Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): News

16 Apr 2024

Space News

ISRO successfully tests groundbreaking lightweight nozzle for rocket engines

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle, marking a significant advancement in rocket engine technology.

09 Apr 2024

Solar Eclipse

India's Aditya-L1 has perpetual view of solar eclipse: Here's how

India's first mission to explore the Sun, Aditya-L1, is witnessing a continuous total solar eclipse since its launch earlier this year.

22 Mar 2024

India

ISRO successfully lands India's first reusable launch vehicle 'Pushpak'

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made a significant stride in reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology today.

20 Mar 2024

Space Science

Indian space start-up gears up for first-of-its-kind rocket launch

India's private space start-up, Agnikul Cosmos, is gearing up for the test launch of its Agnibaan SOrTeD (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator) rocket on March 22.

10 Mar 2024

Kiren Rijiju

India's Samudrayaan mission to study ocean bed by 2025

India's Earth Sciences Minister, Kiren Rijiju, has shared exciting news about the country's Samudrayaan mission

09 Mar 2024

Space News

ISRO chief S Somanath reveals Chandrayaan-4 mission details

ISRO chief S Somanath has shared details about India's upcoming lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-4, in a recent address at the National Space Science Symposium.

04 Mar 2024

Space News

Was diagnosed with cancer on Aditya-L1's launch day: ISRO chief

S Somanath, the chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer on the same day as the Aditya-L1 mission launch.

27 Feb 2024

Gaganyaan

PM Modi announces names of vyomnauts for Gaganyaan mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the names of the four vyomnauts (astronauts), chosen for India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan.

21 Feb 2024

Gaganyaan

ISRO successfully tests CE20 cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in its Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send Indian astronauts to space.

17 Feb 2024

ISRO Satellite Launch

ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved yet another significant milestone by successfully launching the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

28 Jan 2024

Chandrayaan-3

How ISRO is pushing boundaries of space technology

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is making waves in the world of space exploration with its plans to develop advanced launch vehicles.

15 Jan 2024

Gaganyaan

Why ISRO might pursue Russian spacesuits for Gaganyaan mission 

India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan, might see the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) choosing Russian-made spacesuits over India's own Intra Vehicular Activity (IVA) suits for its astronauts.

06 Jan 2024

ISRO Satellite Launch

ISRO successfully injects Aditya-L1 spacecraft into final orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed a critical maneuver, positioning the Aditya-L1 into its final orbit approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.

06 Jan 2024

ISRO Satellite Launch

ISRO's Aditya-L1 spacecraft to enter final orbit at 4pm today

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to make history as its first solar mission—Aditya-L1—is slated to enter a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at 4:00pm on Saturday.

03 Jan 2024

SpaceX

In a first, SpaceX's Falcon-9 to carry ISRO's satellite

For the first time, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will use SpaceX's Falcon-9 heavy lift launcher to send its next-generation heavy communications satellite, GSAT-20, into space.

01 Jan 2024

Space News

ISRO chairman announces 2024 as the year of 'Gaganyaan readiness'

ISRO Chairman S Somanath has declared 2024 as the year of "Gaganyaan readiness," with numerous tests planned for the highly anticipated manned mission.

01 Jan 2024

Space News

ISRO launches India's first polarimetry mission, XPoSat: Know its significance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its first-ever polarimetry mission, the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat).

30 Dec 2023

Space News

Exciting space missions to look out for in 2024

This year saw several remarkable space missions.

29 Dec 2023

Moon

ISRO to send astronaut to Moon by 2040: Somanath

The chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, has shared the organization's ambitious plans for the future.

25 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

India's triumphs: A glorious year of global achievements

In the year 2023, India not only embraced progress but also etched its name in the annals of history with a string of remarkable accomplishments.

23 Dec 2023

Space News

India's first space station to launch by 2028: ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch India's first international space station by 2028.

06 Dec 2023

Qualcomm

Qualcomm to support India's satellite navigation system in select chipsets

Qualcomm is partnering with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to integrate India's satellite navigation system, NavIC, into select upcoming chipsets.

05 Dec 2023

Space News

Top 7 extraordinary space missions of 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, let's take a moment to marvel at the most captivating space stories that unfolded this year.

28 Nov 2023

NASA

NASA chief to review NISAR's progress: Know mission highlights

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has arrived in India for a week-long visit. The focus of his trip will be to strengthen the partnership between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

25 Nov 2023

Space News

These countries have pursued solar missions like India's Aditya-L1

The India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took a significant step in solar exploration with the launch of the Aditya-L1 mission on September 2.

