Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): News

10 Jun 2024

Technology

ISRO's Aditya-L1 reveals mystery behind rare aurora seen in May

India's Aditya-L1 solar observation mission has successfully captured the dynamic activities of the Sun that led to a series of solar storms last month.

30 May 2024

IIT Madras

Indian startup Agnikul achieves historic milestone with 3D-printed rocket launch

Indian space startup, Agnikul Cosmos, successfully launched its 'Agnibaan SOrTeD' rocket earlier today. This comes after four previous attempts were called off.

US confirms sending Indian astronaut to ISS by 2024-end

The United States has officially confirmed its plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of 2024.

18 May 2024

Mangalyaan

India sets sights on second Mars mission with advanced technology

India is planning an ambitious second mission to Mars, potentially launching as early as late 2024.

16 Apr 2024

Space News

ISRO successfully tests groundbreaking lightweight nozzle for rocket engines

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle, marking a significant advancement in rocket engine technology.

09 Apr 2024

Solar Eclipse

India's Aditya-L1 has perpetual view of solar eclipse: Here's how

India's first mission to explore the Sun, Aditya-L1, is witnessing a continuous total solar eclipse since its launch earlier this year.

22 Mar 2024

India

ISRO successfully lands India's first reusable launch vehicle 'Pushpak'

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made a significant stride in reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology today.

20 Mar 2024

Space Science

Indian space start-up gears up for first-of-its-kind rocket launch

India's private space start-up, Agnikul Cosmos, is gearing up for the test launch of its Agnibaan SOrTeD (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator) rocket on March 22.

10 Mar 2024

Kiren Rijiju

India's Samudrayaan mission to study ocean bed by 2025

India's Earth Sciences Minister, Kiren Rijiju, has shared exciting news about the country's Samudrayaan mission

09 Mar 2024

Space News

ISRO chief S Somanath reveals Chandrayaan-4 mission details

ISRO chief S Somanath has shared details about India's upcoming lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-4, in a recent address at the National Space Science Symposium.

04 Mar 2024

Space News

Was diagnosed with cancer on Aditya-L1's launch day: ISRO chief

S Somanath, the chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer on the same day as the Aditya-L1 mission launch.

27 Feb 2024

Gaganyaan

PM Modi announces names of vyomnauts for Gaganyaan mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the names of the four vyomnauts (astronauts), chosen for India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan.

21 Feb 2024

Gaganyaan

ISRO successfully tests CE20 cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in its Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send Indian astronauts to space.

17 Feb 2024

ISRO Satellite Launch

ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved yet another significant milestone by successfully launching the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

28 Jan 2024

Chandrayaan-3

How ISRO is pushing boundaries of space technology

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is making waves in the world of space exploration with its plans to develop advanced launch vehicles.

15 Jan 2024

Gaganyaan

Why ISRO might pursue Russian spacesuits for Gaganyaan mission 

India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan, might see the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) choosing Russian-made spacesuits over India's own Intra Vehicular Activity (IVA) suits for its astronauts.

06 Jan 2024

ISRO Satellite Launch

ISRO successfully injects Aditya-L1 spacecraft into final orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed a critical maneuver, positioning the Aditya-L1 into its final orbit approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.

06 Jan 2024

ISRO Satellite Launch

ISRO's Aditya-L1 spacecraft to enter final orbit at 4pm today

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to make history as its first solar mission—Aditya-L1—is slated to enter a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at 4:00pm on Saturday.

03 Jan 2024

SpaceX

In a first, SpaceX's Falcon-9 to carry ISRO's satellite

For the first time, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will use SpaceX's Falcon-9 heavy lift launcher to send its next-generation heavy communications satellite, GSAT-20, into space.

01 Jan 2024

Space News

ISRO chairman announces 2024 as the year of 'Gaganyaan readiness'

ISRO Chairman S Somanath has declared 2024 as the year of "Gaganyaan readiness," with numerous tests planned for the highly anticipated manned mission.

01 Jan 2024

Space News

ISRO launches India's first polarimetry mission, XPoSat: Know its significance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its first-ever polarimetry mission, the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat).

30 Dec 2023

Space News

Exciting space missions to look out for in 2024

This year saw several remarkable space missions.

29 Dec 2023

Moon

ISRO to send astronaut to Moon by 2040: Somanath

The chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, has shared the organization's ambitious plans for the future.

25 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

India's triumphs: A glorious year of global achievements

In the year 2023, India not only embraced progress but also etched its name in the annals of history with a string of remarkable accomplishments.

23 Dec 2023

Space News

India's first space station to launch by 2028: ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch India's first international space station by 2028.

06 Dec 2023

Qualcomm

Qualcomm to support India's satellite navigation system in select chipsets

Qualcomm is partnering with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to integrate India's satellite navigation system, NavIC, into select upcoming chipsets.

05 Dec 2023

Space News

Top 7 extraordinary space missions of 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, let's take a moment to marvel at the most captivating space stories that unfolded this year.

28 Nov 2023

NASA

NASA chief to review NISAR's progress: Know mission highlights

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has arrived in India for a week-long visit. The focus of his trip will be to strengthen the partnership between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

25 Nov 2023

Space News

These countries have pursued solar missions like India's Aditya-L1

The India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took a significant step in solar exploration with the launch of the Aditya-L1 mission on September 2.

21 Nov 2023

Moon

How Chandrayaan-4 will differ from Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set its sights on the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, following the grand success of Chandrayaan-3.

19 Nov 2023

Moon

Lunar Sample Return Mission: What is ISRO's next Moon endeavor

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set sights on the Lunar Sample Return Mission (LSRM). The ambitious mission aims to gather soil or rock samples from the Moon and return them to Earth.

16 Nov 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 rocket's upper stage lands in Pacific Ocean: ISRO

The ISRO reported that the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle's cryogenic upper stage made an unplanned re-entry into Earth's atmosphere at approximately 2:42pm.

25 Oct 2023

Technology

ISRO Chairman S Somanath pens autobiography to inspire people

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath has written an autobiography in Malayalam, titled "Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal," which he says is meant to inspire those with talent but lacking self-confidence.

21 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO's TV D1 test flight successfully launched

ISRO successfully launched the TV D1 uncrewed test vehicle under its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission on the second attempt at 10:00am Saturday from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

20 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan's first test flight tomorrow: Know launch time, streaming details

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to launch the Test Vehicle (TV-D1) mission tomorrow, the first-ever flight for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission.

17 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan's first test flight on Saturday: How to watch

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set for the first-ever test flight of its Gaganyaan mission scheduled for October 21.

16 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan's first test flight on October 21: Know timings, significance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the first test flight of the Gaganyaan mission is set for Saturday (October 21) between 7:00am and 9:00am IST.

16 Oct 2023

Chess

Chess grandmaster Praggnanandhaa partners with ISRO to promote science

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath announced on Monday that chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will team up with the space agency to inspire young people in science and technology.

16 Oct 2023

Google

'Google for India' event on October 19: What to expect

The ninth edition of Google for India will take place on October 19 where the tech giant is expected to showcase some cool innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and internet technologies.

11 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan's first test flight on October 21: What to expect

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the first test flight of its Gaganyaan mission on October 21, as announced by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.