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Centre approves Chandrayaan-5 mission, to carry 250 kg rover to lunar surface: ISRO chief

The Central government has approved the Chandrayaan 5 mission, and it will carry a whopping 250 kg rover to the lunar surface, said the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan.

9 days ago

ISRO ready for 100th launch of its GSLV rocket tomorrow

ISRO is ready to make its 100th launch of the GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 29.

Jan 28, 2025

ISRO postpones SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission by a day to Aug 16

ISRO Gears Up for 100th Rocket Launch with GSLV-F15 Mission

ISRO is set to launch the GSLV-F15 mission, marking its 100th rocket launch. The GSLV-F15 rocket will carry the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

Jan 25, 2025

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

V. Narayanan Ascends as New ISRO Chief, Succeeding S. Somnath

V. Narayanan has been appointed as the new chairman of ISRO, succeeding S. Somnath. Narayanan's journey with ISRO began in 1984, and he has served in various capacities.

Jan 8, 2025

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

ISRO starts assembling HLVM3 for Gaganyaan mission's 1st un-crewed flight in 2025

ISRO Initiates HLVM3 Assembly for Gaganyaan's Maiden Uncrewed Flight

ISRO has begun the assembly of HLVM3 for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. The mission, set for 2025, will be Gaganyaan's first uncrewed flight.

Dec 18, 2024

ISRO's PSLV-XL rocket to launch ESA's Proba-3 mission on Wednesday

ISRO Set to Launch ESA's Proba-3 Sun Observation Mission

ISRO is set to launch ESA's Proba-3 Sun observation mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission comprises two spacecraft, CSC and OSC, launched together to study the Sun's corona.

Dec 4, 2024

NEET row: Ex-ISRO chief Radhakrishnan to head panel for smooth conduct of exams

The Centre on Saturday said that it has formed a high-level committee under the former ISRO Chief which will make the necessary recommendations regarding the smooth and fair conduct of exams through the National Testing Agency (NTA) for NEET and other examinations.

Jun 22, 2024

India-made surgical robotic system aces first human trial in telesurgery

India's First Surgical Robot Aces Telesurgery Trial; Leap in Surgical Robotics

In a groundbreaking development for the Indian medical industry, the first made-in- India surgical robotic system, SSI Mantra, has successfully completed the country's inaugural human trial in telesurgery.

Jun 14, 2024

Agnikul's Agnibaan: India's First Semi-Cryogenic Engine Rocket Launch

India's space industry has taken a significant leap forward with the successful launch of Agnikul's maiden rocket mission, Agnibaan.

May 30, 2024

'Pushpak', ISRO's change of heart in naming Indian space shuttle

The Indian space agency seems to have undergone a change of heart while naming its launch vehicle. From long-winded rocket names to shorter impressive ones, ISRO has opted for 'Pushpak' as the ID for its reusable launch vehicle.

Mar 22, 2024

Why Stomach Cancer Cases Are Rising In India?

Know how to prevent stomach cancer that hit ISRO chief S. Somanath

Stomach cancer, which affected Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, S. Somanath last year, is the fifth-most common cancer among males and presents very vague and sometimes misleading symptoms, doctors said on Monday.

Mar 5, 2024

ISRO again skips 'unlucky' 13 while numbering its rocket

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has done it again. It has skipped the number '13' -- generally considered "unlucky" -- while numbering its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket, which is set to fly on Saturday evening with the weather satellite INSAT-3DS.

Feb 17, 2024