The Latest Breaking News from ISRO

India launches rocket to observe sun days after historic moon landing

India’s space agency launches rocket to study the sun a little over a week after historic landing on moon’s south pole.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2023

Birla Planetarium to live stream ISRO’s Aditya - L1 launch

The BM Birla Planetarium in Hyderabad is hosting a live streaming of the launch of ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission to the sun, with a popular science talk and an open house quiz. The event will take place on September 2 at the GP Birla Conference Hall, Adarshnagar.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

European Space Agency to provide support to Aditya-L1 mission

The European Space Agency which had provided crucial support to ISRO to monitor the Chandrayaan-3’s health, will also be supporting Aditya-L1, providing deep space communication services to the mission

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

India’s first solar observatory mission Aditya-L1 to be launched at 11.50 a.m. on September 2

ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission to launch September 2, 2023, to study Sun's outermost layers. The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the L1 point of the Sun-Earth system, carrying seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and corona.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Cdr Abhilash Tomy to advise ISRO on recovery of astronauts after splashdown

He is now mentoring two women Naval officers, Lt Cdr Dilna and Lt Cdr Roopa, for their circumnavigation sailing expedition on Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini. He is also working with ISRO on its manned space mission, Gaganyaan.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Solid waste management in corporation limits in twin cities stinking, say councillors

Councillors in Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) expressed displeasure over the state of solid waste management, demanding the transfer of executive engineer. The council passed a resolution to congratulate ISRO scientists on the success of Chandrayaan-3 and inaugurated a renovated council hall. Citizens entered the media gallery, causing problems to…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

PDA Engineering College to hold 10th graduation day in Kalaburagi tomorrow

PDA College of Engineering, VTU-affiliated, autonomous, govt-aided, holds 10th grad day. Chief guest G. Satheesh Reddy, DRDO Chairman, Ira Agarwal guest of honour. 811 students to receive VTU-issued degrees, 21 gold medals awarded. Alumni of PDA working with ISRO to be felicitated.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Aditya-L1 to shed more light on present, future of Sun: ARIES director

Aditya-L1 will attempt to get an estimate of the magnetic field in the corona for the first time from a space platform.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Data Point | Fly Me to the Moon: A Glimpse into India’s Space Achievements

India made history by becoming the fourth country to successfully land on the moon. ISRO achieved this feat with a cost-effective mission, utilising a longer flight path and less powerful propulsion systems. Five pivotal moments in India’s space history, along with their associated costs, include Aryabhata (launched at no cost),…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 | RAMBHA aboard Vikram completes first in-situ measurements of lunar plasma over the moon

ISRO: Pragyan rover's APXS confirms presence of Sulphur in south polar region of Moon. APXS, developed by PRL, Ahmedabad, w/ support from SAC, Ahmedabad & URSC, Bengaluru, is best suited for in-situ analysis of elemental composition of soil & rocks on Moon. Video shows rover's automated hinge mechanism & its…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023