Page 8 - Latest Updates on ISRO
GSLV-F15 integration with satellite NVS-02 complete, ready for launch: Isro
ISRO on Sunday said integration of its rocket GSLV-F15 with satellite NVS-02 is complete.
 "GSLV-F15 integration with satellite NVS-02 complete, ready for launch: Isro")
GalaxEye achieves breakthrough with first fusion of SAR and optical imagery
This first-of-its-kind integration of SAR and optical imagery addresses critical needs across sectors, including defence, agriculture, and disaster response
 "GalaxEye achieves breakthrough with first fusion of SAR and optical imagery")
Isro releases satellite images of Maha Kumbh Mela tent city, Sangam
Maha Kumbh, a mega-religious event organised every 12 years, is being held in Prayagraj from January 13 and will continue for 45 days till February 26
 "Isro releases satellite images of Maha Kumbh Mela tent city, Sangam")
Space ambitions: Isro enhances its space technological capabilities
Building a space station like the planned Bharatiya Antriksh Station also involves docking and undocking -- pre-fab modules must be slotted together in space
 "Space ambitions: Isro enhances its space technological capabilities")
SpaDeX successful, results will pave way for future missions: Isro chief
Narayanan, who arrived in Kerala after the successful space-docking test, told reporters at the airport here that it was a team effort by the Isro and the results of the test were being reviewed
 "SpaDeX successful, results will pave way for future missions: Isro chief")
Efforts to bring everyone together for research will pay off: Isro ex-chief
As chief guest at the 19th convocation of Dhirubhai Ambani University he asked graduating students to understand the importance of collaboration and look at the big picture
 "Efforts to bring everyone together for research will pay off: Isro ex-chief")
Cabinet clears Rs 3.9K cr plan for third launch pad at Sriharikota centre
The Third Launch Pad project envisages the creation of launch infrastructure at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, for ISRO's Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLV)
 "Cabinet clears Rs 3.9K cr plan for third launch pad at Sriharikota centre")
Isro successfully performs docking of satellites as part of SpaDeX Mission
Earlier on January 12, Isro brought the two spacecraft to three metres and then moved them back to safe distance
 "Isro successfully performs docking of satellites as part of SpaDeX Mission")
V Narayanan assumes charge as new ISRO chief, succeeding S Somanath
He also played a pivotal role as the Chairman of the National Level Human Rated Certification Board (HRCB) for the Gaganyaan programme
 "V Narayanan assumes charge as new ISRO chief, succeeding S Somanath")
Isro to review strategy as space docking trial postponed; check details
Isro aborted the SpaDeX mission due to sensor problems when the two satellites were just 3 metres away from successfully completing the docking
SpaDeX: Isro brings satellites within three metres in trial attempt
The space agency also said the docking process would be done after analysing the data further
SpaDeX satellites positioned 230 m apart, health status 'normal': Isro
On Friday evening, the satellites were separated by 1.5 kms. Isro has said that the distance would be reduced to 500 m by Saturday morning
 "SpaDeX satellites positioned 230 m apart, health status 'normal': Isro")
Industries hold key to achieving India's Space Vision: Isro chief Somanath
Narayanan was also not present in person and a pre-recorded speech by him was played at the seminar where he said that material and manufacturing teams have a crucial role to play in the space program
 "Industries hold key to achieving India's Space Vision: Isro chief Somanath")
Isro to launch communication satellite of US firm AST SpaceMobile in March
The commercial LVM3-M5 mission, set for March, will deploy BlueBird Block-2 satellites under a contract with the US-basedT SpaceMobile
Space science is complex, time consuming: Isro chairman S Somanath
ISRO chairman S Somanath on Thursday said space science is not just about the excit
Isro to carry out ambitious space docking experiment on Thursday morning
If the Isro succeeds in its mission, India will become the fourth country in the world to have space docking technology
 "Isro to carry out ambitious space docking experiment on Thursday morning")
Isro has major missions ahead, says newly appointed chairman Narayanan
Narayanan said he considers it as a great luck to be part of such a great organisation led by great leaders
V Narayanan: Lesser known facts about IIT alumnus to be next Isro chief
On January 14, 2025, Dr. V Narayanan, a renowned scientist at the Indian Space Research Organization (Isro), will take over as chairman, replacing his predecessor S. Somanath
V Narayanan is new Isro chairman, space secy; to take charge on Jan 14
Narayanan, who is currently the director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), has been appointed for a period of two years
V Narayanan appointed as new chairman of Isro, to take office on Jan 14
According to an official order from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Narayanan has been appointed to serve in these roles for the next two years, until further notice
 "V Narayanan appointed as new chairman of Isro, to take office on Jan 14")
