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This state-of-the-art equipment is a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI).

ISRO Reveals Largest Planetary Mixer for Propellant

ISRO unveils World's largest vertical mixer for propellant production

This state-of-the-art equipment is a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI).

In a groundbreaking development, India's space technology has reached new heights with the creation of the world's largest vertical planetary mixer, designed for solid propellant production.
This state-of-the-art equipment is a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI).
During a handover ceremony on February 13 in Bengaluru, the mixer was officially handed over to the Director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), A. Rajarajan, in the presence of ISRO Chairman S. Somanath and CMTI Director K. Prasad.
Enhancing solid propellant production
The advanced mixer represents a pivotal component in India's space propulsion capabilities. Solid propellants, essential for rocket motors, demand meticulous and controlled mixing due to the sensitive nature of the materials. Weighing 150 tonnes and measuring 5.4 meters in length, 3.3 meters in breadth, and 8.7 meters in height, this new mixer promises to significantly enhance the consistency, quality, and scalability of solid propellant production.
Driving towards self-reliance in space technology
This development marks another milestone in India's mission for self-sufficiency in key technologies. The Department of Space has been proactively advancing indigenous manufacturing, and this mixer is testament to India's growing prowess in aerospace engineering and production. After successful factory-level acceptance tests, the mixer is poised to play a crucial role in advancing the nation's space transportation infrastructure.
Implications for future ISRO missions
The introduction of this mixer emphasizes the importance of improving both safety and efficiency in solid propellant preparation for future ISRO endeavors. This technological breakthrough is expected to underpin upcoming launch vehicle developments, further solidifying India's influence in the international space sector.

India’s first astronaut IAF pilot Shubhanshu Shukla is gearing up for a historic mission to the ISS.

Shubhanshu Shukla's Historic ISS Mission

India&rsquo;s first astronaut IAF pilot Shubhanshu Shukla is gearing up for a historic mission to the ISS.

In space programme, India has made history in many ways, earlier. Another feather added to It's crown! Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is all set to become the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station. The mission is scheduled to launch from Florida in USA.
He has been assigned as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4, part of a collaborative initiative between NASA and ISRO. It marks an all new chapter in India's space mission journey. NASA has announced that the launch is slated for "no earlier than spring 2025."
Captain Shubhanshu Shukla expressed his eagerness to share his experience with fellow Indians. He plans to carry items symbolizing India on his journey and even hopes to perform yoga poses aboard the space station.
Born on October 10, 1985, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Captain Shukla has already established himself as a distinguished IAF pilot. Commissioned into the fighter wing in June 2006, he has accumulated an impressive 2,000 hours of flight experience across diverse aircraft, including the Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, and An-32. Achieving the rank of group captain in March 2024, Shukla is also the astronaut-designate for India&rsquo;s Gaganyaan mission.
In 2019, a pivotal call from ISRO led Shukla to undergo rigorous training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Moscow&mdash;a transformative year-long preparation for his astronautical pursuits.
This mission, Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), also heralds significant milestones for Poland and Hungary, marking each nation&rsquo;s return to human spaceflight in over 40 years. This is the first time these three countries will participate in a mission on the ISS together, highlighting Axiom Space's role in reshaping global low-Earth orbit access and advancing national space initiatives.
Commanded by former NASA astronaut and Axiom Space's Director of Human Spaceflight, Peggy Whitson, the mission includes Shukla as the pilot and two European Space Agency project astronauts, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary, as mission specialists. The astronauts aim to spend up to 14 days on the ISS, engaging in various scientific, outreach, and commercial ventures. This historic mission signifies a bold step for international cooperation and technological advancement in space exploration.

Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, selected as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4, will become India's second astronaut in space. 

 Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla named pilot for NASA's Axiom Mission 4 to ISS

Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, selected as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4, will become India's second astronaut in space.&nbsp;

Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer recently selected as the 'Prime' astronaut for the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Gaganyaan mission, has now been named the pilot for Axiom Mission 4, scheduled for Spring 2025.&nbsp;
The Ax-4 mission will be led by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, Axiom Space's Director of Human Spaceflight.&nbsp;
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Meet the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ax4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ax4</a> crew. 🇺🇸 Commander Peggy Whitson 🇮🇳 Mission Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> 🇵🇱 Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of ESA/<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Poland?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Poland</a> 🇭🇺 Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hungary?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hungary</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jjx8ERGqFf">pic.twitter.com/Jjx8ERGqFf</a>
&mdash; Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) <a href="https://twitter.com/Axiom_Space/status/1884983916127264867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Shukla will be joined by mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary. This mission marks a significant milestone as it will be the first government-sponsored human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary in over 40 years.
Shubhanshu Shukla will become India's second astronaut in space since 1984. His journey began in June 2006 when he was commissioned into the IAF's fighter wing.&nbsp;
As a seasoned combat leader and test pilot, Shukla has accumulated over 2,000 flight hours across various aircraft types, including the Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, and An-32.&nbsp;
His rise to the rank of Group Captain in March 2024 reflects his extraordinary contributions to the IAF. In 2019, Shukla received a transformative call from ISRO and embarked on intense training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Moscow, preparing him for future space missions.
On February 27, 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially announced Shukla as one of the astronauts undergoing intensive training for India's first-ever human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, scheduled for 2025.&nbsp;
By August 2024, Shukla had been selected as the 'Prime' astronaut for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS), with Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair as his backup astronaut.&nbsp;
The Gaganyaan mission aims to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capabilities, with a crew of three astronauts orbiting at 400 km for three days before safely returning to Earth, landing in Indian sea waters.
India&rsquo;s space sector has seen remarkable advancements in recent years, especially with successful missions like Chandrayaan-3&rsquo;s lunar landing and the Aditya L1 Solar Mission. ISRO&rsquo;s Gaganyaan program has also been making significant progress, as has the agency&rsquo;s work on reusable launch vehicles, expanding satellite portfolios, and a commitment to building an Indian space station by 2035.&nbsp;
On January 29, 2024, ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 satellite, marking the 100th launch from India&rsquo;s spaceport at Sriharikota.

ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F15 rocket, marking its 100th launch from Sriharikota, with the NVS-02 satellite.

ISRO's 100th Launch: GSLV-F15 Lifts Off

ISRO achieves milestone with 100th launch; GSLV-F15 places NVS-02 in orbit

ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F15 rocket, marking its 100th launch from Sriharikota, with the NVS-02 satellite.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of its GSLV-F15 rocket, carrying the NVS-02 satellite, at 6:23 AM from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;
This launch is ISRO&rsquo;s 100th from the country&rsquo;s spaceport. GSLV-F15 is the 17th flight of India&rsquo;s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the 11th flight featuring the Indigenous Cryo stage.&nbsp;
This marks the 8th operational flight of GSLV with an indigenous Cryogenic stage, and its payload fairing is a metallic version with a 3.4-meter diameter.
&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/100thLaunch?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#100thLaunch&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;br&gt;Congratulations &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@isro&lt;/a&gt; for achieving the landmark milestone of &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/100thLaunch?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#100thLaunch&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sriharikota?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#Sriharikota&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;br&gt;It&rsquo;s a privilege to be associated with the Department of Space at the historic moment of this record feat.&lt;br&gt;Team &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISRO?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#ISRO&lt;/a&gt;, you have once again made India proud with&hellip; &lt;a href="https://t.co/lZp1eV4mmL"&gt;pic.twitter.com/lZp1eV4mmL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/DrJitendraSingh/status/1884409343807730132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;January 29, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
ISRO stated that the GSLV-F15, equipped with the indigenous Cryogenic stage, is designed to place the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
A number of students had the rare chance to witness the historic launch from close to the launchpad, their excitement palpable as they experienced this momentous event.&nbsp;
Teerth, a student from Gujarat, shared his enthusiasm with ANI, saying, "I came from my college to witness the 100th launch, I am really excited. ISRO is not launching various foreign countries' satellites, so we are generating income from that also, so it is a really impressive step from the Indian government and ISRO."&nbsp;
Avinash, from Bihar, who was attending a launch for the first time, expressed his excitement, saying, "Really excited about it, we are here to witness the takeoff. All the best to the scientists and anyone else who have worked on this. We are really excited for this, this is the first time I get to witness this, we had been trying for four years to witness this and finally we got the chance."
On Tuesday, Nilesh Desai, Director of the Space Applications Centre (SAC)/ISRO, explained that the launch would enhance India's Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), increasing its satellites from 4 to 5.&nbsp;
Desai stated, "We are going to launch at 6:23 am this GSLV-F-15 mission which will carry the NVS-02 satellite into orbit. Finally, it will be put in the geostationary orbit at 36,000 kilometres and it will increase the number of satellites of our navigation constellation from 4 to 5 and that will improve the overall accuracy of the positioning which we get from this navigation satellite."
The IRNSS, now branded as the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), is a system comprising seven satellites in total. With this launch, India has successfully placed 5 out of these 7 satellites in space.&nbsp;
Desai added, "This is the 5th in the series of operational NavIC satellites. NavIC satellite is our earlier named IRNSS satellite configuration which is called the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, it is a part of this satellite constellation where we will put seven satellites. Older satellites are getting replaced with a new series of satellites."
NavIC is India&rsquo;s independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide precise Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT) services for users in India and regions extending up to 1500 km beyond India&rsquo;s landmass.&nbsp;
The system offers two types of services: Standard Positioning Service (SPS) and Restricted Service (RS). The SPS provides positioning accuracy better than 20 meters and timing accuracy better than 40 nanoseconds across the service area.

ISRO begins the 27-hour countdown for its 100th mission, launching the NVS-02 navigation satellite aboard the GSLV-F15 rocket. This milestone marks the first mission under ISRO Chairman V Narayanan.

ISRO begins 27-hour countdown for 100th mission to launch navigation satellite

ISRO begins the 27-hour countdown for its 100th mission, launching the NVS-02 navigation satellite aboard the GSLV-F15 rocket. This milestone marks the first mission under ISRO Chairman V Narayanan.

The 27-hour countdown for ISRO's historic 100th mission from this spaceport, launch of a Navigation satellite onboard a GSLV rocket commenced on Tuesday, sources in the space agency said. Also, this would be the first mission for ISRO Chairman V Narayanan, who assumed office on January 13.
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with indigenous Cryogenic upper stage in its 17th flight, carrying the navigation satellite NVS-02 is scheduled for lift-off at 6.23 am on January 29 from the second launch pad here.
The navigation satellite is the second in the series of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) aimed to provide accurate position, velocity and timing to users in the Indian sub-continent as well as to regions about 1,500 km beyond the Indian land mass.
"The 27.30 hour countdown commenced at 02.53 am on Tuesday," multiple sources told PTI.
The 50.9 metre tall GSLV-F15 follows the GSLV-F12 mission which successfully carried navigation satellite NVS-01, the first of the second generation satellites on May 29, 2023.
NavIC comprises five second generation satellites--NVS-01/02/03/04/05 envisaged to augment NavIC base layer constellation with enhanced features for ensuring continuity of services.
The NVS-02 satellite designed and developed by the U R Satellite Centre weighs about 2,250 kg. It has navigation payload in L1, L5 and S bands in addition to ranging payload in C-band like its predecessor NVS-01.
The key applications the satellite would be used for are terrestrial, aerial and maritime navigation, precision agriculture, fleet management, location based services in mobile devices, orbit determination for satellites, Internet-of-Things (IoT) based applications, emergency and timing services, ISRO said.

