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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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PM Modi honours ex-Isro chief Kasturirangan, lauds his contributions
Prime Minister Modi said that the former Isro Chairman had the quality of prioritising innovation, further stating that his ability to learn something new was inspiring
 "PM Modi honours ex-Isro chief Kasturirangan, lauds his contributions")
Isro flags off second stage of GSLV launch vehicle to Sriharikota
The Directors of ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) also participated in the flag off ceremony which was held on March 24
 "Isro flags off second stage of GSLV launch vehicle to Sriharikota")
Isro takes lead role of 'International Charter Space and Major Disasters'
According to Isro, it witnessed the participation of major global space agencies (with 22 foreign delegates attending in person) engaged in space-based disaster management activities
Former Isro Chairman K Kasturirangan passes away at 84 in Bengaluru
Kasturirangan, who was chairman of the drafting committee of the new National Education Policy (NEP), had also served as chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University
India to add 100-150 satellites to enhance safety, security in 3 yrs: Isro
Detailing some of the projects undertaken by the space agency, he said ISRO successfully performed the second docking of satellites as part of its SpaDeX missions on Monday
Isro achieves 2nd successful satellite docking under SPADEX: Jitendra Singh
This event marked yet another significant milestone in India's space research programme
 "Isro achieves 2nd successful satellite docking under SPADEX: Jitendra Singh")
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set for space travel next month: Jitendra Singh
A decorated test pilot with the Indian Air Force, Group Captain Shukla was shortlisted under ISRO's Human Spaceflight Program and is among the top contenders for the Gaganyaan mission
 "Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set for space travel next month: Jitendra Singh")
Indian military space doctrine expected in 2-3 months: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
CDS calls for building a 'space culture' rooted in doctrine, strategy, and original thought
 "Indian military space doctrine expected in 2-3 months: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan")
From rockets on bicycles, India has come a long way in space: Isro chief
Speaking at 27th convocation of IIM - Kozhikode, Narayanan said the country has come a long way from when it launched its first satellite - Aryabhata -- on a Soviet rocket
 "From rockets on bicycles, India has come a long way in space: Isro chief")
Isro's astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla to fly to space station in May
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been designated as the Mission Pilot for Axiom Mission 4, the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station
 "Isro's astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla to fly to space station in May")
CERN's $17 bn Future Circular Collider proposal clears technical hurdles
CERN, in its analysis, has found this next-generation collider to be an essential tool to tackle some of the most perplexing questions about the universe
 "CERN's $17 bn Future Circular Collider proposal clears technical hurdles")
Isro's satellite images show damages caused by earthquake in Myanmar
Isro released the images captured by its earth imaging and mapping satellite, CARTOSAT-3 -- a third generation agile advanced satellite having high resolution imaging capability
 "Isro's satellite images show damages caused by earthquake in Myanmar")
India always contributed to understanding of universe: Isro's ex-chief
Addressing the 60th annual convocation of IIM Ahmedabad, he emphasised the need for a connection between research organisations, academia and industry
 "India always contributed to understanding of universe: Isro's ex-chief")
Isro achieves major breakthrough in semicryogenic engine for launch vehicle
Isro said Friday's test validated the semicryogenic engine's ignition, boost strap mode, and key subsystems like the pre-burner, turbo pumps, and control components during a 2.5-second hot-firing
House panel 'dismayed' at avoidable expenditure on GSAT-18 satellite
Six extended C-Band transponders of GSAT-18 satellite were not put to use since its launch as these transponders were already available in GSAT-14 satellite
 "House panel 'dismayed' at avoidable expenditure on GSAT-18 satellite")
Need to scale up applications of space tech to drive growth: ex-Isro chief
Somnath highlighted that while India has made remarkable strides in space technology, its application has largely been confined to government programs
How space travel reshapes the body: From muscles to mental health
In the absence of gravity, muscle mass disappears because the resistance training stops. When the astronaut returns to normal gravity, the heart may have weakened and may not function properly
 "How space travel reshapes the body: From muscles to mental health")
Private sector in Indian space tech: Progress, challenges, and future
Sunita Williams' return in a SpaceX capsule has put the focus back on the role of private sector in space journeys
 "Private sector in Indian space tech: Progress, challenges, and future")
Why is Isro keeping Gaganyaan astronauts away from public attention?
Union Minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha that keeping astronauts out of the public eye was a deliberate decision
 "Why is Isro keeping Gaganyaan astronauts away from public attention?")
Isro welcomes Sunita Williams home: 'Your resilience continues to inspire'
While appreciating the astronauts, Isro Chairman Dr V Narayanan expressed the organisation's desire to utilise Sunita Williams' expertise in space exploration
 "Isro welcomes Sunita Williams home: 'Your resilience continues to inspire'")
