SpaceX was forced to abort the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket just seconds before liftoff after multiple engines failed to ignite properly, delaying another crucial milestone for the world’s most powerful launch vehicle. The mission was expected to carry 20 next-generation Starlink satellites while gathering important flight data for SpaceX’s future Mars ambitions...
India’s ambitious space programme is facing a new challenge as more than 100 scientists have either resigned or opted for voluntary retirement from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in recent months. The development has prompted the Department of Space (DoS) to introduce stricter approval rules for scientists working on key national missions, including Gaganyaan....