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ISRO seeks active role in global efforts to shield earth from asteroids ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasized India's growing space exploration capabilities and readiness for asteroid research collaborations. With recent successful missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, India aims to contribute significantly to globa...
04 Jul, 2024, 12.31 AM ISTISRO completes Reusable Launch Vehicle technology demonstrations under challenging conditions ISRO achieved a significant milestone with the successful third consecutive test of the Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment, demonstrating the autonomous landing capability of the launch vehicle under challenging conditions. Named 'Pushpak,' ...
23 Jun, 2024, 03.25 PM ISTNASA chief says US and India to expand collaboration in space; to train Indian astronaut for ISS NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced an expanded collaboration with India, including a joint effort aboard the International Space Station with an Indian astronaut. The US and India aim to deepen interoperability in space, commencing advanced tr...
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Satellite launch market grim, need to create internal demand: ISRO chairman S Somanath ISRO chairman S Somanath stresses the need to create internal demand for rockets, referencing PSLVs, SpaceX, and Blue Origin's strategies.
16 Jun, 2024, 03.51 PM ISTISRO Chairman inaugurates HAL facilities, rocket manufacturing capacity gets a boost ISRO Chairman S Somanath inaugurated state-of-the-art propellant tank production and CNC machining facilities at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Aerospace Division, enhancing rocket manufacturing capacity. These facilities will enable HAL to meet IS...
05 Jun, 2024, 05.39 PM ISTISRO chairman advocates for libraries in temples to attract youth ISRO Chairman S Somanath advocates for setting up libraries in temples to attract youngsters to places of worship, urging temple managements to transform society. He received an award from Sree Udiyannoor Devi Temple and former ISRO chairman G Madha...
18 May, 2024, 01.15 PM ISTIndian space industry offers tremendous opportunity for private players, says ISRO Chief ISRO Chairman S Somanath highlights the vast potential for growth and development in the Indian space industry, estimating a $9-10 billion industry within 5-10 years. He praises the collaboration between ISRO and private sector companies like SFO Te...
12 May, 2024, 03.51 PM ISTPrivate players will make space more accessible: ISRO chief ISRO Chairman S Somanath expressed optimism about the role of private players in advancing space technology, citing SpaceX's success. He highlighted the importance of government support for private companies and mentioned Indian companies like Skyro...
28 Apr, 2024, 10.20 PM ISTSolar Eclipse 2024: Will ISRO's Aditya-L1 be able to shed light on Sun's secrets? India's Aditya L1 satellite, dedicated to studying the Sun, will miss the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, as it is positioned to provide uninterrupted views of the Sun. In contrast, NASA is gearing up for the rare celestial event, flying speci...
08 Apr, 2024, 11.16 AM ISTISRO chief S Somanath reveals battle with cancer, says he was diagnosed on day of Aditya Solar mission launch ISRO Chief S Somanath disclosed in an interview that he was diagnosed with cancer on the day of the Aditya-L1 solar mission launch. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, affirming his complete recovery. Somanath, also secretary of the Department of...
04 Mar, 2024, 05.03 PM ISTNot a surveillance satellite: ISRO on collaborative effort with NASA ISRO chief S Somanath clarified that the joint satellite mission with NASA, called NISAR, is not for surveillance but for studying Earth's sustainability amidst climate change. The mission aims to develop a Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite to moni...
17 Feb, 2024, 11.30 PM ISTISRO holding discussions "internally' on Chandrayaan-4 mission: Chairman S Somanath ISRO is internally discussing plans for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, aiming to develop a novel design and high-end technology. After the success of Chandrayaan-3 in August 2023, ISRO aims for a more complex mission, involving bringing back soil from t...
17 Feb, 2024, 09.47 PM ISTIndian space sector to be turned into a business activity: ISRO chairman ISRO Chairman S Somanath stated that the Indian space sector is transitioning from a closed and secretive society to an open one, with the goal of transforming it into an economic activity. The shift is influenced by the economic success of space-re...
11 Feb, 2024, 12.48 AM ISTTests on Bharatiya Space Station next year: ISRO Chairman S Somanath ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) plans to conduct the first tests for the proposed Bharatiya Space Station next year, aiming for the launch of its first module by 2028. The space agency is in talks with the industry for manufacturing, testi...
18 Jan, 2024, 05.58 PM ISTChandrayaan-3 success connected with hearts of people: ISRO chief S Somanath Somanath pointed out that even vacancies in engineering colleges were getting filled after Chandrayaan-3 mission success, since there is better demand for core engineering streams. "This is a motivational factor on how a great scientific experiment ...
07 Jan, 2024, 10.29 PM ISTPSLV 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 m...
05 Jan, 2024, 06.21 PM ISTISRO'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.
02 Jan, 2024, 12.14 PM ISTIndia planning to launch 50 satellites for intelligence gathering in five years: ISRO chief Speaking at 'Techfest', an annual science and technology event organised by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somanath said it is important to improve the ability of satellites to detec...
29 Dec, 2023, 10.17 AM ISTAditya-L1 solar probe nears Sun's outer reach, expected arrival on January 6: ISRO India's Aditya-L1 solar spacecraft, nearing the Lagrangian (L1) point 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, marks a significant stride in space exploration. Isro chairman S Somanath anticipates its arrival on January 6, unveiling its pivotal role in st...
24 Dec, 2023, 01.27 PM ISTSolar mission Aditya L1 will reach destination on January 6: ISRO chairman The mission, the first Indian space-based observatory to study the Sun from a halo orbit L1, was launched by ISRO on September 2 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) at Sriharikota. "Aditya L1 will enter the L1 point on January 6.
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