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ISRO announces controlled re-entry of POEM-4 orbital platform into Earth's atmosphere
Science | Apr 05, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTPOEM-4 was the upper stage of PSLV that was used to launch the SpaDeX experiment. The upper stage carried 24 payloads for various experiments.
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Indian astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot SpaceX Dragon to ISS in May
Science | Apr 03, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTAxiom Mission 4 will consist of four astronauts. The mission to the International Space Station will be piloted by Indian astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla.
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ISRO develops advanced system for early prediction of lightning strikes across India using satellite
Science | Apr 02, 2025, 06:25 AM ISTISRO has utilised data from Indian geostationary satellites to predict lightning events across the country. The agency has also included Land Surface Temperature (LST) and wind data to enhance accuracy.
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'India is amazing': Sunita Williams describes how the country looks from space | VIDEO
Science | Apr 01, 2025, 09:31 AM ISTNASA astronaut Sunita Williams shared her breathtaking experience of viewing India from space, describing the Himalayas, Mumbai, and city lights from orbit.
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ISRO's satellite imagery reveals extent of destruction from Myanmar earthquake
World | Mar 31, 2025, 09:33 PM ISTMyanmar junta said the death toll has risen to 2,056, with more than 3,900 people injured and 270 still missing.
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ISRO achieves electric propulsion milestone! Passes 1000-hour space endurance test
Science | Mar 30, 2025, 10:47 AM ISTCurrently, chemical propulsion is utilised to raise satellite orbits. This innovation will lead to significant mass savings and increased capacity.
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ISRO achieves milestone: Semicryogenic Engine hot test paves way for future missions
Science | Mar 28, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTISRO has achieved a major breakthrough with the successful hot test of the Semicryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri. The SE2000 engine, set to enhance India’s launch vehicle capabilities, promises higher payload capacity and improved efficiency.
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Sky is not the limit: India's space ambition soars high | ISRO's future missions explained
Explainers | Mar 25, 2025, 10:35 PM ISTThe national space agency, ISRO, will be embarking on quite a celestial journey with several missions lined up, including the Gaganyaan Mission, Mangalyaan-2 and Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5.
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ISRO welcomes Sunita Williams back, wishes to utilise her expertise in India's space exploration
India | Mar 19, 2025, 10:18 AM ISTISRO Chairman V Narayanan said astronaut Sunita Williams' safe return was a remarkable achievement and a testament to NASA, SpaceX, and the USA's commitment to space exploration.
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Starlink’s entry won’t impact India’s space industry, says IN-SPACe chairman
Science | Mar 17, 2025, 11:07 AM ISTWhile Starlink’s entry into India could shake up the telecom landscape, Goenka remains confident that India’s space ecosystem will remain unaffected.
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Centre has accorded approval for Chandrayaan-5 Mission: ISRO Chief V Narayanan
Science | Mar 17, 2025, 06:44 AM ISTThe Chandrayaan mission consists of studying the lunar surface. Chandrayaan-1 successfully launched in 2008 took chemical, mineralogical and photo-geologic mapping of the Moon.
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ISRO successfully conducts de-docking of SpaDeX satellites
Science | Mar 13, 2025, 01:26 PM ISTThe SpaDeX mission, which was launched on December 30 of the previous year, involved placing two satellites—SDX01 and SDX02—into orbit to demonstrate a docking experiment in space.
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Assam engages ISRO to develop, launch state-owned satellite for enhanced regional monitoring
Science | Mar 11, 2025, 03:30 PM ISTThe announcement was made by Assam's Finance Minister during her budget speech. The name of the satellite will be ASSAMSAT and it will be used for targeted services.
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ISRO's POEM-4 marks major achievement, completes 1,000 orbits
Science | Mar 09, 2025, 10:39 AM ISTPOEM-4 is the used part of the upper stage of the PSLV rocket, which was used to launch a space docking experiment mission. It carried 24 payloads from both government and non-government organizations.
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ISRO successfully tests semi-cryogenic engine: A big step for future space missions
Science | Mar 08, 2025, 02:00 PM ISTISRO's successful semi-cryogenic engine test is a major step toward developing more powerful, efficient, and reusable launch systems. With ongoing improvements in propulsion technology, India is gearing up for a new era in space exploration.
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Ice may exist on Moon at more locations than previously thought, Chandrayaan-3 data suggests
Science | Mar 06, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTAn expert said that large, yet highly local, changes in surface temperatures can directly affect the formation of ice and these ice particles can reveal "different stories about their origin and history".
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ISRO handles its own software development: Ex-ISRO chief Somanath
Science | Mar 02, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTISRO develops its own software for accuracy, security, and scientific rigor. It converts raw scientific data into actionable insights. The organization now wants to commercialise its software.
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ISRO scheduled to resume its SpaDeX experiments beginning March 15: V Narayanan
Science | Mar 02, 2025, 10:50 AM ISTISRO's SpaDeX mission was launched in December last year. The space agency has up to a 15-day window to conduct various experiments on the SpaDeX satellites.
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Chandrayaan-4 to launch in 2027 to bring back samples of moon rocks to Earth, check details
Science | Feb 06, 2025, 01:08 PM ISTIndia will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027 to bring back moon rock samples to Earth, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh announced. The mission will require at least two LVM-3 rocket launches to carry five components, which will be assembled in orbit.
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ISRO’s navigation satellite NVS-02 faces technical glitch days after 100th launch
Science | Feb 02, 2025, 11:05 PM ISTDue to a malfunction in its liquid engine, the satellite was not able to reach its designated orbit and the launch was delayed or might be abandoned altogether.