ISRO has reached a major milestone by successfully launching and landing the Pushpak viman, a winged rocket the size of an SUV that is commonly referred to as the “Swadeshi space shuttle.” The test, which took place in Karnataka, involved the precise landing of the Pushpak viman on a runway after being released from an Air Force helicopter. This achievement represents a significant step forward in India’s efforts to enter the reusable rocket market, indicating a promising development in the country’s space exploration initiatives. ISRO chief S Somanath expressed satisfaction…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), renowned for its economical and dependable space missions, is on the verge of a major advancement with its forthcoming advanced launch vehicles. These advancements hold the potential to increase payload capacities and incorporate reusability, ushering in a fresh era of space exploration and satellite deployment. Before delving into the technical advancements of these launch vehicles, it is important to understand what happens during a satellite launch. The process begins with a rocket that consists of various components such as the payload (satellite), propulsion modules…

“We are composed of starstuff, as the nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, and the carbon in our apple pies all originated from the interiors of collapsing stars.” – Carl Sagan This profound statement by Carl Sagan beautifully captures the essence of our cosmic connection. The stars, those twinkling specks in the night sky, are not just distant suns, but the very vessels in which the recipe for life was cooked. The most dramatic events in this cosmic saga include supernovae, unimaginable…

With meticulous planning and execution, the Aditya L-1 mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set a new precedent in space exploration, showcasing innovation and cost-effectiveness. This pioneering mission, India’s first dedicated to studying the Sun, has redefined the boundaries of what can be achieved. ISRO embarked on a mission unprecedented in its history: placing a satellite in a halo orbit around Lagrange Point 1 (L1) – a place in space that has no physical reference whatsoever and is navigated solely by mathematical calculations and software algorithms. This…

The Chairman of ISRO, S Somanath, expressed his desire to have more IITians join the organization during his speech at Techfest, the annual science and technology festival of IIT Bombay. Somanath encouraged the students to contribute to India’s space missions and assist in the development of the nation by becoming a part of ISRO. Address by ISRO Chairman at IIT Bombay According to reports, the ISRO chairman would also shed some light on ISRO’s future space missions, including the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first space flight program, and the launch of…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) on January 1, marking a significant step in understanding the mysteries of the universe. This mission, India’s first dedicated polarimeter, seeks to investigate the complex behavior of bright astronomical X-ray sources found in extreme environments. Rising at 9:10 a.m., XPoSat will propel the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) into low Earth orbit. This mission includes two state-of-the-art payloads and promises groundbreaking revelations that will further our understanding of the vast astronomical universe. The primary payload,…

S Somanath, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), announced on Friday that the first module of the Indian Space Station will be launched by 2028. This announcement was made during the 6th Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan event held at Science City in Ahmedabad, which was organized by Vijnana Bharati. Somanath provided details about the roadmap for this pioneering project. India’s space station launch by 2028 “The goal is clear: by 2028, our goal is to launch the first module. However, due to the limitations of our current LVM-3…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that it will develop its own environmental control and life support system (ECLSS) for the Gaganyaan mission, after failing to obtain it from other countries. The Gaganyaan project aims to demonstrate India’s human spaceflight capability by sending a crew into orbit and safely returning them to Earth. ISRO Chairman S Somanath stated that the agency initially expected to acquire the ECLSS knowledge from other nations, but no country was willing to provide it. As a result, ISRO has decided to develop the…

India’s first solar mission, the Aditya-L1 mission, is focused on uncovering the enigmas surrounding the sun. In a recent development, it has reached a noteworthy milestone by commencing observations of solar wind. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the successful activation of the Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) payload. To learn more about this recent accomplishment, click here. Aditya-L1 observations of the solar wind were initiated ISRO said that the satellite’s Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) payload has started operations and is functioning normally. ISRO also…

India is preparing to take a major step forward in space-based X-ray astronomy as it prepares to launch its inaugural X-ray polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat). Led by ISRO, this mission seeks to study the polarization of powerful X-ray sources, and in doing so, ISRO is poised to set a new standard in the realm of astronomy. To learn more about ISRO’s XPoSat mission, click here. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) mission The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is designed to be observed from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of about 650…

India is making significant progress in its space endeavors, with a focus on various space missions and international partnerships. The country is elevating its global standing in the realm of space exploration. During the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS-2023), Victor Joseph, the associate scientific secretary of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), shed light on the agency’s current efforts to send an Indian astronaut to the Moon and provided updates on the Gaganyaan mission. An Indian man on the moon by 2040? According to a report in The New Indian Express,…