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What is Isro?
Isro specialises in science, space exploration, engineering and aerospace technology to harvest the benefits of outer space for the country.
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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
 "India on course to become superpower by 2047, says fmr ISRO chief Somnath")
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
 "India prepares to explore ocean depths with Samudrayaan submersible")
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
 "Karnataka plans ascent into India's space orbit with $22 billion target")
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
 "Isro to triple spacecraft output, launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2028: Chairman")
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
 "Godrej delivers first human-rate L110 stage Vikas engine to Isro")
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
 "Isro successfully conducts key parachute test for Gaganyaan mission")
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
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
 "NISAR satellite to be declared operational on November 7: ISRO chief")
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
 "CMS-03 satellite will provide robust telecom coverage across IOR: Navy")
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
 "Space industry congratulates Isro for successful launch of CMS-03 satellite")
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
 "PM Modi, V-P Radhakrishnan laud Isro on launch of heaviest satellite")
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
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
 "Explainer: What is Isro's 'Bahubali' and what is it carrying to space?")
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
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
90% development work for Gaganyaan mission completed: Isro chief Narayanan
On August 24, Isro successfully conducted the first integrated air drop test for the Gaganyaan programme at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota
 "90% development work for Gaganyaan mission completed: Isro chief Narayanan")
Blueprint conclave: 'Looking to build national stock of critical minerals'
Reform, indigenisation key themes at Blueprint conclave
 "Blueprint conclave: 'Looking to build national stock of critical minerals'")
India today has best camera in moon's orbit: Isro Chairman V Narayanan
Chandrayaan-3's success was a landmark in our space journey. It has given confidence to every one of us, not only at the Isro but also across the nation, said Isro Chairman V Narayanan
 "India today has best camera in moon's orbit: Isro Chairman V Narayanan")
India's space ambitions strengthen national safety: Isro chief Narayanan
Isro chairman Dr V Narayanan said India's space missions - from Chandrayaan to Gaganyaan - strengthen national security, advance science, and pave the way for a crewed lunar landing by 2040
 "India's space ambitions strengthen national safety: Isro chief Narayanan")
Isro to send half-humanoid 'Vyommitra' into space this Dec: V Narayanan
V Narayanan said, 'By the first quarter of 2027, we aim to send our own 'Gaganyatri' to space and bring it back safely'
 "Isro to send half-humanoid 'Vyommitra' into space this Dec: V Narayanan")
