Page 8 - Latest Updates on ISRO
How space travel reshapes the body: From muscles to mental health
In the absence of gravity, muscle mass disappears because the resistance training stops. When the astronaut returns to normal gravity, the heart may have weakened and may not function properly
 "How space travel reshapes the body: From muscles to mental health")
Private sector in Indian space tech: Progress, challenges, and future
Sunita Williams' return in a SpaceX capsule has put the focus back on the role of private sector in space journeys
 "Private sector in Indian space tech: Progress, challenges, and future")
Why is Isro keeping Gaganyaan astronauts away from public attention?
Union Minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha that keeping astronauts out of the public eye was a deliberate decision
 "Why is Isro keeping Gaganyaan astronauts away from public attention?")
Isro welcomes Sunita Williams home: 'Your resilience continues to inspire'
While appreciating the astronauts, Isro Chairman Dr V Narayanan expressed the organisation's desire to utilise Sunita Williams' expertise in space exploration
 "Isro welcomes Sunita Williams home: 'Your resilience continues to inspire'")
Kulasekarapattinam spaceport will see first SSLV launch in 2027: Isro chief
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) SSLV will primarily support polar launches of upto 500 kg, with Indian industry involved in its production
 "Kulasekarapattinam spaceport will see first SSLV launch in 2027: Isro chief")
Centre has given go ahead for Chandrayaan-5 mission to moon: Isro chief
Isro has successfully executed three Chandrayaan missions, and the latest, Chandryaan-3, resulted in a safe and soft landing on the moon
 "Centre has given go ahead for Chandrayaan-5 mission to moon: Isro chief")
Isro successfully tests cryogenic engine for upcoming LVM3-M6 mission
LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro)
 "Isro successfully tests cryogenic engine for upcoming LVM3-M6 mission")
India among 4 nations to achieve satellite docking, undocking: Isro chief
Recalling the preparations the organisation did before the mission, Narayanan mentioned that they carried out over 120 computer simulations of the mission to make sure there wouldn't be any mistakes
Assam to launch its satellite, talks on with Isro for ASSAMSAT project
Assam is preparing to launch its very own satellite, named 'ASSAMSAT', to collect data for socio-economic projects and border surveillance, said the state government
 "Assam to launch its satellite, talks on with Isro for ASSAMSAT project")
Isro's POEM-4 successfully completes one thousand orbits on March 4
The PSLV-C60 Mission was launched on December 30, 2024, and POEM-4 began its operations subsequent to the successful injection of the SPADEX spacecraft, it stated
 "Isro's POEM-4 successfully completes one thousand orbits on March 4")
We don't outsource our critical software system : Ex-Isro chief Somanath
Somanath elucidated the evolution of software product management and development for space programs, emphasising the shift from environmentally focused missions to commercially operated systems
 "We don't outsource our critical software system : Ex-Isro chief Somanath")
ISRO to back technological innovations across key sectors in Chhattisgarh
A state government spokesperson said as part of the initiative, a high-level team of ISRO experts would soon visit Chhattisgarh to conduct a comprehensive study leveraging satellite imagery
 "ISRO to back technological innovations across key sectors in Chhattisgarh")
NISAR space plan with US example of India's cost-effectiveness: Somanath
Somanath stressed on greater private sector role to push India's contribution in the global space economy from current 2 per cent to 10 per cent
 "NISAR space plan with US example of India's cost-effectiveness: Somanath")
India's first private PSLV to launch TDS-1 to test 35 technologies: Isro
Isro chief in an interview with TOI revealed that the first privately manufactured PSLV will carry a technology demonstration satellite TDS-1 that will test up to 35 technologies
India, US call for space collaboration, launch new innovation bridge
The statement also said that the TRUST will encourage the use of verified technology vendors and ensure that the sensitive technologies are protected
 "India, US call for space collaboration, launch new innovation bridge")
'I assume he wants to do business in India': Trump on Modi-Musk meeting
PM Modi US visit: Following his discussion with Elon Musk, PM Modi shared a post on social media platform X, describing the meeting as 'very good'
 "'I assume he wants to do business in India': Trump on Modi-Musk meeting")
Isro develops 10-tonne 'Vertical Planetary Mixer' for solid motors
This high-capacity mixer will enable productivity, quality and throughput improvement for heavy solid motors production
Isro successfully carries out vacuum ignition trial of cryogenic engine
This test was carried out on Friday in the High Altitude Test Facility at Isro Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, Isro said in a statement
Isro's EOS-06 satellite captures Phytoplankton growth on global scale
EOS-06, also known as Oceansat-3, is a third-generation satellite in India's Oceansat series which carries multiple advanced instruments to support ocean studies and environmental monitoring
Isro's NVS-02 satellite suffers setback after thrusters fail to fire
The satellite is orbiting the Earth in an elliptical Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) which is not suitable for the navigation system
 "Isro's NVS-02 satellite suffers setback after thrusters fail to fire")