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After 40 years, first Indian astronaut to travel into space in May: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 18: India will send an astronaut to space next month, a feat to be repeated 40 years after Rakesh Sharma's iconic 1984 flight aboard a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Friday.
Nibe Space receives IN-SPACe registration for EO data dissemination
New Delhi, April 14: Nibe Space Private Limited (Subsidiary of the Company) gets the approval for registration with IN-SPACe for operations as a 'Data Disseminator' for the dissemination of Earth Observation (EO) data pertaining to Indian Territory with a Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) greater than 30 cm, according to a release.
Indian envoy lauds space policy, says changes will place India on higher growth trajectory
New Delhi, April 13: Indian envoy Anupam Ray lauded the Government of India's space policy and said that the recent changes will leverage the expertise of the private sector, the ingenuity of Indian engineers and scientists, thereby placing India on a much higher growth trajectory in the domain of space. He made the remarks on the sidelines of the Carnegie Global Tech Summit.
Space emerging as new domain, will dominate warfare: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
New Delhi, April 7: Stressing on the need for developing a space culture, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday said that space is emerging as a new domain that will dominate warfare in times to come.
Nagpur: SDAL develops propulsion system for VIKRAM-1 satellite launch vehicle
Nagpur, April 5: Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), Nagpur, has developed and manufactured the propulsion system along with its Igniter and realized third stage Rocket Motor for VIKRAM-1 Satellite Launch Vehicle.
Third Launch Pad at Sriharikota; Rs 3984.86 cr project to be completed in 4 Years: Union MoS Jitendra Singh in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, April 3: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that a Third Launch Pad (TLP) will be established at Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO in Sriharikota.
Will soon sign MoU with ISRO over Assam's satellite system: CM Sarma
Guwahati, April 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the government will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ISRO for having its satellite system of the state.
S. Korea plans to foster 30,000 space talents by 2045
Seoul, March 19: South Korea's national space agency on Wednesday announced a plan to establish a cross-sectoral education system aimed at fostering a total of 30,000 aerospace talents by 2045 as part of its long-term strategy to become a global space powerhouse in the face of the New Space era.
Indian space startups surging at unprecedented rate under clear govt policy: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, March 18: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's space startup journey at the American podcaster Lex Fridman's mega show, Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla -- set to become the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS) soon -- told IANS on Tuesday that domestic startups in the space sector are growing at an unprecedented rate.
India among 6 countries with indigenous Cryogenic tech, ISRO's CE20 engine now human-rated: ISRO
New Delhi, March 17: India is among six countries -- the US, France, Russia, China, and Japan -- that have indigenously developed Cryogenic technology, said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan on Monday.
Largest satellite constellation built by Israeli students launched into space
New Delhi, March 16: Nine miniature satellites designed and developed by Israeli high school students were launched into space, according to the Israel Space Agency (ISA).
ISRO conducts flight acceptance test of CE20 cryogenic engine for LVM3-M6 mission
New Delhi, March 15: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot testing of the cryogenic engine for the LVM-M6 mission, the space agency said.
India one of four nations to demonstrate satellite docking and undocking: ISRO Chairman
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15: India has joined an elite group of four nations that have successfully demonstrated the complex technology of satellite docking and undocking, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr V Narayanan said on Friday following the successful completion of the SpaDEx (Space Docking Experiment) mission.
Amit Shah lauds ISRO for SpaDeX success, calls it a step towards India's own space station
New Delhi, March 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday congratulated Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists for successfully de-docking the SpaDeX satellites in space, calling it a significant step toward India's ambition of building its own space station.
ASSAMSAT to have an array of four-five satellites: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, March 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that the state will have at least four-five satellites to cover the entire state.
Isro undocks Spadex satellites, paves way for India's lunar exploration
New Delhi, March 13: The Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday announced the successful completion of its SpaDeX mission's space de-docking, marking a significant milestone in India's future in space exploration.
IAF Chief urges commanders to keep pace with global developments in cyber, space
Thiruvananthapuram, March 13: Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), AP Singh visited the Headquarters Southern Air Command for the Commanders' Conference of Southern Air Command (SAC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
ISRO earns $439 mn via foreign satellite launches in 10 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 12: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has generated a revenue of $439 million from foreign satellite launches in the last 10 years, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, informed on Wednesday.
Indian space economy to reach USD 44 bn by 2033: FICCI-EY report
New Delhi, March 12: Indian space economy is aiming to reach USD 44 billion by 2033 from USD 8.4 billion in 2022, said a FICCI-EY report on 'Unlocking India's Space Economy - Pathways to Growth, Innovation and Global Leadership', released today at Bharat Space Conclave 2025', organized by FICCI.
