The Latest Breaking News from S Somanath

2024 to be a year of Gaganyaan readiness: ISRO Chairman

ISRO chairman Somanath said the space agency is set to conduct series of tests for Gaganyaan mission in 2024 to prepare for 2025 launch.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

India planning to launch 50 satellites for intelligence gathering in five years: ISRO chief

ISRO to launch 50 satellites in 5 years for geo-intelligence gathering, to track troops & image thousands of km area.

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

ISRO’s Aditya L1 mission will reach destination on Jan 6: Somanath

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Aditya L1 mission is expected to reach its destination, Lagrangian point 1 (or L1), on January 6, and from there will study the sun and the star’s effects on the solar system for five years, the organisation’s chairman S Somanath said.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

NASA to train Indian astronauts for a week-long trip to ISS in 2024

NASA will train two Indian astronauts, one of whom will fly to the ISS late next year, a space agency official announced this week.

Space · Dec 4, 2023

Space sector reforms provided ‘enabling milieu,’ says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said, “The opening up of the sector has ensured the entry of space technology into “every household in the last two years.”

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Aditya-L1 solar probe expected to enter L1 orbit on January 7, says ISRO chairman

ISRO's Aditya L1 mission to study Sun nearing final phase; manoeuvres to enter L1 point expected by Jan 7, 2024. Aditya launched Sep 2, travelled 1.5 million km over 125 days. Will be placed in Halo orbit around L1 point, capture & transmit pictures of Sun for experiments.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

ISRO chairman decides against releasing autobiography

S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, has decided not to release his autobiography "Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal" due to controversy over alleged remarks against former ISRO Chairman K. Sivan. Reports suggest the book mentioned attempts to prevent Somanath's rise to the Chairman's post. Somanath denies any intention to malign Sivan and states…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

IISc announces distinguished alumni awards for 2023

Five outstanding scientists and engineers have been selected to receive the distinguished alumni awards of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for the year 2023. The annual awards recognise exceptional contributions made by IISc alumni to their profession, society and the Institute.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

ISRO chairman S. Somanath pens autobiography, wants to inspire people chase their dreams

ISRO chairman S. Somanath's upcoming autobiography, "Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal", is an inspirational story of his journey from an impoverished village youth to the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. It highlights the power of hard work and perseverance in the face of difficulties, and the immense opportunities India offers. It is an…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

The ascent begins: On the progress of India’s human spaceflight mission

The earliest India’s first crewed flight can happen is 2025, but developments show that the mission can be undertaken with confidence

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023