Amit Kshatriya: An Indian-American appointed as Associate Administrator and COO at NASA leading Moon and Mars mission | – The Times of India

Indian American Amit Kshatriya, a 20-year NASA veteran, has been appointed associate administrator, the highest-ranking civil service post at the US space agency. Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy announced the appointment on September 3, 2025, highlighting Kshatriya’s decades of experience and strategic leadership in advancing human space exploration.As the agency’s top civil servant, Kshatriya…

Canada’s lunar dream: First-ever moon rover unveiled for launch | – The Times of India

Canada has officially unveiled its first-ever lunar rover, marking a historic leap in the nation’s space exploration journey. Developed in collaboration between the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and domestic tech firms, the rover is designed to explore the Moon’s surface, conduct scientific experiments, and test new technologies vital for future missions. The announcement represents Canada’s…

It’s not a movie, it’s SpaceX: Elon Musk shares stunning visuals of reusable Starship splashdown | – The Times of India

On August 26, 2025, SpaceX achieved a landmark milestone with its Starship S37, performing a controlled descent and landing in the Indian Ocean after a 66-minute suborbital flight. Launching from Starbase, Texas, the 403-foot-tall spacecraft executed a precise ocean landing, captured in live footage shared by Elon Musk. This mission, the tenth Starship test flight,…

SpaceX launches tenth Starship rocket test flight successfully, advancing Mars mission plans | – The Times of India

After two consecutive launch delays, SpaceX achieved a major milestone on Tuesday with the successful tenth test flight of its Starship rocket. The 403-foot-tall (123-meter) stainless steel spacecraft lifted off from Starbase, Texas at 6:30 p.m. local time, marking a significant step forward in the company’s reusable rocket program. The mission tested multiple upgrades, including…

SpaceX’s 10th Starship test flight delayed: why the world’s biggest rocket was stopped ahead of the high-stakes launch | – The Times of India

SpaceX’s highly anticipated 10th Starship test flight was called off just minutes before liftoff in Texas, leaving space enthusiasts and industry watchers in suspense. The massive rocket, standing nearly 400 feet tall when stacked, had been scheduled to launch from the company’s Starbase site on Sunday evening, aiming to test critical milestones after a string…

Landing on Mars just got real: Researchers reveal perfect site for astronauts | – The Times of India

As space exploration accelerates, a new study brings Mars closer to human footsteps. This study is published in the Journal of Geophysical Research. Researchers have found an ideal landing site on Mars, one that offers both safety for landing and crucial access to buried water ice. Led by the University of Mississippi, the study highlights…