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Japanese lawmakers visit IISc, ISRO and BEL in Bengaluru to deepen India-Japan cooperation

A four-member Japanese parliamentary delegation led by former Foreign Minister and Defence Minister Taro Kono visited IISc, ISRO and BEL in Bengaluru as part of an India-Japan visit programme. The visit focused on strengthening cooperation in AI, technology, space, defence and startups, amid growing strategic

5 days ago

'Yet Another Outstanding Achievement': PM Narendra Modi Hails ISRO's GSLV-F17 Launch Of EOS-05, Calls It A Reflection Of India's Growing Space Capabilities

ISRO successfully launches EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17; PM Modi hails mission as proud moment for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed ISRO's successful GSLV-F17 launch carrying EOS-05, calling it a proud moment for India. The 2,367-kg satellite was precisely placed in orbit, marking a major space milestone and strengthening India's Earth-imaging capabilities and ISRO-industry collaboration.

22 days ago

Gaganyaan to Venus mission, India gears up for next space exploration phase

Gaganyaan to Venus mission, ISRO gears up for next space exploration phase

The Gaganyaan programme, with a revised outlay of Rs 20,193 crore, plans eight missions, including an uncrewed test targeted for Q4 2026 and a crewed mission by 2027. India is also developing the five-module Bharatiya Antariksh Station, with the first module planned for 2028 and the station targeted for operation by 2035

Aug 23, 2026

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

Jul 20, 2026

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.

Jul 19, 2026

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

Jul 18, 2026

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.

Jul 18, 2026

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.

Jul 18, 2026

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

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Japanese lawmakers visit IISc, ISRO and BEL in Bengaluru to deepen India-Japan cooperation

ISRO successfully launches EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17; PM Modi hails mission as proud moment for India

Gaganyaan to Venus mission, ISRO gears up for next space exploration phase

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

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