Page 16 - Latest Updates on ISRO
India targets debris-free space missions by 2030: Isro chief Somanath
Somanath also said ISRO wants to make sure that for all the spacecraft that it is likely to launch in future, it takes action to make sure that it deorbits and also bring it to a safe location
 "India targets debris-free space missions by 2030: Isro chief Somanath")
Chandrayaan-3 mission receives prestigious US Space Exploration award
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission team was honoured with the prestigious 2024 John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration
 "Chandrayaan-3 mission receives prestigious US Space Exploration award")
Chandrayaan-4 mission in process of developing: Isro chairman Somanath
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had set the country's target of landing on the moon in early 2040s and ISRO is on a continuous exploration mission
 "Chandrayaan-4 mission in process of developing: Isro chairman Somanath")
'Another milestone': Isro's PSLV accomplishes zero orbital debris mission
This was achieved on March 21, when the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) met its "fiery end" through a re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere
 "'Another milestone': Isro's PSLV accomplishes zero orbital debris mission")
Highlights: 2004 poll results will repeat itself, says Jairam Ramesh
News highlights: Catch all the news updates from around the world here
 "Highlights: 2004 poll results will repeat itself, says Jairam Ramesh")
Isro successfully executes landing mission of RLV 'Pushpak' in Karnataka
This is the third successful RLV launch mission conducted by the Isro and is estimated to have cost more than Rs 100 crore
Diagnosed with cancer on day of Aditya L1 launch, cured now: Isro chief
He said he had realized that there were some health issues during the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission but was not very clear about it
Isro chief Somnath diagnosed with cancer on day of Aditya-L1 launch
Isro chief S Somnath stated that he has been entirely cured of cancer and has resumed his duties
Charting Indian space odyssey: Gaganyaan mission is ambitious, indigenous
The Gaganyaan mission is ambitious and indigenous. Shine Jacob explains the nuts and bolts in its planning
 "Charting Indian space odyssey: Gaganyaan mission is ambitious, indigenous")
Isro ad row: BJP's birthday greeting to M K Stalin comes with a twist
The BJP's birthday greeting comes amid a row over an advertisement for Isro's new launch complex in Tamil Nadu, which featured a 'Chinese flag'
 "Isro ad row: BJP's birthday greeting to M K Stalin comes with a twist")
Statistics Min ties up with Isro to conduct digital Urban Frame Survey
This collaboration is aimed at transforming Urban Frame Survey (UFS) from analogue to digital mode and help MoSPI to achieve the targets of updating urban frame regularly in a timely manner
 "Statistics Min ties up with Isro to conduct digital Urban Frame Survey")
Modi govt trying to boost space startups in bid to close gap with China
"Everything will be defined: What can be done, what restrictions there will be, authorization processes, vendor policy, supply chain management and other factors," Goenka said in an interview
 "Modi govt trying to boost space startups in bid to close gap with China")
China's flag on DMK's ad for Isro spaceport sparks political firestorm
Prime Minister Modi accused the DMK of putting its stamp on the BJP-led Centre's projects and trying to claim credit for them
 "China's flag on DMK's ad for Isro spaceport sparks political firestorm")
Gaganyaan mission: Meet the four astronaut-designates taking India to space
Gaganyaan astronauts: All of the four pilots are aged between 39-48 years and have a flying experience in the range of nearly 2,000-3,000 hours
 "Gaganyaan mission: Meet the four astronaut-designates taking India to space")
Analysts remain selective on space-related stocks as govt eases FDI norms
Valuations wise, most are trading at price to equity multiples of 50-100 times on a 12-month trailing basis, data from BSE shows. Apollo Micro Systems, for instance, commands a PE of 152 times
 "Analysts remain selective on space-related stocks as govt eases FDI norms")
Private participation
The space sector has opportunities for India
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PM Modi reveals names of four astronaut-designates for Gaganyaan mission
Modi bestowed the 'astronaut wings' to the astronaut-designates and also reviewed the progress of the Gaganyaan mission
 "PM Modi reveals names of four astronaut-designates for Gaganyaan mission")
PM Modi to inaugurate technical facilities of Isro in Kerala on Tuesday
The Prime Minister will also be reviewing the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) here
 "PM Modi to inaugurate technical facilities of Isro in Kerala on Tuesday")
Isro completes human rating of CE20 cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan mission
Isro has also successfully concluded acceptance tests for the flight engine designated for the first unmanned Gaganyaan (G1) mission
 "Isro completes human rating of CE20 cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan mission")
Ananth Technologies claims crucial role in 55 modules for launch system
For the satellite INSAT-3DS, ATL has supplied complete power control system, solar array generation system, power distribution system, DC-DC power converters, star sensors
 "Ananth Technologies claims crucial role in 55 modules for launch system")