May 11, 2025

IAF Pilot Selected for Gaganyaan Mission Recalled for Active Duty Amid Indo-Pak Tensions

IAF pilot Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, selected for India's Gaganyaan mission, urgently called back to active duty due to Indo-Pak tensions. Krishnan, with specialized space training, is expected to continue preparing for the mission's launch in 2027.

May 10, 2025

Soviet-era Spacecraft Plunges to Earth After 53 Years Stuck in Orbit

A Soviet-era spacecraft, designed to withstand Venus's harsh conditions, crashes to Earth after 53 years in orbit. The spacecraft finally met its demise, having orbited the Earth for over half a century. Experts had predicted its eventual crash, given its Venus landing design.