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The Indian Space Research Organisation is India's national space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It serves as the principal research and development arm of the Department of Space (DoS), overseen by the Prime Minister of India, with the Chairman of ISRO also serving as the chief executive of the DoS. It is primarily responsible for space-based operations, space exploration, international space cooperation and the development of related technologies. The agency maintains a constellation of imaging, communications and remote sensing satellites. It operates the GAGAN and IRNSS satellite navigation systems. It has sent three missions to the Moon and one mission to Mars.
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India develops personnel sphere, completes welding on submersible after 700 trialsThe Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has achieved a milestone in India's Deep Ocean Mission by successfully developing the personnel sphere for the MATSYA-6000 submersible. This vessel is..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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PM Modi, who laid foundation of ISS mission during his US visit, says ‘Shukla has inspired a billion dreams’Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla after his 18-day stay at the ISS, hailing him as an inspiration and a milestone for the Gaganyaan mission. Shukla conducted ISRO..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth: How much did ISRO spend for IAF Group Captain's Axiom-4 space mission?Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after successfully completing the ambitious Axiom-4 mission. Shukla, an IAF Group Captain, made a splashdown landing along with three..DNA - Published | |
Entire nation eagerly awaits your arrival: Space minister to Shubham Shukla on return journey from ISSIndia celebrates the successful undocking of the Axiom-4 mission, marking astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return after 18 days on the ISS. Shukla, the second Indian in space, completed seven ISRO-backed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shubhanshu Shukla completes 7 experiments: IsroIndiaTimes - Published | |
Smiling, posing in flight suits: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's poses with crew at space station; see picsAstronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, concluded his 18-day mission with a group photo, celebrating international collaboration. Preparing to return via the Dragon spacecraft, Shukla..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India is still 'Sare Jahan Se Accha', says Shubhanshu Shukla in final message from spaceAstronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, echoing Rakesh Sharma's sentiment from space 41 years prior, declared India "better than the whole world" from the International Space Station during the Axiom-4 farewell..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Axiom-4 set to undock July 14; Shubhanshu Shukla to return; Isro marks private space milestoneThe Axiom-4 mission, featuring Isro-trained astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to undock from the International Space Station on July 14th. Shukla, the first Indian on a private ISS flight, will..IndiaTimes - Published | |
4 of 7 microgravity tests done, Shubhanshu Shukla may undock on TuesdayIndian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, is set to return on July 14. He has successfully completed four Isro-led microgravity experiments, including..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shukla speaks to Isro chairman, experiments reviewedIndian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, spoke with Isro chairman V Narayanan on July 6, 2025, about his health, mission progress, and scientific work...IndiaTimes - Published | |
10 state-of-the-art Isro techs transferred to Indian firms, says IN-SPACeIN-SPACe facilitated the transfer of ten Isro-developed technologies to six Indian companies, fostering satellite launch capabilities, ground station infrastructure, and geospatial applications. These..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Axiom-4 one small step in orbit, giant leap for spaceflight & discovery: IsroFollowing Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's arrival at the ISS, ISRO emphasizes international collaboration in space exploration, drawing parallels with Rakesh Sharma's 1984 mission. The Axiom-4..IndiaTimes - Published | Shukla In space: Benefits far outweigh cost, says Isro chiefIndiaTimes - Published |
Shubhanshu Shukla floats, Isro digs in at Houston to watch & learnGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission is providing invaluable hands-on experience for a team of Isro engineers and doctors stationed in Houston. They are gaining unprecedented access to..IndiaTimes - Published | Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla reaches ISS, supervises docking of SpaceX Dragon to ISS, what is docking?IAF fighter pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will supervise the critical docking phase of Axiom-4 Mission as the NASA spacecraft will make the rendezvous, line up and approach the Space Station for a smooth..DNA - Published |
