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NASA Invites ISRO to Join Mission for Lunar Outpost
The NASA lunar base project near the South Pole of the Moon included ISRO, and this has led to increased cooperation between India and the US in the space sector. This project could help India in human space exploration, lunar technologies, science, and space diplomacy. But it is accompanied by several problems, including cost, environmental conditions, and resource management.
India’s First Privately-Built FFSC Rocket Engine Signals New Dawn
India’s first-ever private EVEREST FFSC LOX-methane engine is a big step forward for the Indian private sector in space propulsion. The engine provides high efficiency and reusability due to its 800 kN thrust. This new development of India, with help from IN-SPACe and the India Space Policy 2023, can be useful in increasing indigenous propulsion, heavy lift, and reusability capability.
Vikram-1: India’s First Privately Developed Orbital Rocket
Vikram-1 is an orbital launch vehicle developed by Skyroot Aerospace and is the first orbital launch vehicle built privately in India. The first launch of Vikram-1, called Mission Aagaman (from 12 July to 4 August 2026), is a milestone for the commercial space industry of India.