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SpaceX delivers four astronauts to space station in 15 hours
August 02, 2025 14:19 ISTThe astronauts were part of the eleventh crew rotation mission of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program.
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NISAR mission now in critical 90-day commissioning period
August 01, 2025 13:55 ISTThe agencies will raise the orbit of NISAR by 10 kilometers, after which the radars will be activated and data will be collected.
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ISRO's indigenously launched NISAR hailed as "one of world's most precise" by chief Narayanan
August 01, 2025 11:49 ISTNASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) was launched aboard ISRO's GSLV-16 rocket. It was successfully placed into orbit with a margin of 2 to 3 kilometers.
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NISAR satellite launch ushers in new era for disaster management, global earth monitoring
August 01, 2025 7:49 ISTNISAR satellite launch: NISAR’s data will be made freely accessible to people across the world- including scientists, emergency responders, government agencies, and other interested groups.
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ISRO aims for 9 launches this fiscal year, including next mission with NASA
July 30, 2025 22:07 ISTISRO will next launch the Blue Bird Block2 communication satellite in collaboration with NASA using its LVM-3 launch vehicle.
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ISRO-NASA's NISAR Earth observation satellite lifts off from Sriharikota
July 30, 2025 18:06 ISTNISAR, which stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, has a weight of 2,393 kg. It was launched using a 51.7-meter-tall, three-stage GSLV-F16 rocket from the second launch pad at the Sriharikota spaceport.
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NISAR satellite to help India monitor disasters, forests and farmlands from space: Details
July 30, 2025 14:46 ISTISRO and the US space agency NASA are set to liftoff the joint satellite mission – NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) today. This mission will enable India to know the real condition of the indian boundaries.
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ISRO-NASA joint satellite NISAR set for Launch today from Sriharikota: When and where to watch live?
July 30, 2025 11:39 ISTThe ISRO-NASA NISAR satellite, a landmark Earth observation mission, is set for launch today at 5:40 pm from Sriharikota. Designed for high-resolution Earth mapping under all weather conditions, the satellite marks the first hardware collaboration between the two space agencies.
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Rare and longest solar eclipse of the century on August 2: Where and how to watch in India?
July 30, 2025 7:02 ISTA rare total solar eclipse is set to take place on August 2 (2027), which will be one of the longest eclipses of the 21st century. While India will not experience total darkness, parts of the country may witness a partial eclipse.
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NISAR Mission to showcase Indian Space Engineering on global scale: Ex-ISRO scientist
July 29, 2025 13:09 ISTThe NISAR satellite is set to launch on July 30 at 5:40 PM IST, aboard the GSLV-Mk II rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
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NISAR Earth observation satellite launch set for July 30, confirms ISRO chief
July 28, 2025 13:01 ISTNISAR, or NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, is a dual-frequency Earth observation satellite. It will be launched later this month.
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Mann Ki Baat: Space startups coming at fast pace, now over 200 in India, says PM Modi
July 27, 2025 12:19 ISTDuring Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi highlighted the rapid emergence of space startups in India, stating that the country now has more than 200 such startups, a significant increase from fewer than 50 five years ago.
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NASA launches TRACERS Mission to study how Earth fights space storms
July 24, 2025 10:33 ISTNASA TRACERS mission is set to study how Earth's magnetic field protects us from solar storms and space weather. The mission features two satellites flying in tandem, designed to measure magnetic energy bursts and their impact on Earth.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches O3b mPOWER 9 and 10 satellites to strengthen SES’s global satellite network
July 24, 2025 8:13 ISTSpaceX launched two SES communication satellites- O3b mPOWER 9 and 10, from Florida to Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), marking its 89th Falcon 9 launch in 2025. The mission strengthens SES’s growing mPOWER constellation, designed to deliver high-speed global internet, especially in underserved areas.
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ISRO, NIOT partner to develop deep-sea human submersible MATSYA-6000
July 23, 2025 23:31 ISTThe MATSYA-6000, a human-occupied vehicle (HOV), is an integral part of the 'Samudrayaan' initiative, which falls under the Deep Ocean Mission of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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New NCERT book features Shubhanshu Shukla: 'Earth looks one from space, no border exists'
July 22, 2025 23:31 ISTThe quote is from a conversation between Shubhanshu Shukla and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, intended to inspire young minds.
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NASA’s Athena EPIC mission plans to replace expensive satellites with climate sensors
July 22, 2025 10:20 ISTNASA is testing a new type of modular satellite that can carry multiple instruments using shared systems, thereby reducing costs and time. This new design, called Athena EPIC, is scheduled to fly in 2025 and could revolutionise the way climate and weather satellites are built and launched.
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Boeing Starliner faces major setback as NASA delays crewed flights to 2026
July 19, 2025 18:50 ISTNASA has grounded Boeing's Starliner spacecraft until at least 2026 after critical failures during its first crewed test flight in June 2024. Multiple helium leaks and thruster malfunctions forced the agency to return the capsule to Earth without astronauts.
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CERN detects first matter-antimatter imbalance in Baryons, clue to universe's existence
July 17, 2025 17:32 ISTThis discovery has the potential to provide valuable insights into why matter is more prevalent than antimatter in the universe.
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Next astronaut to travel in homegrown spacecraft, says Jitendra Singh
July 17, 2025 16:11 ISTShubhanshu Shukla's Axiom 4 mission has provided significant insights for India, which will assist the country in developing its own spacecraft and space station.
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NASA-ISRO’s NISAR Mission to launch soon from India: What does it mean for natural disaster tracking
July 17, 2025 14:44 ISTNASA and ISRO are preparing to launch the NISAR satellite from Sriharikota in late July. This advanced radar satellite will provide high-resolution, 3D views of Earth's surface to monitor changes in land and ice and help manage natural disasters.
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Astronomers capture rocky planet birth around young Sun-like star in unprecedented detail
July 16, 2025 23:14 ISTResearchers have gained direct insights into the area where rocky planets, such as Earth, originate around young protostars.
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Shubhanshu Shukla reunites with wife and son after historic space mission | See pics
July 16, 2025 21:54 ISTShubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth on July 15 after spending 18 days on the ISS. He is currently undergoing a 7-day rehabilitation to adjust to gravity.
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Union cabinet commends Shubhanshu Shukla on successful space journey
July 16, 2025 16:06 ISTShubhanshu Shukla has conducted various experiments on the ISS and has also inspired the new generation. The results of these experiments will be helpful for India's space ambitions.
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Back from space, now what? How astronauts like Shubhanshu Shukla recover on Earth
July 16, 2025 15:16 ISTAfter returning to Earth, astronauts like India’s Shubhanshu Shukla undergo intense rehabilitation to recover from the effects of microgravity. From muscle loss to balance issues and even psychological shifts, space travel takes a toll on the human body.
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Touchdown vs Splashdown: Why Shubhanshu Shukla's Dragon capsule landed in water, not on land
July 15, 2025 16:53 ISTThe return of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard SpaceX's Dragon Grace spacecraft will end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, not a ground-based touchdown. This water landing method is chosen for safety, structural integrity, and historical reliability.
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Mission successful! Shubhanshu Shukla's first picture after return from International Space Station
July 15, 2025 16:38 ISTDuring his time aboard the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carried out seven India-specific microgravity experiments, highlighting the country’s advancing expertise in space science and technology.
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Moment when Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew splashed down in California: Video
July 15, 2025 15:54 ISTSpaceX's Dragon spacecraft 'Grace' successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Tuesday, marking the safe return of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) crew, including pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.
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