WION has learnt that the twin satellites of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission arrived at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Indian Spaceport) in Sriharikota, Southern India, during the early hours of Wednesday, 6th November.

Proba-3 satellites arrive at ISRO Spaceport; 4th Dec launch on PSLV rocket

The Indian Space agency has taken possession of two 400kg satellites that are part of a crucial upcoming mission known as SPADEX – Space Docking Experiment. As part of this mission, these two satellites will be hurled into slightly different orbits by a single rocket.

ISRO gears up for 'Space handshake' SPADEX; private firm delivers two satellites

After the huge success of India's third lunar mission, the Chandrayaan-3 mission earlier this year, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday (Sep 18) approved certain extensions to the forthcoming Chandrayaan-4 mission.

Indian govt clears Chandrayaan-4 expansion, Venus mission. Know more

Top Philippines diplomat, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, who is on an India visit, has said that her country is working for full e-visa services for Indians so that tourism increases, with an air services agreement in the works as well.

Philippines plans full e-Visa service for Indians, space MoU with ISRO

The Indian space agency, ISRO, has successfully demonstrated a technique to capture data on soil moisture, surface inundation, and ocean surface wind and wave measurements, using a satellite-based sensor that is 475 km above the earth.

ISRO successfully demonstrates satellite tech to study ocean, and soil parameters

National Space Day 2024: India is celebrating its first National Space Day on Friday (Aug 23) to commemorate the historic landing of moon mission Chandrayaan-3. Last year on August 23, India became the fourth country to land on the moon and the first to reach the southern side of the moon.

Historic! India celebrates its first National Space Day to mark Chandrayaan 3's landing | All you need to know

August 23rd, 2023 is the day when India made history by becoming the first nation to land a mission (robotic spacecraft Chandrayaan-3) near the moon's South Pole.

What did Chandrayaan-3 find on the moon? ISRO to reveal on Space Day 23rd Aug

At the end of a six-and-a-half hour countdown, at 9.17 am IST, India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV) rocket zoomed towards the skies in Sriharikota, for the third time in three years.

After final development flight, small rocket SSLV now aims for big market

All modern-day spacecraft can fly autonomously, with minimal manual intervention. However, each spacecraft has the option for full manual control by the crew. Full manual control is a life-safer in contingency scenarios.

US or Russian spacecraft: Which is user-friendly? Indian astronaut's research study gives details

On Monday (Jul 22), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be test-flying a unique piece of technology known as an air-breathing propulsion system, WION has learnt.

Exclusive: ISRO to test air-breathing hypersonic tech on July 22

"When I stand here, I look at a young village boy. After having been a state topper in the science stream, I had no courage to write the IIT entrance examination.

Village boy to ISRO chief to IIT PhD: The inspirational journey of Dr S Somanath

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully mapped the submerged structure of Adam's Bridge, also known as Ram Setu, an ancient bridge between India and Sri Lanka mentioned in Indian religious texts.

ISRO scientists uncover Ram Setu secrets with undersea map

In what is the most significant commercial space sector partnership between India and Australia, the Indian Space Agency would be launching a satellite built by an Australian firm.

Giant leap for Ind-Aus ties: ISRO to launch biggest Australian satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to achieve 'debris-free' space missions by 2030. ISRO announced in late March that one of its satellite missions "practically left zero debris in orbit" after they lowered a spent rocket stage to burn up in Earth's atmosphere during re-entry.

India eyes 'debris-free' space mission by the end of decade, says ISRO Chairman

At 7:10 am (Indian Standard Time) on Friday (March 22), the Indian Space Agency, ISRO and the Indian Air Force accomplished the second successful runway landing of the country's fully autonomous spaceplane.

ISRO's autonomous spaceplane 'Pushpak' lands at 360 kmph, way more quicker than fighter jets

In line with the Indian Government's vision of supporting emerging startups in the country's space sector, IN-SPACe, the sector regulator and facilitator has established and inaugurated the IN-SPACe technical centre in Bopal, Ahmedabad.

India: Space startups get new facility to design, develop, simulate and test tech

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has finalised 48 backup points across the globe where the crew members of Gaganyaan can land in case things don't go as planned.

ISRO finalises 48 backup sites for safe landing of Gaganyaan astronauts: Report

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday (Mar 1) took a dig at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin by extending birthday wishes to him in Mandarin after controversy erupted over an advertisement related to the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) new launch complex, which prominently featured a Chinese flag.

BJP takes a dig at MK Stalin over 'China flag' advertisement, sends him birthday wishes in Mandarin

India's space sector is taking off. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated India's second spaceport in Tamil Nadu's Kulasekharapatnam. Reports suggest the new spaceport will eliminate the need to avoid Sri Lanka's airspace.

Is 2024 the year India's space sector will come of age?

Gaganyaan mission: The Indian space agency is in full swing to achieve another milestone in its space endeavours, with the launch of the Gaganyaan mission, slated for launch in 2024.

Gaganyaan: Four astronauts named for India's first manned space mission

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) on Saturday (Feb 17) successfully launched INSAT-3DS satellite marking a second such feat in the new year. ISRO's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) was used for the launch that took place at 5:35 pm (IST) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre's Sriharikota range in southern India.

ISRO launches INSAT-3DS successfully, marking second achievement this year

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) on Saturday (Feb 17) successfully launched INSAT-3DS satellite marking its second successful launch this year. In other news spokeswoman of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny confirmed his death.

Top 10 world news: ISRO satellite launch; Navalny spokeswoman confirms death; and more

With at least two INSAT series (INSAT-3DR and INSAT 3DS) satellites in operation at an altitude of about 36,000 km above Earth's Equator, India's weather-monitoring agencies will have the ability to image the Indian subcontinent every 12.

INSAT-3DS mission success: INSAT series can image India every 12.5 minutes

ISRO satellite launch: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has successfully launched INSAT-3DS, its latest satellite. The launch took place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota near southern Indian city of Chennai.

ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS satellite, adds another feather in its cap

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