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Axiom-4 mission, carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla, to launch on May 29
With the Axiom 4 space mission, Shubhanshu Shukla of IAF will script history by becoming the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 08:01 PM IST
Kasturirangan shaped India's space ambitions, educational framework: ISRO chief
His mortal remains were kept at Bengaluru's RRI on Sunday for the public to pay their last respects, ahead of the last rites with full state honours.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 11:42 AM IST
PTI |
ISRO stalwart to educationist: Kasturirangan's legacy
Kasturirangan breathed his last at his Bengaluru residence at 10:43 am on Friday. He was unwell since he suffered a heart attack in Sri Lanka in 2023.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 07:58 AM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Ex- ISRO chief passes away, President Murmu, PM Modi condole his death
K Kasturirangan, was the head of the Indian space agency for nearly a decade. He is survived by his two sons.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 06:11 PM IST
PTI |
Former ISRO chief K Kasturirangan dies at 84
K Kasturirangan body will be available for public tribute on April 27 at Raman Research Institute in Bengaluru.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 02:55 PM IST
PTI |
Axiom's Ax-4 astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla’s mantra is ‘to dream big’
Indian Air Force test pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, chosen for Axiom mission, is set to become the first Indian to visit International Space Station.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 09:41 AM IST
Here's what Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will do in space next month
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is heading to space in late May aboard the Axiom-4 mission to carry out experiments at the International Space Station.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 10:25 PM IST
ISRO's SpaDeX mission completes second docking of satellites
The SpaDeX mission was launched on December 30 last year when ISRO placed in orbit two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, to demonstrate docking experiment in space
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 10:35 AM IST
Indian astronaut Shukla set for space travel next month: Jitendra Singh
Indian astronaut Shukla set for space travel next month: Jitendra Singh
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 05:45 AM IST
PTI |
Sunita Williams reveals India visit plan: 'My father's home country'
Sunita Williams plans to visit India to share her space exploration experiences. The NASA astronaut expressed her admiration for India's beauty from space.
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 10:27 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
ISRO Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Apply for 75 posts at isro.gov.in
ISRO will recruit for Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply at isro.gov.in.
Published on Mar 31, 2025 02:14 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda
ISRO conducts first successful hot test of semicryogenic engine
ISRO achieved a breakthrough on March 28 with the successful hot test of the Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 01:15 PM IST
PTI |
Parliamentary panel voices concern over budget cuts for NASA-ISRO mission to ISS
The committee noted that the joint ISRO-NASA mission faced a substantial budget cut at the revised estimate stage
Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:22 PM IST
PTI |
ISRO YUVIKA 2025: Registration for young scientist programme ends today
ISRO YUVIKA 2025: Students/parents can apply for this special programme on the official website, jigyasa.iirs.gov.in.
Updated on Mar 23, 2025 09:49 AM IST
ISRO YUVIKA 2025 registration closes tomorrow at jigyasa.iirs.gov.in, link here
Students who would like to apply for this special programme can visit the official website at jigyasa.iirs.gov.in.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:30 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Former ISRO, DRDO chairmen, two others appointed AP govt advisors
Hyderabad: ISRO's former chief Sreedhara Somanath appointed space tech advisor to AP, along with three others, for two years to enhance state initiatives.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 05:05 PM IST
'Bharat's giant stride in space': Shah on ISRO's de-docking of SpaDeX satellites
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it accomplished de-docking of the SpaDeX satellites
Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:31 PM IST
PTI |
ISRO SpaDex successfully completes undocking, sets stage for Chandrayaan-4
The ISRO SpaDex mission has successfully de-docked, paving the way for future missions such as Chandrayaan-4, Gaganyaan and more.
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 01:28 PM IST
PM Modi’s ‘X’ handle features women scientists’ stories on Women's Day
As a special gesture for Women's Day, PM Modi announced he would hand over his social media accounts to inspiring women to share their work and experiences.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 11:26 AM IST
ANI |
NASA's Athena Moon lander set to land near South Pole today
Intuitive Machines' Athena, launched on February 26, aims to land at Mons Mouton near the moon's south pole, distinct from ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 site.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 12:56 PM IST
ANI |
ISRO to resume SpaDeX experiments from March 15
The SpaDeX mission was launched on Dec 30 last year when it placed in orbit two satellites – SDX01 and SDX02 – to demonstrate the docking experiment in space.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:22 PM IST
PTI |
Modi to hand over social media to inspiring women, urges ‘one day as scientist’
In the 119th episode of his radio show, Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi announced plans to hand over his social media to women on March 8 and urged citizens to embrace their inner scientist
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 03:32 PM IST
PM Modi on NASA-ISRO's NISAR Satellite after talks with Trump: 'Launch soon'
Trump-Modi meeting: NISAR is a joint space mission between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Published on Feb 14, 2025 12:16 PM IST
ISRO unveils 10-tonne vertical mixer to boost solid propellant production
ISRO has developed a 10-tonne Vertical Planetary Mixer, the largest of its kind, for solid propellant production, enhancing productivity and quality
Published on Feb 14, 2025 11:48 AM IST
PTI |
Gaganyaan mission: ISRO conducts successful ignition trial of CE20 engine
ISRO conducted a crucial test of the cryogenic engine for its Gaganyaan mission, successfully igniting the Thrust Chamber in a vacuum.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 02:12 PM IST
PTI |
NavIC’s hurdles project govt’s reluctance to fund innovation
NavIC, India's navigation satellite system, faces challenges due to failures and funding issues, highlighting the need for better investment in science and technology.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:20 AM IST
NavIC’s hurdles project govt’s reluctance to fund innovation
NavIC finds itself limping, battered by failures of atomic clocks, propulsion glitches, and a tangled web of challenges back on Earth
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 08:13 PM IST
Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan and Chandrayaan-4: ISRO's ambitious plans till 2027
The first uncrewed mission of the Gaganyaan project carrying a robot, 'Vyommitra', will also take place this year.
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 12:59 PM IST
PTI |
ISRO's 100th mission hits a thruster snag, desired orbit not achieved
NVS-02, or Navigation Satellite-02, is part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC).
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 09:22 AM IST
Isro’s 100th mission from Sriharikota takes off
ISRO marks its 100th launch with the GSLV-F15 rocket, carrying the NVS-02 satellite, highlighting India's growing space capabilities and future ambitions.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:12 AM IST
BR Srikanth, Bengaluru