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Vikram Sarabhai Space Center & K Space ink pact on functioning of space park
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) and Kerala Space Park (K Space) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Saturday in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Under the MoU, VSSC scientists will join K Space's advisory committees to provide technical guidance. K Space aims to attract investments and support the development of the space sector, fostering manufacturing and servicing of advanced space products.
ISRO to organise hackathon to celebrate first National Space Day on Aug 23
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will organize the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon on August 23 to celebrate the first National Space Day, marking the successful landing of the Vikram Lander near the southern polar region of the moon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that "National Space Day" will be celebrated on August 23 every year.
10 Best APJ Abdul Kalam Books: Unlock the Secrets of Leadership and Innovation
APJ Abdul Kalam's books are renowned for motivating and inspiring readers from all walks of life. His works, such as "Wings of Fire" and "Ignited Minds," blend personal anecdotes with profound insights on leadership, education, and innovation. Kalam's writing reflects his remarkable journey from a humble background to becoming India's Missile Man and President, offering invaluable lessons on perseverance, vision, and the power of dreams. His books are imbued with a sense of optimism and a call to action, encouraging readers to aspire for excellence and contribute positively to society. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply seeking inspiration, APJ Abdul Kalam's books provide timeless wisdom and a roadmap to achieving greatness.
Mend, don't throw away the safety NTA
Fixing NTA will also require regaining public trust. The committee must engage with stakeholders as well as experts, who can provide guidance on creating fail safes to localise and minimise impacts should the system be breached. Options for leveraging technology to improve the process and system - drawing on successful practices of similar organisations like ETS in the US - should be on the agenda.
Getting to space is incredibly tough. Agnikul is doing it on a 3D-printed rocket engine
It took just 6.5 years for Chennai startup Agnikul Cosmos to use a rocket with a 3D-printed engine. It promises to revolutionise spacetech.
For moderate risk takers: 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with right ratio matrix and upside potential of up to 29%
March was a month where mid-cap were beaten down badly. April till now has shaped up better. Now this flip flop of performance has led to a situation where there is a high probability of investors getting confused about what they should do at this point of time, should one avoid mid-cap space or increase exposure. While it should always be the principle, in times of lack of clarity, buying quality stocks should be basic principles which should guide one's decision. Especially when one is buying mid-cap stocks. The reason, when valuations are not cheap then small corrections in broader can lead to strong negative reaction in stock prices. Now how does one do it? Look at the underlying business which is best understood by going through its annual report and look at a certain basic ratio in order to figure out how much return that underlying business can generate in best and worst case.
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Udaan’s valuation plummets; draft rules for fintech self-regulatory bodies
Business-to-business (B2B) ecommerce platform Udaan has taken a major hit with its valuation being chopped by nearly half to $1.8 billion in a down round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Isro launches India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Monday placed an X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) in an orbit 650 km from Earth, in a successful start to a mission to study astronomical x-ray sources and blackholes.
Isro’s XPoSat to lift off today to study X-rays' sources
The satellite will seek to understand the sources of x-rays and study blackholes. The satellite is set for launch on board the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota, and is only the second mission of its kind in the world after NASA's 2021 mission named Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer.
Beneficiary of policy continuity; 5 defence stocks having upside potential of up to 40%
There are many sectors which are dependent on the policy push by the government, but defence as a sector which has come into focus in the last three years is probably more impacted by policy direction as the government is the biggest spender on defence and it this government focus on indigestion that has changed the fortune of the domestic defence manufacturer and contractor. Probably that is the reason why after state elections as the street felt that there is high probability of continuity in policy post May 24, defence stocks are the ones which again inched upward. With the assumption that policy push will continue, will the re-rating continue?
Safety first: How well can Kavach protect you during your train travel?
Kavach—which has been deployed in 1,465 route km on South Central Railway (Telangana: 684 km, Andhra Pradesh: 66 km , Karnataka: 117 km, Maharashtra: 598 km)—is a combination of devices that prevents the loco pilot or train driver from jumping signals and overspeeding. It can also guide a train during inclement weather like dense fog. If a loco pilot fails to apply the brakes, Kavach can do it. There is also a provision for auto whistling at level crossing. Most importantly, it prevents collision of trains, thanks to direct loco-to-loco communication.
Astronauts for Gaganyaan mission ready and waiting for flight to happen in 2025: ISRO chief
“For the first mission we have selected four of them, and it is our endeavour to send them at least by 2025 to space and bring them back safely. Bringing them back safely is a very important element of this mission,” Somanath said while addressing graduating students at the 11th convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU).
NASA administrator to visit ISRO today to see NISAR
NASA administrator Bill Nelson will visit ISRO to see the low earth orbit observatory NISAR and India's first astronaut Rakesh Sharma. The joint NISAR mission, scheduled for launch in 2024, will help manage natural resources and provide information for scientists to understand climate change effects. The US will also help train and send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station by the end of 2024.
You can help Isro plan next space mission. Here are details
Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is inviting the youth of India to participate in a space robotics challenge named 'Isro Robotics Challenge-URSC 2024'. The challenge aims to provide development opportunities in space robotics and harness the creative thinking of the nation's youth for Isro's interplanetary missions. Participants will have a chance to showcase their skills by building robots capable of performing tasks inspired by real-life challenges faced by space robotics.
