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ISRO launches Young Scientist Programme

The Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) has launched the Young Scientist Programme (Yuva Vigyani Karyakram) to impart basic knowledge on space technology, space science and applications to the...

March 5, 2019

New company to be established under Department of Space

The government has approved setting up of a new company under the Department of Space to commercially exploit the research and development work carried out by Indian Space...

February 20, 2019

GSAT-31 launched from French Guiana

India’s communication satellite GSAT-31 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana. GSAT-31 was launched from the launch vehicle Ariane 5 VA-247. Features of the GSAT-31 The important features of the...

February 8, 2019

Human Space Flight Centre Inaugurated

The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) which would be the core of ISRO’s future manned missions was inaugurated at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. The Human Space Flight...

February 1, 2019

Lithium-ion cell technology Transfer by ISRO

ISRO has selected 10 companies for the Lithium-ion cell technology Transfer after the examination of Request for Qualification which contained a brief description of the qualification aspects, technology...

February 1, 2019

ISRO puts 'lightest satellite' Kalamsat V2 into orbit

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has launched the Kalamsat-V2 from Sriharikota space centre. Kalamsat-V2 The satellite is named after former president and Indian scientist Dr Abdul Kalam. The...

January 25, 2019

Exclusive Satellite to help in securing Pakistan and Bangladesh borders

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will launch a satellite exclusively for the Union Home Ministry to help it in strengthening its frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh among others....

January 19, 2019

Young Scientist Programme

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has announced Young Scientist Programme to inculcate and nurture space research fervour in young minds. Young Scientist programme is part of Isro’s efforts...

January 19, 2019

Initiatives to promote e-vehicles

The following initiatives have been taken to promote e-vehicles in the country: The government has granted an exemption to Battery Operated Transport Vehicles and Transport Vehicles running on...

January 8, 2019

Chandrayaan-2 mission launch most likely in Feb

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will most likely launch Chandrayaan-2, the country’s second mission to the Moon in the month of February. Chandrayaan-2 The features of the Chandrayaan-2...

January 4, 2019

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