What Does SpaceX Axiom-4 Mission mean for ISRO, India's space programme? Shubhanshu Shukla will...The ISRO has paid a hefty amount of Rs 550 crore to Axiom Space Inc. to buy a seat on its mission. Its astronaut Shubhanhu Shukla will stay at the ISS for 14 days and carry out several experiments. The..DNA - Published | Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla will do experiments on THESE animals that survived after dinosaurs became extinctDinosaurs became extinct, but they survived. ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will carry out experiments on these animals, also known as "moss piglets". The eight-legged segmented micro-animal,..DNA - Published |
Axiom-4: SpaceX rocket lifts off with ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, here is everything about IAF man and his missionThe four-member crew of Axiom-4 Mission is scheduled to conduct 60 scientific experiments. Indian researchers have proposed seven of these. IAF Group Captain Shubhnashu Shukla will participate in a..DNA - Published | Eye on Gaganyaan mission: How Shubhanshu Shukla's experiments on ISS will help Isro's manned mission; explainedShubhanshu Shukla is set to embark on a 14-day mission to the International Space Station as part of the Axiom mission, alongside representatives from Hungary and Poland. This flight is a crucial step..IndiaTimes - Published |
Axiom-4 launch: Mission with India's Shubhanshu Shukla set to take-off today; check launch timeAxiom Mission 4, featuring ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on Wednesday, with SpaceX reporting favorable weather conditions. The mission,..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro ex-chief-led panel to onboard HEIs in new regulatory setupTo facilitate the implementation of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), the Centre has formed a committee headed by former Isro chief K Radhakrishnan. Tasked with resolving implementation..IndiaTimes - Published |
HAL 1st Indian firm to bag full rocket techHindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) has become the first Indian firm to fully acquire the technology for ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) for Rs 511 crore. IN-SPACe announced this complete..IndiaTimes - Published | In a first, Indian firm bags rocket tech from Isro; HAL wins SSLV ToTHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured a transfer of technology from ISRO for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) at a cost of Rs 511 crore, marking a significant milestone for the..IndiaTimes - Published |
IST to be mandatory time reference, govt asks banks, Sebi to discontinue using other systemsThe Indian government is set to mandate Indian Standard Time (IST) for all official activities, aiming to eliminate reliance on foreign systems like GPS. This move, driven by cybersecurity concerns and..IndiaTimes - Published | Why is Axiom-4 Mission significant for ISRO? How will it help India's manned- mission of Gaganyaan? Shubhansu Shukla will ...The ISRO has paid a hefty amount of Rs 550 crore to Axiom Space Inc to buy a seat on its mission. Shukla will go to the space, stay at the ISS for 14 days and carry out a number of experiments. The..DNA - Published |
'New chapter to Indian space odyssey': IAF wishes Axiom-4 captain Shubhanshu Shukla; Isro team on ground for launchGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to join the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS on June 11, marking a milestone for India’s space journey. The mission was delayed by weather. IAF bids wishes to Shukla...IndiaTimes - Published | As per plan, Shubhanshu Shukla to dock with space station on June 11Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of India's Gaganyaan program, is set to launch on the Axiom-4 mission from Kennedy Space Center on June 10, docking with the ISS on June 11. This mission, a joint..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet man who sold golgappas during day, studied at night, cracked tough exam, has now joined ISRO as..., he is...Ramdas Hemraj Marbade is a simple man from Maharashtra, coming from a poor family, he dared to dream of joining ISRO. His hard work paid off and he has recently joined India's space agency.DNA - Published | ISRO Chief V Narayanan declares 2025 as 'Gaganyaan' year, says first mission with 'Vyommitra' robot to be launched on...The Gaganyaan Programme, approved in December 2018, envisages human spaceflight to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and establishing technologies required for a long-term Indian human space exploration endeavour...DNA - Published |