The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a Third Launch Pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, aimed at supporting next-generation launch vehicles, backup for existing infrastructure.

Cabinet approves third launch pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre

The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a Third Launch Pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, aimed at supporting next-generation launch vehicles, backup for existing infrastructure.

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the establishment of a Third Launch Pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Thursday.
The TLP is designed to support the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) next-generation launch vehicles (NGLV) and serve as a backup to the existing second launch pad.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "...With a cost of Rs 3985 Crores, third launch pad has been sanctioned by the cabinet today. This will prove to be an important milestone for the country in space infrastructure. If you look at the first and second launch&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Mr5Cnw4D1j">pic.twitter.com/Mr5Cnw4D1j</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1879826155974590945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
It will also enhance India&rsquo;s space exploration capabilities, particularly in supporting future human spaceflight missions.
Featuring a versatile and adaptable design, the TLP will be able to accommodate various launch vehicles, including the NGLV, LVM3 with a semi-cryogenic stage, and upgraded NGLV configurations.
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Union Cabinet approves the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh at a cost of ₹3,985 cr which will prove to be an important milestone in the field of space infrastructure TLP significantly enhances&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/l3hnAnBrRv">pic.twitter.com/l3hnAnBrRv</a>
&mdash; PIB India (@PIB_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIB_India/status/1879830615924838859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
The project will build on ISRO&rsquo;s prior experience in developing launch pads and involve significant collaboration with industry partners. Existing infrastructure at the launch complex will be optimized during the construction process.
The TLP project, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,984.86 crore, is set to be completed within 48 months.
This new facility will strengthen India&rsquo;s space ecosystem, enabling more frequent launches and advancing the country's capabilities in human spaceflight and space exploration missions. It is recognized as a project of national importance.
Currently, India's space transportation systems rely on two launch pads: the First Launch Pad (FLP) and the Second Launch Pad (SLP).
FLP, established 30 years ago, has supported PSLV and SSLV launches.
SLP, created primarily for GSLV and LVM3, has been operational for nearly 20 years, contributing to national missions like Chandrayaan-3 and commercial PSLV/LVM3 missions.
Additionally, SLP is being prepared for the human-rated LVM3 launch for the Gaganyaan mission.
With the expanded vision of India's space program during the Amrit Kaal, including the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) by 2035 and a planned Indian Crewed Lunar Landing by 2040, new, heavier launch vehicles with advanced propulsion systems are required.
These vehicles cannot be supported by the current launch pads. Therefore, establishing a Third Launch Pad is crucial to cater to the next-generation launch vehicles and act as a backup for SLP. This development is essential to meet the growing space transportation needs for the next 25 to 30 years.

ISRO has successfully completed its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), making India the fourth country to achieve satellite docking.

ISRO achieves historic satellite docking with SpaDeX mission

ISRO has successfully completed its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), making India the fourth country to achieve satellite docking. This milestone positions India for future space missions such as Chandrayaan-4 and the upcoming Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday successfully achieved satellite docking as part of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX).
"Docking Success Spacecraft docking successfully completed! A historic moment" ISRO proudly announced on 'X'.
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SpaDeX Docking Update: 🌟Docking Success Spacecraft docking successfully completed! A historic moment. Let&rsquo;s walk through the SpaDeX docking process: Manoeuvre from 15m to 3m hold point completed. Docking initiated with precision, leading to successful spacecraft capture.&hellip;
&mdash; ISRO (@isro) <a href="https://twitter.com/isro/status/1879749119759311078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Earlier, on January 12, ISRO had conducted a preliminary test, bringing the two spacecraft to a distance of three meters before moving them apart to a safe distance for further analysis.
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SpaDeX Docking Update: Post docking, control of two satellites as a single object is successful. Undocking and power transfer checks to follow in coming days. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPADEX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPADEX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISRO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ISRO</a>
&mdash; ISRO (@isro) <a href="https://twitter.com/isro/status/1879754403306967291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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A Historic Milestone for India
With this achievement, ISRO successfully docked two satellites in space under its SpaDeX mission, making India the fourth country, after the United States, Russia, and China, to demonstrate the ability to dock satellites.
Docking Completed After Delays
Although the docking process had been delayed earlier due to technical issues on January 7 and 9, ISRO was able to complete the docking on Thursday. The successful docking followed a trial on January 12, where the satellites were brought as close as 3 meters before safely moving apart for further assessment.
SpaDeX: A Key Technological Milestone
Launched on December 30 via PSLV, the SpaDeX mission involved two satellites, SDX01 (the Chaser) and SDX02 (the Target), each weighing 220 kg. The satellites were placed in low-Earth orbit, about 20 km apart, before gradually closing the gap for the final docking.
This docking experiment serves as a critical technological demonstration for future Indian missions, including:
<ul>
<li>Chandrayaan-4: A mission to return lunar samples to Earth, requiring a re-entry module to dock with a transfer module</li>
<li>Bharatiya Antariksh Station: India&rsquo;s proposed space station, set to launch in 2028 with modular components</li>
<li>Human Moon Mission: Set for 2040, which will require advanced docking technologies. </li>
</ul>
The successful docking took place during a pivotal moment for ISRO, as V. Narayanan took over as the new director of ISRO on January 14. Despite earlier challenges, ISRO&rsquo;s team showed remarkable resilience and technical expertise, ensuring the success of the mission.
This accomplishment represents a major step forward in India&rsquo;s space exploration ambitions, enabling future missions such as sample returns, space station assembly, and interplanetary exploration. With the successful completion of SpaDeX, ISRO continues to cement its position as a global leader in space technology.

V Narayanan has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of the Space Commission, succeeding S Somanath. 

