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India's private space industry seeks bold reforms, clarity on FDI
According to industry estimates, the private space sector in India accounts for about two per cent of the global space economy and is projected to grow to about 10 per cent by 2040
 "India's private space industry seeks bold reforms, clarity on FDI")
Chandrayaan-3 to brain decoder, top 10 scientific achievements of 2023
Year ender 2023: Here, we look at some of these achievements, which serve as beacons of inspiration, symbolising the determination of the human spirit in the face of unprecedented challenges
 "Chandrayaan-3 to brain decoder, top 10 scientific achievements of 2023")
Solar mission Aditya L1 will reach destination on January 6: Isro chairman
India's maiden solar mission 'Aditya L1' will reach its destination, the Lagrangian point (L1) which is located 1.5 million km from Earth, on January 6, Isro chairman S Somanath said here on Friday
 "Solar mission Aditya L1 will reach destination on January 6: Isro chairman")
New era in space exploration: India's moon landing & solar venture
According to the Indian Space Association (ISpA), till November-end, Indian space startups amassed $124 million in funding, compared to $120 million in 2022
 "New era in space exploration: India's moon landing & solar venture")
Space economy now worth $8 bn, tech being used to boost development: BJP
Hardeep Puri credited PM Modi's vision for using space technology to track a host of projects related to urban development, infra work and MNREGA and said it has boosted growth
 "Space economy now worth $8 bn, tech being used to boost development: BJP")
'Isro to develop ECLSS for Gaganyaan mission after failing to procure it'
"We thought that this knowledge would come from other nations, but unfortunately after so much discussion, nobody is willing to give it to us," Somanath said
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First Indian astronaut on moon by 2040, says Isro Chairman Somanath
Four test pilots from the Indian Air Force have been selected as astronaut designates for the mission and they are undergoing mission-specific training at the ATF in Bengaluru
Aditya-L1 captures full-disk images of Sun in near ultraviolet wavelengths
Among the notable features revealed are sunspots, plage, and quiet Sun regions, providing scientists with pioneering insights into the intricate details of the Sun's photosphere and chromosphere
 "Aditya-L1 captures full-disk images of Sun in near ultraviolet wavelengths")
Qualcomm announces support for India's NavIC L1 signals in select chipset
A company release said they would achieve this with the backing of engineering talent in India
 "Qualcomm announces support for India's NavIC L1 signals in select chipset")
ISRO brings back Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module to Earth's orbit
On August 23, Vikram Lander made its historic touchdown on the Moon and subsequently, the Pragyan rover was deployed to survey the uncharted lunar south pole
 "ISRO brings back Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module to Earth's orbit")
Solar wind particle experiment payload onboard Aditya-L1 starts ops: Isro
Aditya-L1 is the first Indian space-based observatory to study the Sun from a halo orbit around first Sun-earth Lagrangian point (L1), which is located roughly 1.5 million km from Earth
 "Solar wind particle experiment payload onboard Aditya-L1 starts ops: Isro")
Isro exploring collab with Boeing, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin in space sector
The potential partnerships could also involve Indian commercial entities, India's Department of Space said in a statement Wednesday
 "Isro exploring collab with Boeing, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin in space sector")
Isro scientist VR Lalithambika conferred highest French civilian award
Created in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the Lgion d'Honneur is the highest civilian award given by the French Republic for outstanding service to France, regardless of the nationality
 "Isro scientist VR Lalithambika conferred highest French civilian award")
Aditya L1 spacecraft nearing its final phase, says Isro Chief Somanath
He said that the last preparations for the spacecraft's entry into the L1 point are currently underway incrementally
Isro mission to bring soil samples from Moon to Earth: All details inside
Isro is arranging an ambitious move that will see the national space agency attempting to gather soil or rock samples from the Moon and bring these to Earth, in what will be its first such mission
Isro and Nasa discuss potential opportunities in space exploration
Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Laurie Leshin visited the Isro headquarters here and had a meeting with the Chairman of the Indian space agency and Secretary of the Department of Space
 "Isro and Nasa discuss potential opportunities in space exploration")
Part of Chandrayaan-3 launch vehicle makes re-entry into Earth's atmosphere
"The probable impact point was predicted over the North Pacific Ocean. The final ground track did not pass over India," ISRO said
Nasa, Isro gearing up to launch space mission to map globe every 12 days
"ISRO is projecting the first quarter of next year. So, I mean, that's ready," NASA NISAR Project Manager Phil Barela said during a media interaction here on Wednesday
 "Nasa, Isro gearing up to launch space mission to map globe every 12 days")
Isro Chairman S Somanath withdraws publishing of his autobiography
Somanath confirmed that he had decided to withdraw the publication of the book 'Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal' (loosely translated as - Lions that drank the moonlight), in the light of the controversy
 "Isro Chairman S Somanath withdraws publishing of his autobiography")
Haven't targeted anyone in autobiography, says ISRO chief Somanath
He said he mentioned some of the challenges he had faced during his decades-long journey in the space agency in his upcoming autobiography, "Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal"