Aditya-L1 Begins Collecting Data: ISRO’s Solar Mission Takes a Step Closer to the Sun

India’s ambitious Aditya-L1 mission, designed to study the Sun, reached a significant milestone on Monday as it commenced data collection using one of its onboard instruments, just one day before its departure from Earth’s orbit. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reported that the Supra Thermal and Energetic Particle Spectrometer (STEPS), a part of the Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) payload, is now actively measuring fast-moving charged particles generated by processes within our nearest star. “This data will aid scientists in analyzing the behavior of particles in the vicinity…

ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Takes a Selfie, Images of Earth, Moon

India’s pioneering solar mission, Aditya-L1, is making waves in the world of space exploration. Recently, this remarkable mission captured stunning images of itself, Earth, and the distant Moon from its highly elliptical orbit around our planet. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared these captivating images in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), marking another milestone in India’s space endeavors. The video shared by ISRO reveals a glimpse of the spacecraft, displaying two crucial scientific experiments conducted by the Aditya-L1 mission. These experiments include the Visible Emission Line…

Chandrayaan-3 Rover’s Historic Lunar Journey: ISRO’s First Video and Initial Progress

Just two days after its successful landing on the Moon, Chandrayaan-3, the latest mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has made headlines once again. The space agency delighted space enthusiasts and the global scientific community by releasing the first-ever video footage of the rover in action on the lunar surface. This remarkable achievement marks a significant step forward in India’s space exploration endeavors. The video showcased the rover’s elegant descent from the lander module to the Moon’s surface. An innovative two-segment foldable ramp on the lander facilitated the…

Chandrayaan-3 Integration Complete: ISRO Gears Up for Lunar Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in its space exploration endeavors by successfully integrating the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft with the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre. This development sets the stage for the much-anticipated launch of Chandrayaan-3, scheduled for July 13 at 2.30 PM. Building upon the lessons learned from the previous Chandrayaan-2 mission, the upcoming lunar mission aims to demonstrate India’s capability for a soft landing on the Moon and conduct scientific exploration. Objective of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Chandrayaan-3 is a…

ISRO Successfully Places NVS-01 Navigation Satellite in Orbit, Marking a Significant Milestone

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved yet another remarkable feat on May 29 as it successfully launched the NVS-01 navigation satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, with precision and power, carrying the 2232 kg satellite. The NVS-01 satellite, the first in a series of five satellites, was injected precisely into GTO after a flight of approximately 19 minutes. ISRO stated that subsequent orbit-raising manoeuvres will guide the NVS-01…

ISRO to Launch NVS-01: Strengthening India’s Navigation Constellation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is set to make its mark once again with the launch of NVS-01, a navigational satellite, on May 29. This launch not only signifies the first deployment of a navigational satellite under the new name NVS but also surpasses Isro’s launch record during the three pandemic-affected years. In 2020, 2021, and 2022, Isro only conducted two launches each year. However, this year has already witnessed two significant launches. The first one introduced the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle into Isro’s existing fleet, while the second…

ISRO Prepares for Upcoming PSLV-C55 Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its next mission, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C55, which is expected to take place on April 22. The mission will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The PSLV-C55 mission will be the first rocket to be integrated at the new PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) and is set to carry a Singaporean satellite. The latest updates on the mission have been shared by ISRO Spaceflight on Twitter, stating that the first and second stages…

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Successfully Launches SLV D2 Mission

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched its latest satellite launch vehicle, the SLV D2, on a mission to place multiple satellites into orbit. The successful launch took place at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, and marks a significant milestone for India’s space program. The SLV D2 is a four-stage rocket designed to carry small satellites into low earth orbit. The mission carried multiple payloads, including communication satellites and Earth observation satellites, which will provide vital data for a wide range of applications, including…

ISRO congratulates NASA and spaceX for their “Historical” Manned Mission!!

Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) on Monday congratulated NASA and spaceX for their manned mission and termed as it “historic”. SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft with two NASA astronauts on Sunday successfully docked with the International Space Station after the historic launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking an dawn of a new age in commercial space travel. Saturday’s liftoff also assumes significance that marks the launch of humans into orbit from US soil for the first time. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley had lifted off at 3:22 pm EDT Saturday (12:52am IST Sunday)…

The 2nd Drone National Roundtable Conference (DNRC) 2025: Shaping the Future of India’s Drone Ecosystem

The 2nd Drone National Roundtable Conference (DNRC) 2025 is set to take place on April 11, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. As one of the most significant gatherings in the field of drone technology, geospatial intelligence, and aerial innovations, DNRC 2025 aims to bring together government officials, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and drone technology enthusiasts to deliberate on the present and future of the drone ecosystem in India. This high-impact conference will feature discussions on policy frameworks, technological advancements, regulatory concerns, industry collaborations, and commercial opportunities in the drone…