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India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander barely kicked up any moon dust. Here's why that matters

The Indian Space Research Organisation's historic Chandrayaan-3 moon lander managed to keep moon dust off its cameras thanks to a special engine setup.

Space · Mar 18, 2024

ISRO’s EOS-6 satellite enables precise air quality monitoring

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed and validated an Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM-3) Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) product.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Semi-cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test facility at Mahendragiri to boost ISRO’s efforts to develop semi-cryogenic engines in India

The new Semi-cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility (SIET) at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, is a major boost to the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) plans for a reliable, home-grown semi-cryogenic engine for its launch vehicles.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

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PM Modi to dedicate three ISRO facilities to nation on February 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the progress of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme and dedicate three facilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to the nation during a visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram on February 27

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

ISRO’s ‘Space on Wheels’ comes to Tiruchi

Ahead of the National Science Day, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchi, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), organised a one-day mobile exhibition, “Space on Wheels”, here on Sunday

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024

India launches powerful new weather satellite INSAT-3DS into orbit on 'naughty boy' rocket (video)

India successfully launched its powerful new INSAT-3DS weather and disaster-warning spacecraft to orbit on Saturday morning (Feb. 17).

Space · Feb 16, 2024

ISRO shares satellite image of Ram Temple

Ahead of the Ram Temple’s consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared a glimpse of how the temple looks from space.

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024

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With Aditya-L1 spacecraft placed in halo orbit, focus is on data collection on sun

With the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully placing the Aditya-L1 spacecraft in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point (L1) on January 6, the focus is now on the operation of the scientific instruments and data collection.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

India launches X-ray satellite to study black holes, supernovas and more (video)

India sent its XPoSat X-ray observatory into orbit on New Year's Day to study black holes, supernovae and other cosmic phenomena.

Space · Jan 4, 2024

Ex-ISRO Chairman emphasises on innovation

Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar has emphasised the need for fostering innovation, collaboration and a strong scientific foundation in the field of space exploration

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory captures 1st gorgeous views of the sun (images)

An instrument onboard India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft captured beautiful images of the sun earlier this week.

Space · Dec 8, 2023

Payload onboard Aditya-L1 captures full-disk images of the Sun

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday announced that the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) instrument on board the Aditya-L1 spacecraft has successfully captured the first full-disk images of the Sun.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

India's Aditya-L1 sun probe spots 1st high-energy solar flare

India's newly launched Aditya-L1 sun-studying mission has already captured its first glimpse of a solar flare in high-energy X-rays.

Space · Nov 8, 2023

Aditya-L1 mission: ISRO performs trajectory correction manoeuvre

ISRO said that the TCM was performed on October 6 and that the spacecraft is healthy and on its way to the L1.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

ISRO to begin unmanned flight tests for Gaganyaan; gearing up for Test Vehicle Abort Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which is planning to commence uncrewed flight tests for the Gaganyaan mission, has started to make preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1).

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

ISRO is all geared up for Gaganyaan, says Group Director at Satish Dhawan Space Centre

With the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are geared up for its next programmes such as Gaganyaan and Shukrayaan, said Group Director of ISRO at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, G. Appanna.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Launch was critical for Chandrayaan-3 success: ISRO chairman Somanath

S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, attributes the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon to “the result of the hard work of thousands of people in ISRO”, the “rigour of the reviews”, and “corrective action taken meticulously.”

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

PSU engineers who build equipment for ISRO go without salary for 20 months

Around 3,000 employees of Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), including technicians and engineers, who helped produce many a equipment for the Indian Space Research Organisation, including the launch pad of Chandrayaan-3, are now forced to sell edibles and garments.

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The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

After Pragyan, lander Vikram also put in sleep mode

On September 2, the space organisation said that Pragyan had completed its assignments and it had been safely parked and set into sleep mode. Pragyan’s receiver had been kept on.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2023

Indian rocket blasts off to place observatory on orbit around Sun

India launched its maiden expedition to the Sun just days after landing a spacecraft on the Moon to mark the South Asian power’s rapid ascend as a space-faring nation.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Daggubati Purandeswari hails Aditya L-1 as great success

BJP State president Daggubati Purandeswari said in a message on social media platform that the successful launch of Aditya L-1 solar mission was yet another remarkable achievement of the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Dynamite News · Sep 2, 2023

'Aditya-L1 is another stupendous achievement of ISRO', Congress commends the launch

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday launched the country's ambitious solar mission Aditya L1. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Pragyan rover confirms sulphur at moon’s south pole, searching for hydrogen

Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover has confirmed the presence of sulphur on the moon’s surface, near its south pole, and is still searching for hydrogen, the Indian Space Research Organisation said.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Pragyan encounters crater during moon walk, captures images

ISRO's Pragyan rover on the Moon's surface found a 4m crater 3m ahead. It is now retracing its path, and ISRO scientists are working to cover the South pole with the six-wheeled rover.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Aditya-L1, first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, to be launched on September 2

Aditya-L1 will be launched on September 2, the Indian Space Research Organisation announced on Monday. “The launch of Aditya-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the sun, is scheduled for September 2, 2023, at 11:50 Hrs. IST from Sriharikota,” ISRO posted on X, formerly Twitter. It is expected to…

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