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Second rocket port depends on satellite size, cost-benefit: ISRO

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 18:54

The Indian space agency will decide on the need for a second rocket launch site after doing a detailed study on the cost-benefit and other aspects like the trend in remote sensing satellites, said its chief Monday.

Russia launches Proton-M rocket three months after crash

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 15:37

Russia successfully launched a Proton-M rocket, marking a return of its most important unmanned space vehicle three months after one exploded on takeoff.

June rocket launch delay not to affect ISRO plans

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 15:30

Even though the June 12 rocket launch has been put off to June-end or the first week of July because of the failure of a component, Indian space agency officials do not expect this setback to impact other rocket launch plans.

Last-minute glitch postpones East Coast rocket test launch

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 09:32

A private US company hired by NASA cancelled its plan to test launch its new Antares rocket intended to be used on supply runs to the International Space Station after a last-minute technical glitch, officials said.

North Korea says ‘nuke test is people’s demand’

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 12:47

North Korea has renewed its threat to carry out a third nuclear test saying it``s the ‘demand of the people.’

North Korea remains defiant after UN sanctions for rocket launch

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 10:41

North Korea pledged Wednesday to end any efforts on denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, the official news agency KCNA reported.

UN to sanction North Korea`s space agency

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 12:43

In a resolution condemning North Korea`s ballistic missile launch, the United Nations Security Council will order sanctions against the country`s space agency.

North Korea vows to bolster war deterrence

Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013, 14:50

North Korea vowed on Monday to strengthen its defences amid concerns the country may conduct a nuclear test as a follow-up to last month`s long-range rocket launch.

Is North Korea on brink of third nuke test?

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 10:17

A British daily has reported that North Korea is capable of conducting its third nuclear test after repairing flood-related damage at a nuclear test facility.

US warns of consequences for North Korea

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 10:21

North Korea ought to cease violation of its international obligations, the White House has said, noting that this would be better for both the country and its people.

North Koreans celebrate rocket success

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 09:36

Two days after putting a satellite into orbit, North Koreans gathered in Pyongyang for a mass rally to celebrate Wednesday`s long-range rocket launch.

North Korea to continue satellite launches

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 07:55

North Korea`s Unha-3 carrier rocket delivered the second version of Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite into orbit on Wednesday.