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ISRO to launch earth observation satellite EOS-01 on November 7
India would launch its latest earth observation satellite EOS-01 and nine international customer spacecraft onboard its Polar rocket PSLV-C49 from the spaceport of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh
 "ISRO to launch earth observation satellite EOS-01 on November 7")
It's right there: Nasa discovers water on Moon's crater visible from Earth
The discovery comes on the back of several other observations made in the past, including by Chandrayaan-1. Here's why it is of critical importance
 "It's right there: Nasa discovers water on Moon's crater visible from Earth")
Nasa spacecraft touches asteroid surface to return alien samples to Earth
While the mission has been a success so far, it will take about a week for the OSIRIS-REx team to confirm how much samples the spacecraft collected. The goal is to gather at least 60 grams
 "Nasa spacecraft touches asteroid surface to return alien samples to Earth")
DoT urges space dept, defence to vacate spectrum for 5G roll-out: Report
Differences among the DoT, Department of Space (DoS) and the defence ministry have led to delay in rollout of 5G services in the country
 "DoT urges space dept, defence to vacate spectrum for 5G roll-out: Report")
GST council exempts satellite launches by Isro, Antrix from 18% GST
But it is not clear whether the relief will be extended to private launch companies
 "GST council exempts satellite launches by Isro, Antrix from 18% GST")
Agnikul signs agreement with Alaska Aerospace to test launch its rocket
The IIT-Madras incubated startup said it is on track to undertake the launch by the end of 2021
 "Agnikul signs agreement with Alaska Aerospace to test launch its rocket")
ISRO to launch its Venus mission in 2025, France to take part: CNES
ISRO chairman K Sivan and CNES president Jean-Yves Le Gall held talks and reviewed the areas driving cooperation between France and India in space
 "ISRO to launch its Venus mission in 2025, France to take part: CNES")
India's Astrosat completes 5 years of mapping stars, galaxies in space
Launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on September 28 2015, in the five years of its operation Astrosat has achieved quite a feat
 "India's Astrosat completes 5 years of mapping stars, galaxies in space")
Skyroot unveils India's first pvt cryogenic rocket engine that runs on LNG
The company announced this on the occasion of 100th birth anniversary of renowned Indian rocket scientist- Dr.Satish Dhawan
 "Skyroot unveils India's first pvt cryogenic rocket engine that runs on LNG")
Tamil Nadu identifies 961 hectares for country's second rocket launch port
At present, rockets are launched from Isro's spaceport at Sriharikotta. The Centre is setting up a second facility due to increase in the number of launches by Isro for domestic and global customers
 "Tamil Nadu identifies 961 hectares for country's second rocket launch port")
Sun enters 25th solar cycle: 'Violent eruptions can happen anytime'
Solar cycle predictions hold significance as it gives a rough idea of the frequency of space weather storms of all types
 "Sun enters 25th solar cycle: 'Violent eruptions can happen anytime'")
Could Venus harbour life at 450 degree Celcius? New study springs surprise
Reading between the lines of the report, it seems that the team was not expecting to find phosphine
 "Could Venus harbour life at 450 degree Celcius? New study springs surprise")
Isro's Chandrayaan-3 to lift off for Moon in early 2021, without orbiter
The mission has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic and the follow-up lockdowns. The launch which was planned for 2020 will now take off for the Lunar surface sometime in early 2021
 "Isro's Chandrayaan-3 to lift off for Moon in early 2021, without orbiter")
Chandrayaan-1 images indicate possible impact of Earth's atmosphere on Moon
The latest finding indicates the presence of water at the Moon's poles and this is what the scientists are trying to decipher
 "Chandrayaan-1 images indicate possible impact of Earth's atmosphere on Moon")
Moon is rusting without air as solar winds bombard surface with hydrogen
The haematite in question was discovered in data collected by the Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-1 orbiter
Indian scientists find N95 masks most effective at stopping Covid-19 spread
N95 masks may be the most effective at reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus, according a study by researchers, including those from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
 "Indian scientists find N95 masks most effective at stopping Covid-19 spread")
Build systems for space sector growth with private presence: Anand Mahindra
Says global space sector is expected to touch $3.3 trn by 2045, India's share is currently miniscule
 "Build systems for space sector growth with private presence: Anand Mahindra")
Chandrayaan-2 completes one year around Moon, all systems intact, says Isro
Though the soft-landing attempt was not successful, the orbiter, which was equipped with eight scientific instruments, was successfully placed in the lunar orbit
 "Chandrayaan-2 completes one year around Moon, all systems intact, says Isro")
Country's space reforms are not aimed at privatising Isro, says chairman
Isro will be able to better utilise its resources in taking up capacity building and developmental activities, he adds
 "Country's space reforms are not aimed at privatising Isro, says chairman")
Gaganyaan: Isro's unmanned space mission for Dec 2020 likely to be delayed
The Gaganyaan mission aims to send a three-member crew to space for a period of five to seven days by 2022 when India completes 75 years of Independence