Indian Space Research Organisation
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PM Modi hails ISRO's BlueBird Block-2 launch: 'Proud milestone in India’s space journey'
India | Dec 24, 2025, 10:39 AM ISTThe BlueBird Block 2 mission is part of a global Low Earth Orbit constellation designed to provide direct-to-mobile connectivity through satellite.
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ISRO 101st satellite PSLV-C61 EOS-09: Why 'Earth observation mission' could not be accomplished?
Science | May 18, 2025, 09:43 AM ISTPSLV-C61 EOS-09 mission: EOS-09 is a repeat satellite similar to EOS-04 launched in 2022 that has been designed with the mission objective to ensure remote sensing data for the user community engaged in operational applications and to improve the frequency of observation.
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ISRO achieves milestone: Semicryogenic Engine hot test paves way for future missions
Science | Mar 28, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTISRO has achieved a major breakthrough with the successful hot test of the Semicryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri. The SE2000 engine, set to enhance India’s launch vehicle capabilities, promises higher payload capacity and improved efficiency.
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ISRO's 100th mission: How will NVS-02 satellite boost India's GPS alternative? Explained
Explainers | Jan 29, 2025, 07:37 AM ISTISRO's 100th mission: Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) is India's independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide accurate Position, Velocity and Timing (PVT) service to users in India as well as to region extending about 1500 km beyond Indian land mass.
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ISRO launches 100th mission, GSLV-F15 lifts off with NVS-02 to improve India's navigational system
Science | Jan 29, 2025, 07:06 AM ISTThis launch by ISRO updated the satellite constellation of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), with a total of 7 satellites which will be up in space. With the 100th launch, India will have 5 out of the 7 in space.
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Centre approves to build 3rd launch pad at Sriharikota | Know its budget, timeline and features
India | Jan 17, 2025, 11:48 AM ISTThe expeditious establishment of a third launch pad to cater to a heavier class of next-generation launch vehicles and as a standby for SLP is highly essential to meet the evolving space transportation requirements for another 25-30 years.
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President Murmu, PM Modi hail ISRO scientists for successful docking SpaDeX satellites in space
India | Jan 16, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTSpaDeX Mission: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister hailed scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for achieving a significant milestone in space technology.
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ISRO postpones SpaDex mission docking due to satellite drift, new date awaited
India | Jan 08, 2025, 09:48 PM ISTThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has delayed its SpaDex mission docking experiment for the second time due to unexpected satellite drift during a maneuver. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to test critical in-space docking technologies for India’s future space missions.
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ISRO successfully launches SpaDeX Mission for rare in-space docking | Watch
India | Dec 31, 2024, 08:11 AM ISTISRO's PSLV-C60 mission, featuring the innovative SpaDeX technology, aims to make India the fourth country capable of space docking, marking a significant milestone in its space exploration efforts.
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ISRO plans Venus Orbiter Mission: List of successful and future missions to Venus
Science | Sep 18, 2024, 10:28 PM ISTThe government has approved ISRO's ambitious Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), set for launch in March 2028. This mission aims to study Venus' surface, atmosphere, and volcanic activity, furthering India's space exploration goals.
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National Space Day: From Chandrayaan to Gaganyaan, a look back at India's space journey
Technology | Aug 23, 2024, 12:47 PM ISTIndia is celebrating National Space Day to mark the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the moon. In addition to Chandrayaan, India has achieved numerous successful missions to Mars and the Sun in the past.
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What is ISRO’s SSLV, and what role will it play in developing a SpaceX-like company in India?
Science | Aug 16, 2024, 12:58 PM ISTISRO's SSLV has successfully placed EOS-08 precisely into orbit, marking the successful completion of ISRO/DOS's SSLV Development Project. This achievement holds significant importance for India.
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ISRO launches final developmental flight SSLV-D3-EOS8 from Sriharikota
Science | Aug 16, 2024, 02:17 PM ISTISRO has successfully launched its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-03 (SSLV-D3), placing the EOS-08 satellite into its designated orbit. This mission, executed flawlessly, is the final developmental flight of the SSLV, highlighting ISRO's precision in small satellite launches.
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ISRO's Aditya-L1 solar probe completes first orbit around Sun-Earth L1 point
Science | Jul 02, 2024, 10:18 PM ISTThe spacecraft, which was inserted into orbit on January 6, underwent three station-keeping manoeuvres on February 22, June 7, and July 2 to counteract perturbing forces and ensure its transition into the second halo orbit.
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Agnikul Cosmo's fourth attempt at launching rocket called off at last moment: Details here
Science | May 28, 2024, 05:12 PM ISTThis marks the fourth postponement by Agnikul Cosmos. The initial launch was set for March 22 but was aborted during the countdown, and the most recent effort on April 7 was called off at the last moment.
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ISRO successfully tests PS4 engine re-designed using additive manufacturing techniques
Science | May 10, 2024, 06:21 PM ISTISRO recently successfully hot tested the PS4 engine of PSLV upper stage, which was made using the Additive Manufacturing concept. The engine is used in the fourth stage of PSLV and in the Reaction Control System (RCS) of the first stage (PS1) of PSLV.
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ISRO's latest images show Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander, Pragyan rover resting on Moon
Science | May 02, 2024, 12:14 PM ISTThe latest images are captured by lowering the orbit to 60-65 kilometers. These images offer an enhanced view of the rover and the lander. The Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar south pole on August 23, 2023.
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ISRO's PSLV accomplishes zero orbital debris mission: All you need to know
Science | Mar 26, 2024, 03:48 PM ISTISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has successfully completed a zero orbital debris mission, according to an announcement made by ISRO on Monday. This milestone was achieved on March 21 when the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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IAU approves Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'
Science | Mar 25, 2024, 11:27 AM ISTThe International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name 'Shiva Shakti' for the Chandrayaan-3 landing site on March 19, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of the mission's success on August 26, 2023.
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Video: IAF's Chinook chopper drops ISRO's Pushpak 'Viman' from 15,000 feet. This happens next
Science | Mar 22, 2024, 07:45 PM ISTIndian Air Force's (IAF) Chinook helicopter was used in ISRO project related to Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) 'PUSHPAK' as part of its RLV-LEX 2 mission. The helicopter was used for its airlift quality.