21 Nov 2023

Moon

How Chandrayaan-4 will differ from Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set its sights on the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, following the grand success of Chandrayaan-3.

19 Nov 2023

Moon

Lunar Sample Return Mission: What is ISRO's next Moon endeavor

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set sights on the Lunar Sample Return Mission (LSRM). The ambitious mission aims to gather soil or rock samples from the Moon and return them to Earth.

16 Nov 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 rocket's upper stage lands in Pacific Ocean: ISRO

The ISRO reported that the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle's cryogenic upper stage made an unplanned re-entry into Earth's atmosphere at approximately 2:42pm.

25 Oct 2023

Technology

ISRO Chairman S Somanath pens autobiography to inspire people

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath has written an autobiography in Malayalam, titled "Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal," which he says is meant to inspire those with talent but lacking self-confidence.

21 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO's TV D1 test flight successfully launched

ISRO successfully launched the TV D1 uncrewed test vehicle under its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission on the second attempt at 10:00am Saturday from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

20 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan's first test flight tomorrow: Know launch time, streaming details

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to launch the Test Vehicle (TV-D1) mission tomorrow, the first-ever flight for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission.

17 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan's first test flight on Saturday: How to watch

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set for the first-ever test flight of its Gaganyaan mission scheduled for October 21.

16 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan's first test flight on October 21: Know timings, significance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the first test flight of the Gaganyaan mission is set for Saturday (October 21) between 7:00am and 9:00am IST.

16 Oct 2023

Chess

Chess grandmaster Praggnanandhaa partners with ISRO to promote science

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath announced on Monday that chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will team up with the space agency to inspire young people in science and technology.

16 Oct 2023

Google

'Google for India' event on October 19: What to expect

The ninth edition of Google for India will take place on October 19 where the tech giant is expected to showcase some cool innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and internet technologies.

11 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan's first test flight on October 21: What to expect

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the first test flight of its Gaganyaan mission on October 21, as announced by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.

08 Oct 2023

Space News

Aditya-L1 mission: ISRO fixes trajectory of spacecraft heading toward Sun

India's first solar space observatory, the Aditya-L1, is now on its way to the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point-1 (L1), around 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.

07 Oct 2023

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO planning first crew escape system abort test

As part of India's ambitious Gaganyaan program, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for an inflight abort test of the crew escape system (CES) using a test vehicle by October-end.

02 Oct 2023

Space News

Aditya-L1: What's next for India's first space-based solar observatory

India's first space-based solar mission, Aditya-L1, is making significant progress.

30 Sep 2023

Space News

Shukrayaan-1: All about ISRO's Venus mission after Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set its sights on Venus after the Chandrayaan-3's triumphant soft-landing on the Moon and the successful launch of Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission.

24 Sep 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO extends Chandrayaan-3's revival mission by 14 days

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will continue to re-establish contact with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover of the Chandrayaan-3 mission for another 14 days.

22 Sep 2023

Space News

ISRO's Ahmedabad facility will aid Gaganyaan mission: Here's how

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facility in Ahmedabad will play a key role in India's first crewed space mission, Gaganyaan.

20 Sep 2023

Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi supports Women's Reservation Bill, demands caste census

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that the Congress party would support the reservation for women in Parliament and the state assemblies.

19 Sep 2023

Space News

ISRO's Aditya-L1 undergoes crucial operation, heads toward target L1 point

India's first space-based solar observatory, Aditya-L1, successfully underwent a key maneuver, called the Trans-Lagrangean Point 1 Insertion (TL1I) earlier today.

18 Sep 2023

Technology

ISRO's Aditya-L1 solar mission starts collecting scientific data

India's first space-based solar mission, Aditya-L1, has been progressing smoothly so far. Among the mission's key goals is to provide real-time information on solar activities and their effects on space weather.

15 Sep 2023

Space News

ISRO's Aditya-L1 to undergo key maneuver on September 19

India's first space-based solar mission, Aditya-L1, has successfully completed its fourth Earth-bound maneuver.

13 Sep 2023

Apple

In a first, iPhone 15 Pro models support India's NavIC

Cupertino tech giant Apple has incorporated support for NavIC, India's indigenous alternative to GPS, in its iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models.

10 Sep 2023

Space News

ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission completes third Earth-bound maneuver

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, has completed its third Earth-bound maneuver.

09 Sep 2023

NASA

India, US to send astronauts to ISS in 2024

India and the United States (US) have initiated talks to establish a strategic framework for human space flight by 2023 end, with plans to send Indian astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024.

07 Sep 2023

Technology

Aditya-L1 captures selfie and photographs Earth, Moon in one frame

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared images of Earth and the Moon captured by the Aditya-L1 spacecraft.

