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ISRO gears up for Chandrayaan-2 mission in April, rover will spend 14 active days on moon's surface

For the Chandrayaan-2 mission, the GSLV Mk II will launch the spacecraft that will weigh about 3,290kg, which includes an orbiter, a rover and a lander to the moon.

Feb 5, 2018

ISRO gets new chief just in time for launch of its 100th satellite; things to know about K Sivan

K Sivan is overseeing the launch ISRO's 100th satellite, which is set to blast off the Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota on Friday, January 12.

Jan 11, 2018

ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota

ISRO to resume satellite launches by December post report on failed mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation had stopped launching operations due to the unsuccessful launch in August of its navigation satellite IRNSS-1H. Read to know more.

Sep 17, 2017

ISRO to launch India's first private sector satellite today

This private sector satellite will replace one of NAVIC's seven satellites.

Aug 31, 2017

ISRO nets Rs 45 cr launching 29 satellites: How far will this new revenue stream help India?

PSLV's record of over 200 successful foreign satellite launches is a valid reason to trust ISRO. With countries opting for cheaper launch options, ISRO's launch services are all set to improve.

Jul 21, 2017

Gomukh, terminus of the Gangotri glacier. The Bhagirathi peaks rise in the background.

Recession of Himalayan glaciers alarming: ISRO scientists

The ISRO scientists found that this main glacier had receded 4,340 meters since 1965 and had fragmented into multiple valley glaciers resulting in the total loss of 10 per cent of glacier area

Jul 13, 2017

ISRO to launch earth-observation Cartosat-2E and 30 nano satellites on June 23

The PSLV rocket will be putting the Cartosat-2 series which weighs about 712 kg and the 30 nano satellites weighing around 243 kg at a lift-off into a 505 km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Jun 21, 2017

Panoramic View of GSLV-Mk III being moved to second launch pad

ISRO's 'fat boy' GSLV-Mk III launch to widen prospects of India's manned mission

ISRO is all set to launch the GSLV-Mk III, the heaviest rocket ever made by India on June 5 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

May 30, 2017

ISRO and NASA to jointly launch NISAR, the biggest and most expensive earth imaging satellite

The satellite which will cost both the countries a sum of over 1.5 billion dollars, will help the scientists study the changes in our climate and environment.

May 22, 2017

ISRO's three new satellites to bring high-speed internet to India

India will soon enter high-speed internet era with the launch of ISRO's GSAT-19, GSAT-11 and GSAT-20 communication satellites.

May 21, 2017

ISRO invites proposals for space experiments for Venus mission

The focus of the mission will be atmospheric and surface studies, Sun-Venus interaction, biology experiments and technology demonstration.

Apr 24, 2017

This is how ISRO will provide early warnings for cyclones, floods, rain, landslides and other natural calamities

The Indian Space Research Organisation has a number of measures in place through which it can issue early warnings for cyclones, floods, rain, landslides and other natural calamities.

Mar 22, 2017

NASA radar finds India's lost lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 orbiting the moon

Chandrayaan-1 had stopped sending radio signals in August 2009 due to which the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was forced to declare the mission over.

Mar 10, 2017

ISRO's PSLV-C34 launches 20 satellites at one go

ISRO creates world record: India has reason to be proud but it's still behind Beijing, says Chinese media

Chinese mouth piece Global Times downplayed ISRO's world record of placing 104 satellites in space and mocked India's budget allocation for inter-planetary exploration and military.

Feb 16, 2017

India news wrap up: Locals displaying ISIS, Pak flags will be treated as anti-nationals, will not be spared, says Army Chief Bipin Rawat

Air India's senior pilot A Kathpalia has been suspended for three months after he failed a breath analyser test,

Feb 15, 2017

ISRO satellite launch: India makes world record by launching 104 satellites in space

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Feb 15, 2017

Isro set to create record on Feb 15 with launch of 104 satellites in one mission

Russia currently holds the record of launching the highest number of satellites (37) in 2014 while Isro's current record is 20 satellites launched in 2016.

Feb 14, 2017

India will launch a rover on the moon, and is planning a mission to Venus

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is "planning to deploy a rover on the lunar surface in the Chandrayaan-2 mission."

Feb 9, 2017

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TeamIndus launches Moonshot Wheels to inspire Indian rural students about space exploration

TeamIndus' Moonshot Wheels bus is said to carry out 16 curate science experiments including live satellite tracking, Moon rover, Spacecraft scaled model and also showcase an experience zone, which will simulate space activities in small enclosure and inspire kids.

Feb 7, 2017

U R Rao: A portrait of the architect of India's space programme who stood up to the Russians and brooked no fools

U R Rao's decisiveness catapulted India into the big league of space. Rao was forthright in taking all the key decisions related to space and satellite development in the seventies and eighties.