Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken a major step toward becoming a publicly traded company, filing confidentially for an initial public offering on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The move could position the aerospace and technology firm among the most valuable companies globally, with an expected valuation exceeding $1 trillion. The IPO filing allows SpaceX to begin discussions with regulators while keeping detailed financial disclosures private during the early stages. Reports indicate the c

The world is once again looking at the Moon with excitement. After more than 50 years, humans are preparing to travel around the Moon again, and the NASA Artemis II mission is ready to make history. This mission will send four astronauts into space, taking them around the Moon and back to Earth. It is not just a space journey—it is the beginning of a new era of space exploration. What is Artemis II Mission?

A decommissioned NASA satellite that once helped scientists understand how Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet from harmful cosmic radiation is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere on Tuesday evening. According to NASA, the spacecraft known as Van Allen Probe A could make atmospheric reentry around 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time, though officials note that predicting the exact moment remains difficult. Space agencies say the timing of the event carries uncertainty, with the act

Amid escalating security concerns in Iran, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has relocated most Indian students from the capital to safer locations outside the city. In an advisory issued on March 3, the mission cited a heightened risk perception in Tehran and said transport, food and accommodation had been arranged for those moved. A small number of students remain in the city after declining the relocation offer. The embassy reiterated earlier guidance for Indian nationals still in Ira

Air travel operations in parts of the Middle East showed early signs of recovery after several airlines announced limited service resumption following widespread disruptions caused by recent regional strikes. Dubai-based Emirates confirmed it received approval from local authorities to restart a limited number of flights, with operations expected to begin Monday evening. The decision comes after thousands of flights were canceled over the weekend due to airspace closures across multiple countries in the region. Authorities in Dubai stated that only a small number of flights would be allowed to operate from Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport as a precautionary measure while the situation stabilizes. Travelers have been advised to check with their airlines before heading to the airport, as schedules may change at short notice depending on safety assessments and airspace availability. Emirates said priority would be given to passengers who already held confirmed bookings before the disruption. The airline also urged customers not to travel to the airport unless they had received direct confirmation that their flight would operate. According to the airline, most services remain suspended until further notice as authorities continue to monitor regional developments. The disruption followed military strikes involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which led to the temporary closure of large sections of Middle East airspace. The shutdown affected not only flights to the region but also international routes that normally pass through the area, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded worldwide. Dubai, one of the busiest global aviation hubs, experienced significant delays as airlines were forced to reroute or cancel long-haul flights. Israeli carrier El Al announced that it is exploring alternative options to bring stranded citizens home, including the possible use of chartered aircraft from European locations to nearby destinations such as Taba in Egypt or Aqaba in Jordan. The airline said the plan would require approval from government authorities before it could proceed. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways also confirmed temporary suspension of commercial services, stating that flights to and from the city would remain halted until midweek. The airline noted that certain cargo and repatriation flights may continue under strict safety protocols as authorities gradually reopen regional airspace. Airlines across the region are continuing to assess conditions before fully restoring normal schedules, with officials emphasizing that passenger safety remains the primary concern while tensions in the region persist.

In one of the wealthiest cities in the world, thousands of residents are living inside spaces barely larger than a mattress. Hong Kong, famous for its glittering skyline and ultra-luxury real estate, is also home to nearly 2 lakh people who survive in cramped 16-square-foot “coffin homes” hidden inside ageing buildings. For 14 consecutive years, Hong Kong has ranked as the world’s mo

Federal authorities confirmed on Wednesday that unmanned aerial vehicles believed to be operated by Mexican drug cartels crossed into United States airspace near El Paso, Texas, prompting heightened security measures and a temporary halt to flight operations at the city’s main airport. The incident triggered a 10-day suspension of flights ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration, which cited security-related concerns while officials assessed potential risks to civilian aviation and th

Elon Musk’s long-standing reputation for advancing unconventional technological ideas has taken another ambitious turn, with SpaceX formally proposing to build an orbital network of artificial intelligence data centres powered by solar energy. What initially appeared to be an eccentric concept has quickly moved into the regulatory phase, supported by official filings and public statements that suggest the company is serious about relocating a significant share of AI computing capacity beyon

A former BrewDog bar in Columbus’ Franklinton neighborhood has been placed on the leasing market, opening the door for a new operator to take over the high-profile space weeks after the Scotland-based brewery closed the location as part of a broader pullback in the city. Roth Real Estate Group is marketing the freestanding property at 463 W. Town St. as a turnkey opportunity for a restaurant, cafe, brewery, bar or creative retail concept. The building offers more than 4,900 square

