NASA tests Orion—the spacecraft that might carry people to Mars

The spacecraft is believed to be NASA's best hope for putting people back in space after the retirement of the Space Shuttle program in 1972

Of canals and intelligent creatures

Mankind’s early tryst with Mars

A week dedicated to space discoveries and feats

Mangalyaan reaches Mars' orbit, scientists discover smallest known exoplanet to contain water, Curiosity finds a "ball" on the Red Planet

Victory is certain, yet the struggle continues

A number of crucial manoeuvres have to be executed flawlessly for MOM to not only enter Martian orbit, but also be productive in its scientific …

Mars’ orbiter’s main engine test-fired successfully

Stage set for final manoeuvre to insert Mangalyaan in Red Planet’s orbit

ISRO’s K Radhakrishnan is one of world’s top 10 scientists of 2014

Other winners include Rosetta flight director Andrea Accomazzo and deceased Ebola expert Sheik Humarr Khan

Comet Siding Spring flies past Mars; Mangalyaan safe

ISRO had repositioned Mangalyaan to avoid any collision with the comet

Mars Orbiter Mangalyaan spots satellite Phobos, sends pictures

Phobos along with the Mars' another natural satellite Deimos was discovered in 1877

NASA Curiosity rover finds nitrogen on Mars

Discovery lends credence to the theory that the Red Planet may once have supported life

'Mars mission will push new frontiers in technology'

K Radhakrishnan, chairperson of ISRO, says if Mars Orbiter Mission is successful, the organisation will look at a larger mission, possibly …

NASA Mars rover clicks Wdowiak Ridge

Scientists want to figure out why the ridge is located off the main crest line of Endeavour Crater and how it fits into the geological story of …

Mars orbiter enters sun's sphere of influence

ISRO plans four manoeuvres to ensure satellite stays on course

India launches fourth navigation satellite

ISRO blasts off the 1,425-kg rocket amidst loud cheers; satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit

It’s a blue sunset on Mars!

The blue colour of the sun is because of the fine dust particles suspended in the Martian atmosphere

How will science aid development in India in near future?

The theme of the 102nd session of the Indian Science Congress—Science and Technology for Human Development—happens to echo the …

India set for mission Mars

Budget proposes Rs 125 crore for the ambitious project

Science for people

From launch of India's Mars mission to the humble papaya filter, 2013 witnessed big and small breakthroughs in the field of science

Big US firms form group to buy more renewable energy at competitive prices

Companies including Bloomberg, General motors sign Renewable Energy Buyers' Principles to meet power purchase goals

Surface water did exist on Mars at one time, NASA’s Curiosity rover finds

Findings based on Curiosity’s study of a mound arising out of a crater on the Martian surface

India’s Mangalyaan set to reach Mars' orbit in 100 days

Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) completes 70 per cent of space journey, NASA’s MAVEN also to reach Mars about the same time

Live updates Mars mission

India's Mangalyaan is halfway to Mars

Course correction procedure scheduled in April cancelled as the Mars orbiter is already on the right path, says ISRO

First hurdle in Mars mission

Fourth orbit-raising falls short of target

Mars mission back on track

The spacecraft had raised concerns on Monday after failing to reach desired velocity and apogee

ISRO launches Mars orbiter into space

PSLV places satellite in Earth's orbit; subsequent tests conducted on orbiter satisfactory, say scientists