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India now has over 400 space start-ups, Govt tells Rajya Sabha

India now has over 400 space start-ups, Govt tells Rajya Sabha

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India’s space sector has witnessed measurable gains since June 2020, when space was opened to private players, with the number of space start-ups increasing from one in 2014 to more than 400 at present, and cumulative private investment crossing USD 600 million, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said in 2026 so far, private investment worth USD 187 million has been reported and 105 authorisations have been issued to non-government entities (NGEs) as on July 7. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India’s first private orbital launch successful as Vikram-1 lifts off into space | VIDEO

India’s first private orbital launch successful as Vikram-1 lifts off into space | VIDEO

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India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday. It is a major milestone for the country’s private space sector and its commercial launch ambitions. India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. (ANI) Developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, the mission, named Mission Aagaman, is the first attempt by an Indian private company to place satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Skyroot founders Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, both former ISRO scientists, watched the launch from the Mission Control Centre along with ISRO Chairman V Narayanan. Former ISRO chiefs, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, and Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh were also present. Modi dialled the founders of Skyroot Aerospace to congratulate them on the successful launch, PTI reported. Successful launch after planned delay The launch witnessed a brief delay after the mission control team placed the countdown on a planned hold just minutes before the scheduled liftoff at 11.30 am. The launch later proceeded successfully …

Government tightens ISRO resignation rules amid scientist exits

Government tightens ISRO resignation rules amid scientist exits

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The Department of Space (DoS) has tightened the rules governing resignations and voluntary retirement of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists and engineers working on mission-critical projects, amid reports that more than 100 personnel have left the country’s premier space agency in recent months. The move is aimed at ensuring continuity in strategically important programmes, including the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, future lunar exploration projects and advanced satellite missions. Department of Space issues new directive In a memorandum issued this week, the Department of Space directed major ISRO centres not to routinely accept resignation or voluntary retirement requests from Group ‘A’ scientific and technical personnel associated with national missions. The memorandum said the recent increase in exit requests has the potential to affect the execution of key projects. “Of late, it is noticed that there has been spate of requests for voluntary retirement and resignation from Group ‘A’ Scientific/ Technical personnel of ISRO including those associated with the prestigious Gaganyaan and other important missions/ projects severely impacting the implementation of projects of national importance,” the …

Over 100 scientists quit Isro, govt steps in to tighten exit norms amid mass resignations: Reports

Over 100 scientists quit Isro, govt steps in to tighten exit norms amid mass resignations: Reports

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reportedly been hit by mass resignations with with at least 100 scientists putting in their papers in recent months, prompting Centre to step in to tighten rules on voluntary exits and retirement, especially for those working on critical missions such as Gaganyaan. As per media reports, this move from the Centre comes after around 100 scientists submitted their resignations. (X/@ISRO/Repreentational) Centre has directed Isro centres not to accept resignation or voluntary retirement requests from Group ‘A’ scientific and technical personnel associated with Gaganyaan and other key missions, according to an internal document issued on July 14, accessed by India Today. The memorandum further adds that all requests for resignation and retirement will now be referred to the Department of Space. What led to this move? As per media reports, this move from the Centre comes after around 100 scientists submitted their resignations. While the Department of Space has not officially disclosed the number of departures, the Times of India reported multiple Isro sources have stated that between 100 …

Gaganyaan mission: Isro chairman hints first uncrewed test flight may slip to 2027 | Bangalore News

Gaganyaan mission: Isro chairman hints first uncrewed test flight may slip to 2027 | Bangalore News

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The first uncrewed test flight for the Gaganyaan mission – ahead of the proposed maiden Indian human space flight launch – could be pushed back to the third quarter of 2027, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman V Narayanan indicated Saturday while also stating that efforts were on for a launch by the end of 2026. While delivering the Air Marshal L M Katre memorial lecture organised by the Air Force Association in Bengaluru, Narayanan indicated on a slide that the first unmanned flight for the Gaganyaan mission would be launched in the third quarter of 2027. “The Gaganyaan program is a very important technology-intensive mission, and human safety is very important. We are already working on this program for the launch of a human-rated rocket and keeping the people in a safe environment, because in case there is any problem with the rocket, we have to save the crew. The crew escape system, the human-centric products. It is a national project,” the Isro chairman said. “We are supposed to do three uncrewed missions. We are …

Before India’s space milestone, Isro had to put a 673kg satellite on a bullock cart

Before India’s space milestone, Isro had to put a 673kg satellite on a bullock cart