ISRO invites innovative ideas, designs of robotic rovers from student community
ISRO has invited innovative ideas and designs of robotic rovers from the youth for future missions; months after the landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the lunar surface. ISRO is conducting ISRO Robotics Challenge-URSC 2024 (IRoC-U 2024) to provide an opportunity for students in the area of space robotics.
US wanted India to share space tech post Chandrayaan-3, reveals ISRO Chief
Somanath emphasized India's proficiency in building advanced devices and rockets and highlighted the cost-effectiveness and high technology of the instruments used in Chandrayaan-3. He invited the youth to contribute to India's space ambitions and envisioned a day when an Indian, possibly a female astronaut, will land on the Moon as part of the Chandrayaan-10 mission.
Social media and private partnership: Inside the changes at ISRO
The stakes are high: the $400 billion global commercial space market is expected to be worth $1 trillion by 2030, but at the moment India has only a 2% share - about $8 billion - which the government wants to change. India expects to have a $40 billion worth of slice of the pie by 2040, the government has said.
The benefits of space will keep growing for countries and companies — ISRO is the most inspiring model for space development now: Matthew C. Weinzierl
Matthew C. Weinzierl is Professor of Business Administration, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA Program at Harvard Business School. Speaking to Srijana Mitra Das, he discusses factors shaping the space sector
'Tremendous response': 23 companies interested in ISRO's small satellite launch vehicle technology
A total of 23 companies have expressed interest in acquiring the Indian space agency's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology, according to the Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). IN-SPACe had invited companies to apply for the technology transfer, and the response has been described as "tremendous."
Harsh Goenka's tweet on ISRO chief S Somanath’s salary goes viral
A tweet by Harsh Goenka, Chairman of the RPG group, praising the dedication of ISRO's Chairman, S Somnath, has sparked a discussion on the motivations of leaders in India's scientific community. Goenka revealed Somnath's monthly salary of Rs 2.5 lakhs and emphasized that leaders like him are driven by factors beyond money.
How Hyderabad-based Midhani supplied special steel to Chandrayaan's Bahubali when world denied it
Hyderabad-based Mishra Dhatu Nigam (Midhani) played a crucial role in India's successful Chandrayaan-3 moon mission by developing maraging steel. Despite the refusal of advanced nations to share the material or technology, Midhani took up the challenge of creating the specialized alloy, which is known for its strength and resilience. The locally-produced maraging steel not only ensured self-reliance in space technology but also met the highest quality standards.
Union Cabinet adopts resolution hailing soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3
The Cabinet said it believes that India's advancements in the space sector are more than just monumental scientific achievements. They represent a vision of progress, self-reliance, and global leadership. This is also a symbol of the rising New India.
Isro wants a place in the Sun, sets September 2 date for Aditya-L1
Aditya L1 shall be the first space based Indian mission to study the Sun. The spacecraft shall be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, which is about 1.5 million km from the Earth.
Chandrayaan-3 success unleashed moon's role in future planetary missions: Ex-ISRO Chief Kasturirangan
The latest lunar missions is "one of the very key milestones of ISRO's journey in the last 50 years because for the first time you have comprehensively demonstrated the ability of the space programme of ISRO to land an object outside the earth, into another body of the solar system", the former ISRO Chairman told PTI.
Momentous occasion: President Murmu on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Moon
"There are days when history is made. Today with the successful moon landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, our scientists have not only made history but also remade the idea of geography. It is truly a momentous occasion. The kind of event that happens once in a lifetime making India proud. I congratulate ISRO and everybody involved in this mission and wish them greater accomplishments ahead," President Droupadi Murmu said in the video message.
Chandrayaan 3: ISRO's landmark budget-friendly space odyssey poised for momentous lunar landing today
India is getting ready to try landing on the Moon again, this time with Chandrayaan-3. The last time India tried this in 2019, it didn't work, but this time things look better because of the pictures the lander sent back. India's space program is getting bigger and stronger, even though they don't spend as much money as some other countries.
Inside India's ambitious search for its own Elon Musk
India is now exploring a whole new orbit — small startups that come up with innovative solutions. That's where India can find its own Elon Musk. Today, this parallel may sound as ironic as that iconic photo of rocket parts being carried on a bicycle.
Gaganyaan not one-off mission, government approved sustained human spaceflight programme: ISRO official
Addressing the 'Be Inspired: Festival of Ideas' event here, Imtiaz Ali Khan, director of ISRO's Directorate of Human Spaceflight Programme, said the follow-on space missions of Gaganyaan may include civilians such as doctors and scientists. Ali said for the first human spaceflight, planned for launch late next year, four Indian Air Force pilots have been selected and were undergoing extensive training for the mission.
ISRO introduces free online courses for school children
In the Basics of Remote Sensing Technology course, students will get the opportunity to know about remote sensing and geoinformation science. The course has been designed following the NCERT curriculum. Enrolled students will gain knowledge from scientists and engineers employed by various ISRO centres.
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