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India's private space sector could put 300 satellites in orbit in 3-5 yrs: Ex-ISRO scientist
August 12, 2026 9:14 am
The industry is looking at a huge demand for skilled manpower, and students need to be made aware of the opportunities emerging in the space sector, Bhatt said.
India's first private rocket Vikram-1 succeeds in maiden orbital launch
July 19, 2026 7:20 am
The mission is aimed at validating the performance of Vikram-1 and its key technologies in flight. Skyroot has said the test will generate data that will be used to refine future missions and help establish a regular launch cadence.
Skyroot to launch Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, today
July 18, 2026 9:06 am
The launch of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket from Sriharikota is a milestone that could redefine India's commercial space-tech capabilities.
India's first private orbital rocket Vikram 1 eyes 'Mission Aagaman' launch by August 4
July 02, 2026 3:36 pm
India begins a new phase in its space journey as 'Mission Aagaman' it's first privately built orbital rocket is set to launch in July.
Gaganyaan test flight delay: Will it stall India's first human spaceflight launch?
June 27, 2026 8:15 pm
ISRO chairman said the space agency had a key role to play in the success of Operation Sindoor, Axiom Mission 4.
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
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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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