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AI, machine learning a reality in space missions, not just theory: Isro chairman Narayanan
April 09, 2026 9:20 am
Isro used AI and machine learning systems during its successful Chandrayaan 3 mission, which culminated in a soft landing on the moon in 2023.
From Russia to Axiom-4: Indian astronauts face challenge of adapting lessons to Gaganyaan mission
February 12, 2026 12:29 pm
Group Captains Shubanshu Shukla and Prashant B Nair said that astronauts picked for the Gaganyaan mission had a responsibility to develop protocols for human space flights like Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong once did.
ISRO's BlueBird Block-2 Mission lift-off today: Watch LIVE
December 24, 2025 2:25 pm
ISRO BlueBird Block-2 Mission: Read all about the LVM3-M6 launch, the BlueBird Block-2 satellite and its role in enabling space-based mobile broadband connectivity.
Global science, Indian leadership: 10 years of gravitational-wave astronomy and India’s opportunity
September 15, 2025 3:19 pm
From Einstein’s equations to black hole collisions, the story of gravitational waves is one of theory, doubt, and discovery — with India set to play a major role in its future. LIGO-India will also give us early access to a host of advanced technologies involving lasers, precision optical systems and quantum metrology
Bharatiya Antariksh Station in orbit; indigenous missions exploring Moon, Mars: Former ISRO chief lists nation’s scientific priorities
August 05, 2025 12:05 am
Somanath also highlighted the role of satellite data in tropical cyclone monitoring and prediction, forest fire alerts, and disaster management
What Shubhanshu Shukla came back to Earth with: A beautiful view and knowledge to boost India’s space mission
July 16, 2025 8:50 pm
His insights can help refine mission planning for Gaganyaan. ISS operations will also serve as a template for India’s space station plans. The experience gained will suggest strategies for future Moon and deep space exploration missions
Axiom 4 ISS space mission: Why Shubhanshu Shukla is carrying a white baby swan soft toy named 'Joy'
June 26, 2025 5:21 pm
While plush toys might appear whimsical in space missions, their presence is far more purposeful than one might assume
India Space Congress 2025: ‘Time for space industry to lead with urgency,’ says IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka
June 26, 2025 8:51 am
The three-day space tech conference kicked off on the same day as the launch of the Axiom-4 mission with ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla and other astronauts onboard.
After delays, Axiom-4 with India’s Shukla set for launch today
June 25, 2025 8:03 am
The announcement of the new launch slot came Tuesday morning, just a day before the mission that was previously scheduled for June 22
Axiom-4, piloted by Shubhanshu Shukla, delayed; launch June 11
June 10, 2025 3:38 am
India now has its own human spaceflight mission in the works — the rocket has been human rated, the crew escape systems and parachutes have been tested in various conditions
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Indian space sector takes giant leap with launch of Vikram-S, country's first private rocket
November 18, 2022 10:01 pm
The small 6-metre tall Vikram S suborbital vehicle, developed by a startup called Skyroot Aerospace, reached an altitude of 89.5 km in around 2.5 minutes after the launch from ISRO's sounding rocket facility at Sriharikota.
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