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ISRO launches satellite: ISRO launches Earth Observation Satellite-8 from Sriharikota
News | Aug 16, 2024, 06:05 PM ISTISRO launched the third and final developmental flight of SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission on August 16. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Watch to know more!
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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 set to launch Earth Observation Satellite-8 on Independence Day from Sriharikota
Science | Aug 06, 2024, 08:01 PM ISTBuilt on the Microsat/IMS-1 bus, EOS-08 carries three payloads: Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR), Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R), and SiC UV Dosimeter.
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Indian astronaut-designates Shubhanshu Shukla, Prashanth Nair selected for NASA-ISRO mission to ISS
Science | Aug 02, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTIndia-USA joint statement during the official state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the USA in June 2023 envisions a joint ISRO-NASA effort to the International Space Station (ISS), the ISRO said in a release.
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Wayanad landslides: ISRO releases picture of 86,000 square meters land devastation
India | Aug 02, 2024, 10:33 AM ISTThe NSRC said heavy rains in and around Chooralmala had triggered a major debris flow. Meanwhile, rescue teams are racing against time to trace the missing people and struggling to continue the rescue efforts in challenging terrain without heavy machinery to uncover debris and buried victims.
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ISRO espionage case: CBI's chargesheet reveals what went wrong against scientist Nambi Narayanan
India | Jul 10, 2024, 09:41 PM ISTThe case regarding the conspiracy to frame Narayanan - the then director of the cryogenic project at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)- was registered in 2021 on the Supreme Court's directions.
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Indian scientists create infrared star catalogue tool for thirty meter telescope
Science | Jul 10, 2024, 02:26 PM ISTA team of Indian scientists has made a significant contribution to the field of astronomy by developing an open-source tool designed to generate an infrared star catalogue. This tool is specifically created for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), a highly anticipated telescope.
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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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How ISRO successfully conducted landing of RLV 'Pushpak', Features & Significance: EXPLAINED
News | Jun 23, 2024, 06:42 PM ISTThe Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted its third and final landing experiment for the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) with the winged vehicle named "Pushpak." Today, let's talk about the aim of this mission, the landing process, and the unique features of Pushpak.
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ISRO conducts final successful landing experiment of Reusable Launch Vehicle 'Pushpak' | Watch
India | Jun 23, 2024, 09:33 AM ISTThe third and final test in the series of LEX (03) was conducted early morning at 7:10 am at Aeronautical Tes Range (ATR) in Chitradurga in Karnataka.
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Aditya-L1’s instruments capture solar activity, monitor major solar flares
Science | Jun 10, 2024, 02:15 PM ISTOn May 17, 2024, SUIT started taking pictures of Sun and provided important data to ISRO and other scientist around the world. The captured images are important for scientists to analyze the aftermath of the solar storms and the Sun's ongoing activity.
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Chang'e-6 Mission: China lands on Moon's far side to collect samples
Science | Jun 02, 2024, 02:01 PM ISTThe Chang'e-6 mission in human lunar exploration aims to collect and return samples from the moon's far side for the first time. It has achieved significant advancements in the design and control technology of the lunar retrograde orbit.
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KASA unveils South Korea’s strategy for reusable space rocket technology
Science | May 30, 2024, 08:01 PM ISTSouth Korea's recently established national space agency has revealed its plans to collaborate with the private sector to develop small reusable space rockets. The agency aims to explore one of the stable Lagrange points, with the goal to position the nation as the top five global space powers.
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ISRO hails Agnikul Cosmos for successful launch of Agnibaan rocket, PM terms it 'remarkable feat'
Science | May 30, 2024, 02:32 PM ISTAgnibaan, produced by Agnikul Cosmos in Chennai, is a mobile launch system. The rocket is 18 meters long with a diameter of 1.3 meters and a lift-off mass of 14,000 kg.
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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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Captain Gopichand, 5 others set to fly to edge of space in aboard Blue Origin mission | DETAILS
Science | May 20, 2024, 09:35 AM ISTCaptain Gopichand Thotakura, the second pilot to fly in space is set to fly at the edge of the space on Blue Origin's crewed flight mission, along with five others.
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Aditya L1, Chandrayaan-2 capture strongest solar storm in 21 years: ISRO
Science | May 15, 2024, 07:58 AM ISTAccording to ISRO, the resulting geomagnetic storm was the most intense since 2003, causing disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
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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.