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ISRO Aims to Launch 7 Space Missions by 2026: Chairman Reveals Gaganyaan Progress and Future Plans
Nov 03, 2025 02:24 am CST
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has announced an ambitious schedule of seven space missions to be completed by March 2026, including the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission. Following the successful launch of the CMS-03 communication satellite, Narayanan detailed how these planned missions align with Prime Minister Modi's vision for 50 rocket launches over five years. The space agency has confirmed all hardware for the Gaganyaan programme has arrived at Sriharikota, with mission integration currently underway.
ISRO Successfully Launches India's Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03 Using Indigenous 'Bahubali' Rocket
Nov 02, 2025 09:58 pm CST
ISRO has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching CMS-03, India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,410 kg, using the indigenous LVM3-M5 'Bahubali' rocket. The satellite will provide communication services across a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass for at least 15 years, representing a major advancement in India's self-reliance in space technology.
India's Heaviest Satellite Launch: ISRO Prepares CMS-03 for Historic Mission
Nov 02, 2025 06:48 pm CST
ISRO is set to launch its heaviest satellite from Indian soil, the 4,410 kg CMS-03 communication satellite, aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 "Bahubali" rocket on November 2, 2025. This landmark mission will place the satellite in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and represents a significant achievement for India's indigenous space technology development program.
India's Space Future: 600+ Students Participate in National Model Rocketry and CANSAT Competition with Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Oct 31, 2025 01:20 am CST
Over 600 students participated in India's national model rocketry and CANSAT competition, featuring 67 teams and 37 successful launches. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first visitor to the ISS, inspired participants to pursue their space ambitions, reflecting the nation's growing commitment to nurturing young talent for its future space missions.
CMS-03: India's Heaviest Military Communication Satellite Set for ISRO Launch
Oct 28, 2025 10:33 pm CST
ISRO prepares to launch CMS-03 (GSAT-7R), India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,400kg, on November 2. This multi-band military satellite will provide enhanced communication services over oceanic regions and the Indian landmass, significantly upgrading the Indian Navy's secure communication capabilities across maritime domains.
India's Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Mission Reaches 90% Completion With 2027 Crewed Launch Target
Oct 23, 2025 11:23 pm CST
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan reports that India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, has reached 90% completion with significant progress in rocket systems, orbital modules, and safety mechanisms. The program successfully tested its critical parachute-based deceleration system at Sriharikota, marking a key milestone before the planned crewed mission in early 2027, which will be preceded by three uncrewed flights including one featuring the Vyommitra prototype.
Chandrayaan-2 Makes Groundbreaking Discovery: First Observation of Solar Coronal Mass Ejection Effects on Lunar Surface
Oct 19, 2025 02:47 am CST
India's Chandrayaan-2 mission has achieved a scientific breakthrough by recording the first-ever direct observation of how solar Coronal Mass Ejections affect the Moon's thin atmosphere. This ISRO discovery provides crucial insights into lunar space weather and highlights important considerations for future Moon base development.
AstroSat: India's Revolutionary Multi-Wavelength Space Observatory Celebrates 10 Years of Astronomical Discoveries
Sep 30, 2025 06:21 pm CST
India's pioneering AstroSat space observatory completes a remarkable decade of scientific achievements, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe through its unique multi-wavelength observation capabilities spanning ultraviolet to X-ray spectrums, with groundbreaking discoveries including far-UV photons from 9 billion light-years away and rapidly spinning black holes.
Watch: Subhanshu Shukla Demonstrates How Astronauts Administer CPR In Space
Sep 23, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Shubhanshu Shukla revealed that astronauts are taught to be either a doctor, nurse or support staff, depending on the situation in space.
India Plans 'Bodyguard' Satellites After Risky Orbital Near-Miss: Report
Sep 22, 2025 01:37 pm CST
India is developing a plan to improve its ability to protect satellites from attacks, people familiar with the matter said, after a near miss in orbit highlighted risks to national security posed by other spacecraft.