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BENGALURU: ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Wednesday that apart from looking at procuring cryogenic engines from other countries, work on developing such engines indigenously has been speeded up. The Union government recently gave ISRO approval to procure cryogenic engines from other countries in the wake of mission failures. ISRO is said to be in talks with Russian space agencies on procuring state of the art cryogenic engines. Speaking on the sidelines of a three-day international conferenc ...Read More >
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan underscores the pivotal role of mission operations in ensuring the triumph of India's space endeavors, including Chandrayaan-3 and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsISRO Chairman V Narayanan stresses that effective mission operations are crucial for the success of India's growing space programme, especially for long-duration missions.The Chandrayaan-3 mission's successful landing near the Moon's south pole was attributed to sustained teamwo ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan on Wednesday said that three uncrewed missions are scheduled before the Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space venture Talking to reporters after the inaugural session of the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, Narayanan said: "Based on the guidelines, direction and the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are working on the Gaganyaan programme." "Before going for the ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan on Wednesday said that three uncrewed missions are scheduled before the Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space venture Talking to reporters after the inaugural session of the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, Narayanan said: "Based on the guidelines, direction and the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are working on the Gaganyaan programme." "Before going for t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 8 (UNI) India's human spaceflight ambitions are entering a decisive phase, with the focus shifting from announcements to execution as the Gaganyaan programme advances through critical testing milestones. At the centre of this transition is ISRO Chief V Narayanan, who has underlined that the true complexity of human spaceflight lies not merely in launching a rocket but in managing an extended chain of mission operations that begin well before liftoff and continue long after. His ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan on Saturday praised NASA's latest Artemis II mission and also expressed confidence that the mission will be "grandly successful". NASA's Artemis II Moon mission lifted off from the US state of Florida on April 2, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. It is the American space agency's first crewed mission under the Artemis programme. The four-member cr ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan on Saturday praised NASA's latest Artemis II mission and also expressed confidence that the mission will be "grandly successful". NASA's Artemis II Moon mission lifted off from the US state of Florida on April 2, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. It is the American space agency's first crewed mission under the Artemis programme. Th ...Read More >
ISRO scientists achieved a significant milestone with the LVM3-M5 rocket launch. The rocket successfully placed the CMS-03 communication satellite into its orbit. A crucial experiment involved reigniting the rocket's cryogenic stage after satellite separation. This innovation will allow for injecting multiple satellites into different orbits in future missions, enhancing flexibility. ISRO scientists have carried out a new experiment on the indigenously developed C25 cryogenic stage of the LVM3- ...Read More >
Sriharikota - India launched its heaviest ever communication satellite on Sunday, the latest step in the country's ambitious space programme. The CMS-03 satellite blasted off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh at 5:26 pm (1156 GMT). "Our space sector continues to make us proud!" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wants to send an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040. Weighing about 4,410 kilograms (9,722 pounds), it is "the heaviest communication satellite" launched ...Read More >
AFP | Sriharikota Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com India launched its heaviest ever communication satellite on Sunday, the latest step in the country's ambitious space programme. The CMS-03 satellite blasted off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh at 5:26 pm (1156 GMT). "Our space sector continues to make us proud!" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wants to send an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040. Weighing about 4,410 kilograms (9,722 pounds), it is "the heav ...Read More >
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to lift off a communication satellite on November 2nd from Sriharikota, marking the much-awaited return of its Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM)-3 to the launch pad. The satellite CMS-03 weighs about 4400 kg and will be the heaviest communication satellite to be launched to the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil. Satellites in Geosynchronous orbits have an orbital period that exactly matches Earth's rotation, which enables ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is preparing for its next major space mission as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) positions the CMS-03 satellite atop its trusted LVM-3 launch vehicle at Sriharikota. The countdown is underway for liftoff on November 2, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. CMS-03 will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and, at 4,400 kilograms, will be India's heaviest communication satellite so far. This launch is designated as the fifth operational flight of the La ...Read More >
This year, India's space agency ISRO is gearing up for two exciting LVM-3 rocket launches. As the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission approaches its grand finale, plans are already underway for future milestones, including Chandrayaan-4, which aims to return samples from the moon, and a vision for an Indian space station by 2035. ISRO has scheduled two launches of its heavy-lift rocket LVM-3 to place in orbit two satellites -- CMS-03 and private US communications satellite BlueBird--before this ...Read More >
India fondly remembers Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, one of its most beloved leaders, scientists, and visionaries, on his birth anniversary. Known as the People's President and the Missile Man of India, Dr. Kalam's life continues to inspire millions across generations. His words, rooted in humility, optimism, and faith in youth, remain timeless reminders of the power of dreams and perseverance. Who Was Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam? Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Avul Pakir Jainulabde ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos has announced plans to build fully reusable rockets, committing to ensure that no part of its vehicles is expended or left behind. The declaration came at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, which is themed "Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth."The Chennai-based start-up said its reusability push builds on a set of recent patents in the US, Europe, and India, covering multi-purpose and recovery technologies. "A key focus is it ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) After a resounding success of its 10th test flight of Starship, SpaceX is targeting the 11th test flight for October 13, the Elon Musk-led company announced on Tuesday. The Starship and Super Heavy booster is scheduled to launch from the company's Starbase site in South Texas on October 13, with a launch window opening at 6:15 p.m. CT (October 14, 4:45 a.m. IST). "Starship's tenth flight test took a significant step forward in developing the world's first ful ...Read More >