Morning news wrap: Isro's PSLV-C61/EOS-09 launch mission fails, 27 killed as violent storms rip through Central USISRO's Earth Observation Satellite launch failed due to a third-stage observation. A Mexican naval ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring over 20. Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra was arrested..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Mission could not be...': ISRO chief Narayanan on EOS-09 satellite launchThe flight sequence of the PSLV-C-61 consists of various stages, starting from Ignition of PS1 and PSOM at the ground, to separation of various sections to finally the separation of the satellite from..DNA - Published |
ISRO crosses hundred mark: Launches its 101st satelite EOS-09 aboard PSLV-C61The 101st launch was done with PSLV-C61, carrying an Earth Observation Satellite, named as EOS-09 which will be put in a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO).DNA - Published | In a first, India to conduct experiments aboard ISS to study sustainability of life in spaceIndia is poised to conduct its first biological experiment on the International Space Station (ISS), focusing on the sustainability of human life in space. Spearheaded by Isro and the Department of..IndiaTimes - Published |
India-Pakistan tensions: ISRO reveals how space tech played big role in Operation Sindoor, know hereThe Army received support from commercial satellite operators such as Maxar, a US-based company that provides satellite images to governments and non-governmental organizations worldwide.DNA - Published | Ax-4 mission, with India’s Shubhanshu Shukla, may get delayedThe Axiom-4 mission, with India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as pilot, faces a possible delay due to a minor technical issue, though the launch is still targeted for May 29. Isro chairman V..IndiaTimes - Published |
Isro chief: 2nd phase of space-docking experiment in worksIndiaTimes - Published | India successfully conducts 'dogfight' in Space between Chaser and Target satellites, here's all you need to knowISRO successfully docked two Indian satellites in space, orbiting 475 kilometers above Earth, making India the fourth country, following Russia, the USA, and China, to master docking.DNA - Published |
Gaganyaan: ISRO partners with medical institute to advance space medicineISRO collaborates with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology. They will work on space medicine for the Gaganyaan mission. The partnership focuses on astronaut health. Research..IndiaTimes - Published | K Kasturirangan, visionary space scientist and architect of India’s education reforms, passes away at 84Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, the former ISRO chairman and architect of the National Education Policy 2020, passed away at 84 in Bengaluru. He spearheaded significant ISRO missions, including the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ax-4 mission will see around 60 experiments, including 7 led by IsroIndia’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, involving around 60 scientific studies, with seven from India. The mission will focus on microgravity research,..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro satellite images show damages caused by earthquake in Myanmar, see before and after picsIndiaTimes - Published |
Isro achieves milestone in semi-Cryo engine development with key testISRO has made significant progress in developing a semi-cryogenic engine, successfully conducting a hot test of the Engine Power Head Test Article. This engine, set to power the LVM-3 launch vehicle,..IndiaTimes - Published | India has spent Rs 413 crore on sending astronaut to ISS; Rs 135 crore more to go this yearThe Department of Space (DoS) has allocated Rs 413 crore for the Axiom-4 mission, aiming to send Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS) later this year. This joint..IndiaTimes - Published |
Isro attempts & succeeds in 'rolling' SpaDeX satellites, learning key for future dockingIsro successfully completed a rolling experiment with its Space Docking Experiment mission, involving circumnavigation of one satellite to verify control over satellite maneuvering. This experiment,..IndiaTimes - Published | India’s 2nd spaceport in TN will see first SSLV launch in 2027: Isro chief; says Centre has given nod for Chandrayaan-5IndiaTimes - Published |
'Chandrayaan-5 approved by govt, to be joint mission with Japan': Isro chief V NarayananThe Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) has secured approval for Chandrayaan-5, a significant Moon mission in collaboration. This mission will feature a rover ten times heavier than the one..IndiaTimes - Published | ISRO undocks Spadex satellites, paves way for India's lunar explorationISRO undocks Spadex satellites, paves way for India's lunar explorationDNA - Published |
Isro undocks SpaDex satellites, could try more docking trialsIsro has successfully undocked two satellites after their first docking as part of the SpaDex mission, laying the groundwork for multiple future docking attempts. This critical advancement will help..IndiaTimes - Published | Assam in talks with Isro, may be first state to have own satelliteAssam is in talks with Isro to launch a Rs 450-500 crore geostationary satellite to monitor illegal infiltration, provide flood warnings, and support farmers with weather data. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma..IndiaTimes - Published |
