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India-Japan Chandrayaan-5 Mission Enters Design Phase Why in the News ? India and Japan have begun the preliminary design phase of the Chandrayaan-5/LUPEX mission, aimed at lunar polar water exploration. With a 2027–28 launch timeline, the mission focuses on surface and subsurface water detection and in-situ analysis. Mission Overview and Objectives: Chandrayaan-5, also called LUPEX …
Read MoreNASA-ISRO Radar Satellite to Launch in June Why in the News ? ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan announced that the NASA-ISRO radar satellite (NISAR) will be launched next month, along with updates on the G20 climate satellite, RA-SAT launch, and Gaganyatri ISS mission, highlighting India’s growing space collaborations and ambitions. Key Announcements by ISRO Chief …
Read MoreIndia Plans 52 Spy Satellites for Defence Surveillance Why in the News ? India is set to launch 52 spy satellites over the next five years to enhance its space-based surveillance capabilities. The plan involves ISRO and private sector collaboration under IN-SPACe, aimed at strengthening defence sector monitoring and coordination. India’s Military Satellites for ISR …
Read MoreGaganyaan Manned Mission Likely by Early 2027 Why in the News ? ISRO has announced that the much-awaited Gaganyaan mission, India’s first manned spaceflight, is now expected in the first quarter of 2027. Delayed due to the pandemic and extended testing, it will follow three prior test launches. About the Timeline and Testing Plans: The …
Read MoreISRO 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 …
Read MoreRenowned Scientist Kasturirangan Passes Away at 84 Why in the News ? Former ISRO Chairman Dr. K. Kasturirangan passed away at the age of 84 in Bengaluru. A prominent figure in India’s space and education sectors, he was associated with key ISRO missions and had also served as a Rajya Sabha member. Life and Career …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom-4, a private mission to the International Space Station in May 2025. He will be the first Indian in space in 40 years and the first to visit the ISS. India’s Giant Leap in Space Exploration: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reached just 6 million km from the Sun’s surface on March 22, 2025, setting a new record. It continues to study solar wind, corona, and magnetic fields, providing crucial insights into space weather and solar activity. Highlights of the Mission: The Parker Solar Probe, launched by …
Read MoreWhy in the news ? This title highlights ISRO’s achievement in undocking satellites, marking a technological leap for future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and the Bharatiya Antariksha Station. It emphasizes India’s growing expertise in space docking, crucial for lunar exploration and space station assembly. About the Successful Undocking of Satellites: On March 13, ISRO successfully undocked …
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