Page 51 - Latest Updates on ISRO
Is the Moon drifting away from Earth? Laser beams unravel a new mystery
By measuring how long it takes laser light to return to Earth - about 2.5 seconds on average - researchers calculate the distance between Earth laser stations and Moon reflectors
 "Is the Moon drifting away from Earth? Laser beams unravel a new mystery")
Chandrayaan-2 captures images of Moon; one of craters named after Sarabhai
Chandryaan-2 has captured images of the Moon and one of the craters has been named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space programme
 "Chandrayaan-2 captures images of Moon; one of craters named after Sarabhai")
Indian scientists develop method for making brick-like structures on Moon
A team of researchers from the IISc and the ISRO has developed a sustainable process for making brick-like structures on the moon
 "Indian scientists develop method for making brick-like structures on Moon")
ISRO is fast expanding its role into development activities: Jitendra Singh
ISRO IS contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission of Transforming India, Singh said
 "ISRO is fast expanding its role into development activities: Jitendra Singh")
Isro data from remote sensing satellites helped raise crop output: minister
Jitendra Singh highlights use of Isro technology in railway safety, border protection, telemedicine and other areas
 "Isro data from remote sensing satellites helped raise crop output: minister")
Gaganyaan: Indian astronauts complete training on crew actions in Russia
All of the Indian cosmonauts were in good health and determined to continue their training, Russian space organisation Roscosmos said
 "Gaganyaan: Indian astronauts complete training on crew actions in Russia")
Scientific research to widen on ISS as SpaceX eyes commercial crew missions
Led by billionaire Elon Musk, SpaceX is all set for its next mission, Crew-1, to send four astronauts to the International Space Station on its reusable Dragon
 "Scientific research to widen on ISS as SpaceX eyes commercial crew missions")
India must not deny children advantages of knowing English: Ex-ISRO chief
The policy has a keen focus on early childhood care and education as well as in ensuring that students attain literacy and numeracy
 "India must not deny children advantages of knowing English: Ex-ISRO chief")
Isro checking space enthusiast's claim of Pragyan rover rolling on moon
According to him, the rover may be still intact on the moon's surface. Latest pictures from LRO (Jan 4, 2020) showed rover tracks on the moon from the lander
 "Isro checking space enthusiast's claim of Pragyan rover rolling on moon")
Isro's IN-SPACe to be set up as single-window nodal agency for pvt sector
IN-SPACe will monitor building of launch vehicles and satellites and providing space-based services, sharing of space infra and premises under Isro's control, among other things
 "Isro's IN-SPACe to be set up as single-window nodal agency for pvt sector")
ISRO facilities to be offered free or at reasonable cost for pvt sector
According to the ISRO, to encourage participation of private sector, a suitable mechanism will be worked out for promotion and hand holding, sharing of technology and expertise
NASA Perseverance Mars Rover to liftoff today: Everything you need to know
Tune into the podcast to know more interesting and exciting details about the ongoing explorations in the outer space
 "NASA Perseverance Mars Rover to liftoff today: Everything you need to know")
Nasa's Perseverance Mars mission: Sherlock's probe, & an Indian connection
One of the boldest interplanetary missions, the Perseverance rover to Mars could pave the way for manned missions of the future
 "Nasa's Perseverance Mars mission: Sherlock's probe, & an Indian connection")
ASTHROS Mission: NASA to use football stadium-sized balloon to study Cosmos
Likely to be launched in December 2023 from Antarctica, ASTHROS will spend about three weeks drifting on air currents above the icy southern continent
 "ASTHROS Mission: NASA to use football stadium-sized balloon to study Cosmos")
One year of Chandrayaan-2: Isro gears up for Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan
Isro is now in the midst of preparations for its next ambitious mission, the Chandrayaan-3, and the first manned mission, the Gaganyaan
 "One year of Chandrayaan-2: Isro gears up for Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan")
Chandrayaan-2 mission completes one year, all 8 payloads performing well
Isro said that the global mapping of the lunar surface and polar coverage were being carried out in line with the mission plan.
 "Chandrayaan-2 mission completes one year, all 8 payloads performing well")
Sriharikota space station to function with skeletal staff due to Covid-19
All the employees except those providing essential services are ordered to work from home and be available over phone or mail
 "Sriharikota space station to function with skeletal staff due to Covid-19")
UAE's Hope Probe on course to Mars after successful launch from Japan
The craft is expected to reach Mars in February 2021, the year the UAE celebrates 50th year of its formation
 "UAE's Hope Probe on course to Mars after successful launch from Japan")
Hughes looking to start retailing satellite broadband services in India
GSAT-20 is expected to have about 60 to 70 gigabits of capacity and is considered 10 times more powerful than any satellite ISRO has launched
 "Hughes looking to start retailing satellite broadband services in India")
With 'Hope Probe' UAE aims to be newest entrant in crowded Martian orbit
The Hope Probe aims to provide the first-ever planet-wide, 24x7 pictures of Mars' atmospheric dynamics and weather
 "With 'Hope Probe' UAE aims to be newest entrant in crowded Martian orbit")