V Narayanan appointed as new ISRO chairman

V Narayanan has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of the Space Commission, succeeding S Somanath.&nbsp;

Rocket scientist V Narayanan was on Tuesday appointed Secretary, Department of Space, succeeding S Somanath, who will complete his tenure next week.
"The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved appointment of Shri V. Narayanan, Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Valiamala as Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission for a period of two years with effect from 14.01.2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier," an official order said.
Secretary, Department of Space, also holds the charge of chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Somanath had assumed charge as the Secretary, Department of Space, on January 14, 2022 for a three-year term.
Narayanan, a distinguished Scientist at the ISRO, has nearly four decades of experience and has held various key positions within the Indian space organisation.
Narayanan's expertise lies in rocket and spacecraft propulsion. He was the Project Director for the C25 Cryogenic Project of the GSLV Mk Ill vehicle.
Under his leadership, the team successfully developed the C25 Stage, a vital component of GSLV Mk III.
Narayanan, who is a Rocket &amp; Space Craft Propulsion Expert, joined the ISRO in 1984 and functioned in various capacities before becoming Director of the Centre.
During the initial phase, for four and a half years, he worked in the Solid Propulsion area of Sounding Rockets and Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).
In 1989, he completed M.Tech in Cryogenic Engineering with First Rank at IIT-Kharagpur and joined the Cryogenic Propulsion area in Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC).

ISRO achieves a key milestone with the successful launch of SpaDeX spacecraft, advancing India's ambitions in space docking and interplanetary missions.

 ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission Marks Breakthrough in Space Docking Technology

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath said the rocket has placed the satellites in the right orbit of 475 km circular orbit, after over 15 minutes of flight.

Two spacecraft that would aid ISRO in demonstrating space docking, a critical technology for future space missions, got separated successfully and were placed into the desired orbit late Monday, the country&rsquo;s space agency said.
"PSLV C60 mission accomplished as a SpaDeX spacecraft is considered," said Mission Director M Jayakumar.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath said the rocket has placed the satellites in the right orbit of 475 km circular orbit, after over 15 minutes of flight.
"So, as far as we are concerned, the rocket has placed the spacecraft in the right orbit and the SpaDeX satellites have moved one behind the other, and over the period of time, it will pick up further distance, travel about 20 km away and then the rendezvous and docking process will start.
&ldquo;And we hope that the docking process can happen in another week and the nominal time is going to be approximately January 7," he said in his address from the Mission Control Centre.
In this mission, the very important part is the POEM-4 with 24 payloads from startups, industries, academia and also from ISRO centres, he said.
These are scheduled to be fired on Tuesday morning. Scientists would work through the night to ensure that the POEM-4 reaches the desired orbit level to perform the operation, Somanath said.
Later, talking to reporters at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Somanath said the PSLV-C60 mission placed the two SpaDeX satellites weighing 220kg in a circular orbit and 475 km as against the projected 470 km and this mission also has the POEM-4 which has 24 payloads to perform research and development.
"They are payloads and are not satellites. They are going to be attached to the fourth stage (of the PSLV rocket) for conducting experiments over the next two months. The upper stage of the PSLV rocket will be brought down to a lowered orbit to 350 km and that process is currently going on. After that, we will have many activities to continue," Somanath, also the Secretary, Department of Space, said.
On the Space Docking Experiment, he said the scientists would have many operations from December 31 at the ISTRAC Bengaluru and he expected that the docking condition 'possibly on January 7'.
&ldquo;So, we will be able to see that from the Control Centre, ISTRAC, Bengaluru. All those activities of docking, including telecasting of the onboard images from the camera of the docking processes,&rdquo; he said.
Somanath, flanked by SpaDeX Project Director N Surendran, Mission Director M Jayakumar and Directors of the various Centre said ISRO was &ldquo;very proud&rdquo; of this accomplishment and expressed hope that the SpaDeX mission's objective can be achieved in the coming days.
&ldquo;Really important mission for us, this you know, with the space sector reforms, and expansion of space activities. Then we have human space flight programmes, building space stations etc. This (Monday's) mission is so critical for us to work on future missions like the Chandrayaan-4, missions to the Moon as well,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;I believe this is not the first SpaDeX and there will be many more SpaDeX varieties including complex versions of docking systems in the coming days,&rdquo; he said.
Mission Director M Jayakumar said, &ldquo;Hearty congratulations to the team ISRO for venturing into the exciting domain of Space Docking and this Mission once again has POEM-4. We have 24 payloads, and some interesting experiments in POEM-4 like debris capture, and biological experiments are there.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We had two launches of the PSLV from the same launch pad that is the first launch pad in December. So, after the first launch (on December 5 for PSLV-C59/Proba-3 mission), the Satish Dhawan Space Centre team was quick in raising to the occasion (for Monday's mission),&rdquo; he said.
Surendran said, &ldquo;I would like to congratulate the PSLV team for the successive successful launch of PSLV in a month, it is a record, we have also placed our twin babies in a perfectly circular orbit, as per our requirement.
&ldquo;I am happy to say that our solar panels are successfully deployed and the spacecraft are on their journey and holding their wings towards the docking and it is expected to happen around January first week,&rdquo; he said.
As you are aware the space sector is going through a phase to enable private players to meet the growing demands, as per the policy guidelines, SpaDeX was assembled and integrated here for the first time, he said.
Dubbed as a prelude to the ISRO setting up its own Space Station by 2035, the PSLV-C60 mission would also make India join an elite club in achieving this feat which is expected to take place in the coming days.
The 44.5-metre-tall rocket carried two spacecraft -- Spacecraft A and B, each weighing 220 kg which would help in space docking, satellite servicing and interplanetary missions.
After the culmination of the 25-hour countdown which commenced on Sunday, the rocket lifted off at 10 pm from the First Launch Pad at this spaceport, emanating thick orange-coloured fumes and thunderous sound in the island, located about 135 km east of Chennai.
According to ISRO scientists, the two spacecraft-Spacecraft A (SDX01) or the 'Chaser' and Spacecraft B (SDX02) or the 'Target' would be merged together later at an altitude of about 470 km after travelling at the same speed and distance.
By mastering the docking technologies, ISRO is set to enhance its operational flexibility and also expand its mission horizons.
This technology is essential for some of India's space ambitions like Indian on the Moon, getting samples from the Moon (Chandrayaan-4 mission), and building and operating the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
"In-space docking technology is essential when multiple rocket launches are required to achieve common mission objectives. Through this mission, India is marching towards becoming the fourth country in the world to have space docking technology," ISRO said.
The others to achieve this technological feat are China, Russia and the US.

