Summary NISAR combines American and Indian radar technology to study Earth in greater detail than ever before. The satellite will help track natural hazards and environmental change with precision that supports real-world decisions. Its open data policy ensures scientists and communities worldwide can benefit from the mission’s findings. NASA and India’s ISRO have released the […]
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New HOPE Simulation Facility in Ladakh to Support ISRO’s Future Crewed Missions
Summary ISRO has inaugurated the HOPE facility in Ladakh to simulate life on the Moon and Mars for astronaut training. The 10-day mission tests crew health, stress response, and operational readiness in extreme conditions. HOPE supports India’s long-term goals, including a lunar mission by 2040 and a space station by 2035. India’s dream of sending […]
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NISAR Satellite Successfully Launched on July 30 Aboard ISRO’s GSLV-F16
India successfully launched the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite on July 30, 2025, at 5:40 PM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission lifted off aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is a joint project by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NASA. It’s built […]
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ISRO Transfers 10 Advanced Technologies to Indian Private Companies
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has transferred 10 groundbreaking space technologies to six Indian companies, boosting the nation’s push for a self-sufficient space industry. Signed on July 3, 2025, in Ahmedabad, these agreements empower private firms to harness ISRO’s expertise, fueling innovation and cutting reliance on foreign tech. Coordinated by the Indian National Space […]
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India to Launch 52 Defence Satellites to Boost Armed Forces amid Operation Sindoor
India plans to launch 52 defense satellites by 2029 under a ₹26,968 crore project, with ISRO and private firms. First launch set for April 2026.
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Skyroot Aerospace brings in Former ISRO chief Dr. Somanath as technical advisor
In a bold move, a Hyderabad-based private space startup, Skyroot Aerospace, has appointed former ISRO chief Dr. S. Somanath as its honorary chief technical advisor ahead of its first orbital-class rocket launch, bringing decades of launch-vehicle expertise to the company. Dr. S. Somanath, known for directing ambitious projects like India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, has joined […]
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ISRO’s Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2025 is here; Apply now!
The registrations for the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon (BAH) 2025 have begun. This year’s hackathon was launched on June 18, 2025, by Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of ISRO. Organized by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the BAH was launched in 2024 with the goal of inspiring young minds […]
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ISRO MCF Summer Internship: Check Eligibility, Application Process and More
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Master Control Facility (ISRO MCF) in Hassan, Karnataka, offers a coveted summer internship for students eager to explore the world of satellite management and space technology. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students have a rare opportunity to become fully involved in the real-time operations that support India’s space missions through this […]
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ISRO Faces Setback: PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission fails due to an Anomaly
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced a rare setback as its trusted workhorse, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV C-61), failed for the first time in 8 years and for the third time in 32 years. The PSLV-C61 rocket launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota (SDSC) SHAR on May 18, 2025, […]
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ISRO’s GSLV-F15 launches from Sriharikota marking historic 100th rocket launch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone on January 29, 2025, with the successful launch of its 100th rocket mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This historic event marked not only a century of launches from this spaceport but also the first mission under the leadership of ISRO’s new […]