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ISRO’s 100th Mission Faces Setback as NVS-02 Satellite Encounters Technical Glitch

ISRO’s historic 100th mission has hit a major hurdle as its NVS-02 navigation satellite, launched on January 29, 2025, aboard the GSLV-F15 rocket, faces a technical malfunction. The satellite failed to ignite its onboard thrusters, preventing it from completing essential orbit-raising maneuvers. This glitch has halted the satellite’s progress towards reaching its designated geostationary orbit, Read More…

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ISRO Achieves Historic 100th Launch, PM Modi and Ministers Congratulate Scientists

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a historic milestone with its 100th successful launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The mission, carried out by the GSLV-F15 rocket, deployed the NVS-02 navigation satellite into orbit, strengthening India’s Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system. This indigenous system is set to enhance precise positioning Read More…

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ISRO Achieves Historic 100th Rocket Launch; GSLV-F15 Deploys NVS-02

In a landmark achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its 100th rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F15), soaring 50.9 meters tall, lifted off at 6:23 AM IST, deploying the NVS-02 navigation satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit just 19 minutes post-launch. Marking ISRO’s first Read More…

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ISRO Successfully Demonstrates Vikas Engine’s Restart Capability for Reusable Launch Vehicles

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully demonstrating the restart capability of its Vikas liquid engine, a critical component for future reusable launch vehicles. The test, which involved firing the engine for 60 seconds, followed by a 120-second shutdown and a 7-second restart, marks the second successful trial of the Read More…

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ISRO Makes History with Successful SpaDeX Satellite Docking, Propelling India into Elite Space League

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed its first-ever Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking India as the fourth nation in the world—after the United States, Russia, and China—to master in-space satellite docking technology. The historic mission featured two small satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), each weighing approximately 220 Read More…

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ISRO Postpones Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the Second Time

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed its ambitious Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the second time. Initially scheduled for Tuesday, the mission was later rescheduled to Thursday but has now been delayed further, with a new launch date yet to be announced. SpaDeX is a pioneering mission by ISRO aimed at demonstrating the Read More…

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Dr. V. Narayanan Appointed as New ISRO Chairman: A Visionary Leader to Propel India’s Space Ambitions

Dr. V. Narayanan, an esteemed Indian aerospace engineer and rocket technologist, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He will also assume the roles of Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman, Space Commission, for a two-year term starting January 14, 2025. Currently serving as the Director of ISRO’s Liquid Read More…

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ISRO Makes History with SpaDeX Mission: India’s First Industry-Built Satellites Achieve Milestone

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, marking a significant leap in India’s space capabilities. The mission deployed two satellites—SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target)—each weighing 220 kg. What sets this achievement apart is that both satellites were integrated and tested entirely by the private Read More…

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ISRO Successfully Launches PSLV-C59 with ESA’s Proba-3 Satellites

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked another milestone by successfully launching the PSLV-C59 rocket carrying the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 satellites. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. These satellites, launched in a stacked configuration, were placed into a highly elliptical orbit with remarkable precision, underscoring Read More…

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ISRO Achieves Success with Proba-3 Mission: A New Era in Solar Observation

In a landmark achievement, ISRO successfully launched the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission, cementing its status as a global leader in space exploration. The mission featured the innovative deployment of two satellites tasked with performing advanced sun-observation experiments. These satellites employed a groundbreaking formation flying technique, creating an artificial solar eclipse to facilitate detailed studies Read More…