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Carpenter's daughter from Andhra govt school selected for world's first all-girls lunar mission

A 14-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh joins an international all-girls lunar mission. She will undergo training in New Delhi for satellite design and development. This program received thousands of registrations from girls worldwide. Jessie overcame challenges and improved her English for the selection process. She aims to join ISRO and…

The Economic Times

Why ISRO's loss is India's gain

India's space sector witnessed significant private and public sector developments recently. Skyroot Aerospace launched the nation's first privately built rocket, Vikram-1. Concurrently, about one hundred scientists resigned from ISRO, India's space agency. This talent shift signifies the success of the government's liberalization policy for the sector. Such movements highlight the…

The Economic Times

Which listed companies contributed to Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 success?

Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 orbital mission has spotlighted the listed companies supporting India's private space ecosystem. From early investor Solar Industries to technology partners Inox India, TechEra Engineering and Diffusion Engineers, these firms have played key roles in Skyroot's journey toward becoming a global private launch player.

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Olive Ridley Turtles Return to Odisha's Coast in Millions, and the Arribada Is Fragile

The Night the Beach Disappears Under TurtlesAt Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary on Odisha's northern coast, rangers have counted over 600,000 Olive Ridley turtles nesting in a single arribada, a Spanish word adopted by biologists for this mass synchronised nesting that has no equivalent in any other reptile species. The females arrive…

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ISRO zero stipend, no accommodation for interns? Techie raises questions

ISRO's unpaid internship program has ignited a social media debate regarding student compensation. Talented students face financial barriers due to the lack of stipends and accommodation. This policy raises concerns about accessibility for candidates from diverse economic backgrounds. The discussion occurs amid significant staff shortages within India's space program. Changing…

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Private space invaders: Skyroot's perfect debut validates India Inc’s space push - repeat launches will prove the model

Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, successfully launched carrying multiple payloads. This marks a significant milestone for India's burgeoning space sector. The launch was enabled by government policy and ISRO's infrastructure support. Private companies are now poised to serve the small satellite market. This event positions India among nations with…

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Government launches White Rabbit tech network to secure Indian Standard Time

The system disseminates Indian Standard Time, traceable to the national time-keeping authority UTC (NPLI), using Precision Time Protocol-based White Rabbit technology, which the ministry said in a statement, offers highly accurate synchronisation for sectors, including banking, telecommunications, power grids, transportation, and digital governance.

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"Initial glitch delayed Vikram-1 launch by 35 minutes, issue resolved quickly": ISRO Chairman

Explaining the reason behind the initial delay, Narayanan said the problem occurred during the transition from the ground segment to the onboard computer.

The Economic Times

ISRO targets 7 launches this fiscal year; Next mission within two months, says Chairman V Narayanan

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced plans for at least seven launches in the current financial year, with the next mission set to occur within two months. This comes after the successful maiden orbital launch of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket, a milestone for India's private space sector. ISRO is also preparing…

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India joins ranks of US and China with historic first private satellite launch

Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace says its goal is to offer a ‘cab service to space’

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ISRO faces biggest manpower crunch in 25 years as nearly 3 in 10 posts remain vacant amid Gaganyaan, Moon and Mars ambitions

India's space program confronts a widening manpower shortage with nearly three in ten sanctioned posts vacant. Staffing levels have steadily declined, reaching a low point in recent years. This shortfall occurs as ISRO embarks on ambitious missions, including human spaceflight. The Department of Space cites Covid disruptions and recruitment reforms…

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Pawan Kumar Chandana: Meet India's Elon Musk, the Skyroot CEO who once scored 50 in maths and is now sending Vikram-1 into space

Pawan Kumar Chandana: Skyroot Aerospace CEO and co-founder Pawan Kumar Chandana, a child who was once bad at maths, is now the head of this ambitious space company. If Skyroot is successful, it will be in a very small club of private space companies in the world. The launch is…

The Economic Times

India's space sector takes off as private rocket readies launch

India has sent spacecraft to Mars and the Moon, put hundreds of satellites into orbit and will in the coming days launch its first privately developed orbital-class rocket. - Mars, Moon, Sun, Sea - In 2014, India became the first Asian nation to put a spacecraft into orbit around Mars.

