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New ISRO Space Lab in Arunachal Pradesh to bring hands-on learning to students
Science | Aug 16, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTThe Pasang Wangchuk Sona ISRO Space Laboratory in Shi-Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh aims to foster curiosity, innovation, and scientific thinking among the youth.
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PM Modi outlines plan for self-reliance, Gaganyaan mission, indigenous space station
Science | Aug 15, 2025, 02:48 PM ISTPM Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day. Group caption Shubhanshu Shukla will arrive in India this weekend.
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Shubhanshu Shukla set to arrive in India this weekend: Jitendra Singh
Science | Aug 15, 2025, 11:06 AM ISTShubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian to step on the International Space Station. He will also participate in National Science Day on August 23.
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Pixxel-led consortium to build India's first commercial Earth observation satellite constellation
Science | Aug 13, 2025, 07:21 AM ISTPixxel-led consortium will launch 12 Earth observation satellites over the next four years. This will enable a wide range of applications, including precision agriculture and environmental monitoring.
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ISRO to soon launch 6,500 kg communication satellite built by USA, says Chairman V Narayanan
Science | Aug 10, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Sunday announced that India will launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the United States in the coming months.
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NISAR mission now in critical 90-day commissioning period
Science | Aug 01, 2025, 01:55 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 01, 2025, 11:49 AM ISTNASA–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 | Aug 01, 2025, 07:49 AM ISTNISAR 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 | Jul 30, 2025, 10:07 PM ISTISRO 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 | Jul 30, 2025, 06:06 PM ISTNISAR, 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 | Jul 30, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTISRO 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 | Jul 30, 2025, 11:39 AM ISTThe 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 | Jul 29, 2025, 01:09 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 28, 2025, 01:01 PM ISTNISAR, 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 | Jul 23, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 17, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTNASA 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 | Jul 15, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 15, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTDuring 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 | Jul 15, 2025, 03:52 PM ISTAstronaut 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 | Jul 15, 2025, 01:12 PM ISTWhile 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.