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 ...

The ISRO Gaganyaan mission is India’s first go at sending humans into space. Before the big launch, ISRO is doing a test called the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) on October 21.  The point of this test is to check if the part where the astronauts will sit can quickly separate from the rest ...

Riding high on the success of Chandrayaan-3 soft landing near the Moon’s south pole, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has set their eyes on the sun. The Aditya-L1, India’s first space observatory for solar research, is set for launch. This spacecraft is designed to provide remote observations of the solar corona and study the ...

India’s first solar observatory, Aditya-L1, is gearing up for launch, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space science endeavors. This space-based solar observatory, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is set to provide unprecedented insights into solar activities and their impact on space weather. Aditya-L1 will be positioned in a halo orbit ...