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What is Isro?

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About ISRO

What is Isro?

Isro (Indian Space Research Organisation) is a national space agency of the country and one of the leading space exploration organisations in the world. Earlier, it was known as the INCOSPAR (Indian National Committee for Space Research) and was established by the government of India in 1962. 

Isro specialises in science, space exploration, engineering and aerospace technology to harvest the benefits of outer space for the country.
 
Bengaluru-headquartered Isro operates as an integral constituent of the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India, while the Chairman of Isro acts as the executive of DOS
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Latest Updates on ISRO

ISRO's POEM-4 to test seed germination, debris capture, green fuel in space

The Amity Plant Experimental Module in Space (APEMS), developed by Amity University, Mumbai, plans to study the growth of spinach in a microgravity environment

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 7:20 PM IST

Isro, European Space Agency sign agreement for advancing human spaceflight

According to Isro, the agreement establishes a framework for cooperative activities in human space exploration and research

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 4:03 PM IST

US set to revise MTCR export policies to boost space cooperation with India

Created in 1987 by G-7 countries, MTCR is an informal political understanding among 35 member states that seeks to limit the proliferation of missiles and missile technology

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 9:21 AM IST

Proba-3 mission would help in understanding Sun's Corona: Ex-Isro scientist

Data from Proba-3 satellites would help scientists better understand and predict space weather events, which can impact the Earth's magnetic field and satellite operations, he added

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 11:32 AM IST

Isro's PSLV rocket carrying ESA's Proba-3 lifts off from Sriharikota

The launch was rescheduled to 4:04 pm today and a revised countdown was set after sorting out an anomaly detected in the propulsion system of one of the satellites on Wednesday

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 4:34 PM IST

Isro successfully launches Europe's Proba-3 mission for solar exploration

Originally scheduled for December 4 at 4:08 pm, the Proba-3 launch had to be rescheduled due to an anomaly detected in the satellite's propulsion system

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 4:18 PM IST

Isro set to launch much-delayed Proba 3 mission satellites from Sriharikota

Spacecraft will be carried by the PSLV-C59 vehicle into a highly elliptical orbit as a dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 10:27 AM IST

Isro reschedules Proba-3 mission launch to December 5. Here's why

Proba-3 is a joint mission to study the Sun's corona, the outermost layer of its atmosphere, which is vital for understanding solar activity and space weather

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 4:34 PM IST

Isro's PSLV-C59 to launch Proba-3 mission: Date, time, where to watch

Isro's PSLV-C59 will launch ESA's Proba-3 mission on December 4, 2024. Find out the launch time, location, and how to watch it live

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 10:41 AM IST

Isro to launch ESA's Proba-3 mission satellites from Sriharikota today

The Proba-3 (Project for Onboard Autonomy) consists of a double-satellite in which two spacecraft would fly together as one

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 9:41 AM IST

Countdown begins for Isro's commercial mission for European Space Agency

The 25-hour countdown started at 3.08 pm on Tuesday and right now the preparatory works (for the launch) are going on

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 7:51 PM IST

Isro to launch Proba-3 mission satellites on December 4 from Sriharikota

Isro will launch the PSLV-C59/Proba-3 mission on December 4 from Sriharikota. The mission, in collaboration with European Space Agency, aims to study the Sun's corona using precision formation flying

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 9:37 AM IST

India must become self-reliant in space data needs: IN-SPACe chief Goenka

Addressing the GeoSmart India 2024 conference in Hyderabad, he also said without the geospatial industry growing, India cannot achieve its vision of being a Viksit Bharat by 2047

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 8:17 PM IST

Embrace challenges, transform every crisis into opportunity: Piyush Goyal

In his speech, Piyush Goyal reflected on the aspirations for India as it moves toward celebrating 100 years of independence in 2047

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

Indian astronauts selected for Isro-Nasa mission complete initial training

The initial phase of training has been completed successfully by the Gaganyatris

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2024 | 12:02 PM IST

Isro's Shukrayaan mission approved: All about India's Venus Orbiter Mission

Isro received approval for its first Venus mission, Shukrayaan. The probe will undertake a detailed investigation of Venus, including its surface, atmosphere and geological structure

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Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 5:32 PM IST

Isro, Australian space agency sign cooperation pact for human space flight

The IA enables cooperation between both space agencies on crew and crew module recovery for Gaganyaan missions, the country's first crewed spaceflight program, it said

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Updated On : 21 Nov 2024 | 4:06 PM IST

India, US tech industry bodies launch webinar series on regulatory issues

US hi-tech exports to India are improving and the 'entity list' now includes only single-digit Indian companies

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 9:16 PM IST

Musk's SpaceX launches Isro's GSAT-20 satellite, marks first collaboration

Isro doesn't have operational launch vehicles to handle the GSAT-N2's 4,700 kg payload, leading to the first-ever collaboration with SpaceX

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 12:40 PM IST

Updates: BJP accuses Congress-led MVA of shady transactions day before polling in Maharashtra

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 11:19 PM IST