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,…

India’s space agency, ISRO, is currently investigating potential partnerships with Boeing Co., Blue Origin LLC (owned by Jeff Bezos), and Voyager Space Holdings Inc. This development comes as the head of NASA pays an official visit, underscoring the increasing level of cooperation between the United States and India in the realm of outer space. Potential partnerships could also involve Indian commercial entities, India’s space ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is visiting several locations in India this week, including facilities in Bengaluru that test and…

The chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, highlighted the organization’s current emphasis on the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human space flight program. While ISRO is actively pursuing various goals, Somanath stated that their primary focus is to successfully send an Indian astronaut to space and ensure their safe return. This mission is currently their top priority. The Gaganyaan mission has the ambitious goal of sending humans into space and placing them in low Earth orbit at an altitude of 400 kilometers for a three-day mission scheduled…

Following the successful Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 missions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to launch its upcoming mission to Venus, known as the Shukrayaan mission. ISRO Chief S. Somanath has provided an update, stating that the project payloads have been fully developed. During a speech at the Indian National Science Academy in Delhi, the ISRO Chairman discussed the distinctive features of Venus and the potential for Earth’s atmosphere to become toxic in the future, similar to what Shukrayaan has observed. The significance of the Venus mission is worth…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has once again achieved a significant breakthrough with the help of the Astrosat space telescope, as it successfully captured a colossal gamma-ray explosion. These explosions, known as gamma-ray bursts, are recognized as the most potent explosions ever observed in the universe. The Astrosat space telescope, India’s inaugural multi-wavelength space telescope, has now detected its 600th instance of such a massive gamma-ray burst. Experts believe that delving deeper into this phenomenon can offer valuable insights into extreme environments and the fundamental laws of physics governing…

India’s first solar research mission, the Aditya L1 spacecraft, is nearing its final phase. ISRO chief S Somanath said on Saturday that the Aditya spacecraft is expected to complete maneuvers and reach L1 by January 7, 2024. “Aditya is doing well and is almost ready for its final phase,” Somanath told PTI. Recently, the Indian Space Agency reported that Aditya-L1’s High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) detected a sudden burst of energy from a solar flare. This flare occurred on October 29, just under two months after the launch…

Following the success of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO is now preparing for its next lunar adventure with the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission. Although the chances of Chandrayaan-3’s return to Earth are diminishing due to possible communication difficulties, ISRO remains determined, highlighting the valuable data already obtained from the mission. The Chandrayaan-4 mission, a symbol of advancement in space exploration, is set to enhance India’s cosmic pursuits. Diverging from its predecessors, this mission not only aims to land on the moon but also intends to retrieve lunar samples and bring them back to Earth.…

President Droupadi Murmu, in a crucial speech at the inauguration of the International Conference on ‘Aerospace and Aviation in 2047,’ underscored the profound influence of India’s forthcoming Aditya-L1 and Gaganyaan missions. President Murmu stressed their capacity to elevate India’s international reputation and expressed assurance that these missions would not only strengthen research endeavors but also make valuable contributions to the betterment of mankind. Acknowledging India’s past achievements, including the successful Mars mission and lunar exploration, President Murmu highlighted the country’s determination, potential and capability. He praised the commitment to high…