The Economic Times

Indian spacetech industry shoots for the stars

Private companies are reshaping India's space ambitions, building rockets and satellites as the country pushes to capture a bigger share of the global space economy. Building a satellite of that class, India has never done at least in a private context.

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India's private space industry shoots for the stars

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ISRO resignations: Govt tightens exit rules for Gaganyaan and other critical projects after 100+ reported departures

The Department of Space has tightened rules for scientists leaving ISRO. This action follows a significant number of scientists resigning from key projects. Previously, centre directors could approve these departures, but now DoS will decide. This move aims to retain experienced personnel and ensure project continuity. ISRO acknowledges attrition but…

The Economic Times

After SpaceX and China, Agnikul to attempt rocket stage recovery

Agnikul is an end-to-end space transportation company incubated at IIT Madras. It develops the Agnibaan family of configurable small-lift launch vehicles powered by the world's first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine.

Times Life

Vikram Sarabhai's Work Ethic: Five Habits for Building Something From Nothing, India's Greatest Lesson

He Started in a Church With a Bicycle PumpIn 1963, India's first rocket was transported to its launch site on a bicycle and a bullock cart. The nose cone was carried on a cyclist's head. The launch pad was a church in Thumba, a fishing village on Kerala's coast, because…

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Getting Vikram-1 to orbit: Inside Skyroot Aerospace's coming bid to make spaceflight history

Backed by a $1.1 billion valuation, Skyroot Aerospace is betting that its Vikram-1 rocket can help transform India's commercial launch industry. And Vikram-1 is set to fly soon.

The Economic Times

ISRO successfully carries out tests of Gaganyaan crew module systems

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted three major tests for Gaganyaan. These tests ensured the crew module's upright position after splashdown in the sea. The umbilical mechanism separation was also examined during these important tests. Structural integrity of the crew module during apex cover separation was validated. These successful…

The Economic Times

Delhi briefly placed on high security alert after hoax threat call to blow up the Red Fort

A hoax bomb threat to Delhi's historic Red Fort briefly triggered a high security alert. Mumbai Police relayed the threat call to Delhi Police, which initiated a thorough security sweep. Investigations revealed the call was a hoax, and efforts are underway to trace the caller. This incident follows a similar…

The Times of India

China leaps ahead with reusable rocket booster, India’s NGLV years away

China demonstrated orbital rocket booster recovery, joining reusable launch system developers. India's Next Generation Launch Vehicle program is still years from a demonstration flight. This achievement narrows the gap with global leaders like SpaceX and Blue Origin. Recovering and reusing rocket stages significantly reduces launch costs and increases frequency. India…

The Economic Times

ISRO Chairman Narayanan asks IISc graduates to give back to society, build developed India

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan urged IISc graduates to contribute to India's developed nation status. He emphasized lifelong learning and the opportunities available to today's graduates. India has made significant progress since independence, becoming a major global economy. The nation aims to establish its own space station by 2035 and land…

The Economic Times

ISRO successfully tests Gaganyaan crew module's main parachute

ISRO successfully tested Gaganyaan's main parachutes in Madhya Pradesh. This critical test qualified the parachute for expected load conditions. A simulated assembly was dropped from an aircraft at 2.5 km. Drogue and main parachutes deployed to reduce payload velocity safely. This successful test provides confidence for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan…

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ISRO successfully conducts flight acceptance test of cryogenic engine for next LVM3 mission

ISRO successfully conducted a flight acceptance hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine. This engine powers the upper stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle for its seventh mission. The engine has performed successfully in eight previous LVM3 missions, including Chandrayaan missions. For the first time, the engine was tested with…

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