Stay updated with the latest indian-space-research-organisation news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on indian-space-research-organisation topics.
India's next space hero is here. It's Shubhanshu Shukla.In a historic leap for India's space exploration, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for launch on June 10, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), Shukla's journey will make history as he becomes the first Indian astronaut to travel to the ISS.Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a pioneering private spaceflight mission th ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After being an inalienable part of addresses for more than five decades since the Independence Day in 1972, the Postal Index Number code, commonly called PIN code, has a digital rival from within, which would offer a very accurate location of the intended address. The Indian Postal Department has introduced a digital address called 'DIGIPIN' as an alternative to PIN codes. According to India Post, DIGIPIN will be the new address system in the country from now on. While traditional PIN ...Read More >
Chennai, June 8 (UNI) Setting the timeline for landing of four crew members on board the Axiom Mission 4 at the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said the crew would dock after a flight journey of 28 hrs. NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX mission will take off at 8:22 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 10, as part of the fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS Axiom Mission 4. The mission will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew, including those fro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others are set to embark on the Axiom Space's fourth human spaceflight from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 10 and are likely to dock at the International Space Station on June 11 at about 10 PM IST, after a nearly 28-hour journey. Shukla, the mission pilot of the Axiom-4 (Ax4) commercial mission to the ISS, will be accompanied by mission commander Peggy Whitson and specialists Tibor Kapu from Hungary and Slawosz ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others are set to embark on the Axiom Space's fourth human spaceflight from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 10 and are likely to dock at the International Space Station on June 11 at about 10 PM IST, after a nearly 28-hour journey. Shukla, the mission pilot of the Axiom-4 (Ax4) commercial mission to the ISS, will be accompanied by mission commander Peggy Whitson and specialists Tibor Kapu from Hungary and Slawosz ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) The Department of Post has sought participation of various stakeholders, including citizens, developers, and institutions, for refining its GPS-based address locator service DIGIPIN, according to an official statement. The postal department had announced the launch of 'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code' on May 27 in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, which envisions the development of an advanced geospatial infrastructure to support digital gover ...Read More >
The value of AX-4 for India goes beyond optics. It serves as a live testbed for Gaganyaan and India's larger ambitions to establish its own space station by 2035 and land an astronaut on the Moon by 2040. On 10th June, India will make history as Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla's journey to space will put an Indian astronaut in space four decades after Rakesh Sharma's historic 1984 voyage. It is not ...Read More >
Chennai, June 5: Director Kishore Tirumala's next film with actor Ravi Teja, tentatively being referred to as RT76, began with a traditional pooja in Hyderabad on Thursday. Sources close to the unit say that regular shooting for RT76 will commence from June 16 in Hyderabad. The movie is likely to release in theatres for Sankranthi next year. Actor Ravi Teja, known for his effortless acting and impeccable comic timing, will be seen playing the lead in this hilarious family entertainer that is be ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI): Parents of Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla were elated after their son was selected as the pilot for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Axiom-4 mission, scheduled this year. The parents credited Shubhanshu's hard work and dedication for his success and also acknowledged the contribution his wife behind his success. Expressing her immense happiness in an interaction with ANI, Shukla's mother Asha Shukla said she can't express her emotion ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jan 31 (PTI) The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) on Friday announced that it has successfully completed erection of four composite steel girder over the 65 meter-long railway track at Rainbow hospital between the ISRO and Doddanekkundi metro stations, to accommodate the existing railway line and future lines of railways and K-Ride. In a statement, the BMRCL said that the Approval of Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety/Southern Circle Bangalore was obtained before starting ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 28 (ANI): 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. The countdown for the 100th rocket launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) will begin on Wednesday at 2:53 am ahead of the scheduled launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket at 6:23 AM. Also Read | Hyderabad Murder Case: Ex-Serviceman Gurumurthy Who Killed Wife, Chop ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks against LoP Rahul Gandhi, saying that the former Delhi Chief Minister was "rattled" to see his impending defeat in the upcoming assembly elections. Her reaction comes after Kejriwal and AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar insinuated an alleged "agreement" between Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning the inaction in t ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI): Devotees have started pouring in at the banks of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj where the Maha Kumbh Mela is set to take place from January 13 to February 26. In a unique blend of tradition and technology, many are seen using video calls to share the divine experience with their elderly relatives who couldn't attend. This digital darshan allows loved ones to participate remotely and feel connected to the sacred event. Also Read | Chandrayaan-4 a ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 8: McAfee, a global leader in online protection, today announced the launch of McAfee® Deepfake Detector, the latest addition to the company's suite of AI-powered products, in India. With AI-created videos, or deepfakes, flooding the internet and circulating across social media, we now live in a world where seeing and hearing are no longer believing. To combat the rise in AI scams and misinformation, McAfee has worked with leading OEMs to bring powerful AI- ...Read More >
