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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla stable after 20-day space mission: Isro

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday said initial health assessments of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who returned to earth after a 20-day space mission, indicated that he was in stable condition with no immediate concerns. Shukla returned to earth on June 15 when the Dragon Grace spacecraft carrying him and three other astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission splashed down off San Diego coast in California. Preliminary health checks were carried out on the astronauts on the recovery ship soon after they exited the spacecraft. Later, the astronauts were airlifted by helicopter from the recovery ship to the mainland for further medical evaluations and debriefing sessions. Later, Shukla was flown to Houston for a week-long rehabilitation program to mitigate any adverse effect of microgravity. "This is being administered by Axiom's flight surgeon and ISRO's flight surgeon is also participating in this program," ISRO said. The rehabilitation programme includes a series of

Aerospace turf war: Andhra, Karnataka lock horns to attract investment

States clash after Karnataka scraps farmland plan; Andhra pitches 8,000 acres

With space cities, Andhra Pradesh sets course for Rs 25K cr inflows

Two space cities planned in Lepakshi and Tirupati, spanning 33,000 acres, to attract global investments and align with Centre's Rs 1.5 trillion space sector roadmap

Astronaut Shukla carries hopes, aspirations of 1.4 bn Indians: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the successful launch of Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station and said astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 140 crore Indians. "We welcome the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US," Modi said in a post on X. He said Group Captain Shukla is on the way to become the first Indian to go to International Space Station. "He carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. Wish him and other astronauts all the success," Modi said. The Axiom-4 mission, marking the return to space for India, Hungary and Poland, blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 12:01 pm on Wednesday. The astronauts will spend 14 days at the International Space Station conducting over 60 science experiments.

HAL wins bid to privatise India's small satellite launch rockets

Fighter jet maker HAL had applied independently, Indian Space Research Organisation said in a statement on Friday

Axiom-4 space mission delayed again: Know why | Shubhanshu Shukla | Indian astronaut

The launch of the Axiom-4 mission, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has been delayed yet again. Watch the video to know the details.

Shukla's ISS flight set to mark liftoff for India's space industry

Axiom Mission 4 to take off on June 10; will trigger larger role for pvt sector in country's human spaceflight programme, say experts

ISRO chief V Narayanan says 2025 very important, declares it Gaganyaan year

The ISRO chief said that 7200 tests have been completed as of now, and 3000 tests are pending.

Isro using 10 satellites to ensure national security: Chief V Narayanan

Addressing the 5th convocation ceremony of the Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal yesterday, Isro chief highlighted the organisation's effort to ensure the country's safety

PM Modi honours ex-Isro chief Kasturirangan, lauds his contributions

Prime Minister Modi said that the former Isro Chairman had the quality of prioritising innovation, further stating that his ability to learn something new was inspiring

Former Isro Chairman K Kasturirangan passes away at 84 in Bengaluru

Former ISRO chief K Kasturirangan passed away in Bengaluru on Friday, officials said. The 84-year-old had been unwell for quite sometime. "He left for heavenly abode this morning at his residence in Bengaluru. His body will be kept at Raman Research Institute (RRI) for paying last respects on April 27," the officials said. Kasturirangan, who was chairman of the drafting committee of the new National Education Policy (NEP), had also served as chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University and as chairman of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission. He had also served as a member of the Rajya Sabha (200309) and as member of then Planning Commission of India. Kasturirangan was also the Director of the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore from April 2004 to 2009. He had steered the Indian Space programme gloriously for over nine years as chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), of Space Commission and Secretary to the Government of India. As an astrophysicist

Indian envoy lauds space policy, says changes will boost growth trajectory

Ambassador Ray said that India is a responsible participant and also responsibly observes all rules, such as avoiding and mitigating debris

EU Special Envoy for Space says keen to deepen cooperation with India

Deelan noted that India and the EU can do a lot of things together as they are both top-tier space-faring nations

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 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

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

Isro's 100th mission jinxed? Satellite faces glitch after launch to orbit

Isro's NVS-02 satellite faced a setback as its thrusters failed to activate after launch. The glitch prevented the satellite from reaching the desired orbit

Isro creates history with 100th rocket launch; GSLV-F15 carries NVS-02

The launch was conducted after a 27-hour countdown and the 50.9-metre tall rocket took off at around 6.23 am from the second launch pad in Sriharikota

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)

India joins elite club of nations; becomes fourth to achieve space docking

India became fourth nation after Russia, China and the United States to successfully achieve 'Space Docking' which is needed for spacecraft rendezvous, docking and undocking