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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

Assam to launch its satellite, talks on with Isro for ASSAMSAT project

Assam is preparing to launch its very own satellite, named 'ASSAMSAT', to collect data for socio-economic projects and border surveillance, said the state government

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 6:37 PM IST

Isro's POEM-4 successfully completes one thousand orbits on March 4

The PSLV-C60 Mission was launched on December 30, 2024, and POEM-4 began its operations subsequent to the successful injection of the SPADEX spacecraft, it stated

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2025 | 11:15 PM IST

We don't outsource our critical software system : Ex-Isro chief Somanath

Somanath elucidated the evolution of software product management and development for space programs, emphasising the shift from environmentally focused missions to commercially operated systems

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Updated On : 01 Mar 2025 | 11:28 PM IST

ISRO to back technological innovations across key sectors in Chhattisgarh

A state government spokesperson said as part of the initiative, a high-level team of ISRO experts would soon visit Chhattisgarh to conduct a comprehensive study leveraging satellite imagery

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 7:57 PM IST

NISAR space plan with US example of India's cost-effectiveness: Somanath

Somanath stressed on greater private sector role to push India's contribution in the global space economy from current 2 per cent to 10 per cent

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 9:25 AM IST

India's first private PSLV to launch TDS-1 to test 35 technologies: Isro

Isro chief in an interview with TOI revealed that the first privately manufactured PSLV will carry a technology demonstration satellite TDS-1 that will test up to 35 technologies

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 11:53 AM IST

India, US call for space collaboration, launch new innovation bridge

The statement also said that the TRUST will encourage the use of verified technology vendors and ensure that the sensitive technologies are protected

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 8:38 PM IST

'I assume he wants to do business in India': Trump on Modi-Musk meeting

PM Modi US visit: Following his discussion with Elon Musk, PM Modi shared a post on social media platform X, describing the meeting as 'very good'

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 2:04 PM IST

Isro develops 10-tonne 'Vertical Planetary Mixer' for solid motors

This high-capacity mixer will enable productivity, quality and throughput improvement for heavy solid motors production

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 9:57 AM IST

Isro successfully carries out vacuum ignition trial of cryogenic engine

This test was carried out on Friday in the High Altitude Test Facility at Isro Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, Isro said in a statement

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

Isro's EOS-06 satellite captures Phytoplankton growth on global scale

EOS-06, also known as Oceansat-3, is a third-generation satellite in India's Oceansat series which carries multiple advanced instruments to support ocean studies and environmental monitoring

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Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 7:40 AM IST

Isro's NVS-02 satellite suffers setback after thrusters fail to fire

The satellite is orbiting the Earth in an elliptical Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) which is not suitable for the navigation system

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 7:18 AM IST

Meet crew members of Axiom-4 mission: Shubhanshu, Sławosz, Tibor and Peggy

The Axiom-4 crew includes members from India, Poland, and Hungary, marking each nation's 1st mission to the space station and 2nd government-sponsored human spaceflight mission in over 40 years

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Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 3:02 PM IST

Meet Shubhanshu Shukla: India's first astronaut on a private space mission

IAF's Shubhanshu Shukla will be India's first astronaut on a private ISS mission, flying aboard SpaceX's Dragon under Axiom Mission 4. Here's all you need to know

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Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 1:37 PM IST

Isro creates history with 100th rocket launch; GSLV-F15 carries NVS-02

The launch was conducted after a 27-hour countdown and the 50.9-metre tall rocket took off at around 6.23 am from the second launch pad in Sriharikota

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Updated On : 29 Jan 2025 | 10:26 PM IST

Isro carries out 100th launch; GSLV-F15 carries NVS-02 into planned orbit

The GSLV-F15 with indigenous Cryogenic stage will place NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit

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Updated On : 29 Jan 2025 | 7:31 AM IST

Countdown for Isro's 100th mission begins: When and where to watch?

The Isro is gearing up for its 100th mission from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission is scheduled to launch at 6:23 AM on Jan 29. It aims to launch a 2nd-gen NavIC satellite in the base layer

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Updated On : 28 Jan 2025 | 6:05 PM IST

Countdown begins for Isro's 100th mission to launch navigation satellite

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

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Updated On : 28 Jan 2025 | 12:46 PM IST

GSLV-F15 integration with satellite NVS-02 complete, ready for launch: Isro

ISRO on Sunday said integration of its rocket GSLV-F15 with satellite NVS-02 is complete.

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 6:07 PM IST

GalaxEye achieves breakthrough with first fusion of SAR and optical imagery

This first-of-its-kind integration of SAR and optical imagery addresses critical needs across sectors, including defence, agriculture, and disaster response

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Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 5:32 PM IST