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PM Modi praises Skyroot's young team, says India's 7.7% growth highlights resilience despite global challenges

He said India's 7.7% growth rate despite the West Asia crisis demonstrates the country's inherent strength and resilience. Urging a productive Monsoon Session, the Prime Minister called for meaningful debates based on facts and logic while highlighting recent milestones

22 days ago

Over 100 scientists quit ISRO: Why the Centre tightened resignation rules for Gaganyaan, key missions

Under a July 14 memorandum, scientists and engineers associated with Gaganyaan and other major programmes will no longer be allowed to leave through voluntary retirement or resignation as a matter of routine. Instead, every such request must be referred to the Department of Space for a final decision.

23 days ago

Pawan Chandana, Bharath Daka: The duo behind India's historic Vikram-1 mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket by Skyroot Aerospace, calling it a milestone for Atmanirbhar Bharat. Speaking to CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana and co-founder Naga Bharath Daka after the launch from Sriharikota

24 days ago

Vikram-1 Launched! India's 1st Privately Built Orbital Rocket Lifts Off After Initial Delay, Skyroot Aerospace Enters Global Space Launch Market

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully lifted off from Sriharikota, becoming India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. The Mission Aagaman launch is expected to strengthen the country's commercial space capabilities. The rocket also carried Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handwritten 'Vande Mataram' message.

24 days ago

Skyroot Aerospace Set To Create History With Vikram-1, Carries PM Narendra Modi's 'Vande Mataram' Postcard On India's First Private Orbital Launch

The historic mission marks India's entry into the private orbital launch market and carries symbolic payloads, including PM Narendra Modi's handwritten "Vande Mataram" postcard.

24 days ago

From Moon exploration to missile defence: ISRO and DRDO achieve major milestones

India achieved major milestones in both space and defence technology. ISRO is developing artificial heating systems that could help future lunar landers survive the Moon's harsh nights and operate for up to 100–200 days, compared to the 14-day lifespan of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander

Jun 13, 2026

'Congratulations India': Elon Musk reacts to PM Modi's post on GalaxEye's mission Drishti Launch

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on India's space milestone, simply writing "Congratulations" along with the Indian flag emoji, in a nod to the successful launch of Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye's Mission Drishti satellite.

May 6, 2026

'No relatives here, don't want her to suffer': Ex-ISRO employee who killed wife in Bengaluru told police

A former ISRO employee was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly strangling his wife, reportedly due to depression and a planned suicide attempt. Police say he later panicked and contacted an acquaintance.

Feb 19, 2026

IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashoka Chakra

IAF astronaut Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla conferred Ashoka Chakra for historic space mission

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was awarded the Ashoka Chakra by President Droupadi Murmu at the 77th Republic Day celebrations for his courage and leadership during the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station in 2025, making him the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma.

Jan 26, 2026

ISRO's PSLV-C62 makes 1st launch of 2026 with EOS-N1 satellite

ISRO successfully carried out its first mission of 2026 by launching the EOS-N1 (Anwesha) Earth observation satellite aboard the PSLV-C62 rocket from Sriharikota. The mission aims to strengthen India's remote sensing capabilities in agriculture, urban planning and environmental monitoring, and also carried 15 co-passenger satellites, including a Spanish startup's Kestrel Initial Technology Demonstrator (KID) re-entry capsule.

Jan 12, 2026

'Powered by youth, India's space programme is getting more advanced', says PM Modi

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Powered by India's youth, our space programme is getting more advanced and impactful. With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships."

Dec 24, 2025

BlueBird-6: Know all about India's heaviest-ever satellite, carried by ISRO's 'Baahubali' rocket

BlueBird 6, a next-generation communications satellite from US innovator AST SpaceMobile, lifted off at 8:55 a.m., following a 24-hour countdown from the second launch pad located approximately 135 km east of Chennai. After a flight journey of about 15 minutes, the spacecraft BlueBird Block-2, riding piggyback on the rocket, got separated and reached its intended orbit at an altitude of about 520 km.

Dec 24, 2025

ISRO successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit

PM Modi lauds launch of 'BlueBird 6', calls it 'significant stride' in India's space sector

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A significant stride in India's space sector... The successful LVM3-M6 launch, placing the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit, marks a proud milestone in India's space journey."

