September 22, 2024, 08:19 PM - 3 min read
The Square Kilometre Array, or SKA, is making significant strides as the world’s largest radio telescope takes shape. Recently, it achieved a crucial milestone by carrying out its first observations, indicating that part of this ambitious facility is now operational. This international science project, headquartered in the UK, welcomed India as a full member in December 2022.
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August 23, 2024, 05:18 PM - 3 min read
On August 23, India celebrated its first National Space Day, a significant event marking the country's achievements and future aspirations in space exploration. The occasion was highlighted by an exhibition at Bharat Mandapam, showcasing advancements and accomplishments in space technology. President Droupadi Murmu, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, and ISRO Chairman S. Somanath were present to honour the event.
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August 20, 2024, 03:22 PM - 2 min read
India's space program has made significant strides, not only in scientific exploration but also in contributing to the welfare of society. According to ISRO Chairman Dr. S Somnath, the investments made in the space sector have had far-reaching benefits.
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August 16, 2024, 03:03 PM - 2 min read
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved another milestone on Friday with the successful launch of the Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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June 27, 2024, 03:32 PM - 2 min read
Chandrayaan-4, expected to surpass the carrying capacity of ISRO's most powerful rockets, will necessitate multiple launches. The spacecraft will be assembled in orbit before commencing its journey to the Moon, Somanath revealed on the sidelines of an event in Delhi.
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June 22, 2024, 04:50 PM - 2 min read
The committee, headed by Koppillil Radhakrishnan, former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman and current Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Kanpur, aims to reform the examination process and improve data security protocols within the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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April 16, 2024, 06:17 PM - 2 min read
Addressing the 42nd Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) annual meet here, he said ISRO has a very clearly laid out plan as far as space exploration and space utilisation are concerned for the coming days.
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April 9, 2024, 08:09 PM - 2 min read
Expressing ISRO's commitment to lunar exploration, Somanath reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of achieving a moon landing by an Indian by the early 2040s.
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