Meet V Narayanan, rocket scientist who is set to succeed S Somanath as new ISRO chief
Wednesday, 8 January 2025 Having joined ISRO in 1984, Narayanan has significantly contributed to various projects. He is currently responsible for developing liquid, semi-cryogenic, and cryogenic propulsion systems for launch vehicles and overseeing control systems.
V Narayanan, a distinguished scientist and director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, has been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO, succeeding S Somanath. With over three decades at ISRO, Narayanan played a pivotal role in developing India's cryogenic engine technology. He will officially...
Group 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.. IndiaTimes
Group 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.. IndiaTimes
Maxar Technologies, a U.S. satellite giant, is under scrutiny for providing high-resolution imagery of Pahalgam to a Pakistani firm weeks before a deadly terror attack. The firm, linked to nuclear smuggling, placed 12 orders for images, including strategic locations such as Rajouri, Pulwama, and Anantnag, which are critical to Indian security. Concerns are rising after ISRO scientists warned that the imagery could have been used to map troop movements for the attack. The partnership with the Pakistani firm raises questions about Maxar’s background check protocols, leading Indian officials to demand a full investigation.
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ISRO successfully conducted its 100th rocket launch with GSLV-F15, deploying the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. NVS-02 strengthens India's NavIC navigation system, enhancing..