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"Good Decision As Humans Involved": ISRO Chief To NDTV After Axiom Launch Delayed
ISRO played a big role in making sure the launch is postponed till the oxygen leak is fixed on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
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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’s 100th Launch: NVS-02 NavIC Satellite Successfully Deployed via GSLV-F15
ISRO marked its 100th launch with the successful deployment of the NVS-02 satellite using the GSLV-F15 rocket from Sriharikota. This was the first launch under Chairman V Narayanan, who took charge in January 2025. The NVS-02 satellite is part of the second-generation NavIC system, designed to enhance positioning and navigation services across Indi...
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V Narayanan Assumes Charge As New ISRO Chief, Succeeds S Somanath
The Centre had appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of ISRO on January 8, succeeding S Somanath.
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V Narayanan Appointed New ISRO Chief, Will Take Over From S Somanath
The Centre has appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation and secretary, Department of Space. Mr Narayanan will take over from S Somanath, the current head of the organisation, on January 14.
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Gaganyaan Scheduled for 2026, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch by 2028: ISRO
ISRO Chairman S Somanath has revealed exciting new timelines for India's space missions. The Gaganyaan mission, set to be India's first manned space flight, is now scheduled for a 2026 launch. Furthermore, the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, aimed at returning lunar samples, is expected to lift off by 2028. With a focus on self-reliance and privat...
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"There Were Lots Of Attempts...": ISRO Chief To NDTV On Cyber Fraud
India's phenomenal growth in the digital domain in the last few years has also brought with it new challenges in cybersecurity, ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath told NDTV.
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ISRO Chandrayaan-4 and 5 Designs Reportedly Ready, Gaganyaan Mission Said to Be Scheduled for December
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is advancing its lunar exploration efforts with the upcoming Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 missions. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath confirmed that the designs for both missions are finalised and are awaiting government approval, as per a new report. These missions follow the successful Chandrayaan-3, which...
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"Indian Space Industry Offers Tremendous Opportunity For...": ISRO Chief
ISRO Chairman S Somanath has said the Indian space industry is offering a tremendous opportunity to the private sector in the country as a new area of growth and development.
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ISRO Chairman Congratulates RLV Project Management Team After Successful Test Landing Mission
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Sunday announced that it successfully conducted the autonomous test landing mission of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Karnataka's Chitradurga. On Sunday, ISRO Chairman Sreedhara Panicker Somanath on Sunday congratulated Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) project mana...
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ISRO Looking to Design, Build New Reusable Rocket for Global Market, ISRO Chairman Says
The next Rocket that ISRO builds after the GSLV-MK3 could be a reusable rocket, said ISRO Chairman S Somanath. The space agency has been working on various technologies including the Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD). By combining the new technologies, the space agency would like to join hands with industry, startups and its commercial arm ...
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Space Agency ISRO's New Chief Discusses 'Gaganyaan' Programme With Union Minister
Newly appointed ISRO chairman S Somanath called on Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday and discussed the status of 'Gaganyaan' as well as other space missions lined up for the near future.
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Indian Space Sector Needs To Be Developed For Business Opportunities: New ISRO Chief
The Indian space sector needs to be developed to provide business opportunities for private players and changes are required in space programme by keeping in mind the needs of future generations, S Somanath, who was appointed as ISRO chairman said
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5-Point Guide To S Somanath, New Chief Of ISRO (Space Agency)
Dr. S Somanath, an Indian aerospace engineer and rocket scientist, has been appointed the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He replaces Kailasavadivoo Sivan who will complete his extended tenure on Friday.
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CARTOSAT-3: Know About ISRO's New Satellite In 5 Points
The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO hit another milestone today of launching over 300 foreign satellites. The latest being the indigenous CARTOSAT-3 satellite and 13 other nano satellites from the US. The launch of 14 new satellites took place today at 9:28 am from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. Heavy-lift ro...
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"Good Decision As Humans Involved": ISRO Chief To NDTV After Axiom Launch Delayed
ISRO played a big role in making sure the launch is postponed till the oxygen leak is fixed on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
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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’s 100th Launch: NVS-02 NavIC Satellite Successfully Deployed via GSLV-F15
ISRO marked its 100th launch with the successful deployment of the NVS-02 satellite using the GSLV-F15 rocket from Sriharikota. This was the first launch under Chairman V Narayanan, who took charge in January 2025. The NVS-02 satellite is part of the second-generation NavIC system, designed to enhance positioning and navigation services across Indi...
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V Narayanan Assumes Charge As New ISRO Chief, Succeeds S Somanath
The Centre had appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of ISRO on January 8, succeeding S Somanath.
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V Narayanan Appointed New ISRO Chief, Will Take Over From S Somanath
The Centre has appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation and secretary, Department of Space. Mr Narayanan will take over from S Somanath, the current head of the organisation, on January 14.
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Gaganyaan Scheduled for 2026, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch by 2028: ISRO
ISRO Chairman S Somanath has revealed exciting new timelines for India's space missions. The Gaganyaan mission, set to be India's first manned space flight, is now scheduled for a 2026 launch. Furthermore, the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, aimed at returning lunar samples, is expected to lift off by 2028. With a focus on self-reliance and privat...
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"There Were Lots Of Attempts...": ISRO Chief To NDTV On Cyber Fraud
India's phenomenal growth in the digital domain in the last few years has also brought with it new challenges in cybersecurity, ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath told NDTV.
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ISRO Chandrayaan-4 and 5 Designs Reportedly Ready, Gaganyaan Mission Said to Be Scheduled for December
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is advancing its lunar exploration efforts with the upcoming Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 missions. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath confirmed that the designs for both missions are finalised and are awaiting government approval, as per a new report. These missions follow the successful Chandrayaan-3, which...
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"Indian Space Industry Offers Tremendous Opportunity For...": ISRO Chief
ISRO Chairman S Somanath has said the Indian space industry is offering a tremendous opportunity to the private sector in the country as a new area of growth and development.
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ISRO Chairman Congratulates RLV Project Management Team After Successful Test Landing Mission
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Sunday announced that it successfully conducted the autonomous test landing mission of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Karnataka's Chitradurga. On Sunday, ISRO Chairman Sreedhara Panicker Somanath on Sunday congratulated Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) project mana...
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ISRO Looking to Design, Build New Reusable Rocket for Global Market, ISRO Chairman Says
The next Rocket that ISRO builds after the GSLV-MK3 could be a reusable rocket, said ISRO Chairman S Somanath. The space agency has been working on various technologies including the Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD). By combining the new technologies, the space agency would like to join hands with industry, startups and its commercial arm ...
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Space Agency ISRO's New Chief Discusses 'Gaganyaan' Programme With Union Minister
Newly appointed ISRO chairman S Somanath called on Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday and discussed the status of 'Gaganyaan' as well as other space missions lined up for the near future.
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Indian Space Sector Needs To Be Developed For Business Opportunities: New ISRO Chief
The Indian space sector needs to be developed to provide business opportunities for private players and changes are required in space programme by keeping in mind the needs of future generations, S Somanath, who was appointed as ISRO chairman said
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5-Point Guide To S Somanath, New Chief Of ISRO (Space Agency)
Dr. S Somanath, an Indian aerospace engineer and rocket scientist, has been appointed the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He replaces Kailasavadivoo Sivan who will complete his extended tenure on Friday.
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CARTOSAT-3: Know About ISRO's New Satellite In 5 Points
The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO hit another milestone today of launching over 300 foreign satellites. The latest being the indigenous CARTOSAT-3 satellite and 13 other nano satellites from the US. The launch of 14 new satellites took place today at 9:28 am from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. Heavy-lift ro...
