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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’s space farming milestone: Cowpea seeds germinate under microgravity in PSLV-C60
Science | Jan 07, 2025, 01:44 PM ISTISRO achieves a breakthrough in space agriculture as cowpea seeds germinate aboard PSLV-C60's POEM-4 platform, paving the way for sustainable life support systems in space exploration.
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ISRO postpones SpaDeX docking to January 9: Here's why
Science | Jan 06, 2025, 04:21 PM ISTISRO's SpaDeX docking mission will demonstrate the space agency's capability to dock two satellites in space. This will be helpful for other ISRO missions, including the construction of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
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'Life sprouts in space': ISRO successfully germinates cowpea seeds
Science | Jan 04, 2025, 02:48 PM ISTISRO has succeeded in germinating cowpea seeds in space. This experiment will help scientists understand the growth of plants in low gravity, which will be helpful in long space missions.
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Andhra Pradesh startup successfully tests ultra-high-frequency communication tech on ISRO's POEM-4
Science | Jan 04, 2025, 02:33 PM ISTISRO's POEM-4 is a module that is part of the ISRO SpaDex Mission. It features 24 payloads designed to conduct various experiments in space, including one experiment aimed at sprouting cowpea seeds in a space environment.
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GSLV mission in January to mark 100th launch from Sriharikota: ISRO chief
Science | Jan 01, 2025, 07:37 PM ISTISRO's Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle mission will be the 10th launch from Sriharikota. It is intended to deploy a navigation satellite for India's NavIC services.
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Space Docking Mission: Successful orbit injection achieved for upcoming ISRO docking experiment
Science | Dec 31, 2024, 11:16 AM ISTCurrently, the two spacecraft will move 20 kilometers apart, and then the docking process will begin. According to the space agency, docking is expected to take place around January 7.
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SpaDeX Mission for in-space docking: How will it impact on ISRO's Space Station programme? Details
India | Dec 30, 2024, 11:56 PM ISTISRO's year-end mission (Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX)) is going to be a historic one as it will seek the rare feat of docking or merging or joining together two satellites in Space.
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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 reschedules PSLV C60 launch timing for space docking experiment by two minutes
Science | Dec 30, 2024, 10:47 AM ISTISRO's PSLV C60 mission will demonstrate the space agency's docking capabilities. Additionally, other payloads onboard this rocket will conduct experiments from academia and industry.
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Vikram Sarabhai death anniversary: Know interesting wedding tale of India’s space pioneer
India | Dec 30, 2024, 10:14 AM ISTVikram Sarabhai death anniversary: Today is the death anniversary of India's great scientist Vikram Sarabhai. He died during sleep on 30 December 1971. He is called the father of the Indian space programme.
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2025 Solar activity: How solar flares and geomagnetic storms could disrupt earth
Science | Dec 28, 2024, 04:57 PM ISTAs scientists continue to monitor the sun with missions like the ESA’s Solar Orbiter, they remain prepared for both the opportunities and challenges that come with an active solar cycle.
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India's SpaDeX Mission: ISRO to join Russia, US, and China in space docking-Here's why it is crucial
News | Dec 26, 2024, 06:28 PM ISTIndia's SpaDeX Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a groundbreaking mission aimed at docking two satellites in space. Watch the video to know why this mission is important.
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India's SpaDeX Mission: ISRO to join Russia, US, and China in Space Docking-Here's why it is crucial
News | Dec 26, 2024, 05:15 PM ISTIndia's SpaDeX Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a groundbreaking mission aimed at docking two satellites in space. Watch the video to know why this mission is important.
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ISRO to launch SpaDeX Mission for space docking on December 30
Science | Dec 24, 2024, 10:58 AM ISTISRO's SpaDeX Mission aims to demonstrate capabilities that will be beneficial for lunar exploration and the establishment of an Indian space station. Additionally, ISRO has opened registration for a viewing gallery related to this mission.
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PSLV-C60 Mission: ISRO to conduct space-based crop growth experiments
Science | Dec 23, 2024, 12:11 PM ISTThe upcoming ISRO mission will conduct 24 different experiments. Apart from studying plant growth in space, it will also study the use of a new green propulsion system and a radar system.
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ISRO begins assembly for LVM3 Rocket, powering India's first human spaceflight
Science | Dec 19, 2024, 06:20 PM ISTISRO's LVM3 rocket will be used for the Gaganyaan mission. The space agency is assembling the rocket in different parts of the country.
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ISRO takes significant step towards Gaganyaan Mission, moves first solid motor segment
Science | Dec 14, 2024, 05:12 PM ISTISRO has achieved a significant milestone towards the HLVM3 G1 flight. The first solid motor segment has been transported from the production plant to the launch complex.
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ISRO successfully tests CE20 cryogenic engine for inflight re-ignition capabilities
Science | Dec 12, 2024, 03:30 PM ISTCE20 cryogenic engine test used a special ignition system with multiple elements and included a water injection system in the engine's nozzle to help maintain smooth airflow.
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India's Aditya-L1 mission reveals fresh details about solar coronal mass ejections
Science | Dec 11, 2024, 12:30 PM ISTResearchers have used a special instrument on the spacecraft to observe coronal mass ejections, which have revealed coronal dimming. These details will be further used to study the sun's atmosphere.