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About ISRO

What is Isro?

Isro (Indian Space Research Organisation) is a national space agency of the country and one of the leading space exploration organisations in the world. Earlier, it was known as the INCOSPAR (Indian National Committee for Space Research) and was established by the government of India in 1962. 

Isro specialises in science, space exploration, engineering and aerospace technology to harvest the benefits of outer space for the country.
 
Bengaluru-headquartered Isro operates as an integral constituent of the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India, while the Chairman of Isro acts as the executive of DOS
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Latest Updates on ISRO

Isro's LVM3 to launch next-generation communication satellite on Dec 24

AST SpaceMobile (AST & Science, LLC) is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network, which is accessible directly by smartphones

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 10:48 AM IST

Drogue parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission successful: Isro

These tests were completed at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh, on December 18 and 19, the Isro said

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 5:47 PM IST

India's Digantara raises $50 mn to boost indigenous space surveillance

The Bengaluru-based startup, backed by Peak XV Partners and Kalaari Capital, secured funds from large investors including SBI Holdings Japan, 360 One Asset, and film producer Ronnie Screwvala

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 6:30 PM IST

200 milestones behind it in 2025, Isro readies for Gaganyaan tests

From a surge in startups to crewed mission preparations, 2025 marks a transformative year as India eyes $44 billion space economy by 2033

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

Isro in 2025: From Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 to 100th satellite launch

Breakthrough missions, new indigenous tech and the return of an Indian astronaut shaped Isro's eventful 2025, a year that strengthened India's push in space, human flight and undersea exploration

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 4:16 PM IST

India on course to become superpower by 2047, says fmr ISRO chief Somnath

Somnath said that everyone knows that India is progressing, which is instilling a new confidence in the people

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

India prepares to explore ocean depths with Samudrayaan submersible

India has a 11,098 km-long coastline and the government has pushed for a blue economy policy to harness ocean resources for economic growth

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2025 | 3:18 PM IST

Karnataka plans ascent into India's space orbit with $22 billion target

State eyes $3 bn in investment and a 50% national share as it ramps up upstream, downstream activities

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2025 | 9:56 PM IST

Isro to triple spacecraft output, launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2028: Chairman

The Isro chief said the government has approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission, designed as a lunar sample-return mission and it will be India's most complex lunar endeavour yet

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2025 | 10:07 AM IST

Godrej delivers first human-rate L110 stage Vikas engine to Isro

The first uncrewed test flight under the Gaganyaan project is planned for early next year and Isro plans to send first Indian astronauts on a home-built rocket to orbit the Earth in 2027

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2025 | 2:16 PM IST

Isro successfully conducts key parachute test for Gaganyaan mission

The trial, part of an ongoing qualification series for the Gaganyaan mission, focused on validating the main parachutes that ensure a safe landing of the Gaganyaan crew module

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Updated On : 11 Nov 2025 | 7:06 PM IST

Isro collects Chandrayaan-2 data to aid study of Moon's polar regions

According to an ISRO statement, the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter has been in orbit around the Moon since 2019 and has been providing high-quality data

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2025 | 8:31 PM IST

NISAR satellite to be declared operational on November 7: ISRO chief

The 2,400 kg NISAR satellite was launched on July 30 from ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the GSLV rocket

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2025 | 4:26 PM IST

CMS-03 satellite will provide robust telecom coverage across IOR: Navy

The indigenously designed and developed satellite was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

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Updated On : 02 Nov 2025 | 10:44 PM IST

Space industry congratulates Isro for successful launch of CMS-03 satellite

At 4410 kg, the CMS-03, a replacement satellite for GSAT-7 used by the Indian Navy, was placed in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) by the LVM-3 rocket on Sunday evening

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Updated On : 02 Nov 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

PM Modi, V-P Radhakrishnan laud Isro on launch of heaviest satellite

The prime minister's remarks came soon after ISRO placed the 4,410 kg CMS-03 satellite in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) using an LVM-3 rocket

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Updated On : 02 Nov 2025 | 8:27 PM IST

Isro's LVM3-M5 rocket with 'heaviest' communication satellite lifts off

The CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite that would provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass, ISRO said

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Updated On : 02 Nov 2025 | 5:36 PM IST

Explainer: What is Isro's 'Bahubali' and what is it carrying to space?

Isro prepares for a landmark launch as its most powerful rocket gears up to lift the nation's heaviest communication satellite yet

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

ISRO inks MoU to map coal fires and land subsidence in Jharia Coalfield

In addition, SAR interferometric technique will be used to identify land subsidence in Jharia Coalfield on annual basis, using data from NISAR and Sentinel-1 satellites, the statement read

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Updated On : 31 Oct 2025 | 9:24 PM IST

Isro to launch CMS-03 communication satellite on Nov 2 with LVM3

ISRO further said that the launch vehicle has been fully assembled and integrated with the spacecraft and was moved to the launch pad on October 26 for final pre-launch operations

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Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 9:12 PM IST