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ISRO 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 Space, highlighted his contributions to ISRO's launch vehicle engineering.
Chandrayaan-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 put appropriate in front of people can create a big impact," he said.
Tamil Nadu looking beyond manufacturing, GIM focus on being future ready, says TRB Rajaa
This is reflected in the focus on sunrise sectors like semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and non-leather footwear in addition to traditional ones such as automotive which includes electric vehicles (EVs) during the third edition of GIM to be held on Sunday and Monday.
ISRO gears up for Gaganyaan test vehicle mission launch: Key highlights of India's first human spaceflight program
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct a crew module test as part of its Gaganyaan programme, which aims to send humans into space for a three-day mission. The test will involve the launch of a single-stage liquid propulsion rocket called the Test Vehicle (TV-D1), which will carry a crew module to an altitude of 17 km before making a safe touchdown in the Bay of Bengal. The success of this test flight will pave the way for further qualification tests and unmanned missions, with the goal of launching the Gaganyaan programme with Indian astronauts in 2025.
Chandrayaan-3: What are the educational qualifications of the masterminds behind India's successful moon mission
Leading this Chandrayaan-3 mission was the main scientist, P. Veeramuthuvel, with Srikant serving as the mission director and Kalpana as the associate project director at ISRO. M. Sankaran served in the role of director, while S. Somanath held the position of chairman at ISRO. Among the team members was scientist Chayan Dutta from Assam.
Will transfer SSLV to industry, says ISRO chairman S Somanath
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday announced that it will transfer its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to the private sector amid growing demand for small satellites. The SSLV, which has had two development flights, seeks to provide on-demand services to put satellites weighing up to 500 kg in a low-earth orbit.
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ISRO looking at testing Gaganyaan crew module mission by July, says Chairman Somanath
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a range of activities including testing its crew module to ready for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission in July and launching the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar Mission (NISAR) that will analyse and understand the reasons and results of global land surface changes using radar imaging. The space agency is also preparing to launch a weather observation satellite, INSAT-3Ds, and GSLV and PSLV flights in the coming months. The SHAR will host activities toward these efforts, and ISRO is on the verge of acquiring 2,000 acres of land for a launch pad for a small launch vehicle in Kulasekarapattinam and for future rocket launches by private players.
GSLV-F12 successfully places 2G navigation satellite into intended orbit: ISRO
The 51.7 metre tall rocket lifted off majestically from the second launch pad at this space port here, located about 130 km from Chennai.
ISRO's PSLV-C55 successfully places 2 Singapore satellites into orbit
ISRO's PSLV C55 rocket launched two Singapore satellites, TeLEOS-2 and Lumelite-4, into low earth orbit from Sriharikota spaceport, as part of its dedicated commercial mission through NSIL. TeLEOS-2's Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload would be used to support satellite imagery requirements of various Government of Singapore agencies, while Lumelite-4 is an advanced 12U satellite developed to augment Singapore's e-navigation maritime safety and benefit the global shipping community.
India to send aquanauts 500 mtrs under sea this year in Samudrayaan
However, the plan to send the Samudrayaan to 6,000 metres deep into the sea could be delayed due to difficulty in procuring the titanium sphere capable of withstanding pressure at those depths, the official, requesting anonymity, told PTI on the sidelines of the Indian Science Congress underway here.
Agnikul Cosmos starts its first launchpad & mission control center at Sriharikota
The facility was designed by Agnikul, a Chennai-based start-up which was incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras). The project was executed in support of ISRO and IN-SPACe. It has two sections - the Agnikul launchpad (ALP) and the Agnikul mission control center (AMCC).
'Yaanam', world's first science-Sanskrit film on 'Mangalyaan', set for premiere
MOM was successfully launched in 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Space tech startup Agnikul opens India's first rocket engine factory in Chennai
he 10,000-square-foot facility is located at IIT-Madras Research Park. It will have a 400mm x 400mm x 400mm metal 3D-printer from EOS that will enable end-to-end manufacturing of a rocket engine under one roof
Indian hospitals set for quality upgradation thanks to ISRO
Many healthcare associations approached ISRO in 2016 to learn the best practices in its quality domain and implement them in their emergency care and critical care departments "for reducing mortality rates."
ISRO gearing up for maiden launch of its heaviest rocket in June
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Buoyed by the successful launch of the South Asia Satellite, the Indian space agency is now busy preparing for the maiden launch of its heaviest rocket -- the 640-tonne Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV Mk III).
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