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Collage images of SPADEX satellites which were successfully undocked on 13th March, 2025The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully executed a second docking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) satellites on April 21, 2025, marking a significant advancement in India’s space capabilities.This achievement follows the first successful docking in January and subsequent
India has made remarkable strides in the space sector, evolving from its humble beginnings of transporting rocket parts on bicycles and satellites on bullock carts to becoming a global leader in space exploration. Speaking at the 27th convocation of IIM Kozhikode, ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan highlighted the nation’s achievements, including its successful Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter missions,
India’s ambitious plans for a space station, named the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), are taking shape with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) targeting the launch of its first module, BAS-1, by 2028.This initial module will weigh approximately 52 tons and will serve as a test bed for essential technologies, including life support systems and crew quarters, facilitating extended
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) inaugurated a new Space Technology Incubation Centre (STIC) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Rourkela on March 19, 2025.The virtual ceremony was led by ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan, who highlighted the significance of this event, coinciding with the return of astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleagues from the International Space
ISRO successfully conducted a recovery trial of Gaganyaan’s crew module with Navy in Dec 2024ISRO chief V. Narayanan expressed his enthusiasm regarding the return of astronaut Sunita Williams from the International Space Station (ISS) after her extended stay of nearly nine months.Ahead Gaganyaan mission, Bharatiya Antariksh station: "We ensure reliable operation of our systems. Also, learn
ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan expressed strong confidence in the success of India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, reiterating the organisation’s growing pride and nationalism as it works collectively to advance the nation’s space capabilities.Speaking at IIT-Madras after inaugurating a Research Centre on space-related applications, Dr. Narayanan highlighted ISRO’s meticulous
Minister of State for Science and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has expressed confidence that India will emerge as a major player in space exploration in the 21st century.This assertion is supported by India’s recent achievements in space technology, including the successful soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission near the lunar south pole, making India the first nation to achieve this feat and
Russia and India are set to expand their cooperation in space exploration, as announced by Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev during the NXT Forum 2025 in New Delhi. This collaboration builds on a long-standing partnership that dates back to the Soviet era.Artemyev highlighted India’s capabilities in microelectronics and programming, while Russia brings its expertise in space flight technology. The
A DRDO laboratory, specifically the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), is actively working to protect astronauts participating in India’s Gaganyaan mission from the dangers of space radiation. This effort is part of a broader international push to enhance space radiation protection, which includes the use of advanced materials like hydrogels and novel shielding
Cosmonauts Gennady Strekalov, Rakesh Sharma and Yuri Malyshev of Interkosmos mission 1984The statement "Gaganyaan to bring more information than initially thought of" by Rakesh Sharma highlights the potential of India’s indigenous Gaganyaan mission to provide extensive insights into space exploration. This mission is significant as it marks India’s first human spaceflight program, aiming to