ISRO's Space Docking Experiment, a pioneering mission to develop India's in-space docking capabilities, has been rescheduled to launch at 10 PM. 

 ISRO set to launch crucial SpaDeX mission today

The process is expected to take place about 10-14 days after the scheduled lift-off on Monday, ISRO officials said.

ISRO's Space Docking Experiment onboard a PSLV rocket later on Monday has been rescheduled by two mins, the space agency said.
A key milestone in India's space programme, the mission will lift off at 10 pm on Monday instead of the originally planned 9.58 pm, ISRO said. However, there was no immediate information on the reason behind the rescheduling.
"Launch Day is here. Tonight at precisely 10 pm, PSLV-C60 with SpaDeX and innovative payloads are set for liftoff," ISRO said in an update on Monday.
"Space Docking Experiment is a pioneering mission to establish India's capability in orbital docking, a key technology for future human spaceflight and satellite servicing missions," the space agency added.
The 25 hour countdown which commenced on Sunday night at 9 pm was proceeding, an ISRO official said.
A cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for in-space docking, it would make India join an elite list featuring China, Russia and the US.
The mission will be launched from the first launch pad at this spaceport here and would carry SpaDeX with two spacecraft as the primary payloads along with 24 secondary payloads.
The in-space docking technology would be essential for taking up India's ambitions in space including sending humans to the Moon, bringing samples from there, and also building and operating the country's own space station- Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
The docking technology would also be utilised when multiple rocket launches are planned to achieve common mission objectives.
ISRO said the two spacecraft in the PSLV rocket-- Spacecraft A (SDX01) and Spacecraft B (SDX02) would be placed in an orbit that would keep them 5 km apart from each other. Later, scientists at ISRO headquarters would try to bring them closer up to 3 metres which would subsequently lead them for merging together at an altitude of about 470km above Earth.
The process is expected to take place about 10-14 days after the scheduled lift-off on Monday, ISRO officials said.
In the SpaDeX mission, Spacecraft A carries a High Resolution Camera, while Spacecraft B has Miniature Multispectral Payload and a Radiation Monitor Payload. These payloads would provide high resolution images, natural resource monitoring, vegetation studies among others.
Apart from this significant mission, scientists would also conduct the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-4 (POEM-4) in which 24 payloads--14 from ISRO and 10 from industry and academia, would be placed in the desired orbits one after the other over a 90 minute period after the lift-off.
The life of the payloads in the fourth stage would be about three to four months. The vehicle for the PSLV-C60 mission used here would be the 18th Core-Alone variant.
This would be ISRO's last mission in 2024 and the PSLV-C60 is the first vehicle to be integrated up to the fourth stage at the PSLV Integration Facility that has been established in Sriharikota.

The ad was reportedly issued by Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister Anita Radhakrishnan in her personal capacity.

China flag on Tamil Nadu minister's ISRO ad, PM Modi mocks DMK

The ad was reportedly issued by Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister Anita Radhakrishnan in her personal capacity.

The Tamil Nadu government found itself in an awkward position after an advertisement taken out by one of its ministers to highlight a new ISRO space station in the state showed the Chinese flag on a rocket.&nbsp;
BJP's state chief K Annamalai said that the ad showed the ruling DMK's committment to China.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi too trained his guns on the DMK while addressing a public event in Tirunelveli.&nbsp;
'DMK does not do any work, but takes false credit. They put their sticker on our schemes. To take credit for a new ISRO launchpad, they have pasted a Chinese flag symbol. They are not ready to see the development of India. They are not ready to see the development of India's space sector,' he said.&nbsp;
The ad was reportedly issued by State Fisheries Minister Anita Radhakrishnan in her personal capacity. The poster was aimed at highlighting the efforts of former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi and current chief minister MK Stalin to make the new ISRO launchpad at Kulasekarapattinam a reality.&nbsp;
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INSAT-3DS to help provide improved weather forecasts and meteorological services.

India successfully launches meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS 

INSAT-3DS to help provide improved weather forecasts and meteorological services.

