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ISRO Launches Heaviest Naval Communication Satellite

Naval Communication Satellite Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India’s heaviest communication satellite designed for the Indian Navy, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota. The launch enhances maritime communication, self-reliance, and supports India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in space technology. This achievement also contributes to India’s clean energy …

26Apr 2025

Renowned Scientist Kasturirangan Passes Away at 84

Renowned 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 …

03Apr 2025

ChaSTE: Chandrayaan-3’s Breakthrough in Lunar Soil Exploration

Why in the News ? Chandrayaan-3’s ChaSTE instrument successfully penetrated lunar soil, making history as the first mission to deploy a thermal probe on a celestial body. This accomplishment comes after previous missions MUPUS and HP3 faced challenges during similar attempts on a comet and Mars. About ChaSTE and Chandrayaan-3’s Achievement: ChaSTE (Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical …

02May 2024

“ISRO CONFIRMS INCREASED WATER ICE LIKELIHOOD IN THE MOON’S POLAR CRATERS.”

Why in the news? “ISRO discovers increased likelihood of water ice in the moon’s polar craters, crucial for future lunar exploration missions.” About ISRO’s Discovery of Water Ice on Moon: Indian space scientists, along with collaborators, discovered evidence of increased likelihood of water ice occurrence in the moon’s polar craters. Research conducted by ISRO’s Space …

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ISRO Launches Heaviest Naval Communication Satellite

Renowned Scientist Kasturirangan Passes Away at 84

ChaSTE: Chandrayaan-3’s Breakthrough in Lunar Soil Exploration

“ISRO CONFIRMS INCREASED WATER ICE LIKELIHOOD IN THE MOON’S POLAR CRATERS.”

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