Dec 24, 2025

ISRO Chairman hail successful launch of India's heaviest communication satellite

"Heartiest congratulations to @ISRO and our brilliant scientists on the successful launch of CMS-03, India's heaviest communication satellite. A shining example of how innovation, dedication, and vision continue to propel Bharat's space sector to greater heights, touching lives and strengthening national progress," Scindia posted on X.

Nov 3, 2025

ISRO will invite companies specialising in on-orbit servicing and refueling tech: Chairman

"ISRO has recently opened up to private players in the space ecosystem and in the upcoming missions, the space organisation will also invite companies specialising in On-Orbit Servicing and Refueling (OOSR) technologies to work with it," he added.

Sep 17, 2025

Over 1,200 sites under exploration as India targets self-sufficiency in critical minerals: PM Modi

PM Pushes Space & Startups: 5 Unicorns, 50 Launches a Year by 2030

Reflecting on the theme, 'Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities', the Prime Minister stated that it showcases "self-confidence from the past and determination of the future".

Aug 23, 2025

ISRO, IIT Guwahati scientists decode flickering X-ray signals from distant black hole

The team, including those from Haifa University, Israel, observed the X-ray brightness from the black hole GRS 1915+105, using data from India's space observatory AstroSat. The team observed that the signals alternated between bright and dim phases, each lasting several hundred seconds.

Aug 18, 2025

Nasscom launches 'The Makers Honour' to celebrate India's engineers

Nasscom, GitHub Unveil 'Makers Honour' to Recognise India's Unsung Tech Innovators

The inaugural awards will be presented at the Nasscom Technology & Leadership Forum 2026, with a council of top technologists guiding the initiative. GitHub will promote engineering excellence in AI, DeepTech, open-source, and societal impact solutions.

Aug 9, 2025

ISRO-NASA joint satellite 'NISAR' to launch today from Sriharikota

Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport on Sunday night (July 27), Narayanan added, "It can take pictures of the Earth 24 hours a day in all weather conditions and the satellite can detect landslides, aid in disaster management and monitor climate change."

Jul 30, 2025

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Returns from ISS Mission

Axiom-4 splash down on July 15 at 3 pm: Jitendra Singh on Shubhanshu Shukla's return

On the orbital post, Shukla carried out seven India-specific experiments, taking a major step in advancing India's Gaganyaan human space flight mission. These included experiments to decode muscle loss, developing a brain-computer interface, and sprouting green gram and fenugreek seeds in space, among others.

Jul 13, 2025

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PM Modi praises Skyroot's young team, says India's 7.7% growth highlights resilience despite global challenges

Over 100 scientists quit ISRO: Why the Centre tightened resignation rules for Gaganyaan, key missions

Pawan Chandana, Bharath Daka: The duo behind India's historic Vikram-1 mission

Vikram-1 Launched! India's 1st Privately Built Orbital Rocket Lifts Off After Initial Delay, Skyroot Aerospace Enters Global Space Launch Market

Skyroot Aerospace Set To Create History With Vikram-1, Carries PM Narendra Modi's 'Vande Mataram' Postcard On India's First Private Orbital Launch

From Moon exploration to missile defence: ISRO and DRDO achieve major milestones

'Congratulations India': Elon Musk reacts to PM Modi's post on GalaxEye's mission Drishti Launch

'No relatives here, don't want her to suffer': Ex-ISRO employee who killed wife in Bengaluru told police

IAF astronaut Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla conferred Ashoka Chakra for historic space mission

ISRO's PSLV-C62 makes 1st launch of 2026 with EOS-N1 satellite

'Powered by youth, India's space programme is getting more advanced', says PM Modi

BlueBird-6: Know all about India's heaviest-ever satellite, carried by ISRO's 'Baahubali' rocket

PM Modi lauds launch of 'BlueBird 6', calls it 'significant stride' in India's space sector

ISRO Chairman hail successful launch of India's heaviest communication satellite

ISRO will invite companies specialising in on-orbit servicing and refueling tech: Chairman

PM Pushes Space & Startups: 5 Unicorns, 50 Launches a Year by 2030

ISRO, IIT Guwahati scientists decode flickering X-ray signals from distant black hole

Nasscom, GitHub Unveil 'Makers Honour' to Recognise India's Unsung Tech Innovators

ISRO-NASA joint satellite 'NISAR' to launch today from Sriharikota

Axiom-4 splash down on July 15 at 3 pm: Jitendra Singh on Shubhanshu Shukla's return

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious