Page 3 - Latest Updates on ISRO
Is large asteroid Apophis a threat? Isro, Nasa gear up for 2029 encounter
Initially discovered in 2004, Apophis surpasses the size of India's largest aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya, and the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world's largest cricket stadium
 "Is large asteroid Apophis a threat? Isro, Nasa gear up for 2029 encounter")
Moon's seismic activity likely linked to past meteorite impacts: Isro
The quake-detecting ILSA was operated continuously until September 2, 2023, after which it was switched off and was packed back up, before the lander was relocated to a new point
 "Moon's seismic activity likely linked to past meteorite impacts: Isro")
Private space startups gain from Isro's support, but face significant risks
While Isro is deservedly lauded for its cost-effectiveness, there is excessive focus on achievements such as developing moon launch vehicle for $70 mn, when nations like US spend a billion on project
 "Private space startups gain from Isro's support, but face significant risks")
Cybersecurity is more than protecting personal data: Isro chief Somnath
He pointed out that various successful missions of Isro, like Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, were often commanded from across the globe, leaving them vulnerable for cyber attacks
 "Cybersecurity is more than protecting personal data: Isro chief Somnath")
Stationed in space: Recent experience has important lessons for Isro
The stranding of astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore at ISS until February 2025 highlights the challenges involved in manned space missions
 "Stationed in space: Recent experience has important lessons for Isro")
BS@50: Metro trains to moon landing - 50 milestones in India's tech journey
From fighting hunger and endless queues at rail ticket counters to reaching for the moon and beyond, here's a look at the country's journey to self-reliance through 50 science and tech milestones
 "BS@50: Metro trains to moon landing - 50 milestones in India's tech journey")
Isro chief S Somanath expects 20-30% additional increase in funding
Asked how much he expected funding to increase, Somanath said "something like an additional 20-30 per cent", though "over a long period of time"
 "Isro chief S Somanath expects 20-30% additional increase in funding")
India delays 6 GHz spectrum allocation used for 5G and WiFi services
Tech firms and telecom companies tussle of 6 GHz spectrum allocation, while DoT worries about potential impact on Isro satellite operations
 "India delays 6 GHz spectrum allocation used for 5G and WiFi services")
PM Modi, HM Amit Shah extend greetings on first National Space Day
Modi had announced the celebration of the National Space Day last year following India's success in landing its first spacecraft on the moon on this day with the Chandrayaan-3 mission
 "PM Modi, HM Amit Shah extend greetings on first National Space Day")
Chandrayaan-3 data confirms Moon's surface was once an ocean of magma
Latest Chandrayaan-3 data, as reported by Isro, has confirmed the theory that states that the lunar surface was once covered by an ocean of magma
 "Chandrayaan-3 data confirms Moon's surface was once an ocean of magma")
Moon's surface once a magma ocean, suggests Isro's Chandrayaan-3 data
The analysis pertained to measurements of the lunar soil, recorded by the Pragyan rover and taken at multiple points along a 100-metre track on the surface
 "Moon's surface once a magma ocean, suggests Isro's Chandrayaan-3 data")
Indian likely to fly to ISS by April next year under Nasa-Isro program
Two Indian astronaut-designates Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla and Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair are undergoing training in the US for the Axiom Space Ax-4 mission
 "Indian likely to fly to ISS by April next year under Nasa-Isro program")
India aims 10% share in global space economy in 10 yrs: Isro chief Somanath
Isro recently commissioned a study to gauge the impact of space missions on the economy
 "India aims 10% share in global space economy in 10 yrs: Isro chief Somanath")
Over 10 consortia evinced interest in SSLV, few shortlisted: Isro chief
Somanath said IN-SPACe had organised one-day interaction with industry players to understand issues that they may have in technology transfer and how to do it, and expectations from Isro for them
 "Over 10 consortia evinced interest in SSLV, few shortlisted: Isro chief")
Fortunate to have worked with exceptional people who shaped Isro: Somanath
DRDO chairman S Kamat emphasised that success in organisations like Isro and DRDO is due to collective efforts and teamwork, not just individual contributions
Isro, Skyroot, Agnikul eye share in small satellite launch market in India
IIT-Madras incubated Agnikul Cosmos is also expected to launch its orbital rocket Agnibaan next year
 "Isro, Skyroot, Agnikul eye share in small satellite launch market in India")
Countdown begins for Isro's final developmental flight SSLV-D3-EOS8 mission
Today's mission is the third for the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency in 2024, after the successful PSLV-C58/XpoSat in January and GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS missions in February
 "Countdown begins for Isro's final developmental flight SSLV-D3-EOS8 mission")
Isro reschedules launch of EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite to August 16
The 175.5 kg EOS-08 satellite, designed to generate 420 W of power, was originally scheduled to take off on August 15, aligning with India's Independence Day celebrations
 "Isro reschedules launch of EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite to August 16")
MEA, NSIL sign agreement to assist launch of Nepalese Munal satellite
Antarikchya Pratishan Nepal (APN), a Nepalese space startup, has assisted Nepalese students in the design and fabrication of this satellite
Joint satellite to port, unrest to stall key India-Bangladesh projects
The satellite launch project was the cherry on top of a long list of projects the two countries had agreed upon in recent years
 "Joint satellite to port, unrest to stall key India-Bangladesh projects")
