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"Chandrayaan 2's Rover Intact On Moon": Techie Who Spotted Lander Vikram

India News | Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Sunday August 2, 2020

Chennai-based engineer Shanmuga Subramanian, who was credited by NASA last year for spotting the debris of the lander of Chandrayaan 2, has come up with a new find.

Space Policy, Space Activities Bill In Final Stages, Says ISRO Chairman

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 5, 2020

The space policy and the Space Activities Bill are in the final stages, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan said, days after the government opened up the space sector for private players.

ISRO's Mangalyaan Captures Image of Mars' Biggest Moon Phobos

ANI | Saturday July 4, 2020

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday shared a recent image of the mysterious moon of Mars, Phobos, as captured by the Mars Orbiter Mission also known as Mangalyaan.

ISRO's Mangalyaan Captures Image Of Phobos, Biggest Moon Of Mars

Science | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 4, 2020

The Mars Colour Camera (MCC) onboard Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Mars Orbiter Mission has captured the image of Phobos, the closest and biggest moon of Mars.

Private Sector Can Now Build Rockets, Be Part Of Inter-Planetary Missions: ISRO Chief K Sivan

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 25, 2020

In a major reform in the India's space arena, the private sector will now be allowed to carry out space activities like building of rockets, satellites and providing launch services, ISRO chief K Sivan said on Thursday.

ISRO Says Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan, 10 Launches Disturbed Due to Lockdown

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 25, 2020

Ten space missions being prepared for launch this year have been “disturbed” due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown besides delay in the human space and Moon missions, ISRO chief K Sivan said on Wednesday.

Ten Launches "Disturbed" Amid Coronavirus Lockdown: ISRO Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 24, 2020

Ten space missions being prepared for launch this year have been "disturbed" due to the coronavirus lockdown besides delay in the human space and Moon missions, ISRO chief K Sivan said on Wednesday.

Centre Opens Doors To Private Sector For Space, Planetary Travel

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday June 24, 2020

The Union cabinet today gave a green signal to a series of reforms in the space sector which would boost private sector participation in all spheres. This would include some of the planetary exploration missions which will be opened through an 'announcement of opportunity' mechanism, the government said.

Creativity Can't Be Transferred Through Online Classes: Former ISRO Chief K Kasturirangan

Education | Press Trust of India | Monday June 8, 2020

The concept of online teaching- learning for school children - has not found favour with eminent scientist K Kasturirangan, who says direct physical and mental connection is important to bring out aspects such as playfulness and creativity in them.

ISRO Space Applications Centre (SAC) Recruitment: Application Submission Link Open

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Sunday June 7, 2020

The written test for selection to the posts was scheduled to be held on June 7. The exam has been postponed.

"Great Job": ISRO On Historic NASA, SpaceX Mission

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Monday June 1, 2020

A day after a SpaceX rocket carrying two NASA astronauts lifted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, the Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday congratulated the two organisations and termed the manned space mission as "historic."

ISRO Congratulates NASA and SpaceX for Their ‘Historic’ Manned Mission

ANI | Monday June 1, 2020

Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday congratulated NASA and SpaceX for their manned mission, calling it "historic."

Gaganyaan: Four Indian Cosmonauts Resume Training in Russia for Mission

Press Trust of India | Monday May 25, 2020

Roscosmos tweeted a picture of the cosmonauts wearing space suit bearing Indian flag. Four Indian Air Force fighter pilots are currently undertraining in Moscow, and are likely to be potential candidates for the Gaganyaan project.

4 Indian Astronauts Resume Training In Russia For ISRO's Gaganyaan Mission

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 23, 2020

The four astronauts shortlisted for Gaganyaan, India's first manned space mission, have resumed their training in Russia, after it was put on hold due to COVID-19 scare.

Space Travel, ISRO Facilities Opened To Private Sector: Government

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Saturday May 16, 2020

Start-ups and private firms will get to use facilities and assets of the Indian Space Research Organisation or IRSO to improve their capacities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today as she announced reforms for eight sectors amid the coronavirus pandemic.