Chennai - Spacetech pioneer Agnikul Cosmos today announced its commitment to full rocket reusability, aiming to ensure that no part of its rockets are fully expended or left behind. The announcement was made at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, Australia aligning with the event's theme of "Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth". Backed by multiple patents secured in the US, Europe, and India for Agnikul's proprietary multi-purpose and reusability technologies, the compa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Space start-up Agnikul Cosmos announced on Monday that the rockets it plans to build will be fully reusable, allowing it to offer satellite-launch services at globally-competitive prices. The Chennai-based start-up made the announcement at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney and asserted that it is aiming to ensure that no part of its rockets is fully expended or left behind. Agnikul carried out its maiden sub-orbital test flight of its 3D-printed rocket, Agnibaan SOrT ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Space start-up Agnikul Cosmos announced on Monday that the rockets it plans to build will be fully reusable, allowing it to offer satellite-launch services at globally-competitive prices. The Chennai-based start-up made the announcement at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney and asserted that it is aiming to ensure that no part of its rockets is fully expended or left behind. Agnikul carried out its maiden sub-orbital test flight of its 3D-printed rocket, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: India has taken another step towards self-reliance in space technology with the launch of VIKRAM-32, the country's first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor. Developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and fabricated at ISRO's Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh, this processor is the successor to the older VIKRAM-1601, a 16-bit chip that has powered ISRO's launch vehicles for more than a decade. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 2: In a significant feat for the country to become a global semiconductor hub, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday presented the first made-in-India processor, along with test chips from four approved projects, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. The first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, called 'Vikram,' has been developed by ISRO's Semi-conductor Laboratory (SCL). It is designed to withstand the harsh environmental conditions of spac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant feat for the country to become a global semiconductor hub, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday presented the first made-in-India processor, along with test chips from four approved projects, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. The first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, called 'Vikram,' has been developed by ISRO's Semi-conductor Laboratory (SCL). It is designed to withstand the harsh environmental conditi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that Semicon India is not just a seminar or event but a symbol of the technological renaissance of the nation. She was speaking at the Semicon India 2025. "Semicon India is not just a seminar or event but a symbol of the technological renaissance of the nation," Gupta said. "When the whole world was grappling with the problems of supply chain disruptions, PM Modi took a historic decision to launch India Semi ...Read More >
ISRO is developing a massive rocket, equivalent to a 40-story building, capable of launching 75,000 kg satellites into low earth orbit, according to Chairman V Narayanan. This year's agenda includes NAVIC satellites, the N1 rocket, and launching a US communication satellite. India aims to triple its current 55 satellites in orbit within the next three to four years. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan on Tuesday said the agency is developing a rocket as tall as a 40-s ...Read More >
In an exclusive interaction with TNIE, Chairman of ISRO Dr Vanniyaperumal Narayanan talks about his vision for ISRO, human spaceflight capabilities. A scientist with four decades of experience in rocket and spacecraft propulsion, Dr Vanniyaperumal Narayanan took over as the chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation last January. In an exclusive interaction with TNIE, he talks about his vision for ISRO, human spaceflight capabilities, India's plans to set up its own space station by 2035 an ...Read More >
Reaching for the stars is becoming an everyday affair at India's space agency, having visited the Moon and Mars with orbital missions, now eyes are set on a mission to Venus and a sample return from the Moon. Human space flight to fly an Indian citizen on an Indian rocket from Indian soil where the countdown will also be by India, is also taking shape fast. India's space journey reached new heights with the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 nearer the Moon's South Pole on August 23, 2023, mak ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla 15-day mission in space will play a crucial role in India first manned spaceflight under the Gaganyaan programme, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday. Shukla became the first Indian in 41 years to travel to space wher he undertook scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This has been an unforgettable experience for him (Subhanshu Shukla). He carried out multiple experiments ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken another step towards the launch of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight as the space agency validates the performance of the propulsion system for the mission. It successfully conducted two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri on July 3. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ISRO said that the short-duration tests, lasting 30 seconds and 100 seconds respectively, w ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jun 26 (PTI) Former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) S Somanath has taken on the role of Honorary Chief Technical Advisor at Skyroot Aerospace, country's leading private rocket developer. In his new capacity, Somanath will advise Skyroot as the city-based startup prepares for the launch of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle, India's first privately developed launch vehicle capable of deploying satellites in Earth's orbit, a release from the firm said on Thursday. T ...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 >
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