India’s Space Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that there is no indication of sabotage behind a series of recent failures involving the Indian Space Research Organisation, even as repeated setbacks to strategic missions have triggered concern within policy and defence circles. The remarks come after three out of six ISRO missions launched from Indian soil over the past year failed, all of them linked to national security and strategic objectives. Speaking at a press briefing in New Delhi, Dr. Singh said that no report pointing to sabotage has been received so far. He clarified that while he is responsible for overseeing space launches, investigations related to sabotage or hostile interference fall under the purview of other ministries such as defence, home affairs, or external affairs. The minister added that, as of now, there is no information to suggest external interference in the recent launch failures. The comments follow two rare back-to-back mid-flight failures of ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, a rocket that has long been considered the agency’s most dependable platform. Over a 33-year operational history, the PSLV had suffered only four major failures prior to 2025. The failures in May 2025 and January 2026, both occurring during the third stage of flight, have therefore raised serious questions about reliability and corrective action. Dr. Singh addressed public speculation that ISRO may have failed to rectify earlier faults, stating that the two PSLV failures had different technical causes despite occurring at the same stage. He expressed confidence in ISRO’s internal failure appraisal process, describing it as thorough and analytical. Traditionally, ISRO has publicly released summaries of mission failure analyses, contributing to its image as a transparent space agency. However, in recent cases, that practice has not been consistently followed. The failure analysis report of the PSLV-C61 mission in May 2025 was submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office but not released publicly. Similarly, no detailed technical update has been shared regarding the PSLV-C62 failure in January 2026 beyond ministerial statements. January 2026 – PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 The PSLV-C62 mission on January 12, 2026, was ISRO’s first launch of the year and marked the PSLV’s return to flight after a setback in May 2025. The primary payload was EOS-N1, also known as Anvesha, a hyperspectral Earth observation satellite developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. The satellite was designed to operate at an altitude of 511 kilometres and provide advanced material identification capabilities by analysing reflected light across multiple wavelengths. The mission also carried 15 co-passenger satellites. A mid-flight failure during the third stage of the PSLV resulted in the loss of the rocket and all onboard satellites, ending the mission prematurely. May 2025 – PSLV-C61 / EOS-09 On May 18, 2025, ISRO’s PSLV-C61 mission failed approximately six minutes after liftoff. According to ISRO officials, performance was normal up to the second stage before an anomaly was observed during third-stage operation. The EOS-09 satellite, a radar imaging platform capable of all-weather, day-and-night surveillance, was lost along with the launch vehicle. Despite the strategic importance of the mission, ISRO did not release a public failure analysis, a departure from past practice. January 2025 – GSLV-F15 / NVS-02 On January 29, 2025, ISRO launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite aboard the GSLV-F15 rocket during the 100th launch from the Sriharikota spaceport. While the rocket successfully placed the satellite into its initial orbit, the satellite failed to fire its onboard engines, preventing it from reaching its designated operational orbit. The failure rendered NVS-02 unusable for its intended role within India’s NAVIC regional navigation system, which serves both civilian agencies and the armed forces. August 2021 – GSLV-F10 / EOS-03 In August 2021, ISRO launched the EOS-03 satellite, previously known as GISAT-1, aboard the GSLV-F10 rocket. Designed for near real-time Earth observation and disaster monitoring, the mission failed due to a malfunction in the cryogenic upper stage. ISRO later identified a valve leak in the liquid hydrogen tank as the cause of the failure. August 2017 – PSLV-C39 / IRNSS-1H The PSLV-C39 mission in August 2017 failed after the satellite remained trapped inside the rocket’s heat shield due to a separation failure. Although all other flight events proceeded as planned, the navigation satellite could not be deployed, resulting in the loss of a critical component of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The cumulative impact of these strategic mission failures over the past nine years is significant. Financial estimates suggest losses amounting to several hundred million dollars, excluding the cost of rebuilding and relaunching replacement missions. Beyond monetary loss, delays in deploying indigenous navigation and surveillance satellites force greater reliance on foreign systems, affecting strategic autonomy. ISRO has indicated that each failure was caused by a different subsystem or component, reinforcing the reality that spaceflight is a zero-error domain where even minor defects can have catastrophic consequences. While each failure contributes valuable lessons, the repeated setbacks have slowed the deployment of key space-based capabilities developed by Indian scientists, placing renewed focus on reliability, transparency, and long-term mission planning.

The number of reported sightings of rogue drones operating near military installations in the United Kingdom has more than doubled over the past year, raising fresh concerns over national security and prompting the government to consider significant changes to military powers. Official figures show that incidents increased from 126 in 2024 to 266 in 2025, representing a rise of more than 100 per cent and highlighting what ministers describe as an evolving and increasingly complex threat envir

