ISRO Chairman Emphasizes India’s Indigenous Capability in Space Sector

04 Apr 2024

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath stated that the space program has developed "indigenous capability" within the space sector, emphasizing that they have their own initiatives and strategies to determine future endeavors in this field on Wednesday. Today, S Somanath visited Kalam's Institute of Youth Excellence in Hyderabad...

ISRO chief Somnath diagnosed with cancer on Aditya L1 launch day

06 Mar 2024

S Somanath, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, revealed that he received a cancer diagnosis the day India's Aditya L1 mission was launched. According to Somnath, he underwent a successful procedure to remove the stomach tumour, followed by chemotherapy, and has now fully recovered from the illness. He...

‘India’s first human spaceflight’ Gaganyaan: PM to unveil names of four Indian astronauts for space travel

27 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Tuesday. During this visit, he will assess the preparations for the Gaganyaan Mission and disclose the identities of the four test pilots currently undergoing training for this mission. PM Modi tweeted on...

Microsoft joins hands with ISRO to support space-tech startups in India

05 Jan 2023

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Microsoft to fuel the growth of space technology startups in India. Meanwhile, the MoU has been signed to empower space tech start-ups across the country to become enterprise ready. The collaboration will strengthen the ISRO's...