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

'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." 15 days ago
BlueBird-6: Know all about India's heaviest-ever satellite, carried by ISRO's 'Baahubali' rocket

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. 15 days ago
ISRO Chairman hail successful launch of India's heaviest communication satellite

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

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
ISRO's SpaDex Mission: Satellites successfully align at 3 metres in trials

ISRO's SpaDex Mission: Satellites successfully align at 3 metres in trials

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully brought two satellites within three metres of each other in a trial attempt for space docking. The SpaDeX Docking Mission, launched on December 30, saw the satellites SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target) lifted off onboard a PSLV C60 rocket and placed into a 475 km circular orbit. Jan 12, 2025
ISRO's SpaDEX mission

ISRO gears up for SpaDEX launch: All you need to know

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is on the cusp of a significant achievement with its SpaDeX mission, scheduled for launch on Monday, December 30. The mission's objective is to accomplish a notable space docking feat, a challenge that has only been conquered by the US, Russia, and China to date. The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission will ascend aboard the PSLV-C60 rocket at exactly 10:00:15 PM from Sriharikota. Dec 30, 2024