&nbsp;Moving ahead on its mission to study the Earth and ocean surfaces, ISRO on Saturday successfully launched its next generation weather observation satellite INSAT-3DS onboard a GSLV rocket into a precise orbit.
The flawless mission prompted the ISRO to virtually heave a sigh of relief over the challenging GSLV rocket technology, as the director of today's mission said the "naughty boy has matured into an obedient, disciplined boy," apparently referring to its past unsuccessful missions.
ISRO Chairman S Somanath said the success gave the space agency "greater confidence," as the GSLV will be next deployed in the NISAR mission, a collaborative effort with the US' NASA.
The INSAT-3DS satellite, weighing 2274 kg is a follow-on mission of the third generation meteorological satellite to be placed in a geostationary orbit and is funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
The objective of the mission is to provide continuity of services to existing operational INSAT-3D (launched in 2013) and INSAT-3DR (September 2016) for enhanced meteorological observations, monitoring of land and ocean surfaces, weather forecast and disaster warning, as well as to provide satellite aided Search and Rescue Services (SAR) among others.
At the end of the 27.5 hour countdown, the nearly 52 metre tall GSLV-F14 lifted-off majestically from the second launch pad at this spaceport, at a pre-fixed time of 5.35 pm.
The three stage rocket with a cryogenic upper stage, after a flight of about 20 minutes, got separated from the vehicle as planned and placed the satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
Later, scientists at ISRO would undertake a series of manoeuvres to place the satellite into the Geo-stationary orbit in the coming days.
The rocket carries imager and sounder payloads, data relay transponders, satellite aided SAR transponders which would be used to study cloud properties, fog, rainfall, snow cover and depth, fire, smoke, land and ocean among others.
The imager and sounder payloads incorporated in today's mission are similar to those carried by INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR, with significant improvements in radiometric performances, the space agency said.
INSAT stands for Indian National Satellite System.
Somanath, also Secretary, Department of Space announced the successful accomplishment of the mission.
"The spacecraft has been injected into a very good orbit. The injection conditions were as expected and the vehicle has performed very very well...INSAT-3DS is the next generation weather satellite with improved capability over the existing INSAT series. This will augment the capability of observation of various atmospheric parameters that leads to information related to weather and climate," he said from the Mission Control Center.
Mission Director Tomy Joseph, referring to the GSLV said, "the naughty boy has matured as a very obedient and disciplined boy." "Like PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), GSLV has also become a robust vehicle for ISRO," he said, with his remarks prompting cheers and applause.
Somanath added that with today's mission, ISRO's confidence on GSLV was "further high." "As all of you know, the next mission of the GSLV is going to be the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite and this gives greater confidence," for the next mission, he said.
According to ISRO, NISAR is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory being jointly developed by NASA and the Indian space agency. NISAR will map the entire globe in 12 days and provide spatially and temporally consistent data for understanding changes in Earth&rsquo;s ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, sea level rise, ground water and natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and landslides.
Imteyaz Ahamed, Satellite Director of Saturday's mission said the payloads of INSAT-3DS have been significantly enhanced and the enhancements are in terms of configuration, content and capability resulting in increased imaging throughput.
The satellite was on its way to the destination, with the solar panels having been deployed. A series of orbit raising manoeuvres will be performed in the next few days followed by in orbit testing and commissioning of the spacecraft, Ahamed added.
Various departments of Ministry of Earth Sciences such as India Meteorological Department, National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services and various agencies and institutes would benefit from the data provided by INSAT-3DS to provide improved weather forecasts and meteorological services, ISRO said.
The life of the INSAT-3DS mission is expected to be around 10 years.&nbsp;

PM Modi said it is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions.

ISRO successfully puts Aditya-L1 spacecraft in destination orbit, PM Modi hails feat

PM Modi said it is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions.

ISRO on Saturday successfully placed Adiyta-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, into its destination orbit Lagrange Point-1.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement on ISRO's latest feat.
"India creates yet another landmark. India&rsquo;s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches its destination. It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions." "I join the nation in applauding this extraordinary feat. We will continue to pursue new frontiers of science for the benefit of humanity," he said in a post on micro-blogging site 'X.' The Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system is about 1.5 million km from the Earth. It is about one per cent of the total distance between the Earth and the Sun.
A satellite in a halo orbit around the L1 point has the major advantage of continuously viewing the Sun without any occultations/ eclipses, ISRO officials said, adding, this will provide a greater advantage in observing solar activities and their effect on space weather in real time.
A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C57) launched the Aditya-L1 spacecraft from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, on September 2, 2023.
After a flight duration of 63 minutes and 20 seconds, it was successfully injected into an elliptical orbit of 235x19500 km around the Earth then.
The spacecraft underwent a series of maneuvers thereafter and headed Sun-Earth L1, having escaped the Earth's sphere of influence.
The spacecraft carries seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and the outermost layers of the Sun (the corona) using electromagnetic and particle and magnetic field detectors.
"Using the special vantage point L1, four payloads directly view the Sun and the remaining three payloads carry out in-situ studies of particles and fields at the Lagrange point L1, thus providing important scientific studies of the propagatory effect of solar dynamics in the interplanetary medium," according to the space agency.&nbsp;

For the first time, ISRO will launch its heavy communication satellite using SpaceX's Falcon-9 heavy lift launcher from Florida in the second quarter of 2024. The satellite intends to provide high-band internet connectivity across India. 

ISRO ropes in Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch GSAT-20 satellite to meet India's internet connectivity needs 

The Indian space agency has roped in Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its next-generation heavy communications satellite called GSAT-20 (renamed GSAT-N2).  

For the first time, ISRO will launch its heavy communication satellite using SpaceX's Falcon-9 heavy lift launcher from Florida in the second quarter of 2024.&nbsp;

The Indian space agency has roped in Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its next-generation heavy communications satellite called GSAT-20 (renamed GSAT-N2). &nbsp;
The satellite, which is a high-throughput Ka-band satellite primarily aimed at meeting India&rsquo;s growing connectivity needs, will be lifted off using the Falcon-9 heavy lift launcher from Florida in the second quarter of 2024, NSIL, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), said in a statement.
The satellite intends to provide high-band internet connectivity across India, especially in remote areas.&nbsp;
To provide internet in remote areas
&ldquo;NSIL will fully own, operate and fund the 4,700kg satellite, which can provide up to 48Gbps of capacity across 32 beams covering all of India including the Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands,&rdquo; it said.
This is the first time that ISRO has taken the help of SpaceX to launch its big communication satellites as it has traditionally relied on the France-led Arianespace consortium.
India has often relied on foreign space agencies to carry its heavy satellites as its own rockets lack the capacity to carry heavy satellites into orbit. Currently, ISRO&rsquo;s LVM3 rocket is capable of placing only 4,000 kg mass into geostationary transfer orbit while Falcon-9 has nearly double the capacity.
India's quest to build heavy rockets&nbsp;
According to NDTV, India has launched 23 of its heavy-duty communications satellites on the rocket owned by the European Space Agency.
ISRO chief S Somanath has been stressing the need to urgently build a heavier rocket called the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) which can lift up to 10,000 kilograms to the same orbit. Currently, one such heavy rocket is being designed at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and is expected to take a few more years to come to fruition.&nbsp;
Indian government's space reforms&nbsp;
The NSIL (NewSpace India Limited) was created in 2020 as part of the Indian government's space reforms. The government-owned entity comes under the Department of Space and the commercial arm of the ISRO. It has been tasked with building, launching, owning and operating satellites that address service needs on demand.
In June 2022, NSIL successfully launched its first demand-driven satellite mission, GSAT-24, which is fully leased by TataPlay. NSIL currently owns and operates 11 communication satellites in orbit.
&ldquo;The bulk of GSAT-20&rsquo;s high-throughput satellite (HTS) capacity has already been secured by Indian service providers for broadband services as well as in-flight and maritime connectivity,&rdquo; NSIL said.
(With inputs from agencies)

