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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
 "Isro to launch communication satellite of US firm AST SpaceMobile in March")
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: Lesser known facts about IIT alumnus to be next Isro chief")
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")
Cowpea seedlings onboard Isro's POEM-4 sprout first leaves in space
Understanding on how plants adapt to microgravity is crucial for developing life support systems that can produce food and regenerate air and water for astronauts
 "Cowpea seedlings onboard Isro's POEM-4 sprout first leaves in space")
Isro delays SpaDeX docking to Jan 9 for validation by ground simulations
This technology is essential for India's space ambitions such as Indian on Moon, sample return from the Moon, the building and operation of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), etc
Indian space industry's funding falls 55% to $59.1 mn in 2024, data shows
Globally, space companies raised about $28 billion over the last five years, while their Indian counterparts secured approximately $354 million in the same period, Tracxn data showed
 "Indian space industry's funding falls 55% to $59.1 mn in 2024, data shows")
Cowpea seeds sent to space germinated under microgravity conditions: Isro
The CROPS experiment aims to understand how plants grow in the unique conditions of space, which is essential for future long-duration space missions
News updates: US NSA Jake Sullivan set to visit India early next week
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