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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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'Proud Moment': Leaders hail Isro's BlueBird Block-2 mission success
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that this reflects the Government of India's unwavering commitment to strengthening the space sector
 "'Proud Moment': Leaders hail Isro's BlueBird Block-2 mission success")
Why LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 mission is a milestone for Isro: Details
The LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 is a commercial mission launched by Isro using its LVM3 rocket to place a heavy communication satellite into low Earth orbit
 "Why LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 mission is a milestone for Isro: Details")
Isro's LVM3 rocket places US communication satellite into low earth orbit
LVM3-M6 carried the communication satellite Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft as part of a commercial deal between NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL) and US-based AST SpaceMobile (AST and Science, LLC)
 "Isro's LVM3 rocket places US communication satellite into low earth orbit")
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
 "Isro's LVM3 to launch next-generation communication satellite on Dec 24")
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
 "Drogue parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission successful: Isro")
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
 "India's Digantara raises $50 mn to boost indigenous space surveillance")
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
 "200 milestones behind it in 2025, Isro readies for Gaganyaan tests")
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
 "Isro in 2025: From Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 to 100th satellite launch")
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
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
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
