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The Indian Space Research Organisation is India's national space agency. It operates as the most principal research and development arm of the Department of Space (DoS), which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India, with the Chairman of ISRO also serving as the chief executive of the DoS.
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'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 | |
ISRO's Aditya-L1 completes first halo orbit around Sun-Earth L1 point in....The Aditya-L1 mission, which is an Indian solar observatory at Lagrangian point L1, was launched on September 2, 2023 and was inserted in its targeted halo orbit on January 6, 2024.DNA - Published | |
CBI charges 5 former cops for 'framing' Nambi in Isro spy caseIndiaTimes - Published | |
India must aim to lower cost of access to space: Isro chiefIndiaTimes - Published | |
Isro’s arm NSIL to launch largest-ever Australian sat with its new rocketIndiaTimes - Published | |
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 | |
Isro's Reusable Launch Vehicle completes 3rd landing test, paving way for orbital re-entryThe test was conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) at Challakere in Chitradurga district, some 220km from Bengaluru. The RLV project is an important programme that will demonstrate one of the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Paper leaks row: Centre sets up high-level panel to reform exam process, ex-Isro chairman to head committeeIndiaTimes - Published | NEET, UGC-NET row: Centre forms high-level panel headed by ex-ISRO chief for fair conduct of examsThe committee will make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process, improvement in data security protocols and structure and functioning of NTADNA - Published |
India, US working to train Isro astronaut for ISS; to boost initiative on critical tech: Nasa chiefNASA collaborates with India to train an ISRO astronaut for an ISS mission as part of the iCET initiative. Advanced training is planned at the Nasa Johnson Space Centre for the mission. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Nasa chief says US and India to expand collaboration in space; to train Indian astronaut for ISSNasa administrator Bill Nelson announced that the US space agency will expand its collaboration with India, including a "joint effort" on the International Space Station involving an Indian astronaut...IndiaTimes - Published |
NASA continues to further India-US iCET initiative for 'benefit of humanity', says administrator Bill NelsonNASA and ISRO are collaborating on a joint effort with an ISRO astronaut aboard the International Space Station to advance Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) initiatives for human spaceflight and..IndiaTimes - Published | 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 | Weather holds up RLV 3rd landing trial; Chopper delays Gaganyaan air drop testWeather permitting, Isro will attempt to achieve another milestone in the development of reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology this month, may be as early as next week in Karnataka’s Challakere,..IndiaTimes - Published |
HAL adds 2 new facilities to aid triple Isro’s LVM-3 production rateIndiaTimes - Published | Isro spells out details of temperature & water measuring Sat Trishna being built with FranceIndiaTimes - Published |
Agnikul mission shows commitment to nurturing startups: IsroIsro provided technical support and expertise to Agnikul Cosmos for its recent suborbital mission, showcasing commitment to nurturing India's space ecosystem.IndiaTimes - Published | Agnikul: From IIT-M brainchild to space odysseyAgnikul Cosmos, a startup incubated at IIT-Madras, was founded in 2017 by Srinath Ravichandran, Moin S P M, and Professor S R Chakravarthy. Aiming to make space accessible and support India's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Start investing more, Isro chief tells big industries; US ambassador pushes for enhanced collaborationIsro Chairman S Somanath urges Indian industries to invest in the space sector to support PM Modi’s vision of growing the Indian space economy at the US-India Space Cooperation Conference...IndiaTimes - Published | 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 | Isro reveals reason behind 4-second delay in Chandrayaan-3 lift-offAccording to a recent report by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission of India encountered a four-second delay during launch. This delay was implemented as a..IndiaTimes - Published |
3,143 new objects added in space in 2023; Isro avoided 23 collisionsIndiaTimes - Published | Isro to conduct Gaganyaan air drop test soonIsro plans to air-drop test for Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight, with S Somanath. Uncrewed missions before manned mission next year. 400 km orbit, Indian sea landing, cutting-edge..IndiaTimes - Published |
Glaciers melting at unprecedented rates in Indian Himalayan region: IsroIndiaTimes - Published | Aditya mission continuously sending data about Sun: Isro chiefIsro's S Somnath discusses Aditya L1 solar mission's ongoing Sun data transmission and instrument observations. The 5-year mission includes solar eclipse data collection and collaboration with Nasa on..IndiaTimes - Published |
After success of Chandrayaan-3 mission, ISRO chief Somanath makes big claim on India's lunar missionIndia's Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole in August 2023, making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface.DNA - Published | India aims to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030: Isro chiefIndiaTimes - Published |
Isro achieves breakthrough with lightweight carbon-carbon rocket engine nozzleIndiaTimes - Published | 'What India is accomplishing in space is astonishing', European space agency praises IsroIndiaTimes - Published |
Isro launches ‘START’ training program for space science enthusiastsIsro's 'START' online training targets students, covering space science domains, cross-disciplinary aspects, and Indian space research. Enhances capacity for future roles in space science and..IndiaTimes - Published | Space-tech firm Skyroot successfully test-fires stage-2 of orbital rocketHyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace test-fired the crucial stage-2 of Vikram-1 space launch vehicle, Kalam-250, at Sriharikota spaceport. The test recorded peak thrust of 186kN, crucial for propelling..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Milestone’: Isro rocket’s 4th stage returns to Earth, accomplishes zero space debris missionIsro's PSLV-C58 rocket's fourth stage, POEM-3, successfully completed various space experiments and re-entered the Earth, tracked by ground stations. Isro remains dedicated to affordable orbital..IndiaTimes - Published | PSLV’s POEM-3 re-enters Earth, falls in Pacific oceanIsro's POEM-3 from PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission re-entered Earth's atmosphere on March 21, impacting the North Pacific Ocean after carrying out technology demonstrations to ensure a sustainable space..IndiaTimes - Published |
Isro honoured with Aviation Week Laureates Award for Chandrayaan-3; IAU recognises India's moon landing site as ‘Shiv Shakti’ PointIsro awarded for Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing at the South Pole. 'Station Shiv Shakti' approved for the site. Pragyan rover conducted lunar experiments. PM Modi named the site 'Shiv Shakti'. Gazetteer..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro completes 2nd key landing experiment of reusable launch vehicleThe Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) marked a critical milestone in the development of reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology on Friday by successfully completing the second landing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Isro's project team for rocket to build space station readyIndiaTimes - Published | ISRO chief Somanath provides major update on Chandrayaan-4 mission, says 'rockets up to...'Reports suggest that the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission will be launched in two phases. In the first phase, the LVM-3 will launch propulsion, descender, and ascender modules, similar to the Chandrayaan-3..DNA - Published |
ISRO Chief S Somnath diagnosed with cancer on Aditya L-1 launch dayISRO chief was diagnosed with cancer on the day of India's solar mission Aditya-L1 launch.DNA - Published | ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS, India's weather satellite; Chairman Somanath says 'I am happy to...'This mission aims to continue the critical services currently offered by the operational INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites.DNA - Published |
Isro achieves first pulsar observation from XPoSat payloadIndiaTimes - Published | Insat-3DS satellite sent to spaceport, launch soonIsro concludes vital tests on the Insat-3DS satellite at the UR Rao Satellite Centre, marking progress in India's climate observatory initiative. The satellite, geared towards bolstering meteorological..IndiaTimes - Published |