US President Donald Trump has intensified trade tensions with Canada by threatening to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian-made aircraft, opening a new chapter in an already strained bilateral relationship. In a statement issued on Thursday, Trump said the United States could levy tariffs of up to 50 per cent on aircraft sold from Canada into the US market, citing what he described as Canada’s refusal to certify American-made business jets. The president also announced plans to decertify all aircraft manufactured in Canada for use in the United States, a move he said would remain in effect until Canadian regulators approve a series of jets produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. The warning was delivered through a post on Truth Social, where Trump accused Canadian authorities of erecting regulatory barriers that unfairly block American products. In his remarks, Trump singled out the Bombardier Global Express business jet, which is manufactured in Quebec, arguing that Ottawa has benefited from access to the US market while allegedly denying similar treatment to American manufacturers. He claimed Canada had “wrongfully and illegally” refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 models, which he described as among the most advanced aircraft in the world. According to Trump, the lack of certification effectively prevents Gulfstream from selling its jets in Canada. Trump warned that unless the situation is resolved immediately, the United States would move forward with punitive tariffs on all aircraft imported from Canada. He framed the threat as a matter of fairness and reciprocity, asserting that American companies should not face obstacles abroad while foreign competitors enjoy broad access to the US market. The aircraft dispute is the latest flashpoint in a broader deterioration of relations between the United States and Canada since Trump returned to office last year. Political and economic friction between the two long-time allies has grown steadily, with trade policy emerging as a central source of conflict. Earlier the same day as Trump’s comments, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly urged Washington to respect Canadian sovereignty, following reports of contacts between US officials and Alberta separatist groups. Trade tensions have also been fueled by Canada’s recent diplomatic engagement with China. Trump has repeatedly warned Ottawa against deepening economic ties with Beijing, arguing that such moves could undermine US interests. He has threatened to impose tariffs as high as 100 per cent on Canadian goods if Canada proceeds with a trade agreement with China, a warning he reiterated over the weekend. In a series of earlier social media posts, Trump mocked Carney by referring to him as “Governor” and cautioned that Canada should not act as a conduit for Chinese goods entering the US market. He claimed that closer ties with Beijing would leave Canada economically vulnerable and pledged swift retaliation if such an agreement were finalized. The remarks came shortly after Carney visited Beijing, marking the first visit by a Canadian leader to China in nearly a decade. The escalating rhetoric underscores the growing uncertainty surrounding North American trade and the aerospace sector in particular. With aircraft manufacturing representing a significant industry for both countries, analysts say prolonged disputes over certification and tariffs could have far-reaching economic consequences. For now, the standoff highlights how regulatory disagreements and geopolitical concerns are increasingly shaping trade relations between Washington and Ottawa.

Telangana made a significant splash at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, showcasing its ambition to become a global hub for innovation, technology, and sustainable development. Led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Telangana delegation secured several key partnerships and investments aimed at propelling the state’s economy to new heights. One of the most notable agreements was with Blaize, a US-based company specializing in energy-efficient AI hardware and sof

The 2026 Solar Eclipse will occur on February 17, and it is set to be a remarkable celestial event. This eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse, often referred to as the Ring of Fire eclipse. Here's everything you need to know about this rare event: Eclipse Type: The eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse. In this type of eclipse, the Moon will cover about 96% of the Sun, but due to the Moon being farther from Earth, it will appear slightly smaller than the Sun. As a

The Defence Procurement Board has cleared a proposal to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter aircraft, marking a major step forward in India’s effort to strengthen its air combat capabilities. The clearance, granted after an initial examination of the case, advances one of the Indian Air Force’s most significant modernisation plans aimed at addressing long-standing operational gaps and preparing for future security challenges. The proposal is intended to narrow the difference b

Iran has once again imposed sweeping restrictions on internet access, escalating its long-standing campaign of digital control by reportedly disrupting even satellite-based connectivity such as Starlink. The latest shutdown marks a significant development, as Starlink has long been considered resistant to conventional censorship and network blocking methods used by state authorities. Digital rights researchers monitoring the situation say the government has deployed military-grade G

Hundreds of homeowners in the Berkeley Hills are being directed to remove vegetation surrounding their homes as part of a newly enforced wildfire prevention measure that took effect at the beginning of the year. The regulation, which became active on January 1, requires properties to maintain a clear buffer zone to reduce the risk of fire spreading in residential areas prone to wildfires. Under the new fire safety rules, all combustible vegetation and growth must be cleared within f

The Indian Space Research Organisation experienced a tense morning on Tuesday after the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C62 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 10.18 am carrying a total of 16 satellites. The mission initially appeared to progress as planned, with scientists closely monitoring each phase of the flight. However, around 30 minutes after liftoff, ISRO confirmed that the mission had encountered an anomaly during the third stage of the launch sequence, r

A century ago, the notion of restoring lost senses or detecting ancient life beyond Earth belonged firmly to science fiction. In 2025, such ideas moved decisively into reality as a series of scientific breakthroughs reshaped long-standing assumptions across medicine, space science, climate research, and artificial intelligence. These advances did not arrive as distant promises or speculative theories, but as working solutions that delivered measurable results and altered how science interacts

As people across the globe prepare to welcome the New Year with countdowns, fireworks, and celebrations across different time zones, a small group of astronauts orbiting far above Earth will experience the arrival of the new year in a way unlike anyone on the planet. Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts currently in orbit will celebrate the New Year an astonishing 16 times, highlighting the extraordinary reality of life in space and the unique way time is experienced beyond Earth.