ISRO launched its first ever satellite to study black holes on January 1

ISRO launches satellite to study black holes on New Year's Day

ISRO welcomed the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday.
The launch comes after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October.
The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission carrries primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.
The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is aimed to investigate the polarisation of intense X-ray sources in space.
According to ISRO, it is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources.
Besides ISRO, the US-based National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) conducted a similar study -- the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer mission in December 2021 on the remnants of supernova explosions, the particle streams emitted by black holes and other cosmic events.
While space-based X-ray astronomy has been established in India focusing on imaging, and time domain studies, Monday's mission marks a major value-addition to the scientific fraternity, the space agency said.
The objective of the PSLV-C58 mission includes measuring polarisation of X-rays in the energy band 8-30 keV emanating from about 50 potential cosmic sources, to carry out long term spectral and temporal studies of cosmic x-ray sources.
The X-Ray polarisation serves as a crucial diagnostic tool for examining the radiation mechanism and geometry of celestial sources.
The primary payload of XPoSat is POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-Rays) which is designed to measure polarimetry parameters by Raman Research Institute and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) built by the U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. The Mission life is about 5 years.
The space-based study of X-Ray polarisation is gaining utmost importance internationally, and in this context, the XPoSat mission would play a significant role, ISRO added.
XPoSat is anticipated to bring substantial benefits to the Astronomy community globally. Apart from its capability of timing and spectroscopy-based observations, the insights derived from X-ray polarisation measurements on celestial objects like black holes, neutron stars, and active galactic nuclei, hold the potential to significantly improve the understanding of their physics.
The mission is poised to play a pivotal role in building expertise in X-Ray polarimetry in India, providing a foundation for future advancements and fostering a collaborative network within the astronomy community.
The 44.4-meter-tall PSLV rocket would first deploy the primary satellite into a 650 km Low Earth Orbit around 21 minutes after lift-off and later the scientists would bring the satellite to a lower altitude of about 350 km by restarting the fourth stage of the vehicle, for conducting the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) experiment.
The payloads are Radiation Shielding Experiment Module by TakeMe2Space, Women Engineered Satellite by LBS Institute of Technology for Women, BeliefSat (an amateur radio satellite) built by K J Somaiya Institute of Technology, Green Impulse Transmitter by Inspecity Space Labs Pvt Ltd, LEATTD -- Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Technologies Technology Demonstrator by Dhruva Space Pvt Ltd, RUDRA 0.3HPGP and ARKA 200 developed by Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt Ltd, Dust Experiment (DEX) built by PRL, ISRO and Fuel Cell Power System and Si based High Energy cell built by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

ISRO launched its first ever satellite to study black holes on January 1

ISRO on Monday successfully launched its maiden X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer several insights into celestial objects like black holes.
ISRO's ever reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in its C58 mission, placed the primary X-Ray Polarimeter satellite XPoSat into a 650 Km Low Earth Orbit as intended after lifting off at the pre-fixed time of 9.10 am from the first launch pad here.
As the 25-hour countdown concluded, the 44.4-metre tall rocket lifted off majestically with thunderous applause from spectators who had descended here in large numbers at this spaceport situated about 135 km east of Chennai.
The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is aimed to investigate the polarisation of intense X-ray sources in space.
According to ISRO, it is the first dedicated scientific satellite from the space agency to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources.
The X-Ray polarisation serves as a crucial diagnostic tool for examining the radiation mechanism and geometry of celestial sources.
The primary payload of XPoSat is POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-Rays) which is designed to measure polarimetry parameters by Raman Research Institute and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) built by the U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. The Mission life is about five years.&nbsp;

Quixplained: why has ISRO chief Somanath withdrawn publishing of his autobiography

Somanath was responding to a report that claimed his autobiography had some critical remarks about his predecessor Sivan.

&nbsp;ISRO Chairman S Somanath on Saturday said he was withdrawing from the publishing of his upcoming autobiography, after a controversy erupted over some of his alleged critical remarks about his predecessor K Sivan in the book.
Somanath confirmed that he had decided to withdraw the publication of the book 'Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal' (loosely translated as - Lions that drank the moonlight), in the light of the controversy.
Earlier in the day, talking to PTI, he said every person would have to go through some kind of challenges during their journey to reach a top position in an organisation.
Somanath was responding to a report that claimed his autobiography had some critical remarks about his predecessor Sivan.
"Persons holding such key positions may have to go through several challenges. One among them is the challenges with regard to getting positions in an organisation," he said, adding that these are challenges that everybody has to go through.
"More persons might be eligible for a significant post. I just tried to bring out that particular point. I didn't target any particular individual in this regard," he explained.
He admitted that he mentioned in his book the lack of clarity in connection with the announcement of the failure of the Chandrayaan-2 mission.
The ISRO Chairman reiterated that his autobiography was an attempt to inspire people who wish to achieve by fighting challenges and obstacles in life and not criticise anyone.

