NDTV Exclusive: The Experiments Indian Astronaut Will Conduct In Space

Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) this year, will likely conduct at least three experiments, including research on muscle loss in space. Minister of State (MoS) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said … Read more

“Proud moment For Space Community”: Ex-ISRO Chief On Sunita Williams’ Return

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): Former ISRO Chief Dr G Madhavan Nair on Wednesday said that returning of National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut Sunita Williams to Earth after nine months at the International Space Station for nine months is a “proud moment” for the Space community. “It is a proud moment for all of us in the … Read more

ISRO Achieves De-Docking Of SpaDeX Satellites

New Delhi: ISRO on Thursday said it has accomplished de-docking of the SpaDeX satellites, clearing the way for future missions such as exploring the moon, human spaceflight, and building its own space station. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the successful de-docking of satellites in a post on X. “SpaDeX satellites accomplished the unbelievable de-docking. This … Read more

ISRO to Launch 100th Satellite NVS-02 Boosting India’s NavIC System

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to achieve a major milestone with the launch of its 100th satellite on January 29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The GSLV-F15 mission will place the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. The satellite, weighing 2,250 kg, is equipped with advanced navigation payloads in … Read more