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  Sky is not the limit: India's space ambition soars high | ISRO's future missions explained

  Explainers | March 25, 2025 22:35 IST

  The 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 | March 19, 2025 10:18 IST

  ISRO 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 | March 17, 2025 11:07 IST

  While 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 | March 17, 2025 6:44 IST

  The 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 | March 13, 2025 13:26 IST

  The 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 | March 11, 2025 15:30 IST

  The 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 | March 09, 2025 10:39 IST

  POEM-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 | March 08, 2025 14:00 IST

  ISRO'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 | March 06, 2025 23:53 IST

  An 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 | March 02, 2025 11:55 IST

  ISRO 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 | March 02, 2025 10:50 IST

  ISRO'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 | February 06, 2025 13:08 IST

  India 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 | February 02, 2025 23:05 IST

  Due 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.

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  Who is Shubhanshu Shukla, Indian astronaut to pilot private spacecraft Axiom-4, do yoga in space

  World | January 31, 2025 12:48 IST

  Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will become the second Indian to go to space after Rakesh Sharma. He was selected for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

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  Shubhanshu Shukla, ISRO astronaut, to pilot Axiom Mission 4, India's first crewed ISS mission

  Science | January 30, 2025 23:46 IST

  ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian to fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) in 2025. Know about the mission, crew details, and India's growing role in space exploration.

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  ISRO celebrates century of launches: PSLV carries largest number of satellites into space

  Science | January 29, 2025 16:52 IST

  ISRO launched its 100th mission today with a GSLV rocket. The mission carried a second-generation satellite for India's navigation system. Here’s a look back at ISRO's journey so far.

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  ISRO's 100th mission: How will NVS-02 satellite boost India's GPS alternative? Explained

  Explainers | January 29, 2025 7:37 IST

  ISRO's 100th mission: Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) is India's independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide accurate Position, Velocity and Timing (PVT) service to users in India as well as to region extending about 1500 km beyond Indian land mass.

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  ISRO launches 100th mission, GSLV-F15 lifts off with NVS-02 to improve India's navigational system

  Science | January 29, 2025 7:06 IST

  This launch by ISRO updated the satellite constellation of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), with a total of 7 satellites which will be up in space. With the 100th launch, India will have 5 out of the 7 in space.

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  ISRO all set to launch its historic 100th mission, countdown underway at Sriharikota

  Science | January 28, 2025 14:14 IST

  ISRO's 100th mission is scheduled to launch at 6:23 AM on January 29. The mission aims to launch a second-generation NavIC satellite in the base layer.

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  ISRO confirms GSLV-F15 integration complete, all set for launch

  Science | January 26, 2025 18:36 IST

  GSLV-F15 NVS-02 mission will be ISRO's 100th mission. The space agency will launch the mission on January 29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.