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India planning to launch 50 satellites for intelligence gathering in five years: ISRO chief

ISRO to launch 50 satellites in 5 years for geo-intelligence gathering, to track troops & image thousands of km area.

The Hindu

ISRO’s Aditya L1 mission will reach destination on Jan 6: Somanath

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Aditya L1 mission is expected to reach its destination, Lagrangian point 1 (or L1), on January 6, and from there will study the sun and the star’s effects on the solar system for five years, the organisation’s chairman S Somanath said.

The Hindu

Telecom Bill will give impetus to growth of country’s space sector: Somanath

Telecom Bill 2023 to provide clarity & impetus to India's space sector, allowing new players to venture into flourishing sectors of Telecom, IT & Space.

The Hindu

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First Indian Astronaut To Land On Moon By 2040, Says Country's Space Agency Chairman

Chairman of India's space agency S Somanath said a crew of two to three astronauts will be part of India's maiden manned space mission.

International Business Times

‘Millet Showcase’ opens at CSIR-CFTRI

In keeping with the efforts for promoting and raising awareness on millets and their inclusion in daily diet considering the health benefits they bring, the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, which is the nodal agency for the Millet Mission, with the year 2023 declared as the International Year…

The Hindu

India sets sights on a moon base by 2047

India is setting long-term goals that could see the country establish its own moon base before 2050.

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NASA to train Indian astronauts for a week-long trip to ISS in 2024

NASA will train two Indian astronauts, one of whom will fly to the ISS late next year, a space agency official announced this week.

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Space sector reforms provided ‘enabling milieu,’ says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said, “The opening up of the sector has ensured the entry of space technology into “every household in the last two years.”

The Hindu

Aditya-L1 solar probe expected to enter L1 orbit on January 7, says ISRO chairman

ISRO's Aditya L1 mission to study Sun nearing final phase; manoeuvres to enter L1 point expected by Jan 7, 2024. Aditya launched Sep 2, travelled 1.5 million km over 125 days. Will be placed in Halo orbit around L1 point, capture & transmit pictures of Sun for experiments.

The Hindu

ISRO chairman decides against releasing autobiography

S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, has decided not to release his autobiography "Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal" due to controversy over alleged remarks against former ISRO Chairman K. Sivan. Reports suggest the book mentioned attempts to prevent Somanath's rise to the Chairman's post. Somanath denies any intention to malign Sivan and states…

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IISc announces distinguished alumni awards for 2023

Five outstanding scientists and engineers have been selected to receive the distinguished alumni awards of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for the year 2023. The annual awards recognise exceptional contributions made by IISc alumni to their profession, society and the Institute.

The Hindu

ISRO chairman S. Somanath pens autobiography, wants to inspire people chase their dreams

ISRO chairman S. Somanath's upcoming autobiography, "Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal", is an inspirational story of his journey from an impoverished village youth to the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. It highlights the power of hard work and perseverance in the face of difficulties, and the immense opportunities India offers. It is an…

The Hindu

The ascent begins: On the progress of India’s human spaceflight mission

The earliest India’s first crewed flight can happen is 2025, but developments show that the mission can be undertaken with confidence

The Hindu

ISRO chief Somnath says space agency prefers woman fighter test pilots for its manned mission, possible in future

ISRO prefers female fighter test pilots/scientists for Gaganyaan mission. ISRO to send female humanoid robot in unmanned Gaganyaan mission next year. ISRO's target to put operational space station by 2035.

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India conducts space flight test ahead of planned mission to take astronauts into space in 2025

India has successfully carried out the first of a series of key test flights after overcoming a technical glitch ahead of its planned mission to take astronauts into space in 2025

The Hindu

Hundreds of tests planned, working to get crew module from outside India: ISRO’s Somanath on Gaganyaan

ISRO will test its Crew Escape System (CES) on Oct. 21, 2023, to ensure astronauts' safety in case of a launch vehicle malfunction. The test will use a single-stage rocket powered by liquid propellants, and the mission will be uncrewed. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath spoke of the mission, the crew…

The Hindu

ISRO chairman calls on Stalin, thanks him for honouring scientists

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath thanked CM M.K. Stalin for honouring ISRO scientists and discussed ISRO-related activities in TN. He presented a model of Chandrayaan 3 and thanked him for supporting space programme. ISRO is setting up a second launch complex at Kulasekarapattinam to launch smaller payloads. CM promised support for…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Arrest of doctor & woman for selling newborns; HC reserves orders on bail petition of jailed Minister; ISRO chief meets TN CM to discuss activities: Police arrested a doctor & woman for forcing a couple to sell their newborn & for selling newborns in the past. Madras HC reserved orders…

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ISRO to hold more test Gaganyaan vehicle missions after maiden test flight on October 21: Somanath

The test vehicle development flight (TV-D1) will be conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh to test the crew module that is scheduled to house Indian astronauts during the human spaceflight late next year.

The Hindu

Launch was critical for Chandrayaan-3 success: ISRO chairman Somanath

S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, attributes the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon to “the result of the hard work of thousands of people in ISRO”, the “rigour of the reviews”, and “corrective action taken meticulously.”

The Hindu

Social media and private partnership: inside the changes at India's space agency

Chandrayaan-3 landing was a win for India’s low-cost space engineering, and science, as well as a quiet initiative to rebrand India’s 54-year-old space agency as approachable

The Hindu

95% of space-components in Indian rockets are indigenous: Somanath

ISRO: 95% of components used in rockets, incl.uding Chandrayaan 3, made in India; developed over several years with Indian industries, labs, and CSIR; lithium-ion batteries built by ISRO; microprocessor chip made at Chandigarh's SCL; 5% high-end electronics imported; ISRO leading to address national aspirations and contribute to India's socio-economic growth.

The Hindu

Haryana’s Kurukshetra University to confer ISRO Chairman

Kurukshetra University has decided to confer the 2021-22 Goyal Peace Prize on ISRO Chairman S. Somanath for his contributions to space tech. VC Prof. Som Nath Sachdeva praised Somanath's work, noting PM Modi's appreciation of ISRO's missions for "ease of living and ease of governance" and providing services to remote…

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ISRO scientists to visits Jadavpur University, explore possibilities of using tech to curb ragging

The visit came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose appealed to ISRO chairman S Somanath seeking help regarding the same in the backdrop of the death of a first-year undergraduate student at the varsity. Read further on Dynamite News

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After Pragyan, lander Vikram also put in sleep mode

On September 2, the space organisation said that Pragyan had completed its assignments and it had been safely parked and set into sleep mode. Pragyan’s receiver had been kept on.

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