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June 23, 2026 4:55 PM

From the Moon’s South Pole to Human Spaceflight: India’s Journey Towards Space Vision 2047

Over the past 12 years, India's space programme has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a scientific endeavour into a strategic national asset that supports development, strengthens technological self-reliance and expands the country's global influence. Driven by the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, India has expanded its footprint across space exploration, satellite technology, launch systems, commercialisation and international cooperation. The transforma...

April 10, 2026 9:29 AM

Jitendra Singh congratulates ISRO for successful completion of IADT-02 for Gaganyaan Mission

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday congratulated Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful completion of the Second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) for Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight mission scheduled for launch in 2027. He described the achievement as a significant milestone in preparing for the ambitious mission. Taking to social media platform X, Singh wrote, “Congratulations ISRO for the successful accomplishment of Second Integrated Air Drop Te...

March 12, 2026 9:55 PM

ISRO expanding student participation in space missions, 11 student satellites already launched: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expanding student participation in space missions through structured programmes that allow young researchers to design satellites, develop payloads and participate in real mission experiments. Replying to an unstarred question by Sumitra Balmik in the Rajya Sabha, Singh said the government is committed to widening access to space technology so that students fro...

December 24, 2025 4:16 PM

Political leaders hail ISRO’s LVM3-M6 mission as ‘proud milestone’ for India’s space sector

Political leaders from across the nation congratulated ISRO on the successful Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6 mission that carried the US spacecraft BlueBird Block-2, calling it a “proud milestone” that will further strengthen India’s commercial space capabilities. India’s LVM3-M6, carrying BlueBird 6, lifted off from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the team on X, writing, “Congratulations to Team ISRO on the successful LVM3-M6 launch...

December 24, 2025 4:58 PM

ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2 satellite from Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully launched the LVM3-M6 rocket, placing the United States’ BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite into its intended Low Earth Orbit, marking another milestone in India’s growing commercial space launch capabilities. “Mission Success. The LVM3-M6 mission has successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit,” ISRO said in a post on X. Calling it a “significant stride in India’s space sect...

December 5, 2025 8:22 PM

India and Russia aim to boost collaboration in science, technology, and innovation

India and Russia on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in space, science, and technology, underlining the strategic significance of their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, the two countries highlighted ongoing cooperation between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos for peaceful use of outer space. The partnership covers human spacefli...

November 27, 2025 3:56 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Skyroot’s Infinity Campus, unveils Vikram-I orbital rocket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s new Infinity Campus in Hyderabad via video conferencing and unveiled the company’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, designed to launch satellites into orbit. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy attended the event in Hyderabad. Calling it a landmark moment for India’s private space sector, the Prime Minister said that the country is “witnessing an unprecedented opportunity in the space sector” and noted that the private...

November 12, 2025 12:52 PM

ISRO completes key test on main parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Tuesday it had successfully tested the main parachutes for its Gaganyaan Crew Module at the Babina Field Firing Range in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on November 3. The test was part of a series of Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Tests (IMAT) to qualify the parachute system for India’s first human spaceflight mission, ISRO said in a statement. The Gaganyaan Crew Module’s parachute system consists of ten parachutes of four types. The descent...

November 3, 2025 12:16 PM

India’s heaviest communication satellite launched; ‘shiny example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ says ISRO chief

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully launched Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India’s heaviest communication satellite, marking a major milestone in country’s space and defence capabilities. The launch took place from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 5:26 PM, with the satellite being placed precisely into its intended orbit by the LVM3-M5 (Baahubali) rocket. The 4,410 kg multi-band communication satellite, ...

November 3, 2025 11:02 AM

PM Modi congratulates ISRO on successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03. In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Our space sector continues to make us proud! Congratulations, ISRO, on the successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03.” “Powered by our space scientists, it is commendable how our space sector has become synonymous with excellence and innovation. Their succ...