Summary ISRO tested autonomous docking and separation with its SpaDeX satellites in low Earth orbit. The mission successfully demonstrated power transfer between docked satellites for the first time. Plans for a second phase, SpaDeX-2, are being prepared to expand India’s space docking capabilities. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed its Space Docking […]
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ISRO START Program 2025: Opportunity for UG and PG students to get a Certificate from ISRO
The Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) is a beginner-level certificate program offered by ISRO. It covers various aspects of space science, including astronomy and astrophysics, heliophysics and sun-Earth interaction, instrumentation, and aeronomy. Who can apply? Indian students in their final year of undergraduate studies or any year of postgraduate studies. Fields of study: […]
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ESA and ISRO Launch Proba-3 on PSLV-XL to Create First Artificial Solar Eclipse
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Proba-3 mission aboard a PSLV-XL rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 4:04 pm on Thursday, December 5. The spacecraft had been integrated with the rocket in November, and the launch was rescheduled from December […]
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Proba 3 Spacecraft Stacked on ISRO PSLV Rocket for December 4 Launch to Study Sun’s Corona
Summary Proba 3 will create the first artificial solar eclipse to study the Sun’s corona. The mission involves precise flying of two spacecraft for accurate solar observations. It highlights collaboration between ISRO and ESA in advancing space science. Europe’s Proba 3 spacecraft has been successfully stacked on ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket at the Satish Dhawan Space […]
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SpaceX Launches GSAT-N2 for ISRO, Boosting India’s High-Speed Communication Network
Summary SpaceX launched GSAT-N2 to boost communication across India. The satellite provides high-speed broadband and in-flight internet using Ka-band technology. This launch highlights growing international collaboration in India’s space sector. SpaceX successfully launched the GSAT-N2 communication satellite, also known as GSAT-20, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on November 19, 2024, at 12:01 […]
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ISRO Plans Independent Lunar Space Station by 2040 to Advance India’s Role in Space Exploration
Summary India plans a lunar station to boost its role in space exploration by 2040. ISRO’s roadmap includes Chandrayaan-4 and human spaceflight missions for data and research. Recent successes, like Chandrayaan-3, demonstrate India’s growing expertise on the Moon. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced plans to launch an independent lunar space station, the […]
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ISRO Announces Gaganyaan Mission Delay to 2026; Preparations Continue for India’s First Human Spaceflight
Summary The Gaganyaan delay highlights ISRO’s focus on astronaut safety over fixed timelines. India is preparing its first human spaceflight, with astronauts already undergoing global training. The mission marks a key step in India’s ambition to play a bigger role in space exploration. Dr. S. Somanath, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), announced […]
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ISRO Chief S. Somanath Receives IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3 Success in Milan
Summary ISRO Chairman S. Somanath received the World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3’s success. India became the first nation to land on the Moon’s south pole in August 2023. The recognition highlights India’s growing role in international space exploration. ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath has been honored with the International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) World Space Award […]
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Indian Government Approves a budget of Rs. 2,104.06 crore for Chandrayaan-4 Mission
Summary India has approved Chandrayaan-4, a key mission that will test sample return and docking technologies. The project is part of a broader roadmap that includes a space station by 2035 and a human moon landing by 2040. ISRO’s growing international partnerships show India’s rising role in global space exploration. India is continuing to expand […]
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ISRO Chief Warns of Asteroid Apophis Threat, Calls for Global Cooperation on Planetary Defense
Summary India’s space agency is increasing its tracking of asteroid 99942 Apophis ahead of its close approach in 2029. The asteroid, nicknamed “God of Chaos,” will pass within the orbit of some satellites. ISRO stated that studying the object is important for global efforts to build planetary defense systems. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) […]