02Nov 2026

ISRO Launches Next-Gen Navigation Satellite NVS-03

ISRO SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES NEXT-GENERATION NAVIGATION SATELLITE WHY IN THE NEWS ? Successful Launch: ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota on 30 October 2026. Strategic Significance: The satellite is expected to strengthen India’s indigenous NavIC navigation system, restore its operational capabilities and improve Position, Navigation and Timing services. GSLV-F18 …

ISRO Successfully Conducts Second Short Hot Test

ISRO Successfully Conducts Second Short Hot Test Why in the News ? ISRO has successfully completed the second short-duration hot test of its semicryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri. This test is a crucial milestone toward validating the engine systems before their induction into future launch vehicles. Successful Semicryogenic Engine Test: ISRO conducted …

ISRO’s POEM-4 Enhances In-Orbit Experiment Capabilities

Why in News ? ISRO’s POEM-4, launched on December 30, 2024, carried 24 experimental payloads and showcased key technologies for space servicing and debris management. It recently re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, highlighting India’s growing capabilities in sustainable, low-cost space experimentation and orbital innovation. Introduction to POEM-4 and Mission Highlights : POEM-4 (PSLV Orbital Experiment Module-4) is …

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ISRO Launches Next-Gen Navigation Satellite NVS-03

ISRO Successfully Conducts Second Short Hot Test

ISRO’s POEM-4 Enhances In-Orbit Experiment Capabilities