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Indian Space Research Organisation is India's national space agency. It serves as the principal research and development arm of the Department of Space (DoS), overseen by the Prime Minister of India, with the Chairman of ISRO also serving as the chief executive of the DoS. It is primarily responsible for space-based operations, space exploration, international space cooperation and the development of related technologies. The agency maintains a constellation of imaging, communication and remote sensing satellites. It operates the GAGAN and IRNSS satellite navigation systems. It has sent three missions to the Moon and one mission to Mars.
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ISRO to launch GSAT-20 communications satellite using Elon Musk's SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on...The GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg satellite, exceeds the weight capacity of India's indigenous rockets, making SpaceX the natural choice for the missionDNA - Published | |
Indian idea of development is holistic and in cooperation with nature: Mohan BhagwatAt the 'VIVIBHA-2024' conference in Gurugram, India, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urged researchers to develop Bharat-centric developmental frameworks. Speakers, including ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PROBA-3 ABOARD ISRO'S PSLV : India to Launch Europe's Sun Mission in DecemberThe two satellites arrived at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre earlier this month. They were tested in the Spacecraft Preparation Facility-1B (SP-1B facility) to ensure that they were in perfect..DNA - Published | |
For every rupee Isro spends, return is Rs 2.5, says space agency chiefThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released a study revealing significant returns on investment for India's space program. The report highlights that for every rupee spent, the program..IndiaTimes - Published | |
With 7 more sats, Isro plans civilians' access to navigation signalsIndia is expanding civilian access to its navigation system, NaVIC, by introducing new satellites with L1 band technology. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to launch a dozen..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Isro to launch EU’s Sun spacecraft in Dec first week from Sriharikota: Minister Jitendra SinghIndia will launch the European Union's Proba-3 spacecraft from Sriharikota in December, marking another milestone in their space cooperation. This mission, involving two satellites, will study the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Isro chief calls on big Indian companies to invest in space infrastructureIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath urged major industries to invest in space infrastructure and manufacturing, emphasizing the need to build leading space companies in India...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Isro set to launch EU's Sun observatory mission in DecIndia and the European Union are strengthening their space collaboration with ISRO set to launch the EU's Proba-3 spacecraft in December. This mission, consisting of two satellites, will study the..IndiaTimes - Published | Gaganyaan tracking station site finalised, Aus-India sats to launch On SSLV, skyroot rocketIsro's Gaganyaan mission progresses with a temporary ground station at Australia's Cocos Islands. The Australian Space Agency collaborates for tracking and emergency support. Joint satellite projects..IndiaTimes - Published |
Isro tracks giant asteroid that will come 'very close' to Earth in 2029IndiaTimes - Published | 'Design for Chandrayaan 4, 5...': ISRO Chief S Somanath provides major update on upcoming missionsISRO chairman S Somanath on Tuesday said the space agency has completed the design for the next round of moon missions - Chandrayaan 4 and 5 - and is in the process of seeking government approval for..DNA - Published |
Gaganyaan mission: ISRO chief makes big announcement, says mission to begin on...Moreover, ISRO is simultaneously working on a second rocket launch centre in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, which is expected to be operational within two years. This new facility will play a crucial..DNA - Published | ISRO launches third SSLV carrying Earth Observation Satellite, watch videoThis is the third and final developmental flight of the SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission. The spacecraft is designed for a mission duration of one year.DNA - Published |
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11 months after Chandrayaan 3 landing on Moon, good news for ISRO Chief, check detailsISRO Chief S. Somnath gets praised for the Chandrayaan-3 mission and awarded a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras.DNA - Published | 'We would all be...: ISRO chief issues eerie warning for humans and it's related to..A clear warning has been issued by ISRO Chief S Somnath, who cited past impacts and the possible destruction asteroid strikes could bring to Earth. The tragic Tunguska incident on June 30, 1908, serves..DNA - Published |
'Non-biological PM Modi should go to Manipur before going into space’: Jairam RameshAccording to a media report, ISRO Chief S Somnath suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could be a candidate for India's first manned space mission, 'Gaganyan', scheduled for launch in 2025. In..IndiaTimes - Published | Space Day: Isro launches Bhartiya Antriksh HackathonIsro's Bhartiya Antriksh Hackathon unveils 12 Geo-Spatial challenges for student teams, culminating in a 30-hour marathon at NRSC. Proposals accepted until July 26, 2024, with finalists revealed on..IndiaTimes - Published |
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NEET row: This is a crime committed against students, says Farooq AbdullahDr. Farooq Abdullah criticizes alleged irregularities in NEET 2024 exam, suggesting retesting in suspicious areas. Ministry of Education forms committee chaired by former ISRO chairman Dr. K...IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Hat-trick for ISRO as it aces final landing experiment of RLV 'Pushpak'The third and final test in the series of LEX (03) was conducted at 07:10 IST at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, KarnatakaDNA - Published |
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Isro to support flood risk analysis for Kerala damsIndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to lead yoga day celebrations from Srinagar on June 21The main International Day of Yoga celebrations will be held at SKICC in Srinagar on June 21, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year's theme 'Yoga for Self and Society' emphasizes yoga's role..IndiaTimes - Published |
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US Ambassador Visits Isro headquarters, proposes "QUAD Satellite"Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, made a visit to the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) headquarters on Friday. During his visit, he engaged in a series of high-level discussions aimed..IndiaTimes - Published | Solar storm had no major impact on satellites: Isro; Aditya-L1, Chandrayaan-2 instruments monitored & captured signsIsro announced its diligent surveillance and acquisition of data concerning the potent solar storm unleashed by the notably active sunspot region AR13664. This event, which occurred in early May 2024,..IndiaTimes - Published |
With 3D-printed rocket engine, Isro adds another feather to capIsro hot tested a liquid rocket engine using additive manufacturing on May 9, achieving significant design advantages. This success may lead to future advancements in rocket engine technology for..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro achieves milestone in semi-cryo engine developmentIndiaTimes - Published |
