India’s rapidly evolving space ecosystem is set to enter a transformative phase with the launch of Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. The mission represents a defining moment not only for the company behind the rocket but also for India’s broader ambition to establish itself as a leading global player in the...
India is set to witness a landmark moment in its rapidly expanding space sector as private aerospace company Skyroot Aerospace prepares to launch Vikram-1, its first orbital launch vehicle. Ahead of the highly anticipated mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the company, describing the launch as another significant milestone in India’s...
The Government of India has introduced stricter regulations governing employee resignations at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), following an increase in requests from scientists, engineers, and technical staff seeking to leave the country’s premier space agency. The move is aimed at preventing the loss of experienced professionals and safeguarding India’s rapidly expanding space programme....
A major security alert unfolded at the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru after authorities received a threatening email claiming that explosives had been planted inside the high-security campus. The alarming message immediately prompted an extensive security response involving local police, bomb disposal experts, and specialized security teams. The threat was...
Tirupati: India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is reportedly set to deploy advanced satellite recognition technology to enhance security during the annual Brahmotsavam celebrations at Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD). The sacred nine-day festival, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji), attracts millions of devotees from across the country and abroad. Last year, around 1.5 million devotees were reported...
In a significant breakthrough that could reshape our understanding of life beyond Earth, NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected complex organic compounds and unusual mineral patterns in a Martian rock sample that scientists believe may hold traces of ancient microbial activity. The discovery was made in the Jezero Crater, an area long suspected to have hosted...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in India’s ambitious human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan, by successfully completing its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01). The test, conducted on August 24, demonstrated the end-to-end functionality of the parachute-based deceleration system, which plays a critical role in ensuring the safe landing of the...
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday met Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at Rashtrapati Bhavan to discuss his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first such achievement by an Indian. During the interaction, Shukla briefed the President about his role as part of the crew and the various...
New Delhi: ISRO on Friday unveiled the model of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) module during the two-day National Space Day celebrations held at Bharat Mandapam. India aims to launch the first module of its home-built space station by 2028, marking its entry into the select group of nations operating orbital laboratories, alongside the International...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Air Force officer who recently returned to Earth after participating in NASA’s Axiom-4 mission. Shukla, who became the first Indian in 41 years to travel to space, shared his experiences and highlighted the global interest in India’s upcoming Gaganyaan mission. During the...