06 Sep 2023

NASA

NASA orbiter captures Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander on Moon

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured an image of India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander, which successfully touched down near the Moon's south pole on August 23.

05 Sep 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 MahaQuiz is now live: Check prizes, how to participate

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the Chandrayaan-3 MahaQuiz, a quiz competition to celebrate the success of the lunar mission and India's space exploration journey.

05 Sep 2023

Technology

Aditya-L1 undergoes 2nd Earth-bound maneuver, advances toward target orbit

India's first space-based mission to study the Sun, Aditya-L1, has successfully completed its second Earth-bound maneuver, bringing it closer to its targeted Lagrange point L1.

04 Sep 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander completes hop experiment as lunar sunset begins  

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap.

04 Sep 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO scientist, voice behind launch countdowns, dies of cardiac arrest

N Valarmathi, an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist and the voice behind the space agency's rocket launch countdowns, died due to cardiac arrest on Saturday in Chennai, reported WION. She was 64.

03 Sep 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover completes its walk on lunar surface

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover successfully completed its walk on the lunar surface and entered sleep mode.

03 Sep 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Key facts about ISRO scientist in charge of Aditya-L1 mission

After Chandrayaan-3's successful lunar landing, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its historic Aditya-L1, India's first space-based solar observatory, on Saturday to study the intricate details of the Sun.

02 Sep 2023

Space News

Aditya-L1, India's first solar observatory, launched: Know mission objectives

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched India's maiden space-based solar observatory, the Aditya-L1.

01 Sep 2023

Sriharikota

Countdown starts for Aditya-L1 mission: How to watch tomorrow's launch

After the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now preparing for the launch of Aditya-L1, India's first space-based solar observatory.

31 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO's new video shows Pragyan rover maneuvering on Moon

Chandrayaan-3 mission, which made India the first-ever nation to have a presence near the Moon's south pole, is making significant progress.

30 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover captures Vikram lander on Moon

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared an image captured by the Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover, showcasing its first view of the Vikram lander.

30 Aug 2023

Technology

ISRO completes launch rehearsal and vehicle check of Aditya-L1 mission 

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed the vehicle internal checks and successfully performed the launch rehearsal of the Aditya-L1 mission.

30 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

After sulphur and oxygen discovery, Chandrayaan-3 now searching for hydrogen

Chandrayaan-3 mission has made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting sulfur at the Moon's south pole, marking the first-ever in-situ measurements of the region's elemental composition.

28 Aug 2023

Technology

ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission will launch on September 2

Aditya-L1, poised to be the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, is all set for launch.

26 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

August 23 announced 'National Space Day' to mark Chandrayaan-3 success

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex (ISTRAC), Bengaluru, early on Saturday to celebrate Chandrayaan-3's successful soft-landing on the Moon.

26 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 landing site to be called Shiv-Shakti Point

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the Moon landing site of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission will be named Shiv-Shakti Point.

25 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover, with payloads enabled, performs moonwalk for science

Chandrayaan-3 mission is carrying out its operations flawlessly.

25 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO ex-chief's remark about scientists' salaries sparks debate

India's Chandrayaan-3 recently marked a significant milestone with a successful soft landing on the lunar south pole, making India a pioneer in exploring this unique region.

25 Aug 2023

Moon

Chandrayaan-4: Know all about Chandrayaan-3's follow-up Moon mission

Chandrayaan-3 stunned the world with its successful landing on the Moon and plans for its follow-up mission have already begun.

25 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-2 orbiter photographs Chandrayaan-3 lander on Moon

We have yet another interesting update on the Chandrayaan-3.

24 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3: Lander Module payloads activated, mission on schedule

Chandrayaan-3 is all ready to start exploring the Moon.

24 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Check out major blunders by politicians after Chandrayaan-3's success

While the nation celebrated the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3, several Indian politicians made the headlines for their gaffes.

24 Aug 2023

Technology

Aditya-L1: Know all about ISRO's next mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is next targeting to study the Sun with Aditya-L1, its first space-based solar mission.

24 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3: Pragyan rover begins exploring Moon's south pole 

Chandrayaan-3 clocked a world first with a soft and safe touchdown near the Moon's south pole yesterday.

23 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

Historic day: PM Modi congratulates Chandrayaan-3's landing on Moon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.

23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

India makes history: Chandrayaan-3 lands near Moon's south pole

Chandrayaan-3 has successfully landed on the Moon! The mission has notched several milestones with its safe touchdown, after a 40-day journey.

23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives, explained

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to notch a crucial milestone with Chandrayaan-3.