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ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru gets bomb threat, declared hoax after searches
Karnataka | Jul 02, 2026, 05:17 PM ISTSources said the threatening email was received in ISRO's official mailbox on Thursday morning, following which the organisation alerted the police. Security personnel reached the premises promptly and launched standard safety checks.
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More evidence suggesting water on Moon as Chandrayaan-2 finds possible ice under lunar South Pole
Science | May 27, 2026, 10:08 PM ISTISRO said in a release that the findings were derived from data captured by the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter’s Dual Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (DFSAR), an advanced microwave imaging instrument designed to probe beneath the lunar surface.
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Chandrayaan-3 honoured with 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award in US for historic Moon Mission
Science | May 22, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTISRO’s historic lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 has received the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Washington, D.C. The award recognises the mission’s successful soft landing near the Moon’s south pole.
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NASA Moon Base Project Explained: Space agency plans permanent Lunar Habitat for astronauts and Mars
Science | May 21, 2026, 05:26 PM ISTNASA has revealed about its Moon Base project, which aims to establish a long-term human habitat on the Moon. The proposed lunar base near the Moon’s South Pole will support astronauts during extended missions and help prepare for future crewed missions to Mars.
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India tests Indigenous Suryastra Rocket System with pinpoint accuracy, boosts defence power
Science | May 20, 2026, 02:28 PM ISTIndia achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence technology after private defence firm Nibe Limited successfully tested the long-range Suryastra rocket system at Chandipur. The trials included 150km and 300km strike-range variants, both delivering highly accurate strikes with minimal error.
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ISRO Scientist Nandini Harinath’s saree from Mangalyaan Mission showcased at Smithsonian Museum
Science | May 13, 2026, 01:59 PM ISTThe Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC has showcased a saree worn by ISRO scientist Nandini Harinath during India’s historic Mars Orbiter Mission.
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ISRO to include civilian astronauts in future Gaganyaan Missions, STEM experts likely to join
Science | Apr 27, 2026, 02:16 PM ISTISRO is reportedly preparing to induct civilians with STEM backgrounds into its astronaut programme for future Gaganyaan missions. While early crewed flights will focus on military test pilots, upcoming missions may include scientists and engineers to support research in orbit and more.
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ISRO and ESA sign new agreement for joint Earth observation missions
Science | Mar 08, 2026, 12:51 PM ISTISRO and the European Space Agency have signed a new agreement to collaborate on calibration, validation and scientific studies for Earth observation missions. The partnership also builds on previous collaborations, including the Proba-3 satellite mission.
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ISRO details NVS-02 orbit-raising anomaly, apex committee recommends corrective measures
Science | Feb 26, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTISRO has detailed the orbit-raising anomaly of NVS-02 launched aboard GSLV-F15. An Apex Committee identified a drive signal issue affecting the pyro valve and recommended corrective measures, which were implemented in the CMS-03 mission.
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Team of retired ISRO scientists formed to analyse PSLV failures, to submit its report before April
India | Feb 25, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTAccording to highly placed ISRO sources, the expert committee will submit its report to ISRO Chairman V Narayanan before April. Sources say that in addition to technical aspects, the committee will also examine whether organisational problems played a role in the PSLV failure.
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NISAR maps India’s soil at 100m resolution; NSIL–GalaxEye pact boosts space sector
Science | Feb 14, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTISRO said NISAR is imaging India in S- and L-bands, generating 100m soil moisture products every 12 days. The data supports agriculture, irrigation planning, and drought preparedness. NSIL has partnered with GalaxEye to resell advanced satellite imagery products.
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ISRO to relaunch PSLV in June after back-to-back failures, sabotage ruled out
Science | Feb 03, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTISRO will attempt a fresh PSLV launch in June after two consecutive mission failures, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, ruling out sabotage and affirming global confidence in India’s space programme.
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ISRO planning multiple satellite launches in 2026, says chairman V Narayanan
Science | Jan 25, 2026, 12:04 PM ISTISRO Chairman V Narayanan says India is planning multiple satellite launches in 2026, along with ambitious goals like an Indian space station and a human Moon mission under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership.
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ISRO–ESA Solar science workshop begins in Thiruvananthapuram
Science | Jan 22, 2026, 04:31 PM ISTA five-day ISRO–ESA heliophysics workshop focusing on Aditya-L1, Solar Orbiter and Proba-3 missions is underway in Thiruvananthapuram.
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PSLV-C62 mission failure:ISRO faces first space launch setback of 2026
Science | Jan 15, 2026, 01:44 PM ISTIndia’s space programme faced its first setback of 2026 after the PSLV-C62 mission failed on January 12 due to a technical anomaly in the rocket’s third stage. The issue prevented the satellite from achieving orbital velocity, leading to the loss of the EOS-N1 satellite and 15 smaller payloads.
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ISRO PSLV-C62 mission fails: 16 Satellites lost, but Spanish 'KID' prototype survives re-entry
Science | Jan 13, 2026, 05:17 PM ISTISRO's PSLV-C62 mission ends in failure as 16 satellites are lost due to a third-stage anomaly. However, the Spanish KID satellite miraculously survived 28g loads. Read the full analysis of the PSLV-C62 failure and KID survival.
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ISRO veteran outlines India’s path to Bharat Space Station and 2027 astronaut launch | Exclusive
Science | Jan 12, 2026, 03:32 PM ISTVeteran ISRO scientist Dr S Venkateswara Sharma discusses the PSLV-C62 failure, the strategic importance of the EOS-N1 Anvesha satellite, and India's plans for the Bharat Space Station by 2035.
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ISRO PSLV-C62 mission fails: A Look at the space agency's rare launch setbacks
Science | Jan 12, 2026, 12:13 PM ISTISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirms a third-stage disturbance in the PSLV-C62 mission. Read about the history of ISRO's rare mission setbacks including PSLV-C61 and SSLV-D1.
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ISRO confirms performance anomaly in PSLV-C62 third stage following launch
Science | Jan 12, 2026, 11:07 AM ISTLatest update on the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission. ISRO reports a third-stage disturbance and is currently studying flight data regarding the trajectory deviation.
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ISRO kicks off 2026: PSLV-C62 successfully launches with EOS-N1 and 14 payloads
Science | Jan 12, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTISRO begins its 2026 space schedule with the successful launch of the PSLV-C62 mission. Carrying the EOS-N1 and 14 co-passenger satellites, the mission includes a unique re-entry demonstration of the KID capsule.