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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ISRO has postponed the Proba-3 mission to December 5, 2024, following the detection of an anomaly in the launch preparations. This joint mission with the European Space Agency (ESA) involves two satellites conducting high-precision formation flying to study the Sun’s corona. The mission aims to enhance our understanding of solar phenomena and improve space weather Read More…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, a groundbreaking project designed to study the Sun’s corona. Scheduled for an upcoming launch, the mission will employ cutting-edge technology to investigate the outer atmosphere of the Sun, shedding light on solar activities and their impact on Read More…
The Indian government has given the green light to two monumental space projects, signaling a new era for the country in interplanetary and human space exploration. Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS): India’s first independent space station, BAS, will feature five modular pressurized units, contrasting with the 16 on the International Space Station (ISS). The initial module Read More…
India’s National Space Day is celebrated on August 23rd, commemorating a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration efforts. This day marks the anniversary of the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon in 2023, making India the first country to land a spacecraft near the lunar south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 mission demonstrated Read More…