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ISRO Successfully Tests CE20 Cryogenic Engine at 220 kN thrust to boost LVM3 payload capacity
Science | Sep 11, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTISRO has successfully conducted a flight acceptance hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at an uprated thrust of 220 kN. The test is a key step towards increasing the payload capacity of the LVM3 launch vehicle and supporting future Gaganyaan missions.
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'Will remain India's principal institution for space research': ISRO rejects privatisation claims
India | Sep 06, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTThe ISRO has rejected claims of privatisation and described them as "baseless and incorrect". In a statement, the space agency has clarified that the ISRO will not be privatised and its role will not be reduced in any manner.
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Will ISRO stop making launch vehicles? Employees seek official clarity on private sector shift
India | Sep 06, 2026, 01:08 PM ISTNine ISRO employee associations have sought written clarification from Chairman V Narayanan over reports of core manufacturing and operational functions being shifted to private entities and PSUs.
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PM Modi hails ISRO over GSLV-F17 success, calls it 'reflection of excellence, growing capabilities'
India | Sep 04, 2026, 08:31 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV-F17 mission, calling it an "outstanding" achievement. He also said the development highlights the "excellence, innovation and growing capabilities" of India's space sector.
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'Six more launches this FY': ISRO chief calls GSLV-F17 mission a success, shares Gaganyaan update
India | Sep 04, 2026, 07:24 AM ISTWhile hailing the launch of GSLV-F17 mission, ISRO chairperson V Narayanan has called it a great achievement for India. He also provided details over the Gaganyaan mission and said "vigorous and systematic work" is in full swing over it.
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ISRO GSLV-F17 mission successful: EOS-05 satellite launch marks major milestone for India
Science | Sep 04, 2026, 04:17 AM ISTISRO GSLV-F17 carrying the advanced EOS-05 Earth observation satellite from Sriharikota in a pre-dawn mission on Friday. Designed to provide frequent, high-resolution observations of India from geosynchronous orbit.
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ISRO successfully launches GSLV-F17 with EOS-05 satellite, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre:Highlight
Technology | Sep 04, 2026, 04:10 AM ISTISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F17 at 2:55AM IST and reached the geosynchronous orbit with the EOS-0 Earth observation satellite, marking another important mission for India’s space programme. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, and the mission took a total of 18 minutes.
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ISRO's GSLV-F17 launch on September 4: How EOS-05 will become India's new 'Eye in the Sky'
Science | Sep 03, 2026, 01:41 PM ISTISRO’s GSLV-F17 mission carrying the EOS-05 Earth Observation Satellite is scheduled to launch at 2:55 AM on September 4 from Sriharikota. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit, EOS-05 is expected to provide frequent imagery for disaster management, agriculture and environmental monitoring.
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ISRO to shift focus towards space research, move away from rocket manufacturing: Reports
Science | Aug 24, 2026, 04:26 PM ISTIndia is preparing for a major transformation of its space programme, with ISRO expected to gradually move away from manufacturing launch vehicles and routine satellites.
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NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base Programme, US-India space ties get major boost
Science | Aug 11, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTNASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in its plans for a sustained human presence on the Moon, marking another major step in the growing US-India space partnership.
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Aspiring to be an intern at ISRO? Here’s all you need to know about eligibility, application process
Jobs | Jul 23, 2026, 06:42 PM ISTCandidates pursuing their graduation, post-graduation, or research degree in disciplines of science and technology are eligible to apply for the internship, and work will be allotted on the basis of availability at the respective unit.
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ISRO's upcoming space mission: Gaganyaan, Earth observation satellites and moon exploration
Science | Jul 18, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTISRO is preparing for one of its busiest phases yet, with several major missions lined up over the next few years. From the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission and Earth observation satellites to advanced communication spacecraft and the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample return mission.
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Over 100 scientists from Gaganyaan, key projects quit, Centre steps in: What's happening at ISRO?
Explainers | Jul 16, 2026, 05:52 PM ISTThe Department of Space has issued a memorandum to ISRO, directing that resignations or voluntary retirement requests from scientists working on critical projects shall not be processed routinely. This comed amid reports of mass-level resignations at the agency in recent months.
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ISRO clears three Gaganyaan crew module tests; how it fast-tracks India's first human spaceflight?
India | Jul 12, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTISRO announced on Sunday that the latest trials assessed the crew module's ability to remain safe after landing in the sea, the separation of key mechanisms during re-entry, and the structural strength of the module during parachute deployment.
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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.