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  NISAR mission now in critical 90-day commissioning period

  Science | August 01, 2025 13:55 IST

  The agencies will raise the orbit of NISAR by 10 kilometers, after which the radars will be activated and data will be collected.

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  ISRO's indigenously launched NISAR hailed as "one of world's most precise" by chief Narayanan

  Science | August 01, 2025 11:49 IST

  NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) was launched aboard ISRO's GSLV-16 rocket. It was successfully placed into orbit with a margin of 2 to 3 kilometers.

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  NISAR satellite launch ushers in new era for disaster management, global earth monitoring

  Science | August 01, 2025 7:49 IST

  NISAR satellite launch: NISAR’s data will be made freely accessible to people across the world- including scientists, emergency responders, government agencies, and other interested groups.

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  ISRO aims for 9 launches this fiscal year, including next mission with NASA

  Science | July 30, 2025 22:07 IST

  ISRO will next launch the Blue Bird Block2 communication satellite in collaboration with NASA using its LVM-3 launch vehicle.

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  ISRO-NASA's NISAR Earth observation satellite lifts off from Sriharikota

  Science | July 30, 2025 18:06 IST

  NISAR, which stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, has a weight of 2,393 kg. It was launched using a 51.7-meter-tall, three-stage GSLV-F16 rocket from the second launch pad at the Sriharikota spaceport.

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  NISAR satellite to help India monitor disasters, forests and farmlands from space: Details

  Science | July 30, 2025 14:46 IST

  ISRO and the US space agency NASA are set to liftoff the joint satellite mission – NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) today. This mission will enable India to know the real condition of the indian boundaries.

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  ISRO-NASA joint satellite NISAR set for Launch today from Sriharikota: When and where to watch live?

  Science | July 30, 2025 11:39 IST

  The ISRO-NASA NISAR satellite, a landmark Earth observation mission, is set for launch today at 5:40 pm from Sriharikota. Designed for high-resolution Earth mapping under all weather conditions, the satellite marks the first hardware collaboration between the two space agencies.

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  NISAR Mission to showcase Indian Space Engineering on global scale: Ex-ISRO scientist

  Science | July 29, 2025 13:09 IST

  The NISAR satellite is set to launch on July 30 at 5:40 PM IST, aboard the GSLV-Mk II rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

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  NISAR Earth observation satellite launch set for July 30, confirms ISRO chief

  Science | July 28, 2025 13:01 IST

  NISAR, or NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, is a dual-frequency Earth observation satellite. It will be launched later this month.

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  ISRO, NIOT partner to develop deep-sea human submersible MATSYA-6000

  Science | July 23, 2025 23:31 IST

  The MATSYA-6000, a human-occupied vehicle (HOV), is an integral part of the 'Samudrayaan' initiative, which falls under the Deep Ocean Mission of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

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  NASA-ISRO’s NISAR Mission to launch soon from India: What does it mean for natural disaster tracking

  Science | July 17, 2025 14:44 IST

  NASA and ISRO are preparing to launch the NISAR satellite from Sriharikota in late July. This advanced radar satellite will provide high-resolution, 3D views of Earth's surface to monitor changes in land and ice and help manage natural disasters.

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  Touchdown vs Splashdown: Why Shubhanshu Shukla's Dragon capsule landed in water, not on land

  Science | July 15, 2025 16:53 IST

  The return of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard SpaceX's Dragon Grace spacecraft will end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, not a ground-based touchdown. This water landing method is chosen for safety, structural integrity, and historical reliability.

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  Mission successful! Shubhanshu Shukla's first picture after return from International Space Station

  Science | July 15, 2025 16:38 IST

  During his time aboard the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carried out seven India-specific microgravity experiments, highlighting the country’s advancing expertise in space science and technology.

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  'Shubhanshu Shukla has inspired a billion dreams': PM Modi lauds Indian astronaut's arrival

  India | July 15, 2025 15:52 IST

  Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three crewmates from the commercial Axiom-4 mission made a dramatic return to Earth as the Dragon spacecraft ‘Grace’ splashed down off the coast of San Diego, southern California, on Tuesday.

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  How much does Shubhanshu Shukla earn? ISRO astronaut's salary revealed

  Science | July 15, 2025 13:12 IST

  While India reportedly spent around Rs 548 crore on the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla himself does not receive any additional payment for his spaceflight. His salary as an ISRO astronaut is estimated to be between Rs 12 to Rs 20 lakh per annum, which is based on seniority, performance, and mission role.

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  Shubhanshu Shukla returns safely to Earth from ISS as Dragon capsule splashes down

  Science | July 15, 2025 16:16 IST

  Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after an extended 18-day mission, which was part of Axiom Space's Ax-4 programme. Shubhanshu Shukla has achieved the remarkable milestone of becoming the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, following in the footsteps of Rakesh Sharma.

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  ISRO achieves major Gaganyaan milestone: Service module propulsion system ready

  Science | July 12, 2025 15:47 IST

  The Service Module (SM) of Gaganyaan features a regulated bi-propellant propulsion system designed to meet the needs of the Orbital Module.

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  ISRO chief details India's decisive role in saving Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission

  Science | July 12, 2025 11:37 IST

  Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission encountered several delays before its launch on July 25. ISRO decided to cancel the June 11 launch after doubt on the integrity of the Falcon 9 rocket.

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  ISRO successfully completes crucial hot tests of Gaganyaan Propulsion System

  Science | July 09, 2025 15:00 IST

  ISRO has reportedly completed two successful hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS). The test took place at its Propulsion Complex, which is based in Mahendragiri.

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  Is Asteroid 2024 YR4, dubbed as 'city-killer', on collision course: Will it hit Earth?

  Science | July 08, 2025 15:37 IST

  Asteroid 2024 YR4 holds a 4 per cent chance of hitting the Moon. Discovered after it had already passed Earth, the asteroid’s trajectory highlights the limitations of current Earth-based detection systems.