Chennai: In a groundbreaking achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully grown crops in space, marking a significant leap in space biology and food production for long-duration human space missions. This remarkable feat, which saw the cultivation of crops under microgravity conditions, is expected to play a crucial role in future human missions to space, where food sustainability is a major concern. The experiment, conducted aboard the PSLV-C60 mission, involved ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, January 8: Eminent rocket scientist and the newly appointed chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) V Narayanan on Wednesday said that the space agency is going through a successful phase and Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan are among the prominent missions ahead. Expressing happiness about his new stint as the Secretary, Department of Space and as the chairman of the ISRO, Narayanan said he considers it as a great luck to be part of such a great organisation led ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- India's federal government has appointed V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and secretary of the Department of Space, officials said Wednesday. According to a government order, Narayanan will assume office on Jan. 14. He will succeed the incumbent ISRO chairman S Somanath. A distinguished scientist at ISRO, Narayanan presently serves as the director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Center. India's state-run broadcaste ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) The Centre's high-level panel on exam reforms has advised against permanent staffing in the National Testing Agency (NTA), instead recommending longer tenure for executives and domain experts with attractive service conditions. Under fire over alleged irregularities in the conduct of medical entrance exam NEET-UG and PhD entrance NET, the government set up the panel in July to study the functioning of the NTA. The Opposition had claimed that NTA operates with fewer than ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out searches at 17 locations across four states in connection with its ongoing investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Bihar. The raids began in the early hours of the day at locations across four states, including Bihar. NIA officials conducted search operations at the residences of suspects linked to the case, which is connected to the Fakuli Pol ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: To achieve the goal of 2047 and make India a global phenomenon, we need to follow global strategies and parameters, said Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh at the "India Economic Conclave" organised by a media house in New Delhi on Saturday. India's space, marine and Himalayan resources, which remained inadequately explored before PM Narendra Modi took over, will contribute substantially to India's future economic growth. While answering to a question on how India can unleash benefits ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Opposition parties on Thursday raised concerns over bills cleared by the government for holding simultaneous elections and said larger consultations are required while ruling NDA leaders asserted the burden on the exchequer will be lessened. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election' and sources said the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing Winter session. Also Read | Gaganyaan Mission Update: ISRO Ann ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 12: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that its C20 cryogenic engine, which had qualified for Gaganyaan mission, has successfully aced a crucial test. The Indian space agency noted that the test features restart enabling systems that are important for space missions. "ISRO achieves a major milestone! The C20 cryogenic engine successfully passes a critical test in ambient condition, featuring restart enabling systems -- a vital step for future ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 12 (PTI) ISRO on Thursday said it has achieved a major milestone after its C20 cryogenic engine passed a critical test in ambient condition, featuring restart enabling systems. According to ISRO, this success was a vital step for future missions. "ISRO has successfully carried out the sea level hot test of its CE20 Cryogenic Engine featuring a nozzle area ratio of 100 at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu on November 29," the Indian space agency said in a statemen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that its C20 cryogenic engine, which had qualified for Gaganyaan mission, has successfully aced a crucial test. The Indian space agency noted that the test features restart enabling systems that are important for space missions. "ISRO achieves a major milestone! The C20 cryogenic engine successfully passes a critical test in ambient condition, featuring restart enabling systems -- a vital ste ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 11 (VOICE) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday got the revolutionary iBooster green propulsion system.Designed specifically for 100-500 kg satellites, the iBooster system was developed by the Mumbai-based deep-tech startup Manastu Space Technologies. It facilitates critical operations such as orbit raising, station-keeping, and deorbiting. The system's proprietary hydrogen peroxide-based fuel ensures enhanced performance, safety, and sustainability ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 via video conferencing on Wednesday. According to the Prime Minister's office, PM Modi will join the event at 4.30 pm today via video conferencing. The Prime Minister, in a post on X, expressed his delight in joining the event and said, "I am looking to join a very special programme today at 4:30 PM via video conferencing - the Grand Finale of Smart ...Read More >
Agartala, Dec 10 (VOICE) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight northeastern states will attend the 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala next week.Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, after reviewing the preparedness of the two-day event, said that on December 20, an official-level meeting would be held and on the next day, the main session would be held at P ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Pary (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has invited the Mahayuti alliance to form the next government and the oath taking ceremony will take place tomorrow. Fadnavis said the Mahayuti leaders met the Governor and handed over letters of support. Also Read | Why Is Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session Held in Nagpur? Know History and Reason Behind Nagpur Being State's Winter C ...Read More >
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 4 (ANI): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has rescheduled the anticipated launch of the PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 satellite mission to December 5 at 4:12 PM, following the detection of an anomaly on Wednesday. The launch was originally scheduled for today (Wednesday) at 4:08 PM from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Also Read | Why Is Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session Held in Nagpur? Know ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 4: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled its European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission to Thursday. The launch was postponed due to an undisclosed anomaly that occurred after the "countdown progressed smoothly". "Due to an anomaly detected in PROBA-3 spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 launch rescheduled to tomorrow," ISRO posted on social media platform X. ISRO's PSLV-XL rocket was earlier expected to launch the ESA Proba-3 mission on Wednesday ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.