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'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

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

ISRO tests its fuel cell successfully in space

Indian space agency on Friday said it had successfully tested its fuel cell in space.

Jan 5, 2024

India to use US rocket to launch GSAT-20, as ISRO's heavy lift rocket is work in progress

With the development of a rocket that can lift above four ton still a work in progress for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), India will be using a US rocket for the launch of communication satellite GSAT-20 (renamed as GSAT-N2).

Jan 3, 2024

India ushers in 2024 successfully lifting off and orbiting ISRO's XPo Satellite

India on Monday ushered in the New Year in a grand manner by orbiting its X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat).

Jan 1, 2024

Space News: Four IAF pilots selected as astronaut-designates for 2024 moon mission

After the stellar success of its history-making Chandrayan-3 lunar mission, ISRO is going full throttle with its plans to send Indian astronauts for the first time on the moon by 2040, said Chairman S. Somanath.

Dec 12, 2023

NISAR is a great example of the strong US-India partnership: NASA administrator

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated that NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a great example of the strong US-India partnership.

Nov 30, 2023

US ready to help India build own space station: NASA Chief

The US is ready to help India build its own space station, said NASA chief Bill Nelson, who is on his maiden visit to the country.

Nov 28, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 rocket part hits the ocean from space

The upper stage of the Indian rocket that put into orbit the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft came back to earth and hit the North Pacific Ocean, said the Indian space agency.

Nov 16, 2023

With controversies brewing, ISRO Chairman withholds autobiography release

Perturbed by unnecessary controversies resulting from his yet to be published autobiography, S. Somanath, the Chiarman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has decided to withhold the formal release of the book.

Nov 4, 2023

ISRO successfully flight tests crew escape system, module for human space mission

After some twists and turns and suspense, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday successfully flight tested the crew escape system, crew module that would carry the country's astronauts sometime in 2025.

Oct 21, 2023

Space: India's solar observatory Aditya-L1 escapes earth's sphere of influence

India's space-based solar observatory Aditya-L1 has successfully escaped the sphere of Earth's influence and has travelled over 9.2 lakh km till date, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Saturday.

Sep 30, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover set to 'wake up' on moon after 14-day slumber

India is set to become the first nation in the world to witness the "waking up" of Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander and rover after the end of a two-week long "sleep" due to sunset on the moon, as the sun is set to rise during the early hours of September 22, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Sep 22, 2023

ISRO to give 'Send off' signal for Aditya-L1 spacecraft towards Sun on Sep 19

India's space-based solar observatory Aditya-L1 will be given a send off towards the Sun on September 19 when the spacecraft will be maneuvered to Trans-Lagrangian Point 1 Insertion (TL1I), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Friday.

Sep 15, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 MahaQuiz: How to participate in ISRO contest to win Rs 1 lakh [details]

Are you eager to test your space knowledge and stand a chance to win cash prizes? Participating in the ISRO Chandrayaan-3 MahaQuiz is easy. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started.

Sep 6, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 update: India's moon lander and rover put to sleep, 'Suprabhatam'/wake-up call on Sep 22 [Details]

After making it hop once, India's moon lander Vikram was put to sleep, the Indian space agency said.

Sep 4, 2023

Voice of SHAR, India's rocket port goes silent

The voice of the Indian rocket port that announced the launch countdown to the world went silent permanently on September 2.

Sep 4, 2023

Nigar Shaji, a woman ISRO scientist helmed Aditya-L1 mission

Women power at the Indian space agency is slowly coming to the fore and that too in the interplanetary missions.

Sep 2, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 update: Moon lander, rover working well, process to put them to sleep to begin

India's moon lander Vikram and the rover Pragyan will be put to sleep in a couple of days time, said Dr.S.Somanath, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) here on Saturday.

Sep 2, 2023