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SpaDeX first of many as ISRO prepares for Chandrayaan-4

January 1, 2025 admin

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath with senior ISRO scientists and the directors of various centres during a press conference after successfully launching the first SpaDeX mission, Sriharikota, December 30, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI There will be a series of space docking experiments before the Indian Space Research Organisation embarks on its Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring…

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ISRO Chairman S. Somanath receives IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3’s remarkable achievement

October 14, 2024 admin

ISRO chief S. Somanath receives the IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3 mission success during a ceremony, in Milan, Italy. | Photo Credit: PTI ISRO said on Monday (October 14, 2024) its Chairman S. Somanath has received the International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) prestigious World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3’s remarkable achievement. “This recognition celebrates India’s contributions…

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Chandrayaan 4 and 5 design complete; 70 satellites likely to be launched in 5 years: ISRO chief

August 20, 2024 admin

File picture of ISRO Chairman S. Somanath addressing the media. | Photo Credit: PTI ISRO chairman S Somanath on Tuesday (August 20, 2024) said the space agency has completed the design for the next round of moon missions — Chandrayaan 4 and 5 — and is in the process of seeking government approval for the…

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A Village Boy’s Dream Fulfilled

July 19, 2024 admin

Dr S Somanath receives his doctorate degree at the IIT-Madras convocation ceremony New Delhi: He was beaming when the Vikram Lander part of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission touched down on the moon surface on August 23 last year. But his smile was brighter as he received today his PhD degree at the 61st Convocation of…

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ISRO’s Hat-Trick In Pushpak Safe Landing, Focus Now On Orbital Entry Trials

June 23, 2024 admin

‘Pushpak’ was released from an Indian Air Force Chinook Helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 km New Delhi: In a rare distinction for any space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today achieved a rare hat-trick of the safe landing of an uncrewed, autonomous winged reusable launch vehicle during an experiment in this century….

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Union Minister Suresh Gopi meets ISRO officials in Bengaluru

June 19, 2024 admin

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi called on ISRO Chairman S. Somanath at Antariksh Bhawan in Bengaluru on June 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi called on ISRO Chairman S. Somanath at Antariksh Bhawan in Bengaluru on June…

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Why Union Minister Suresh Gopi met ISRO team in Bengaluru, and who else was with him

June 19, 2024 admin

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi called on ISRO Chairman S. Somanath at Antariksh Bhawan in Bengaluru on June 18, 2024. Photo: Special Arrangement Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi called on ISRO Chairman S. Somanath at Antariksh Bhawan in Bengaluru on June 18. Mr. Gopi…

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ISRO Chairman S Somanath Advises What Temples Should Do To Attract Youth In India

May 18, 2024 admin

ISRO chief urged temple managements across India to work towards attracting young people to temples. Thiruvananthapuram: ISRO Chairman S Somanath today advised setting up libraries in temples, stating that such an initiative would help attract youngsters to places of worship. Speaking after receiving an award instituted by the Sree Udiyannoor Devi Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Mr…

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