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ISRO set to achieve a milestone: 100th launch from Sriharikota on January 29
Science | Jan 26, 2025, 11:02 AM ISTISRO is preparing to launch its 100th mission on January 29. This mission will carry the NVS-02 satellite to replace the IRNSS-1E satellite in the NavIC constellation.
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ISRO achieves major milestone, dispatches crew module for Gaganyaan's inaugural uncrewed mission
Science | Jan 22, 2025, 07:52 PM ISTISRO has integrated the crew module with the liquid propulsion system at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This module will be used for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan.
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Mahakumbh 2025: ISRO shares stunning before-and-after images of Kumbh Mela
India | Jan 22, 2025, 04:11 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: With the spiritual event being held after an interval of 12 years, crores of people who believe in Santana Dharma are arriving in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, India's space agency ISRO shared stunning before-and-after images of the mega religious event.
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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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Government approves construction of third launch pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Science | Jan 16, 2025, 09:40 PM ISTISRO currently has two launch pads used for various space missions. The space agency will utilise the upcoming launch pad in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, for its future missions.
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Modi Cabinet approves Rs 3,984 crore third launch pad at ISRO's Sriharikota for space missions
India | Jan 16, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTPM Modi-led Cabinet has approved a Rs 3,984 crore third launch pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The facility will support next-gen launch vehicles, human spaceflight missions, and LVM-3 launches, set to be completed in 48 months.
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India achieves Space Docking success, becomes fourth Nation in global league: ISRO
Science | Jan 16, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTIndia’s successful space docking achievement positions ISRO as a key player in the global space exploration arena, setting the stage for future technological innovations and missions.
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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 successfully docks two satellites in Space under Spadex Mission in fourth attempt
Science | Jan 17, 2025, 09:25 PM ISTOn Sunday (January 12), ISRO carried out a trial attempt by bringing both the Chaser and Target satellites three metres closer to each other. Afterwards, the satellites were moved apart to safer distances. The space agency is analysing the data for successfully carrying out docking soon.
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ISRO chief: V Narayanan succeeds S Somanath, takes over as new head of Indian space agency
Science | Jan 14, 2025, 05:56 PM ISTV. Narayanan has been associated with ISRO for the last 40 years. Before assuming the role of ISRO chief, Narayanan served as the Director of LPSC within ISRO.
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ISRO's SpaDeX mission postponed for the third time: Here's why
Science | Jan 12, 2025, 03:21 PM ISTISRO's SpaDeX mission aims to dock two satellites in space. Once successful, it will be beneficial for India's future space missions, such as the construction of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
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SpaDeX mission: Satellites moved back to safe distance after 'closing in 3 meters for handshake'
Science | Jan 12, 2025, 07:37 AM ISTSpaDeX mission: A successful demonstration of the SpaDeX will make India the fourth nation to master the complex technologies that are crucial for its future missions, such as the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and landing an astronaut on the moon.
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SpaDeX docking: Spacecrafts are at distance of 1.5 km, to come closer on January 11, says ISRO
India | Jan 10, 2025, 09:37 PM ISTISRO's space docking experiment has so far missed two publicly announced schedules, on January 7 and January 9.
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SpaDeX docking: Satellites drift arrested, spacecrafts put closer to each other, says ISRO
Science | Jan 09, 2025, 08:48 PM ISTISRO in a post said that the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) is expected to reach initialisation conditions by December 10.
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ISRO chief highlights the time-consuming nature of space science
Science | Jan 09, 2025, 07:30 PM ISTISRO's Space Science and Technology Awareness Training 2025 will begin on January 9 and continue until January 29. Approximately 20,000 students from over 560 institutions will participate.
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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.