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ISRO successfully conducted a key qualification test of the main parachute system for the Gaganyaan crew module at Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. This marks a milestone for India's first human spaceflight mission, validating the parachute's structural integrity for the uncrewed G1 mission.
SpaceX has reportedly stopped accepting Falcon 9 launch bookings from Canadian firms for missions post-2028. This shift creates uncertainty for Canadian satellite operators, who face investor concerns regarding their ability to deploy satellite networks.
A study using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope suggests the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS formed over 7 billion years before the Sun. Chemical analysis shows a deuterium-to-hydrogen ratio 13 times higher than comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
NASA's X-59 experimental supersonic jet flew across the US from California to Florida on its first flight anniversary, marking one year of testing for its Quesst mission designed to quiet sonic booms.
The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to launch the NVS-03 satellite aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota, carrying an indigenous atomic clock to enhance India's NavIC navigation system and ensure time sovereignty.
The US Defense Intelligence Agency has declassified a high-resolution satellite image of China's experimental reusable spaceplane. The vehicle, which resembles the US X-37B, has demonstrated orbital maneuvering and object deployment capabilities, fueling concerns over space security.
NASA prepares for Artemis III docking exercises with SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers next year. The mission aims to establish a moon base near the lunar south pole, utilizing multiple launches from Cape Canaveral to support future lunar exploration.