ISRO's Mission Gaganyaan's first test flight is all set to take place on October 21 at 7 am and 9 am. 

ISRO's Gaganyaan mission's first test flight on October 21

ISRO's Mission Gaganyaan's first test flight is all set to take place on October 21 at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.&nbsp;

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to conduct an unmanned flight test for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission on Saturday, October 21. This test is set to take place between 7 am and 9 am at the Sriharikota spaceport and the capsule will be recovered from the Bay of Bengal.
The announcement about the TV-D1 test flight was made on Monday, October 16. As per the space agency, the test involves launching a crew module to outer space bringing it back to Earth and recovering it after touchdown in the Bay of Bengal.&nbsp;
This project will be able to demonstrate India's human space flight capability by launching a crew of three astronauts to an orbit 400km above the earth&rsquo;s surface for a three-day mission and bringing them back safely. Currently, the astronauts are undergoing training.&nbsp;
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ISRO, under Chairman Dr S Somanath, faces talent acquisition challenges as 60% IIT students rejected low salaries in a recent drive. Somanath advocates diverse talent pools, emphasizing competency beyond IIT

ISRO's talent struggle: '60% IIT graduates walk out over low salaries,' says Chairman

<h2>ISRO, under Chairman Dr S Somanath, faces talent acquisition challenges as 60% IIT students rejected low salaries in a recent drive. Somanath advocates diverse talent pools, emphasizing competency beyond IIT</h2>

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is facing a challenge in attracting top talents from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campuses, primarily due to the organization's pay structure. ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath revealed that during a recruitment drive at one of the IITs, 60% of the students walked out after seeing the salary package offered by the space agency.
Somanath expressed his concerns, stating that despite the vital role played by engineers in space missions, very few IIT graduates are joining ISRO. He recounted an incident where his team presented career opportunities and salary structures at an IIT campus. However, upon learning about the ISRO salary scale, a significant portion of the students chose to leave the presentation.
The chairman pointed out that the preference for higher salaries among IIT graduates is a prevailing trend. He highlighted that while money might attract some individuals, it cannot be the sole motivation for working at ISRO. Somanath emphasized the need for adequate talent rather than necessarily the "best talent," stressing that there are highly competent individuals beyond the spectrum of those who secure IIT admissions.
Talents are spread out over a very wide spectrum of social strata, thousands and lakhs of people who have the competency of that (IIT) nature don't get the opportunity (to sit for the IIT exam)," Somanath said, adding that he was one of them. "When I was a student I never had the opportunity to write an entrance to go to IIT. That does not mean that I was not a knowing person. Lakhs of such people are not writing the IIT examination."
This issue has drawn attention from various quarters. Business tycoon Harsh Goenka noted the discrepancy between the starting salary at ISRO and the average placement package in top IITs, which stood at Rs 2.5 lakh. Moreover, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted the success of engineers from institutions like Kerala's TKM College of Engineering and College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (CET) in Chandrayaan-3.
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ISRO's upcoming mission to Venus- Shukrayaan 1 is an orbiter mission for studying Venus's various features and activities. Check out its budget, launch date, and other details here.

Shukrayaan-1 Budget, Launch Date: ISRO's Mission to Venus after Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, What all you need to know

Shukrayaan-1 Mission: From launch date to budget, here's what you need to know

<h2>Shukrayaan 1 is an orbiter mission with advanced scientific instruments for studying Venus's various features and activities.</h2>

Shukrayaan-1: After achieving a historic milestone on August 23, 2023, by becoming the first nation to successfully land on the South Pole of the Moon, ISRO&rsquo;s next mission is Venus.
ISRO's Shukrayaan 1 mission, focused on Venus exploration, is scheduled for launch in December 2024. Remarkably, the concept for this mission was conceived back in 2012.
<h3>Shukrayaan-1 Budget</h3>
The upcoming ISRO mission to Venus, known as Shukrayaan 1, is projected to cost between ₹500 crore to ₹1,000 crore, depending on the level of instrumentation. S. Somanath, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), provided this estimate.
<h3>Shukrayaan-1 Launch Date</h3>
Launching a mission from Earth to Venus at the optimal time occurs approximately every 19 months. ISRO has also identified alternative launch opportunities in 2026 and 2028.
The delay in launching Shukrayaan 1 from its originally planned mid-2023 schedule to December 2024 was attributed to the pandemic, which disrupted manufacturing processes and commitments to commercial launch services. This delay also had ripple effects on other ISRO projects, including Aditya L-1 and Chandrayaan-3.
Shukrayaan 1 is designed as an orbiter mission, equipped with advanced scientific payloads, including a high-resolution synthetic aperture radar and a ground-penetrating radar. These instruments will enable comprehensive research on Venus's geological and volcanic activities, surface emissions, wind patterns, cloud cover, and other planetary characteristics.

The Vikram lander module fired its engines, rose 40 cm above the lunar surface, and landed around 30-40 cm away from its original position.

Chandrayaan-3's special manoeuvre strengthens 'human mission to Moon' hope for India

The Vikram lander module fired its engines, rose 40 cm above the lunar surface, and landed around 30-40 cm away from its original position.

India's space agency ISRO on September 4 announced yet another achievement by Chandrayaan-3, with the Moon mission going beyond its mission objectives this time.
ISRO said that the Vikram lander performed a "hop" experiment on the Moon's surface. The Vikram lander module fired its engines, rose 40 cm above the lunar surface, and landed around 30-40 cm away from its original position.
ISRO said that this manoeuvre was important because it makes it seem possible to bring back lunar samples, and even send Indian astronauts to the Moon.
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