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NASA’s new simulation video unravels mysteries linked to blackhole. See what is it?
NASA releases a new simulation video enabling its viewers to experience what it feels to get close to a blackhole and beyond. The users can either be at the center of the video and actually experience traveling close to a blackhole or simply watch it as an enlightening video.
"Another milestone": ISRO rocket accomplishes zero orbital debris mission
ISRO achieved zero orbital debris mission with PSLV, marking a milestone. POEM-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere, impacting the North Pacific Ocean. NGEs contributed payloads for experiments on the cost-effective platform.
ISRO's unique & inexpensive space platform POEM-3 achieves all payload objectives
ISRO said on Saturday its space platform, POEM-3, has successfully achieved all its payload objectives. POEM-3 (the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3) uses the spent PS4 stage of the PSLV-C58 rocket that launched XPoSat on January 1 this year.
Will have at least one unmanned mission to orbit this year ahead of Gaganyaan: Isro head Somanath
Somanath, speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of space-tech startup Pixxel’s new manufacturing facility, MegaPixxel, said Isro will have at least two test flights to demonstrate abort scenarios and a few helicopter drop tests which demonstrate the parachutes and failure modes.
ISRO payload aces its performance check with observation of supernova remnant
ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, announced on Thursday that a payload on its recently-launched mission has successfully captured its first light from a celestial source. The XSPECT payload, which is part of India's first X-ray polarimetric mission called XPoSat, captured its first light from the Cassiopeia A (Cas A) supernova remnant.
XPoSat captures first light from supernova remnant
Launched on January 1, XPoSat carries two co-aligned instruments, POLarimeter Instrument in X-rays (POLIX) and X-ray SPECtroscopy and Timing (XSPECT), aimed at unravelling the mysteries of cosmic X-ray sources.
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PSLV XPoSat launched on January 1 doing very well: ISRO Chairman S Somanath
There are many launches for Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme as well, and 2024 is going to be 'Gaganyaan year'. The other launches include commercial launches and the GSLV launch, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said. He also spoke about the crucial manoeuvre in the space agency's maiden solar mission, the Aditya-L1, which would be performed on January 6.
India's space startups report success of in-orbit experiments onboard ISRO's POEM
ISRO's PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) enables in-orbit scientific experiments using the spent PS4 stage as an orbital platform.
ISRO's first solar mission Aditya-L1 to reach its destination on January 6: Chairman Somanath
ISRO's Aditya-L1 solar mission, launched on September 2, is nearing its final maneuver and is set to reach the L1 point on January 6, said ISRO Chairman S Somanath. The spacecraft has already completed four earth-bound maneuvers and a TL1I maneuver.
More startups want to ‘flip’ back to India; SoftBank’s returns from listed firms
Startups are moving their overseas holding entities to India ahead of their forthcoming public listings, especially in the fintech sector which is governed by the country’s central bank regulations.
Isro's new year plans take off with polarimetry satellite launch
The 25-hour countdown for the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL (PSLV-DL) commenced smoothly at 8:10 a.m. on Sunday, according to officials from ISRO. The PSLV-DL variant, coded as PSLV-C58, a towering 44.4 meters in height and weighing 260 tons, is poised to take off from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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.
Four startups to launch experiments on board ISRO's PSLV-C58 flight
The payloads of the space-tech startups and other research institutions will be housed on the fourth stage of the PSLV rocket that will be placed in a low earth orbit for carrying out various experiments.
ISRO to usher in 2024 with launch of dedicated scientific satellite to study black holes
The launch comes after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, would carry primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.
Human spaceflight tests, deep ocean exploration: 2024 packed year for Indian science
After a successful moon landing, India gears up for ambitious space endeavors in 2024, including human spaceflight and lunar sample return missions. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans the launch of XPoSat to study X-rays and black holes. NISAR, a USD 1.2 billion collaboration with NASA, aims to study climate change.
ISRO to put first Indian astronaut on Moon by 2040
Currently, they are undergoing mission-specific training at Astronaut Training Facility (ATF) in Bengaluru, said ISRO chief S Somanath, who is also Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman of, Space Commission.
Pragyan rover has done what it was expected to do: ISRO chief
The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has stated that the Pragyan rover of the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission has fulfilled its expected objectives and it would not be a problem if it fails to wake up from its current sleep mode. The ISRO is now preparing for the launch of the XPoSat or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, which may take place in November or December.
After moon mission, ISRO eyes dying stars, Venus, exo-planets: S Somanath
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced its plans to explore dying stars, exo-planets, and Venus. ISRO aims to launch the XPoSat, a satellite designed to study radiant X-ray pulsars, in December. They are also developing a satellite called ExoWorlds to examine exo-solar planets and their potential for habitability. Additionally, ISRO is considering a Mars Lander Mission. The exploration of Venus is of particular interest, as its extreme atmospheric pressure and impenetrable clouds present scientific enigmas.
Mapping moon madness: Rs 615 crore Chandrayaan-3 creates Rs 31,000 crore stock rally
In the first four trading days of the week, the combined market capitalisation of a group of 13 space-related stocks has skyrocketed by over Rs 30,700 crore. Shares of the little-known smallcap company Centum Electronics, which supplied critical modules and systems to ISRO for Chandrayaan-3, have zoomed 26% in the week.
Chandrayaan-3 paves the way for a megatrend in space stocks
The commercial wing is called New Space India Ltd (NSIL), whose business activity includes manufacturing The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), and Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), and provides launch services to countries and private corporations
A packed launch schedule for ISRO after Chandrayaan-3 mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has a busy schedule ahead, including the launch of a mission to study the Sun, a climate observation satellite, a test vehicle for the Gaganyaan human space flight programme, and an Indo-US synthetic aperture radar. Additionally, the country's first dedicated polarimetry mission, XPoSat, is also ready for launch. ISRO is also planning to launch NISAR, a joint mission with NASA that will map the entire globe and provide data on changes in Earth's ecosystems.
ISRO has a busy 2023 as it sets its sights on the sun
The calendar year 2023 is a busy one for the Indian space agency launching rockets and satellites as well as testing various systems to power future rockets for its human space mission. The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for a commercial launch -- carrying third party satellites to orbit for a fee -- with its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) later this month.
Preparing mission to study the Sun through Aditya-L1 mission: ISRO Chairman
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is readying its first dedicated polarimetry mission, the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), to study bright astronomical X-ray sources. Additionally, the Aditya-L1 mission will be used to study the Sun, while discussions are underway to create a satellite to study exoplanets.
India shoots for the moon with Chandrayaan-3
Chandrayaan-3 launch of could be the start of India becoming a serious contender in space. Success in this mission will announce India's firm entry into an elite club of nations comprising the US, Russia and China that have been capable of moon landings.
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