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Isro chief Somnath diagnosed with cancer on the day of Aditya-L1 launch
Isro chief Somnath diagnosed with cancer on the day of Aditya-L1 launch

It was 'duty first' for Isro chief S Somnath on September 2, 2023, when he was diagnosed with cancer. After spending only four days in hospital, Somnath resumed duties as India was going to launch one of its most ambitious projects, Aditya-L1.

DRDO SUCCESSFULLY  TESTS ‘VSHORADS’ MISSILE
DRDO Successfully Conducts Two Flight Tests Of ‘VSHORADS’ Missile In Odisha's Chandipur

DRDO has conducted two successful flight tests of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile on Wednesday and Thursday. The tests were conducted from a ground-based portable launcher at Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.

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  • Friday, 01 March 2024
PM Narendra Modi reviews Gaganyaan Mission progress and bestows astronaut wings to the astronaut des
Narendra Modi first PM to visit ISRO’s VSSC in 4 decades; says India’s own space station by 2035

At Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, PM Modi said, "By 2035, India will have its own space station in space that will help us study the unknown expanses of space.

Weather satellite INSAT-3DS successfully put into orbit
Weather satellite INSAT-3DS successfully put into orbit

The INSAT-3DS is India’s third generation meteorological satellite and is fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

  • Saturday, 17 February 2024
NASA Expedition 71 astronauts to conduct key research in space
NASA Expedition 71 astronauts to conduct key research in space

NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Tracy C. Dyson are set to reach the space station this month and in March.

  • Sunday, 11 February 2024
  • NASA
Woman robot astronaut ‘Vyommitra’
Woman robot astronaut ‘Vyommitra’ will fly into space ahead of ISRO's Gaganyaan

Vyommitra is a name derived from two Sanskrit words namely, “Vyoma” (meaning Space) and “Mitra” (meaning Friend).

  • Monday, 05 February 2024
  • ISRO
Watch: Astronaut Marcus Wandt shares mesmerising views of Earth from International Space Station
Watch: Astronaut Marcus Wandt shares mesmerising views of Earth from International Space Station

As Axiom Mission’s crew is preparing to land on Earth after serving their time at the International Space Centre (ISS), astronaut Marcus Wandt shared mesmerising views of the Earth from the ISS. 

  • Sunday, 04 February 2024
Oreo-sized device on Vikram enables NASA to precisely locate target on Moon
Oreo-sized device on Vikram enables NASA to precisely locate target on Moon

According to ISRO, the scientific instruments/payloads on Vikram and the moon rover Pragyan have performed well.

  • Sunday, 28 January 2024
India BrahMos
India to begin export of ground systems for BrahMos missiles in next 10 days

India, led by DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat, plans to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missile ground systems in 10 days, aiming for dispatch by March.

  • Thursday, 25 January 2024
  • DRDO
Exploring Mars: NASA proposes new solar powered airplane concept
Exploring Mars: NASA proposes new solar powered airplane concept

The Mars Aerial and Ground Intelligent Explorer (MAGGIE) is a compact fixed wing aircraft with ultra-high productivity efficiency powered by solar energy to fly in the Martian atmosphere.

  • Monday, 22 January 2024
No more phone charging!
No more phone charging! China develops battery with 50-year life; know 5 key points

Chinese startup Betavolt claims a nuclear battery, smaller than a coin, can power devices for 50 years without charging. Revolutionary technology, versatile applications, and safety features redefine energy solutions.

  • Tuesday, 16 January 2024
  • China
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024
Nominations invited for Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 in Science, Technology & Innovation

The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is a means to recognise and honour outstanding and inspiring scientific, technological and innovative contributions of researchers, technologists and innovators.

  • Monday, 15 January 2024
Aditya L1 spacecraft
India’s solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches halo orbit L1

"India creates yet another landmark. India's first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches it destination. It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions.

  • Saturday, 06 January 2024
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ISRO gears up to put Aditya-L1 spacecraft in its final destination orbit on Jan 6

According to ISRO officials, the spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, about 1.5 million km from the Earth. The L1 point is about one per cent of the total distance between the Earth and the Sun.

  • Friday, 05 January 2024
  • ISRO
ISRO to usher in 2024 with launch of XPoSat on Jan 1
ISRO to usher in 2024 with launch of XPoSat on Jan 1

The 25-hour countdown for the launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL (PSLV-DL) carrying the XPoSat and 10 other scientific payloads began on Sunday at 8.10 a.m. and is progressing smoothly, officials of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) told IANS.

  • Sunday, 31 December 2023
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