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The 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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![V Narayanan, LPSC director, to succeed S Somanath as ISRO Chairman on January 14, 2025 [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250108/1398170934-Narayanan-LPSC-director-to-succeed-Somanath.jpg) V Narayanan, LPSC director, to succeed S Somanath as ISRO Chairman on January 14, 2025 Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published | |
![ISRO Delays SpaDeX Mission by 2 Minutes Due to Space "Traffic Jam" Caused by Musk's SpaceX Satellite [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241230/1397422130-ISRO-Delays-SpaDeX-Mission-by-Minutes-Due.jpg) ISRO Delays SpaDeX Mission by 2 Minutes Due to Space "Traffic Jam" Caused by Musk's SpaceX Satellite Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published | |
![All Eyes on ISRO's PSLV-C60: India Achieves Major Space Docking Milestone to End 2024 [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241230/1397389238-All-Eyes-on-ISRO-PSLV-C60-India.jpg) All Eyes on ISRO's PSLV-C60: India Achieves Major Space Docking Milestone to End 2024 Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published | |
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Isro successfully docks satellites: Why the feat is crucial for future missionsIsro successfully completed its first satellite docking manoeuvre, marking a significant step for future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and India's space station. The manoeuvre involved two satellites..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'It's a matter of pride for us': Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao as ISRO docks satellitesKarnataka minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) after it successfully concluded the docking process of two satellites.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Isro docks satellites, India takes first step towards entering elite club of nationsIsro successfully completed its first satellite docking manoeuvre, elevating India towards joining an elite group of countries with this technology. This experiment involved ground monitoring, multiple..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Narayanan who led Isro's cryo engine amid tech denial regimes, takes charge as chairmanV Narayanan, who led India's advancements in cryogenic engine technology, has taken charge as ISRO's new chairman, replacing Somanath. Narayanan played essential roles in the Chandrayaan missions,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Want to take Isro to greater heights, says new chairmanV Narayanan will become the new chairman of Isro on January 14. Rising from humble beginnings, the son of a farmer, he has been pivotal in developing cryogenic engines vital for India's Chandrayaan..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SpaDeX satellites at 230m distance, health normalBy Saturday evening, ISRO's SpaDeX satellites achieved a 230m distance from 1.5km. The space agency stated spacecraft health is normal and all sensors are being evaluated. The docking attempt has been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Drift arrested, SpaDeX satellites under control; minister reviews Isro progressISRO successfully slows down the drift of its spacecraft to move closer for the Space Docking Experiment, assessing its attempt by January 10. Union minister Jitendra Singh discusses ISRO's 2025 goals,..IndiaTimes - Published | ISRO delays satellite docking experiment again, says 'drift was found to be...'The planned docking for Thursday has been postponed and satellites are safe, ISRO said.DNA - Published |
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V Narayanan appointed new Isro chairmanV Narayanan has been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO, succeeding S Somanath. Narayanan, currently Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, will begin his tenure on Jan 14, 2025, for a..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro’s all-girls moon mission slated for September 2026 launchIsro is preparing to launch Mission ShakthiSAT in Sept 2026, featuring 12,000 talented girls from 108 countries. The mission aims to encourage young female participation in space exploration. Selected..IndiaTimes - Published |
Here’s how Isro will attempt historic rendezvous & dockingIsro’s SpaDeX mission aims to dock two satellites through precise maneuvers starting with a 20km separation, gradually reducing to enable inter-satellite communication. Successful docking will..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro lining up half-a-dozen big launches in first half of 2025: Space ministerIn 2025, Isro will have a significant year with several key missions, including the launch of NVS-02 navigation satellite, the unmanned Gaganyaan mission featuring Vyommitra, and the Indo-US NISAR..IndiaTimes - Published |
ISRO set to mark 100th launch with GSLV mission after successful SpaDeX experiment: Isro chiefISRO is on brink of its historic 100th rocket launch milestone with a GSLV mission in January 2025. Following the successful PSLV-C60 mission, which is the 99th launch, ISRO aims to achieve advanced..IndiaTimes - Published | SpaDeX mission: ISRO's PSLV-C60 rocket lifts off to test dockingSpaDeX mission is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV.DNA - Published |
Isro launches space docking satellites, India on path to elite club; PSLV last stage has 24 payloadsIndia neared joining nations with space-docking technology as Isro launched the SpaDeX mission, putting two satellites in space for docking attempts. The mission, crucial for Chandrayaan-4 and Bhartiya..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro to launch SpaDex mission on Dec 30 for developing space docking techIndiaTimes - Published |
ISRO's PSLV rocket carrying ESA satellites Proba-3 lifts off, WATCH hereProba-3 mission, consisting of two satellites, will study the Corona, the Sun's outer atmosphere.DNA - Published | Isro puts ESA’s Proba-3 in orbit; satellites to create solar eclipse experimentIsro successfully launched ESA's Proba-3 mission using the PSLV-C59 rocket.IndiaTimes - Published |
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Isro signs agreement with Australian space agency for Gaganyaan missionIndiaTimes - Published | 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 |
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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 |
Protecting Earth from Asteroids: India wants to be part of global missions, says Isro chiefIsro chairman S Somanath champions India's space exploration prowess and the imperative of global collaboration to combat asteroid threats, emphasizing the critical role of the Space Mission Planning..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro's Aditya-L1 completes 1st halo orbitIndiaTimes - Published |
