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November 1, 2026 5:16 PM

Explainer: How ISRO’s NVS-03 Mission Strengthens India’s Indigenous Navigation System

Key takeaways: ISRO successfully launched navigation satellite NVS-03 aboard GSLV-F18 on October 30, 2026, to strengthen India’s NavIC system. NVS-03 carries navigation payloads in the L1, L5 and S frequency bands, along with an indigenously developed atomic clock. NavIC provides positioning, navigation and timing services for civilian and authorised strategic users across India and a region extending approximately 1,500 km beyond its geopolitical boundary...

October 31, 2026 3:53 PM

Another milestone in India’s space journey: MEA congratulates ISRO on GSLV-F18 launch

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03, the third satellite in India's next-generation navigation satellite series. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the launch as an important milestone in strengthening India's indigenous space-based navigation capabilities and advancing self-reliance in critical technologies. In a post on X, Jaiswal congratulated the scientist...

October 30, 2026 10:28 AM

Countdown progressing for ISRO’s crucial GSLV-F18 launch carrying navigation satellite NVS-03

The 24-hour countdown for the launch of India's next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, has commenced and is progressing, ISRO said on Friday. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle carrying the navigation satellite on board is scheduled to lift off at 11.51 pm on Friday from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota (SDSC-SHAR). The countdown officially commenced at 11.51 pm on Thursday. The 50-metre-tall, three-stage rocket with a lift-off mass of 420...

September 21, 2026 9:22 AM

Assam CM to lay foundation stone for ISRO’s Advanced Radar Research Centre on Monday

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will lay the foundation stone for ISRO’s Advanced Radar Research Centre at Chandrapur near Guwahati on Monday and described the occasion as a “landmark moment” for the state. In a social media post, the chief minister also said it is deeply satisfying that Assam is set to become home to such cutting-edge national infrastructure. “A landmark moment for Assam. Today, we will lay the foundation stone of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)...

September 7, 2026 2:42 PM

India-US Space Partnership Has Moved from Cooperation to ‘Co-Creation’: US Envoy Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Monday hailed the evolution of the India-US space partnership from cooperation to ‘co-creation,’ with the two countries co-designing instruments, co-funding startups, and co-authoring the future of human discovery. Speaking at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, Gor said, “A few weeks ago, at the 9th U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group, right here in Bengaluru, we saw profound transformation taking place. Those discussions affirmed that our partnership is no ...

August 13, 2026 5:44 PM

ISRO taking steps to tackle space debris risk from growing LEO satellite constellations: Jitendra Singh

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is taking measures to mitigate the growing risk of space debris arising from the proliferation of large Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite and satellite internet constellations, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Singh said the growing number of satellites in large constellations, which can comprise thousands of spacecraft, has increased the...

August 11, 2026 4:37 PM

NASA invites ISRO to join its ambitious Moon Base programme

India and the United States are set to strengthen their cooperation in space exploration, with NASA inviting ISRO to join its ambitious Moon Base program, building on the two countries’ partnership under the Artemis Accords. During the 9th meeting of the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG), hosted by India on 5-6 August 2026 at the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru, the two sides also agreed to advance discussions for cooperation on open s...

July 31, 2026 11:54 AM

One lakh fishing vessels to be fitted with transponders developed By ISRO soon

Around one lakh marine fishing vessels across India will soon be equipped with indigenously developed transponders under the Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS), following the Union government's approval of a nationwide rollout plan aimed at enhancing fishermen's safety, communication and navigation. The Union Department of Fisheries on Thursday approved the national rollout of the VCSS under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at an estimated cost of Rs 364 crore. The ...

July 23, 2026 4:57 PM

Private investment in India’s space sector crosses $618 million: Jitendra Singh

India's private space sector has witnessed significant growth following the country's space sector reforms, with cumulative private investment crossing USD 618.5 million and 105 authorisations being granted to private entities, while the government continues to strengthen the regulatory framework to safeguard national security, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Replying to an Unstarred...

July 22, 2026 1:04 PM

Six years of Chandrayaan-2: How ISRO’s lunar mission reshaped India’s Moon programme

Six years ago, on July 22, 2019, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Chandrayaan-2, India's second mission to the Moon and its first attempt at a soft lunar landing. Although the Vikram lander did not achieve a successful touchdown, the mission marked a significant technological milestone. Its orbiter continues to study the Moon and generate valuable scientific data years after launch, while the mission also validated several critical technologies and generated engineering ins...