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Trump hails India's 'impressive strides' on moon exploration, pledges greater cooperation on space
By Elizabeth Howell published
India's rapid progress in lunar exploration has the attention of the president of the United States.

How India's moon crash wasn't really a failure (op-ed)
By Ravi Sharma last updated
When India's Vikram lander crashed into the moon in September, it was a significant setback for India's lunar exploration plans — but it wasn't really a failure. Here's why.

India Is Officially Going Back to the Moon with Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Lander
By Mike Wall published
The Chandrayaan-3 mission, which will consist of a lunar rover and a stationary lander, has been approved, Indian space officials announced Wednesday (Jan. 1).

The Greatest Spaceflight Moments of 2019
By Elizabeth Howell published
Three lunar missions, commercial spaceflight milestones, the first all-woman spacewalk — 2019 was a busy year in space for public and private entities alike.

Indian Rocket Marks Historic 50th Launch with Spy Satellite
By Elizabeth Howell published
India's workhorse rocket celebrated its 50th flight with a successful launch of 10 satellites, including a spy vehicle.

Found! NASA Spots Crash Site and Debris from India's Lost Moon Lander
By Meghan Bartels published
Scientists and amateurs alike have spent months combing through images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter looking for the remains of India's moon lander — and that search has paid off.

India Launches Advanced Earth-Mapping Satellite and 13 US Cubesats
By Mike Wall last updated
An Indian rocket delivered 14 satellites to orbit tonight (Nov. 26), including 12 for U.S. Earth imaging company Planet and a prototype for Analytical Space.

Indian Rocket Launching Earth-Observation Satellite, 13 Cubesats Tonight: Watch Live
By Mike Wall last updated
An Indian rocket will deliver 14 satellites to orbit tonight (Nov. 26), and you can watch the liftoff live.
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