Private Investment in India’s Space Sector Crosses $618 Million, 17 Startups Receive Approval India’s space sector has recorded significant growth following recent policy reforms, with cumulative private investment exceeding $618.5 million by March 31, 2026. The government has also authorised 105 private entities to undertake space-related activities while continuing to strengthen the regulatory framework to balance commercial expansion with national security requirements. The figures were shared by Union Minister for Space, Science and Technology Jitendra Singh in a written reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha. According to the minister, the sector’s rapid growth reflects increasing confidence among…
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Resignations, Mission Delays and Silence: What’s Happening at ISRO? For six months, the skies above Sriharikota remained unusually quiet. The launch pads at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), which previously hosted landmark missions such as Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, did not witness a single ISRO launch after January 2026. As mission timelines slipped and scientists resigned, questions about the agency’s direction and communication continued to grow. The silence finally ended when Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 lifted off from Sriharikota under Mission Aagaman. Although the launch marked a milestone for India’s private space sector, it also drew attention to the contrast between…
Hidden Space Junk Cloud Found in Geostationary Orbit Raises Satellite Collision Risk Researchers have discovered dozens of previously undetected fragments of space debris in geostationary orbit, raising fresh concerns about the long-term safety of one of Earth’s most valuable satellite regions. The findings suggest the orbital environment may be significantly more crowded than previously believed, increasing the collision risk for expensive communications, weather and broadcasting satellites. Scientists from the University of Warwick identified the hidden debris by applying advanced image-processing techniques to archival telescope observations. Their study, published in the Journal of Astronautical Sciences, detected fragments as small as five…
Can India Replace a Satellite in Days? Vikram-1 Opens a Bigger Space Question For the first time, an Indian private company has successfully developed and operated an orbital launch vehicle, marking a defining moment in the country’s space journey. Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 has become the first privately built Indian rocket to reach orbit, expanding the nation’s commercial launch capabilities. However, the mission raises a broader strategic question. Can India’s growing private space sector eventually support a launch system capable of rapidly replacing satellites during a national emergency? While Vikram-1 makes that possibility more realistic, India has not yet demonstrated an…
Technology-Driven Warfare Is Redefining National Security: Dr Jitendra Singh Technology-driven warfare is transforming the future of national security, with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technologies, Biotechnology and Space capabilities emerging as the key pillars of strategic preparedness, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said. Delivering a special address at the National Defence College (NDC), the Minister emphasised that scientific innovation has become central to national security, economic resilience and global competitiveness. Speaking on the theme “Future Trajectory of Science & Technology and its Impact on National Security,” Dr. Jitendra Singh said India must remain ahead of the technology curve to effectively…
AI, Nuclear, Space And Quantum Technologies To Shape India’s Future Growth: Dr Jitendra Singh Artificial Intelligence, Nuclear Energy, Space and Quantum Technologies will define the next phase of economic growth, national security and global competitiveness, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said. Speaking at a media conclave in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted India’s growing capabilities in frontier technologies and emphasised that sustained investment in innovation will be critical to the country’s long-term development. He said India is making rapid progress across several advanced technology sectors and is positioning itself alongside leading global economies. According to the Minister, initiatives launched…
This Indian Woman Scientist’s Research Reached NASA While Her Technology Now Guides Flights Across India Behind many of India’s advances in defence, aviation and aerospace stands a group of scientists whose contributions rarely receive public attention. Among them is Dr. Shubha Venkatesh Iyengar, whose decades of research helped solve complex scientific challenges and strengthened India’s technological capabilities. Her work ranged from supporting the Agni missile programme to leading the development of an indigenous runway visibility system that now assists aircraft operations across the country. Moreover, her research earned international recognition after papers she authored were published by NASA as official…
China DUV Lithography Machines Enter Domestic Production China has started manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, marking an important step in the country’s efforts to strengthen its semiconductor equipment capabilities. The development, first reported on Monday, could gradually reduce reliance on imported chipmaking tools, although the new systems still trail established alternatives in performance and reliability. The newly produced machines are expected to reach leading Chinese semiconductor manufacturers later this year. Planned recipients include Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), Hua Hong Semiconductor and ChangXin Memory Technologies, according to people familiar with the matter. Following the report, shares…
AI-Driven Machine Identities Create New Security Challenge for Enterprises Artificial intelligence is reshaping enterprise software at remarkable speed. However, this rapid transformation is also creating a significant security challenge that many organisations are only beginning to recognise. As AI adoption accelerates, enterprises must manage a rapidly growing number of machine identities alongside traditional human users. Consequently, identity security is emerging as the foundation of modern cybersecurity strategies. According to Anand (Jude) Kannabiran, Vice President, Asia at identity security company Delinea, organisations are witnessing an unprecedented rise in non-human identities. AI agents, bots, application programming interfaces (APIs) and autonomous workflows now…
Physical AI Drives Next Phase of Smart Manufacturing Transformation Artificial intelligence is moving beyond software applications and into the physical world of manufacturing. Across factories and warehouses, intelligent machines are inspecting products, transporting materials and predicting equipment failures before they disrupt production. As a result, physical AI is rapidly evolving from experimental technology into an enterprise priority, helping manufacturers improve productivity, resilience and worker safety. A new report from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) highlights the accelerating shift. According to the Future-Ready Manufacturing: TCS Physical AI Readiness Report 2026, manufacturers are moving beyond isolated automation initiatives towards integrated AI ecosystems that…