Indian Space Research Organisation
Isro celebrates Vikram Sarabhai’s birth centenary with images of `Sarabhai Crater’ on Moon
17 Aug 2020
Qualcomm adopts Isro’s NaviC technology for mobile chipsets
23 Jan 2020
Qualcomm has developed new chipsets that are compatible with Isro’s GPS-alternative NaviC, helping Android phones to enhance geolocation capabilities within the coverage region of NaviC
India launches high-power communication satellite GSAT-30
17 Jan 2020
The 3,357 kgGSAT-30 will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites, replacing INSAT-4A in orbit, while also expanding reach in the Gulf countries, several Asian countries and Australia
Isro plans a repeat of second moon mission with Chandrayaan-3
02 Jan 2020
Sivan said Isro has planned more than space 25 missions in 2020 and that preparations for the manned space mission, `Gaganyaan’ are going on simultaneously with the Chandrayaan-3 mission which is slated for 2021
Isro ranked fifth best place to work in India
20 Dec 2019
Isro successfully launches RISAT-2BR1 and 9 commercial satellites
11 Dec 2019
RISAT-2BR1, a radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 628 kg, will provide services in the field of agriculture, forestry and disaster management, while the 9 commercial satellites belong to countries like Israel, Italy, Japan and the US
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
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
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
Isro’s Chandrayaan-2 getting ready for July launch
02 May 2019
Chandrayaan-2, a totally indigenous mission, comprising an Orbiter, a Lander and a Rover, is programmed to land on the Moon on 6 September
Isro’s PSLV-45 puts EMISAT, 28 customer satellites in orbit
01 Apr 2019
The 436 kg EMISAT, an orbital platform intended for electromagnetic spectrum measurement, is envisaged to provide a microgravity environment for research organisations and academic institutes to perform experiments
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