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Studies suggest more ice on Moon within exploitable depths, says ISRO
Science | May 01, 2024, 10:39 PM ISTIn the latest study conducted by ISRO, in collaboration with researchers at IIT Kanpur, University of Southern California, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, it has been concluded that the extent of water ice in the northern polar region is twice that in the southern polar region.
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South Korea set to launch 1st ever homegrown nanosatellite: Details
Science | Apr 23, 2024, 05:11 PM ISTAs per the Ministry of Science and ICT, the nanosatellite will be the first unit of the envisioned satellite constellation, which will be launched from Mahia (New Zealand) at around 3:38 am IST.
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Boeing's Starliner set for 1st space mission with humans on May 6: Details
Science | Apr 16, 2024, 06:25 PM ISTFollowing an unsuccessful debut uncrewed orbital flight mission in 2019, Boeing's Starliner faced the necessity of another attempt before proceeding with a crewed flight test. However, the capsule completed a repeat of the mission in 2022, instilling confidence in its readiness for crewed missions.
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Chandrayaan-4 mission in ‘process of developing’, India on trajectory of great progress: ISRO chief
Science | Apr 09, 2024, 08:45 PM ISTIndia had landed on moon in August last year, becoming the fourth country to achieve this feat. The landing point of Chandrayaan-3 was named as 'Shiva Shakti Point' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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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.
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ISRO's Pushpak lands successfully: What is Reusable Launch Vehicle or RLV? Explained
Technology | Mar 22, 2024, 06:36 PM ISTISRO's RLV LEX-2 successfully demonstrated autonomous landing capability from off-nominal initial conditions after being released from a helicopter. Here's everything you need to know about Reusable Launch Vehicle.
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ISRO successfully carries out landing experiment of RLV 'Pushpak' in Karnataka
Science | Mar 22, 2024, 09:41 AM ISTThe RLV-LEX-02 landing experiment is the second such exercise in the series after the previous one was accomplished last year. The winged vehicle 'Pushpak' was lifted by a helicopter and made to undertake difficult manoeuvres to land on the runway in a fully autonomous mode.
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AGNIBAAN mission launch postponed due to technical issues
India | Mar 22, 2024, 12:05 AM ISTThe postponement of the AGNIBAAN SOrTeD Mission launch was attributed to technical glitches encountered during the pre-launch preparations.
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Agnikul set to conduct sub-orbital mission by end of March
Science | Mar 10, 2024, 01:26 PM ISTAgnibaan is a two-stage rocket with a capacity to carry up to 300 kg to a height of 700 km. The engines are powered by liquid oxygen/kerosene and they can access both low and high-inclination orbits They are completely mobile and are designed for accessing more than 10 launch ports.
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ISRO's Chandrayaan 4 to launch in two phases: All you need to know
Science | Mar 06, 2024, 01:04 PM ISTUnlike its predecessor, the new Chandrayaan-4 will be executed in two distinct phases, out of which, each will be utilized in different launch vehicles. These phases will facilitate the landing on the Moon and retrieve the lunar samples back on Earth, for analysis.
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ISRO chief Somnath diagnosed with cancer on day of historic Aditya-L1 launch
India | Mar 04, 2024, 03:49 PM ISTAs the nation celebrated the launch of Aditya-L1 on September 2, 2023, Somnath underwent a routine scan, only to uncover an unexpected growth in his stomach. This unforeseen health setback added a poignant layer to his professional success.
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'Small mistake made by...': Tamil Nadu minister on use of China flag on Indian rocket advertisement
Tamil Nadu | Mar 01, 2024, 03:57 PM ISTTamil Nadu news: Radhakrishnan said it was late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi who first voiced the demand for a new launch complex of ISRO at Kulasekarapattinam near here in Tamil Nadu. Also, CM Stalin and Thoothukudi Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi had all along urged Centre to set up launch complex in state.
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India reveals 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan: Who are they? Know everything about them
India | Feb 27, 2024, 04:43 PM ISTWomen are an important part of space missions like Chandrayaan and Ganganyaan and these are not possible without them, PM said.
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PM Modi reveals names of 4 Gaganyaan Mission astronauts at ISRO centre in Kerala
India | Feb 27, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTISRO successfully completed the acceptance tests of the flight engine identified for the first unmanned Gaganyaan (G1) mission tentatively scheduled for the second quarter of 2024.
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China launches powerful rocket with classified communication satellite: All you need to know
Science | Feb 25, 2024, 12:37 PM ISTThe powerful Long March 5 rocket is normally used to launch very large payloads. A Long March 5 rocket was last used in December to launch a large optical remote-sensing satellite into orbit.
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Moon Lander declared 'Alive and Well' following tense Lunar touchdown: Details
Technology | Feb 25, 2024, 12:21 PM ISTThe six-legged, uncrewed robot spacecraft reached the lunar surface on Thursday after a nail-biting final approach and descent in which a problem surfaced with the lander's navigation system, requiring engineers on the ground to employ an untested work-around at the 11th hour.
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Solar storm impact detected by PAPA payload on ISRO's Aditya-L1 satellite: Details
Science | Feb 23, 2024, 02:25 PM ISTPAPA (Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya) was developed by ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to support Aditya-L1's mission of studying the Sun's coronal heating processes and solar transients.
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ISRO's INSAT-3DS: Precision equipment developed by Salem College students
Science | Feb 22, 2024, 07:30 PM ISTAs a reliable partner for developing indigenous technology products like rocket motors for mission-critical applications of ISRO, SonaSPEED has also been picked up to provide precision components for the ensuing Gaganyaan mission, the College said in the statement.