ISRO chief S. Somnath has shared exciting details about the upcoming mission involving Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. He is an Indian Air Force pilot, who is set to take off on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone as India gears up for its ambitious Gaganyaan mission. At ...

Space agencies are special groups that work on the exploration of space and getting more information about our universe. They launch rockets, satellites, or even people into outer space. Let’s take a look at the 10 most important space agencies in the world today. 1. NASA (USA) NASA is an acronym that means National Aeronautics ...

This year, a person from India will go to the International Space Station. This is very exciting news for India’s space program. The International Space Station is a big laboratory that floats in space above the Earth. Many countries work together on the space station. The United States ambassador to India said an Indian astronaut ...

In a move driven by caution, Agnikul Cosmos, the IIT-Madras incubated startup, has announced the postponement of its highly anticipated private rocket launch, a day before the scheduled liftoff. The company cited “certain minor observations from the full countdown rehearsals last night” as the reason for the delay, exercising an abundance of caution. The new ...

ISRO is preparing to launch the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard the GSLV F14 spacecraft from Sriharikota spaceport. The satellite, funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, will enhance meteorological observations for weather forecasting and disaster warning.  Indian industries have contributed to building the satellite, showcasing the country’s space capabilities.  The satellite will aid in providing ...

On January 26, 2024, during the Republic Day parade, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) presented a special display.  This display, known as a tableau, celebrated the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s success in landing near the Moon’s south pole, a feat no other country has achieved. The tableau also highlighted the Aditya L-1 mission, which focuses on ...

ISRO, which has already made us proud with its previous missions, is now aiming even higher. Remember the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission?  Now, they are planning something even more ambitious – the Chandrayaan-4 mission. This is not just any mission; it’s a big step forward because this time, ISRO plans to bring back samples from the ...

The Indian space agency, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), and the United States space agency, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) are working together to launch India’s first space station. This monumental project is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2024.  The joint venture satellite, NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), is a critical ...

India and the US had a big meeting called the “2+2 ministerial dialogue.” This meeting had important leaders from both countries, like our Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  They talked about a lot of things like making our defence and space cooperation stronger, how to handle situations in the ...

Discover the triumph of the Gaganyaan Mission as India takes a monumental step in human spaceflight The test vehicle successfully launched from Sriharikota and safely splashed down in the Bay of Bengal, marking a historic occasion for India’s space programme and a major advancement in the Gaganyaan mission. An important turning point in India’s ascent ...