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Building space parks across India is crucial, says ex-ISRO chairman
Bengaluru, Feb 13: The quality of technology in space-sector startups must reach greater heights, and establishing 'Space Parks' in all states is essential, said former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S. Somanath on Thursday.
ISRO, IIT Madras develops indigenous semiconductor chip for space applications
Chennai, Feb 11: Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have indigenously developed a semiconductor chip for space applications.
ISRO's EOS-06 satellite captures Phytoplankton concentration on global scale
New Delhi, February 7: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM) sensor on its EOS-06 satellite has captured phytoplankton concentration on a global scale.
NSIL to launch India's first fully industry-made PSLV in Q2 this year
New Delhi, Feb 6: New Space India Limited (NSIL) will launch GSAT-N3 mission in the first quarter of 2026 to meet the S-Band communication needs of the governmental users, the government informed on Thursday.
Women-led Indian startups making global mark: Union Minister
New Delhi, Feb 3: Women-led startups in India are making a global mark, and they hold the promise to realise the Viksit Bharat goal, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology on Monday.
IIT Mandi hosts HIVE 2.0 to explore innovations in human-computer interaction
Mandi, Feb 2: IIT Mandi on Sunday said that the HIVE 2.0, its flagship event, which started on January 31 to promote translational research by fostering industry-academia collaborations and to explore innovations in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) concluded on February 2.
Gujarat accounts for 21% of total wetland area in India, highest among all states
Gandhinagar, February 1: Gujarat holds a valuable natural heritage in the form of diverse wetlands, which significantly contribute to the state's environmental health, biodiversity, and economy.
Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla selected to pilot NASA's private Axiom Mission 4 to ISS
New Delhi, January 31: Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla and Indian Air Force (IAF) officer who was recently chosen as the 'Prime' astronaut for Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Gaganyaan mission, has been selected as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4, scheduled for Spring 2025.
India world's go-to launch pad: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 30: India is becoming the world's go-to launch pad with a record number of foreign satellites being launched from the country in the last decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
Shubhanshu Shukla: First Indian astronaut to fly to ISS on NASA mission
New York, Jan 30: ISRO astronaut and Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, Shubhanshu Shukla, will take on the role of pilot on the Axiom Mission 4, or Ax-4, that will go to the International Space Station (ISS) from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida no earlier than Spring 2025, the US space agency said on Thursday.
'Incredible milestone': PM Modi congratulates ISRO on its 100th launch
New Delhi, Jan 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its 100th launch, terming it as an ‘incredible milestone’.
Andhra Pradesh Governor, Telangana CM congratulate ISRO on 100th launch of GSLV-F15 rocket
Hyderabad, Jan 29: Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful 100th launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket, which carried the NVS-02 satellite.
In second or third quarter of this year, will be going for uncrewed mission: LPSC Director after ISRO's GSLV-F15 success
Sriharikota, January 29: After the successful launch of ISRO's 100th mission of GSLV-F15 with NVS-02 Satellite, M Mohan, the Director of LPSC (Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre) said that in the second quarter or third quarter of this year, they will be going for the uncrewed mission and it will be followed by the Gaganyaan further follow-up missions.
PM has given clear vision for what we have to do till 2040: ISRO Chairman after GSLV-F15 mission success
Sriharikota, January 29: After achieving the 100th launch milestone with the successful launch of the GSLV-F15 mission on Wednesday, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the PM has given vision for 20-40 years.
You have once again made India proud: Union MoS Jitendra Singh lauds ISRO on its successful 100th rocket launch
Sriharikota, January 29: Union MoS Jitendra Singh on Wednesday expressed pride after the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on Wednesday morning. Remarkably, this was ISRO's 100th launch from the country's spaceport.
Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan extends wishes after ISRO successfully carries out 100th launch
Tadepalli, January 29: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation after achieving the 100th launch milestone with the success of the GSLV-F15/NVS-02 mission.
100th launch significant milestone for India: ISRO Chairman after successful launch of GSLV-F15
Sriharikota, January 29: After the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on Wednesday morning, ISRO Chairman, V Narayanan expressed gratitude and said that the 100th launch is a significant milestone of India space programme.
ISRO successfully carries out 100th launch; GSLV-F15 carries NVS-02 into its planned orbit
Sriharikota, January 29: The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on 6:23 AM at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This is ISRO's 100th launch from the country's space port.
ISRO aims to launch 100 missions in next five years: Chairman Narayanan
New Delhi, Jan 29: Even as India on Wednesday aced a significant milestone with the 100th liftoff of the GSLV rocket, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said the national space agency will work to launch 100 missions in the next five years.
