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Isro to launch Cartosat-3 and 13 US nanosatellites on 25 November
19 Nov 2019
Besides the Cartosat-3 satellite, a third generation agile advanced satellite having high resolution imaging capability, PSLV-C47 will also carry 13 nanosatellites from the United States into space
Nasa showcases its first all-electric aeroplane
11 Nov 2019
Isro to attempt fresh Moon landing soon: K Sivan
04 Nov 2019
Sivan was delivering a convocation address after signing a memorandum of understanding with IIT Delhi for setting up a Space Technology Cell (STC) at the institute
NASA image of Chandrayan-2 landing site fails to locate Vikram lander
27 Sep 2019
According to NASA, Vikram had a hard landing and the precise location of the spacecraft in the lunar highlands could not be imaged as it was dusk and large shadows covered much of the terrain, possibly covering the lander
Isro locates Vikram Lander’s position, trying to establish contact
09 Sep 2019
The Vikram Lander, instead of making a soft landing, must have made a hard-landing, possibly because it may not have descended at a desired velocity or it may not have landed on its four legs, causing possible damage to itself either way
NASA satellite TESS finds new worlds in habitable zone
02 Aug 2019
The GJ 357 b, a planet about 22 per cent larger than Earth, orbits 11 times closer to its star than Mercury does our Sun and has an equilibrium temperature calculated to be around 490 degrees Fahrenheit (254 degrees Celsius)
Isro to set up technical liaison unit in Moscow
31 Jul 2019
Isro successfully places second lunar mission on Earth orbit
22 Jul 2019
Chandrayaan-2 has the unique distinction of being led by two women - Muthayya Vanitha as the director responsible for the entire project and Ritu Karidhal as the mission director who will coordinate Chandrayaan-2 when the satellite is injected into orbit
Chandrayaan-2 mission launch postponed due to technical snag
15 Jul 2019
‘A technical snag was observed in the launch vehicle at T-56th minute. As a measure of abundant precaution, the Chandrayaan 2 launch has been called off for today,’ Isro stated in a tweet
India plans to have own space station by 2030
14 Jun 2019
The ambitious project, which will place a 20 tonne space station in orbit by 2030, will be an extension of the Gaganyaan mission planned for 2022, Isro chief K Sivan said
Chandrayaan-2 to take off on 15 July, land on Moon by 7 September
13 Jun 2019
The spacecraft will attempt a soft landing on the south polar region of the moon, a feat not so far attempted by any country
Isro launches second radar imaging satellite Risat-2B
22 May 2019
Risat uses synthetic aperture radar capable of providing all-weather surveillance
India opposes EU proposal for e-commerce rules
13 May 2019
India’s proposal to safeguard the right of special provisions by amending laws on unilateral action by members on trade issues has found immediate support from China and South Africa
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