Published on Dec 08, 2025 09:22 am IST

India International Science Festival: India rapidly progressing in field of science and technology: Shubhanshu

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station, on Saturday said that the country is rapidly advancing in the field of science and technology and its self-reliance in the domain is a matter of pride for every citizen. (Sant Arora/HT)
Published on Dec 07, 2025 05:34 am IST

Exclusive | Shubhanshu Shukla on space journey, interaction with Prime Minister

Astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Updated on Dec 01, 2025 07:29 pm IST

This Indian city rivals Tokyo and Singapore in brightness seen from ISS

An Indian city captured from the International Space Station (ISS).
Published on Dec 03, 2025 12:03 am IST

NASA astronaut shares stunning video of northern lights over North America

A NASA astronaut shared a stunning ISS video showing green auroras shimmering over North America.
Published on Nov 17, 2025 12:51 pm IST

NASA astronaut shares stunning picture of Mount Everest taken from space

A NASA astronaut captured Mount Everest from the International Space Station, leaving viewers awestruck by Earth’s beauty from orbit.
Published on Oct 13, 2025 06:05 pm IST

Shubhanshu Shukla recalls weightless life on ISS: ‘Floating is just…’

Social media users praised Shukla for providing fascinating insights into space travel.
Published on Sept 24, 2025 09:04 am IST

Shubhanshu Shukla reveals how he had to ‘learn to eat again’ while in space

Shubhanshu Shukla drinking coffee while aboard the International Space Station.
Updated on Sept 03, 2025 05:59 am IST

"I, too, will be in competition...": Shubhanshu Shukla's message to children

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Photo by Deepak Gupta Hindustan Times)
Published on Aug 26, 2025 09:09 am IST

7 microgravity space tests vital for India’s Gaganyaan plan: Shubhanshu Shukla

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla addressed after his felicitation by UP CM Yogi Adityanath during the civic reception ceremony at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow, on Monday (Deepak Gupta/HT)
Published on Aug 26, 2025 04:42 am IST

Lucknow gives star-like welcome to space hero Shubhanshu Shukla

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla during a victory parade on Monday, during his visit to hometown Lucknow after his historic mission to the International Space Station. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo))
Published on Aug 25, 2025 09:41 pm IST

Shubhanshu Shukla receives roaring welcome in Lucknow

“Today is a big day for Lucknow. The son of Bharat, the son of Lucknow, set foot in Lucknow," said deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak.
Published on Aug 25, 2025 10:36 am IST