A space burial mission by Celestis, in collaboration with The Exploration Company (TEC), faced a setback when its capsule, carrying the ashes of 166 individuals and cannabis seeds, crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Launched on June 23, 2025, the 'Mission Possible' capsule completed two Earth orbits before a reentry anomaly caused its destruction.

NASA has spotted an intergalactic comet, named 3I/Atlas, that journeyed into our solar system. This icy snowball, the third interstellar object detected, poses no threat to Earth. Currently near Jupiter, it will pass between Mars and Earth's orbits in October, safely beyond 150 million miles from the red planet.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station, engaged with Indian students in a live session under ISROs Vidyarthi Samvad Programme. Shukla shared insights into daily life in space, including sleeping arrangements, food, health protocols, and the emotional impact of viewing Earth from orbit.

Elon Musk wants the International Space Station to shut down. He suggests focusing on Mars missions instead. He thinks the ISS is old and costly. NASA plans to deorbit the ISS by 2030. Some support Musk's Mars vision. Others worry about losing ISS research and partnerships. A gradual shift is a suggested solution. The debate continues.

Axiom-4 astronauts, including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, are under close medical observation during their ISS mission. Axiom Space flight surgeons prioritize their well-being through telehealth check-ins and personalized care. Indian doctors are also participating, gaining valuable experience for India's human spaceflight program, fostering international cooperation in space medicine.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to roll out the first LCA Tejas Mk1A from its Nashik plant by July-end, with Astra missile testing planned for early August. Despite engine supply challenges from GE and radar integration delays, HAL is pushing forward, aiming to deliver 12 aircraft this year.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the ISS, interacted with Lucknow students as part of Isros Vidyarthi Samvad Programme. He shared insights into astronaut life, covering topics like sleeping arrangements, food, health, and the challenges of adapting to space. Group Captain Angad Pratap of the Gaganyaan mission also attended, promoting space program awareness.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will interact with ISRO students and scientists from the International Space Station. The interaction will occur via ham radio on Friday. This event is part of the ARISS program. It aims to promote STEM education. The session will take place at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru.

A satellite backed by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been lost in space while carrying out an important climate change mission, New Zealand officials said Wednesday. Amazon founder Bezos pumped more than US$100 million into the project through his philanthropic Earth Fund.