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All You Need To Know About NASA-ISRO Mission’s Radar Antenna Reflector

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All You Need To Know About NASA-ISRO Mission’s Radar Antenna Reflector

The radar antenna reflector for the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission arrived at the spacecraft integration and test facility of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru this week. After its arrival in Bengaluru on Tuesday aboard a NASA C-130 cargo plane, the reflector was transported to the ISRO Spacecraft Integration and Test…

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ISRO satellites tracking cyclone Dana since October 20

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ISRO satellites tracking cyclone Dana since October 20

Dark clouds hover over the Hooghly River as Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall over the Odisha-West Bengal coast, near Howrah Bridge in Kolkata on October 24, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday said its polar orbiting satellite EOS-06 and geostationary satellite INSAT-3DR had been tracking the…

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

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

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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Upper stage of historic PSLV-37 mission re-enters atmosphere 8 years after launch: ISRO

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Upper stage of historic PSLV-37 mission re-enters atmosphere 8 years after launch: ISRO

Upper stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C-37 (PSLV C-37 mission) re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere on October 6, 2024. The impact point is in the North Atlantic Ocean. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) informed that the upper stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C-37 (PSLV C-37 mission)…

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Big Solar Storm To Hit Earth, Warns NASA. Will It Affect India

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Big Solar Storm To Hit Earth, Warns NASA. Will It Affect India

Dr Annapurni Subramanian and NDTV Science Editor Pallava Bagla in Merak village, Ladakh Merak Village, Ladakh: American scientists have issued a warning that a big solar storm is going to hit the Earth, and it may affect electronic communications. What will be its impact on India? NDTV’s Science Editor Pallava Bagla travelled to high in…

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ISRO targets to launch Venus mission in March 2028 for 112-day journey to planet 

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ISRO targets to launch Venus mission in March 2028 for 112-day journey to planet 

India’s maiden mission to Venus, which is scheduled for launch in March 2028, will embark on a 112-day journey to reach the planet. Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s maiden mission to Venus, which is scheduled for launch in March 2028, will embark on a 112-day journey to reach the planet….

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Tonight, As India Sleeps, Earth Will Get A ‘Mini Moon’

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Tonight, As India Sleeps, Earth Will Get A ‘Mini Moon’

New Delhi: The Earth will embrace a new and temporary ‘mini moon’ tonight, with a connection to India’s epic Mahabharat. Called “2024 PT5” it is just about ten meters in diameter and it will remain in the Earth’s orbit for about 53 days before heading back into the vastness of the solar system. Its size,…

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Venus, Moon, Space Station Missions Get Approval In India’s Biggest Push For Space

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Venus, Moon, Space Station Missions Get Approval In India’s Biggest Push For Space

The approvals come within 100 days of the third term of the new government. New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved space missions totalling Rs 31,772 crores paving the way for the roadmap for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) till almost 2040. The Chandrayaan-4 mission; a mission to Venus; and the enhanced Gaganyaan mission…

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Moon’s Seismic Activity Likely Linked To Past Meteorite Impacts, Says ISRO

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Moon’s Seismic Activity Likely Linked To Past Meteorite Impacts, Says ISRO

ILSA is 1st instrument ever to record seismic data from Moon’s polar region. (Representational) New Delhi: Seismic activity in the Moon’s soil could be due to impact from meteorites in the past or local heat-related effects, according to ISRO’s preliminary analysis of data received from Chandrayaan-3’s quake-detecting instrument. However, detailed studies are needed to get…

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SHAR expo at Andhra Loyola College on August 29

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SHAR expo at Andhra Loyola College on August 29

Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) will organise a ‘Science Fair and Exhibition on Wheels’ at the Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College (ALC) on August 29 (Thursday). The event, being organised by SHAR, the primary spaceport of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and located in Sriharikota, will showcase models of rockets, including GSLV and PSLV,…

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