Tag: Indian Space Research Organisation

A decade among the stars: India’s first space observatory AstroSat completes 10 years

Posted on By admin
A decade among the stars: India’s first space observatory AstroSat completes 10 years

A file image of AstroSat. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement India’s first dedicated Space Astronomy Observatory, AstroSat has completed a decade of operations on Sunday (September 28, 2025).   Ten years ago, on September 28, 2015, the AstroSat was launched by PSLV-C30 (XL) rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota with a mission life…

Read More “A decade among the stars: India’s first space observatory AstroSat completes 10 years” »

Science

Five ISRO technologies transferred to private companies

Posted on By admin
Five ISRO technologies transferred to private companies

IN-SPACe said the transfer is aimed at enabling wider applications of space technologies in sectors such as automotive, biomedical, and industrial manufacturing. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has facilitated the transfer of five technologies developed by ISRO to five Indian companies. IN-SPACe which is the single window…

Read More “Five ISRO technologies transferred to private companies” »

Science

Five ISRO technologies transferred to private companies

Posted on By admin
Five ISRO technologies transferred to private companies

IN-SPACe said the transfer is aimed at enabling wider applications of space technologies in sectors such as automotive, biomedical, and industrial manufacturing. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has facilitated the transfer of five technologies developed by ISRO to five Indian companies. IN-SPACe which is the single window…

Read More “Five ISRO technologies transferred to private companies” »

Science

RRM-TD, India’s First Space Robotic Arm, In Action Onboard POEM4

Posted on By admin
RRM-TD, India’s First Space Robotic Arm, In Action Onboard POEM4

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has showcased its first-ever space robotic arm, RRM-TD, in action aboard the POEM4 platform. A short clip shared by the space agency shows the robotic arm’s precise movements and various operational stages as it works in space. The video begins with a text overlay that reads, “Unlocking and lifting…

Read More “RRM-TD, India’s First Space Robotic Arm, In Action Onboard POEM4” »

World

When Manmohan Singh gave a leg-up for SHAR’s initial space missions

Posted on By admin
When Manmohan Singh gave a leg-up for SHAR’s initial space missions

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with former ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan during his visit to Sriharikota. | Photo Credit: File Photo Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), especially the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota (SDSC-SHAR), was marked by support and vision to perpetuate the space missions. During…

Read More “When Manmohan Singh gave a leg-up for SHAR’s initial space missions” »

Science

When Manmohan Singh gave a leg-up for SHAR’s initial space missions

Posted on By admin
When Manmohan Singh gave a leg-up for SHAR’s initial space missions

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with former ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan during his visit to Sriharikota. | Photo Credit: File Photo Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), especially the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota (SDSC-SHAR), was marked by support and vision to perpetuate the space missions. During…

Read More “When Manmohan Singh gave a leg-up for SHAR’s initial space missions” »

Science

ISRO Drafts Its First ‘POEM’ To Study How Life Works In Space

Posted on By admin
ISRO Drafts Its First ‘POEM’ To Study How Life Works In Space

PSLV that will fly the biology experiments and the SPADEX mission New Delhi: India for the very first time is flying biological experiments into space using a homegrown rocket. The next launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will see not one, but three biological experiments with living cells being rocketed into space. Keeping…

Read More “ISRO Drafts Its First ‘POEM’ To Study How Life Works In Space” »

Nation

Deepening India’s steps as a key space-faring nation

Posted on By admin
Deepening India’s steps as a key space-faring nation

‘There is likely to be strong private sector interest in India to take up contracts with the right incentives’ | Photo Credit: PTI India has set ambitious goals for its space programme in the next two decades. These goals hinge on powerful, reusable rockets such as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s upcoming Next Generation…

Read More “Deepening India’s steps as a key space-faring nation” »

Science

Indian astronauts selected for joint ISRO-NASA mission to International Space Station complete initial training 

Posted on By admin
Indian astronauts selected for joint ISRO-NASA mission to International Space Station complete initial training 

Backup-Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair seen during ISS Emergency Scenario Training. The Gaganyatris assigned for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) have completed initial orientations for mission-related ground facility tours, initial overview of mission launch phases, SpaceX suit fit checks, and selected space food options. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday…

Read More “Indian astronauts selected for joint ISRO-NASA mission to International Space Station complete initial training ” »

Science

ISRO satellites closely tracking Cyclone Fengal

Posted on By admin
ISRO satellites closely tracking Cyclone Fengal

The rough sea at Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu on November 28 as the India Meteorological Department issues a warning ahead of Cyclone Fengal. | Photo Credit: ANI The Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday, November 28, said its EOS-06(Oceansat-3) and INSAT-3DR satellites are closely tracking Cyclone Fengal that has been approaching Tamil Nadu since November…

Read More “ISRO satellites closely tracking Cyclone Fengal” »

Science