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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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BRICS shared satellite system may cut space debris, optimise costs: Experts
Experts say a shared BRICS satellite constellation with common Earth observation and a risk and revenue model could lower data costs and help reduce space debris
 "BRICS shared satellite system may cut space debris, optimise costs: Experts")
Godrej Enterprises powers ISRO's successful EOS-05 satellite mission
Godrej Enterprises Group supplied Vikas engines, cryogenic engine nozzles and satellite thruster components that supported EOS-05's journey from lift-off to orbit
 "Godrej Enterprises powers ISRO's successful EOS-05 satellite mission")
India, France step up space cooperation with new private-sector deals
The new agreements come against the backdrop of more than five decades of space cooperation between India and France, built around the partnership between the Isro and France's space agency CNES
 "India, France step up space cooperation with new private-sector deals")
International collaboration is space sector's inherent strength: Shukla
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla says collaboration will remain essential as India pursues Gaganyaan, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and lunar landing missions
 "International collaboration is space sector's inherent strength: Shukla")
India, US to join hands on Moon base, expanding global space economy
US Ambassador Sergio Gor urged Indian space startups to explore the American market, while Isro called for greater private and international participation
 "India, US to join hands on Moon base, expanding global space economy")
India poised to be global hub for small satellites, in-orbit manufacturing
Isro is pursuing around 2,000 R&D projects as India seeks to raise its share of the global space economy and scale up private-sector participation and manufacturing
 "India poised to be global hub for small satellites, in-orbit manufacturing")
Isro's private-sector push: How close is India's space model to Nasa's?
Isro is expanding private-sector participation while retaining core responsibilities. Is its emerging model similar to Nasa's approach?
 "Isro's private-sector push: How close is India's space model to Nasa's?")
Statsguru: Gaps in funding space despite India's growing startup ecosystem
India's space-tech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, but funding remains a key challenge despite a surge in startup formation
 "Statsguru: Gaps in funding space despite India's growing startup ecosystem")
Isro at core of India's space programme: IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka
IN-SPACe, an autonomous agency under the Department of Space, promotes, enables, authorises and supervises various space activities of non-governmental entities
 "Isro at core of India's space programme: IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka")
NIT Rourkela, ISRO, Tea Board join hands for AI-based tea monitoring
Three-year CHAYANKAN project will combine satellite imagery, UAV observations, field data and AI to monitor plantations, estimate yields and forecast pest outbreaks
 "NIT Rourkela, ISRO, Tea Board join hands for AI-based tea monitoring")
Isro launches EOS-05, India's 1st imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit
The 2,367-kg EOS-05, India's heaviest Earth observation satellite so far, was placed in its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit about 18 minutes after lift-off
Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to launch this year: Isro chief
Isro chief V Narayanan said the space agency, along with industry and other organisations, is working vigorously and systematically to launch the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission this year
 "Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to launch this year: Isro chief")
Isro launches India's first imaging satellite in geostationary orbit
Isro successfully placed the 2,300-kg EOS-05 Earth observation satellite in a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit, marking its first successful mission of 2026
 "Isro launches India's first imaging satellite in geostationary orbit")
One clock for India: Govt mandates IST for official and commercial use
New rules seek to bring India's critical infrastructure under one accurate time reference, with systems required to synchronise with authorised Indian timing sources
 "One clock for India: Govt mandates IST for official and commercial use")
India's Moon race: Now about staying
Gaganyaan is teaching India to send people into space; the space station will teach it to keep them there. A lunar base could be the next logical step
 "India's Moon race: Now about staying")
Isro's new trajectory: Pvt sector to take lead in building launch vehicles
ISRO will focus on research, frontier technologies and big-ticket missions as private companies and PSUs take on launch vehicle manufacturing and operational scale
 "Isro's new trajectory: Pvt sector to take lead in building launch vehicles")
India will establish its own space station by 2035: Isro Chief V Narayanan
He said India has been steadily expanding its capabilities since launching its space programme 64 years ago
Docking technology key to future lunar, human space missions: Isro official
Docking technology will be crucial for future lunar exploration and human space missions, including bringing lunar samples back to Earth and assembling India's proposed space station, said ISRO
 "Docking technology key to future lunar, human space missions: Isro official")
Paras Defence zooms 163% from March low; hits 52-week high on huge volume
Paras Defence and Space Technologies: In the past month, the stock price of the aerospace & defence company rallied 30 per cent, compared to a 0.5 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.
 "Paras Defence zooms 163% from March low; hits 52-week high on huge volume")
Nasa invites Isro to join Moon Base programme: What is it & why it matters?
According to Nasa, the Moon Base will help unlock new scientific discoveries and prepare for future deep space exploration, including missions to Mars.
 "Nasa invites Isro to join Moon Base programme: What is it & why it matters?")