ISRO celebrates milestone with 100th launch of GSLV rocket, successfully deploys NVS-02 satellite
New Delhi, Jan 29: India's space agency, ISRO, marked a significant milestone on Wednesday morning with the successful launch of its 100th GSLV rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
ISRO Chairman Naryanan visits Chengalamma Parmeshwari temple in Tirupati ahead of GSLV-F 15 launch
Tirupati, January 28: Ahead of the scheduled launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket on Wednesday, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan visited the Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple in Tirupati and offered special prayers.
ISRO ready for 100th launch of its GSLV rocket tomorrow
New Delhi, Jan 28: ISRO is ready to make its 100th launch of the GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 29.
Ahead of landmark 100th launch, ISRO chief offers prayers at Tirumala temple for GSLV-F15 success
Tirumala, January 28: Ahead of the GSLV-F15/ NVS-02 rocket launch scheduled for Wednesday, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan, along with a team of scientists, visited Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala.
Government notifies draft rules for 'One Nation, One Time' initiative to synchronize time across India
New Delhi, January 27: The Department of Consumer Affairs, has notified the Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025, for "One Nation, One Time," innitiative to establish synchronized and precise Indian Standard Time (IST) across the country.
Centre issues draft rules to make IST mandatory towards 'One Nation One Time' goal
New Delhi, Jan 27: The Centre's Department of Consumer Affairs on Monday said it has notified Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025 to synchronise time across the country with an aim of “One Nation, One Time.”
President Murmu lauds 'One Nation One Election' move, says India's economy now influences global economic trends
New Delhi, January 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday backed moves on 'One Nation One Election' as she emphasised the role of the Constitution in providing the foundation of "our collective identity as Indians" and noted that India's economy today influences the global economic trends.
In address to nation, President Murmu lauds famers, labourers for country's progress
New Delhi, Jan 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday lauded the tireless efforts of the farming community, labourers, scientists as well as young Indians for their invaluable contributions to the country's tangible progress, which has started to influence global economic trends.
International solar conference celebrates 125 years of solar physics research in India: IIA
New Delhi, Jan 24: The ongoing International Solar Conference celebrates the birth and growth of solar astronomy and physics in India, said the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) on Friday.
ISRO's radar imaging satellite beams images of Mahakumbh mela from space
New Delhi, Jan 22: A radar imaging satellite by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has beamed down images of the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
ISRO, IN-SPACe showcase advanced space tech at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025
New Delhi, Jan 20: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Center (IN-SPACe) on Monday showcased 43 cutting-edge technologies curated for potential applications in the mobility industry at the ongoing Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka.
PM Modi lauds space-tech startup Pixxel for launching India's first private satellite constellation
New Delhi, January 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 118th episode of Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday highlighted India's "historic achievements" in the field of Space.
Significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi on successful launch of Firefly
New Delhi, Jan 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the successful launch of India's first private satellite constellation, 'Firefly,' by Bengaluru-based space-tech start-up Pixxel, calling it a testament to India's growing strength in space innovation.
India's first flying taxi prototype unveiled at auto expo 2025
New Delhi, Jan 19: In a bid to realise the dream of air taxis and transform urban mobility in India, the country's first flying taxi prototype, called 'Shunya', has been unveiled at the 'Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025' here.
India joins elite club of nations as ISRO successfully executes SpaDeX docking operation
New Delhi, January 16: India has joined the elite club of nations capable of executing space docking operations, with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completing the SpaDeX docking operation.
Union Cabinet nod for 3rd launch pad at Sriharikota at a cost of Rs 3,984 crore
New Delhi, Jan 16: Ahead of upcoming space missions, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Union Cabinet approves establishment of third launch pad worth Rs 3984.86 crore for ISRO at Sriharikota
New Delhi, January 16: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the establishment of the third launch pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, a release said.
Cabinet approves Rs 3,985 crore for third launch pad at Sriharikota to support space missions
New Delhi, January 16: In a step to strengthen India's space exploration infrastructure, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval of a Rs 3,985 crore project for the construction of a third launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.
SpaDEX mission a significant stepping stone for India's ambitious space missions: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the successful docking of the satellites of the SpaDEX mission is a significant stepping stone for India’s ambitious space missions in the years to come.
President Murmu lauds ISRO as India becomes fourth nation to dock satellites in space
New Delhi, January 16: President Droupadi Murmu congratulated ISRO on Thursday for making India the fourth nation to demonstrate space docking capability, as it successfully docked two satellites launched under SpaDeX. In chorus with her were other prominent political figures.
'India appears to have become master in docking technology,' says Scientist Nambi Narayanan
Thiruvananthapuram, January 16: Former ISRO Scientist Nambi Narayanan on Thursday expressed happiness over the successful docking of two satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) project. He said that docking will be required for every future space mission and India appears to have become a master in this technology since it was achieved gradually.