Rajnath Singh calls for increased R&D in aerospace medicine
New Delhi, March 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday underscored the importance of aerospace medicine, calling it critical for dealing with challenges such as micro-gravity, radiation, and isolation faced by a human being in space.
Space emerges as major domain in warfare, India maintains pace: Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, March 9: Space has emerged as a major domain in warfare, and India, having taken a step forward in this direction, has mastered the most advanced technologies like Anti-Satellite, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Need to explore more possibilities in aerospace medicine: Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, March 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bengaluru, greeting the IAF officers. He highlighted the growing need for expertise in aerospace medicine given the continuous increase in air and space traffic.
India's space technology revolutionises governance, agriculture, defence: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 8: Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that India's Space technology is no longer confined only to rocket launches but is also playing a major role in revolutionising governance by supplementing transparency, grievance redressal, and citizen participation.
India's space sector poised to reach USD 44 billion: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 8: Addressing the 'Space-Tech for Good Governance' Conclave organized by the Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh projected the space sector to surge to USD 44 billion in the near future, marking a nearly fivefold growth.
India's space budget almost tripled in last 10 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 8: India's space budget almost tripled in the last 10 years -- from Rs 5,615 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 13,416 crore in 2025-26 -- the government said on Saturday.
US private lunar lander ends mission after tipping over on Moon
New York, March 8: The mission of US company Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena has come to an early end because the lander tipped over while touching down on the Moon, and its battery quickly drained, the company said.
Pushing boundaries to help build a stronger, self-reliant India: Gautam Adani
Kanpur, March 5: Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, on Wednesday, said that the company's aim is to keep pushing boundaries to help build a stronger, self-reliant India.
DRDO conducts high-altitude trials of indigenous ILSS for LCA Tejas
New Delhi, March 5: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the indigenous Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for LCA Tejas.
We would like to be aerospace power by 2047: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
New Delhi, February 28: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Friday set his sights on becoming a major aerospace power by 2047. He said that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has already taken significant steps towards achieving this goal, including educating its personnel to be more space-oriented.
US launches private lunar lander to deliver NASA science instruments
New York, Feb 27: American company Intuitive Machines has successfully launched its second lunar mission to deliver science payloads of NASA to the Moon.
Indian space economy expected to jump to $44 bn in few years: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 26: India's space economy is expected to increase five-fold from $8 billion to $44 billion in the next few years, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
South Korea to convert next-generation space rocket into reusable system
Seoul, Feb 25: South Korea plans to modify its next-generation space rocket into a reusable system and acquire such technology by 2035, the state-run space agency said on Tuesday.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails ISRO's century in rocket launches, urges people to dedicate a day for science
New Delhi, Feb 23: Addressing the 119th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian Space Research Organisation, saying it has hit the century in space. Last month, the country witnessed the ISRO's 100th rocket launch.
IN-SPACe's new Rs 500 cr tech adoption fund to boost space startups
New Delhi, Feb 20: The new Rs 500 crore worth Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) unveiled by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), an arm of the Department of Space (DoS), will nurture and support the growth of India's space startups as well as their technological capabilities.
Indigenous 10-tonne vertical mixer testament to India's growing tech prowess: ISRO
New Delhi, Feb 17: The indigenously developed 10-tonne propellant mixer for solid motors is a testament to India's growing tech prowess, said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Aeronautical Development Agency, Mishra Dhatu sign MoU for high-strength steel
Mumbai, February 16: An MoU was signed between the Aeronautical Development Agency, Bengaluru, and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd, Hyderabad, for the indigenous development of high-strength, high-toughness special steel for aerospace applications, as per a statement on Sunday.
African countries urged to develop human capital in space science, technology
Addis Ababa, Feb 15: African countries have been urged to expedite concerted efforts in developing the continent's human capital in space science and technology to harness its vast opportunities.
Massive crowd at Aero India 2025 cause 2-km traffic congestion in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 14: Massive crowds thronged the 'Aero India 2025' event on Friday, the last day of the 15th edition of the country's prestigious aerospace exhibition, resulting in traffic jams around the Yelahanka Air Force Station and forcing vehicles to move at a snail's pace.
Building space parks across India is crucial, says ex-ISRO chairman
Bengaluru, Feb 13: The quality of technology in space-sector startups must reach greater heights, and establishing 'Space Parks' in all states is essential, said former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S. Somanath on Thursday.
Aero India 2025: Defence Secy meets with leading global aerospace firms
Bengaluru, February 12: Amid the ongoing Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held discussions with delegations from leading aerospace companies such as GE Aerospace, Safran, Leonardo S.p.A., Dassault Aviation, and BAE Systems.