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Decades ago, Isro scientists placed the Indian space agency’s first communication satellite on a bullock cart. It was steered into an open field, as an improvised solution to a problem the agency had no facility to solve at the time. A bullock cart was used during the testing of APPLE’s antenna prior to the launch. (Isro) The satellite’s antenna had run into trouble. Issues were detected in its Telemetry, Tracking and Control (TT&C) links, crucial for maintaining communication. But testing called for a proper antenna range, with the satellite structure placed under a thermal blanket, a kind of facility Isro did not have then. So, the scientists came up with an indigenous fix — they put the satellite on a bullock cart to ensure a non-magnetic environment and ran the test in the open. That satellite was APPLE. Forty-five years ago, on June 18, 1981, India’s space effort cleared a milestone after the experimental satellite was placed in orbit, taking the country to the doorstep of a domestic satellite communication system. The Ariane Passenger Payload …

Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced this week: ISRO Chairperson

Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced this week: ISRO Chairperson

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The Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for Gaganyaan’s first un-crewed flight, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. | Photo Credit: File photo Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairperson Dr V. Narayanan said that the launch date for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan would be announced this week. The HLVM3 G1/ OM1 mission, which is the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan, was scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2026. However, it has been delayed. Published – April 08, 2026 03:05 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Isro launches Mission MITRA: Gaganyatris to be tested for mental, physical, and crew operability strengths in the wilderness of Ladakh | Bangalore News

Isro launches Mission MITRA: Gaganyatris to be tested for mental, physical, and crew operability strengths in the wilderness of Ladakh | Bangalore News

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2 min readBengaluruApr 4, 2026 12:36 PM IST Over the next week, four gaganyatris (astronauts) will undergo an intense battery of tests wherein their physical, physiological, and mental strengths will be assessed in the backdrop of extreme living conditions in Ladakh. The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) Friday announced the launch of Mission MITRA (Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment) to take place between April 2-9 in Leh. Results obtained from Mission MITRA will contribute towards designing and developing India’s manned Gaganyaan mission. As part of this mission, four astronaut-designates – Shubhanshu Shukla, Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap – will be tested for their physiological, psychological, and operational dynamics under the behavioural set of tests. In addition, they will be observed for their abilities to communicate, adapt, and handle stress, and their resilience to extreme conditions, Isro said. According to Isro, any human spaceflight mission involves multiple critical elements like crew performance under challenging situations and the ground-station staff support and performance. “MITRA aims to generate the vital understanding on team …

YUVIKA 2026 registrations closing soon at jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/yuvika

YUVIKA 2026 registrations closing soon at jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/yuvika

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 30, 2026 03:06 PM IST ISRO YUVIKA 2026 Registration: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon close the application window for its Young Scientist Programme – YUVIKA 2026. According to the schedule shared by the ISRO earlier, the last date to register is tomorrow, on March 31. The initiative is aimed at nurturing early interest in space science among school students. It offers a two-week residential training programme that introduces participants to the fundamentals of space technology, applications, and research. Designed as an outreach effort, ISRO’s YUVIKA aims to identify young talent at the school level and encourage them to pursue careers in STEM fields. ISRO YUVIKA 2026 Registration: Important dates Applicants must keep track of the following schedule for the programme: Event Date Last date to apply March 31, 2026 First selection list April 13, 2026 Second selection/confirmation list April 20, 2026 Programme duration May 11 to May 22, 2026 The programme is specifically intended for students currently studying in Class 9 as of January 1, 2026, in recognised …

ISRO and ESA sign agreement for Earth Observation missions

ISRO and ESA sign agreement for Earth Observation missions

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ISRO says that this event highlights the strength of the long-term cooperation in place since 1978 and subsequent renewal in 2002 between two globally significant space research organisations. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have jointly signed an agreement on ‘ESA-ISRO Arrangement concerning Joint Calibration and Validation Activities and Scientific Studies for Earth Observation Missions’. The agreement was signed on March 4 by M. Ganesh Pillai, scientific secretary, ISRO, and Simonetta Cheli, director, Earth Observation Programme, ESA, in a virtual meeting mode. ISRO said that this event highlights the strength of the long-term cooperation in place since 1978 and subsequent renewal in 2002 between two globally significant space research organisations. The signing ceremony was marked by spirited remarks from the dignitaries regarding the legacy as well as upcoming opportunities rendered possible by research and exploration platforms. Accomplishments in the field of Earth Observation, navigation, ground station support as well as human space flight were also referred to. Ms. Cheli emphasised the timeliness of the …