Ganesan Grahadurai, Range Operations Director at ISRO and the iconic voice behind the ISRO launches, retires after serving for 38 years.

Voice of ISRO launches Ganesan Grahadurai retires after 38 years

According to ISRO’s latest Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR), a record 261 launch attempts were made globally in 2024, out of which 254 were successful. These launches placed at least 2,578 active satellites and 2,963 total objects into our orbit.

Over 3,600 pieces of space junk entered Earth’s orbit in 2024: ISRO

ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla will study how microbes and germs behave in space, helping protect astronauts on long missions. His research may reveal new ways to control germs in microgravity and lead to advances in medicine and health both in space and on Earth.

ISRO’s Shubanshu Shukla: Indian astronaut to study microbes and germs in space

ISRO astronaut Shubanshu Shukla will perform yoga in space, blending ancient Indian wisdom with modern space science. Yoga may boost astronaut health, reduce stress, and inspire global interest in traditional practices for space missions.

ISRO's Shubhanshu Shukla: Indian astronaut to perform 'Yoga Asanas' on the International Space Station

ISRO’s astronaut Shubanshu Shukla  is on eco-friendly experiments in space, focusing on growing plants, recycling water, and using clean energy. His mission aims to make space travel sustainable and could offer innovative solutions to Earth’s food and energy challenges.

ISRO’s Shubanshu Shukla: How his space farming experiments may shape life beyond Earth

Since its first crewed launch in 2020, Crew Dragon has consistently completed missions for NASA and private partners without major setbacks. Its successful history includes transporting astronauts from the US, Europe and other nations, establishing it as a dependable option.

ISRO's Subhanshu Shukla: Why Axiom Space chose SpaceX's Crew Dragon space over Boeing's Starliner

Shubhanshu Shukla is set to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on board SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. This state-of-the-art spacecraft is known for its safety, comfort, and cutting-edge technology.


ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla: 7 reasons why Crew Dragon is the safest ride for his space mission

The first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) on a private mission. From 400 kilometres above, he will witness sights few on Earth can imagine.


ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla: 16 sunrises and sunsets! What will he see from space?

The rare and unusual mid-flight failure of India's PSLV-C61 rocket on May 18th, 2025, and the subsequent loss of the strategic EOS-09 satellite is a serious setback for India. 

4 failures in 8yrs- ISRO's troubles with strategic space missions

According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the satellite data provided a precise trajectory tracking to enable targeted defence responses.

Operation Sindoor: How ISRO satellites aided the Indian Army against Pakistan?

The Indian space agency ISRO is taking gradual steps towards demonstrating vertical landing, and re-use of rocket stages... Known as project ADMIRE, this is a step towards making India's future rockets cost-effective and enabling rapid turnaround time... For more on this, WION's Sidharth.M.P spoke to Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, the Director of ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, which builds India's space transportation systems...

WION EXCLUSIVE | ISRO Is Working On Vertical Landing Rockets

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is preparing to head to space as part of the Ax-4 mission. His recent training involved simulating space like low pressure conditions to prepare for emergencies in orbit.

ISRO's Shubhanshu Shukla goes through toughest space training for Ax-4 mission! Know all about it

Space capability plays a major role in contemporary warfare. The recent conflict between India and Pakistan is yet another reminder of how India's space program supports the military's warfighting capabilities. Be it air, land, or the sea, all theaters of warfare were influenced and enhanced by space capabilities at all times.

Operation Sindoor: ISRO chief offer insights into role of satellites in operation

ISRO is sending special Indian food to space for astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 29, 2025 as part of Axiom Mission 4.

'Moong Dal Halwa': ISRO packs 'ghar Ka khaana' for Shubhanshu Shukla’s 14-day space trip

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is set to journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission, marking India’s first human spaceflight in over four decades since Rakesh Sharma’s historic mission in 1984.

ISRO's Shubhanshu Shukla: Why Axiom Mission was started by SpaceX and NASA?

ISRO operates a fleet of earth observation satellites, including the Cartosat series, that provide high-resolution imagery. These satellites help monitor border regions and track military infrastructure and troop movement, offering critical real-time intelligence support to the Indian armed forces.

India-Pak standoff: How ISRO strengthens national security through space capabilities

India's premise space agency is sure is gearing up for two highprofile space missions over the next two months Indian Air Force fighter pilot group captain Shubanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station in May as part of the Axiom 4 mission.

Indian astronaut Shubanshu Shukla to fly to ISS aboard Axiom-4

It sees the sun for the first time. NASA’s PUNCH mission has just captured its first set of images. The four small satellites, launched in March, are now showing us their first view of the space around the Sun.

NASA's PUNCH mission satellites begin operation, capture initial solar image

It may launch in June. After long delays, India’s NISAR mission with NASA could finally lift off this June. ISRO chairman V Narayanan shared the update during a meeting with Science Minister Jitendra Singh.


NASA and ISRO's NISAR satellite mission may launch in June

India’s Shubhanshu Shukla to study screen time effects on the brain in space!

ISRO’s Gaganyaan astronaut to study effects of screen time on the brain during ISS Trip

ISRO has made a groundbreaking advancement in weather forecasting by developing a system for the early prediction of lightning events over India. Using lightning signature data from INSAT-3D, this breakthrough enhances now-casting accuracy, helping to save lives and mitigate risks.

ISRO develops advanced system for early lightning prediction over India

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has successfully conducted the first major hot test of the Lox Kerosene 200T thrust semi-cryogenic engine. The test took place at the Isro Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, marking a key milestone in India’s space propulsion development.


'Semi-cryogenic': ISRO successfully tests its most powerful engine for India's heavy-lift rockets

The Department of Space (DoS) has allocated Rs 715 crore for the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, which will send Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS). As of December 2024, Rs 413 crore has been spent, with an additional Rs 135 crore set aside for the current fiscal year.

Rs 715 crore to be spent on the first Indian astronaut's visit to ISS

The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for an action-packed 2025, with a series of landmark missions lined up. Fresh off its 100th launch, ISRO has set its sights on even more ambitious goals. They range from the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission to cutting-edge advancements in space docking and rocket technology.

ISRO Chief Speaks To WION, Shares 2025 Plans

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