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ISRO to kick off launch mission in 2022 with PSLV-C52 on Feb 14
The launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C52) is scheduled at 05:59 hours on Monday from the First Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
 "ISRO to kick off launch mission in 2022 with PSLV-C52 on Feb 14")
Spooky but secure: A big leap for ISRO in quantum communications
Using quantum computers for calculations involves using the superpower of superposition
 "Spooky but secure: A big leap for ISRO in quantum communications")
Chandrayaan-3 scheduled for launch in August 2022, Lok Sabha told
The Department of Space has planned as many as 19 missions this year even as the Chandrayaan-3, the next phase of India's mission to the moon, is scheduled for August 2022
 "Chandrayaan-3 scheduled for launch in August 2022, Lok Sabha told")
Economic Survey: Number of space start-ups double in 2021
Two-thirds of India's space start-ups have been added in the last two years
 "Economic Survey: Number of space start-ups double in 2021")
ISRO chief calls on Jitendra Singh, discusses Gaganyaan programme
The minister was also informed that Indian astronauts have successfully undergone generic space flight training in Russia
 "ISRO chief calls on Jitendra Singh, discusses Gaganyaan programme")
'Fraud against country': FM Sitharaman slams UPA over Antrix-Devas deal
Supreme Court verdict to be highlighted in international courts, says FM
 "'Fraud against country': FM Sitharaman slams UPA over Antrix-Devas deal")
Testing of cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan programme successful: ISRO
ISRO has successfully conducted the qualification test of cryogenic engine for the Gaganyaan programme for a duration of 720 seconds
 "Testing of cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan programme successful: ISRO")
Senior Kerala rocket scientist S Somanath appointed as new ISRO chief
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Wednesday approved the appointment of S Somanath to the post of Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO
 "Senior Kerala rocket scientist S Somanath appointed as new ISRO chief")
Senior rocket scientist S Somanath appointed as chief of ISRO
Somanath will be fourth Keralite to occupy the topmost post in the Indian space sector
 "Senior rocket scientist S Somanath appointed as chief of ISRO")
Space industry hopes for exciting 2022 after a forgettable 2021
The Indian space industry is eagerly looking forward to 2022 hoping that it could be an active year as compared to 2021 that is largely a forgettable one.
 "Space industry hopes for exciting 2022 after a forgettable 2021")
Industry wants govt to speed up activation of space sector regulator
They said the government should come out with various sectoral policies so that there is clarity for the private players
ISRO developing SSLV with pvt participation, to be launched in Q1 of 2022
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that the ISRO is developing a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) with private participation and it will be launched in the first quarter of 2022
India's first uncrewed space mission in 2022, 3rd Moon mission in FY23
The first uncrewed space mission part of India's Rs 9,023 crore human space mission called 'Gaganyaan' is slated for the second half of 2022, the government said.
 "India's first uncrewed space mission in 2022, 3rd Moon mission in FY23")
ISRO signs deal with OPPO for development of NavIC messaging service
ISRO and the government of India signed an MoU with smartphone maker OPPO to strengthen the research as well as development of NavIC messaging service
 "ISRO signs deal with OPPO for development of NavIC messaging service")
Committee to recommend right-sizing of Isro manpower: Minister
Isro Staff Association General Secretary G.R. Pramod had told IANS that there is "uncertainty all around about the future of about 17,300 employees of ISRO"
 "Committee to recommend right-sizing of Isro manpower: Minister")
ISRO can suggest ideal locations to set up solar power projects
Indian space agency can suggest the ideal location to put up a solar power farm with the data gathered from its geostationary earth observation satellites within and outside India, said a top official
 "ISRO can suggest ideal locations to set up solar power projects")
Decoded: Ways Indian Space Association can push the limits of exploration
Space-related activities have enormous potential for accelerating growth across the broader economy
 "Decoded: Ways Indian Space Association can push the limits of exploration")
Bharti Group's OneWeb ties up with Isro to kick off India chapter
Mittal says OneWeb would be the first private player to launch satellites from India through Isro facilities
 "Bharti Group's OneWeb ties up with Isro to kick off India chapter")
Space tech, telecom to push digital services to remote areas: Vaishnaw
The combination of space technology and telecom will propel the reach of digital services to remote locations across the country and help in inclusive development, Ashwini Vaishnaw said
 "Space tech, telecom to push digital services to remote areas: Vaishnaw")
Bharti's OneWeb, ISRO arm collaborate to launch satellite in India
Bharti Group backed OneWeb on Monday said it has entered an arrangement with the commercial arm of ISRO, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), to launch its satellite in India from 2022.
 "Bharti's OneWeb, ISRO arm collaborate to launch satellite in India")