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For ISRO, the Moon is not enough. Know why
India

For ISRO, the Moon is not enough. Know why

ISRO has a bunch of missions remaining for 2023, all of whom are more exciting than the next. From the launch of the Aditya-L1 satellite to Chandrayaan-3 mission to moon, 2023 may prove to be a hallmark year for India and ISRO

Mission Gaganyaan: India's first mission to send humans to space runs into trouble
India

Mission Gaganyaan: India's first mission to send humans to space runs into trouble

Mission Gaganyaan aims to take a crew of three astronauts to an orbit 400 km above the Earth's surface. The project was conceived in 2007. It was formally started in 2018 and Rs 10,000 crore was allocated for it

Space Jam: What is SPARK, ISRO's new virtual museum?
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Space Jam: What is SPARK, ISRO's new virtual museum?

SPARK is ISRO's virtual space park that offers visitors with a 360-degree immersive experience. The one-of-its-kind museum allows users to navigate through the impressive landscape and visit satellite galleries, launch vehicle galleries as well as read about India's pioneers in space research

ISRO successfully tests large human-rated solid rocket booster for Gaganyaan mission
India

ISRO successfully tests large human-rated solid rocket booster for Gaganyaan mission

The S200 motor, which is the first stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle intended for launching a 4,000 kg class satellite to the geosynchronous transfer orbit, was configured as a strap-on rocket booster

India is fast emerging as a world space hub for cost-effective satellites launches: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
India

India is fast emerging as a world space hub for cost-effective satellites launches: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

World today is enamoured of Chandrayaan, Mars mission and upcoming Gaganyan," the Minister added.

ISRO to launch Gaganyaan mission by end of 2022 or early 2023 after COVID delays, says Jitendra Singh
India

ISRO to launch Gaganyaan mission by end of 2022 or early 2023 after COVID delays, says Jitendra Singh

He said a brainstorming exercise by space scientists and government officials in 2015-16 helped them understand where space technology could be used.

ISRO successfully conducts hot test on Gaganyaan's service module propulsion system
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ISRO successfully conducts hot test on Gaganyaan's service module propulsion system

ISRO's PSLV might be soon built, end to end, by private Indian industry partners instead of the Indian space agency using its resources to do so.

COVID-19 delays Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission, won't take place this December: ISRO
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COVID-19 delays Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission, won't take place this December: ISRO

ISRO may have to conduct more than two uncrewed missions if needed before sending the astronauts to space.

ISRO successfully conducts hot test of its Vikas engine for Gaganyaan
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ISRO successfully conducts hot test of its Vikas engine for Gaganyaan

The test was done for the core L110 liquid stage of the human-rated GSLV MkIII vehicle, as part of the engine qualification requirements for the Gaganyaan programme.

ISRO struggles with Gaganyaan's uncrewed flights deadline as lockdown disrupts its schedule
India

ISRO struggles with Gaganyaan's uncrewed flights deadline as lockdown disrupts its schedule

As part of the mandate of Gaganyaan, two uncrewed flights are planned to test the end-to-end capacity for the manned mission.

ISRO's Rs 800 crore satellite to communicate with Gaganyaan mission after launch
India

ISRO's Rs 800 crore satellite to communicate with Gaganyaan mission after launch

With a data relay satellite, other satellites can pass their information to the ground stations even if it's out of range.

Gaganyaan mission to see India, France collaborate on astronaut training, key components
World

Gaganyaan mission to see India, France collaborate on astronaut training, key components

CNES will also be supplying fireproof carry bags made in France to shield equipment from shocks and radiation.

Indian astronauts complete their training for Gaganyaan mission in Russia
India

Indian astronauts complete their training for Gaganyaan mission in Russia

The training began on 10 February 2020, but it was temporarily interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ISRO has 14 missions lined up for this year, including Gaganyaan announced K Sivan
India

ISRO has 14 missions lined up for this year, including Gaganyaan announced K Sivan

There will be seven launch vehicle missions and six satellite missions, as well as our first unmanned mission by the end of the year.

Gaganyaan to launch in December 2021, Chandrayaan 3 may launch in 2022 followed by Mangalyaan 2: ISRO chief
India

Gaganyaan to launch in December 2021, Chandrayaan 3 may launch in 2022 followed by Mangalyaan 2: ISRO chief

ISRO has other major projects lined up including its mission to Venus - Shukrayaan-1 and Aditya which is ISRO's mission to the Sun.

Union Budget 2021: DoS granted funds for ISRO's Chandrayaan 3, Gaganyaan launch, deep ocean mission
India

Union Budget 2021: DoS granted funds for ISRO's Chandrayaan 3, Gaganyaan launch, deep ocean mission

FM says four Indians are in Russia undergoing astronaut training as part of the joint partnership between ISRO and Roscosmos.

Flight surgeons to train in space medicine in Russia to assist Gaganyaan astronauts: ISRO officials
India

Flight surgeons to train in space medicine in Russia to assist Gaganyaan astronauts: ISRO officials

The training program for astronauts, affected by the lockdown in Russia, is expected to end by March 2021.

ISRO to develop green propulsion to use in Gaganyaan and other rockets as well
India

ISRO to develop green propulsion to use in Gaganyaan and other rockets as well

The Indian space agency had planned to launch its maiden human space flight mission 'Gaganyaan' by December 2021 but will be delayed due to COVID-19.

Gaganyaan mission to be delayed because of COVID-19 pandemic says ISRO chief K Sivan
India

Gaganyaan mission to be delayed because of COVID-19 pandemic says ISRO chief K Sivan

The Gaganyaan project is India's first human space flight to Low Earth Orbit with three crew members.

Russian company Zvezda will manufacture spacesuits for the Indian astronauts part of Gaganyaan mission
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Russian company Zvezda will manufacture spacesuits for the Indian astronauts part of Gaganyaan mission

Four Indian Air Force fighter pilots, who are likely candidates for the missions, are currently under training in Russia since 10 February 2020.