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"7,200 Tests Completed": ISRO Declares 2025 As Gaganyaan Year
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief V Narayanan highlighted the importance of 2025, which has been declared the "Gaganyaan" year.
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Axiom’s Ax-4 Private Space Mission to ISS Cleared for June 8 Launch via SpaceX
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch June 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the 14-day mission will feature over 60 experiments from 31 countries, advancing global research and paving the way for Axiom’s future private space station
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'Misbehaviour' By Rocket Motor Failed ISRO's EOS-9 Satellite Launch. What Next
The 'misbehaviour' of the rocket motor may have contributed to the failure of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) workhorse rocket on its 63rd flight, experts suggest.
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10 Satellites Working Continuously To Ensure Safety Of Citizens: ISRO Chief
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan said that at least 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country.
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ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Make History with Space Station Mission in May
Shubhanshu Shublha, the first Indian to join a crewed expedition to a space station, is preparing to launch into space in May. The journey fits into India's wider goal of maintaining a continuous human presence in space.
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India's Satellites In Space Dance, 500km Above Earth At 28,800 Kmph
A rare celestial dance is being orchestrated by the Indian Space Research Organisation - two satellites - flying at 28,800 kilometers per hour or speeds ten times that of a bullet - are circling each other in precision formation flight.
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ISRO and IIT Madras Unveil Research Centre for Space Thermal Sciences
ISRO and IIT Madras have launched the S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence for Research in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. The facility, inaugurated on 17 March 2025, will focus on spacecraft cooling, fluid dynamics, and cryogenic engine advancements. Housed in IIT Madras’ Department of Mechanical Engineering, it will facilitate collaboration between ...
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Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission
Isro is developing two new launchpads in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to support its growing space program. Chandrayaan-4, a 9,200 kg mission planned for 2028, will involve a lunar sample return. The organisation is also collaborating with NASA on the NISAR satellite for environmental monitoring. In the past decade, Isro has launched 433 satellite...
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Aditya-L1’s SUIT Telescope Captures First-Ever Solar Flare Kernel, Revealing Unseen Solar Activity
India’s Aditya-L1 mission has achieved a historic milestone with its Solar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) capturing the first-ever solar flare kernel in the near-ultraviolet spectrum. This unprecedented observation confirms energy transfer across different layers of the Sun's atmosphere, advancing the understanding of solar flares and spac...
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ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 to Land on Moon and Bring Back Lunar Samples in 2027
India’s space agency ISRO is gearing up for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, scheduled for 2027. This ambitious mission will involve a complex system of five modules, launched using two LVM3 rockets. Once in lunar orbit, two modules will descend to the surface, with one collecting samples and the other remaining on the Moon. The sample return module wi...
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ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking, Confirms Mission Progress
ISRO has confirmed that its maiden space docking mission, SpaDeX, was successfully completed without technical issues. While docking precision was achieved, orbit-raising efforts faced setbacks due to an oxidiser valve issue. The agency is working on solutions and plans to conduct further experiments. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, dem...
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ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Stalls in Orbit Due to Technical Malfunction
A technical issue has stalled the orbit-raising operations of ISRO’s NVS-02 satellite, launched on January 29. While solar panels are functioning and communication is stable, the oxidizer valves have failed to open, preventing thruster activation. Tracking data indicates the satellite remains in its initial orbit. ISRO is assessing alternative wa...
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ISRO's Latest Mission Hits A Hurdle, Satellite Faces Technical Glitch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s 100th rocket mission hit a hurdle after its navigation satellite, which was launched on Wednesday, suffered a technical glitch on Sunday.
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ISRO Hits 100th Rocket Launch Milestone With Navigation Sat Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on 6:23 AM at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking ISRO's 100th rocket mission.
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"7,200 Tests Completed": ISRO Declares 2025 As Gaganyaan Year
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief V Narayanan highlighted the importance of 2025, which has been declared the "Gaganyaan" year.
-
Axiom’s Ax-4 Private Space Mission to ISS Cleared for June 8 Launch via SpaceX
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch June 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the 14-day mission will feature over 60 experiments from 31 countries, advancing global research and paving the way for Axiom’s future private space station
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'Misbehaviour' By Rocket Motor Failed ISRO's EOS-9 Satellite Launch. What Next
The 'misbehaviour' of the rocket motor may have contributed to the failure of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) workhorse rocket on its 63rd flight, experts suggest.
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10 Satellites Working Continuously To Ensure Safety Of Citizens: ISRO Chief
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan said that at least 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country.
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ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Make History with Space Station Mission in May
Shubhanshu Shublha, the first Indian to join a crewed expedition to a space station, is preparing to launch into space in May. The journey fits into India's wider goal of maintaining a continuous human presence in space.
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India's Satellites In Space Dance, 500km Above Earth At 28,800 Kmph
A rare celestial dance is being orchestrated by the Indian Space Research Organisation - two satellites - flying at 28,800 kilometers per hour or speeds ten times that of a bullet - are circling each other in precision formation flight.
-
ISRO and IIT Madras Unveil Research Centre for Space Thermal Sciences
ISRO and IIT Madras have launched the S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence for Research in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. The facility, inaugurated on 17 March 2025, will focus on spacecraft cooling, fluid dynamics, and cryogenic engine advancements. Housed in IIT Madras’ Department of Mechanical Engineering, it will facilitate collaboration between ...
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Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission
Isro is developing two new launchpads in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to support its growing space program. Chandrayaan-4, a 9,200 kg mission planned for 2028, will involve a lunar sample return. The organisation is also collaborating with NASA on the NISAR satellite for environmental monitoring. In the past decade, Isro has launched 433 satellite...
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Aditya-L1’s SUIT Telescope Captures First-Ever Solar Flare Kernel, Revealing Unseen Solar Activity
India’s Aditya-L1 mission has achieved a historic milestone with its Solar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) capturing the first-ever solar flare kernel in the near-ultraviolet spectrum. This unprecedented observation confirms energy transfer across different layers of the Sun's atmosphere, advancing the understanding of solar flares and spac...
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ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 to Land on Moon and Bring Back Lunar Samples in 2027
India’s space agency ISRO is gearing up for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, scheduled for 2027. This ambitious mission will involve a complex system of five modules, launched using two LVM3 rockets. Once in lunar orbit, two modules will descend to the surface, with one collecting samples and the other remaining on the Moon. The sample return module wi...
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ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking, Confirms Mission Progress
ISRO has confirmed that its maiden space docking mission, SpaDeX, was successfully completed without technical issues. While docking precision was achieved, orbit-raising efforts faced setbacks due to an oxidiser valve issue. The agency is working on solutions and plans to conduct further experiments. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, dem...
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ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Stalls in Orbit Due to Technical Malfunction
A technical issue has stalled the orbit-raising operations of ISRO’s NVS-02 satellite, launched on January 29. While solar panels are functioning and communication is stable, the oxidizer valves have failed to open, preventing thruster activation. Tracking data indicates the satellite remains in its initial orbit. ISRO is assessing alternative wa...
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ISRO's Latest Mission Hits A Hurdle, Satellite Faces Technical Glitch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s 100th rocket mission hit a hurdle after its navigation satellite, which was launched on Wednesday, suffered a technical glitch on Sunday.
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ISRO Hits 100th Rocket Launch Milestone With Navigation Sat Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on 6:23 AM at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking ISRO's 100th rocket mission.
