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NDTV Exclusive: EU Special Envoy Pushes For A Rules-Based Order For Space
Space is for everyone to explore and technology for everyone's benefit, emphasized European Union's special envoy for Space Marjolijn van Deelen, who is in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in space between India and Europe.
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ISRO and IIT Madras Unveil Research Centre for Space Thermal Sciences
ISRO and IIT Madras have launched the S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence for Research in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. The facility, inaugurated on 17 March 2025, will focus on spacecraft cooling, fluid dynamics, and cryogenic engine advancements. Housed in IIT Madras’ Department of Mechanical Engineering, it will facilitate collaboration between ...
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ISRO SpaDeX Successfully Undocks, Advancing Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan
ISRO has successfully completed the undocking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking a crucial advancement in India’s space capabilities. The controlled separation of two satellites confirms India’s ability to execute complex docking maneuvers, a key requirement for missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. According to ISRO, furthe...
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National Science Day: Why Is It Observed On February 28? Explained
National Science Day: The National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) proposed in 1986 that the Government of India declare February 28 as National Science Day, which was first observed in 1987.
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University Chancellor Arrested In Assam For 'Malpractices' In CBSE Exam
The Chancellor of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, Mahbabul Haque, was arrested for alleged malpractices during the ongoing CBSE examinations late on Friday.
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ISRO Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Mixer for Solid Propellants
ISRO, in collaboration with CMTI, has developed a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer, the largest of its kind for solid propellants. The system improves precision, efficiency, and safety in propellant production, which is vital for rocket motors. Weighing 150 tonnes, the mixer successfully passed factory-level tests. It is expected to enhance India...
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IIT Madras and ISRO Unveil IRIS, India’s First Aerospace-Grade Semiconductor
IIT Madras and ISRO have successfully developed and booted IRIS, an indigenous aerospace-grade semiconductor chip for space applications. Based on the SHAKTI processor, IRIS is designed for IoT and compute systems, integrating fault-tolerant memory and advanced serial buses. The entire design, fabrication, and assembly were completed in India under...
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ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking, Confirms Mission Progress
ISRO has confirmed that its maiden space docking mission, SpaDeX, was successfully completed without technical issues. While docking precision was achieved, orbit-raising efforts faced setbacks due to an oxidiser valve issue. The agency is working on solutions and plans to conduct further experiments. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, dem...
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ISRO Successfully Conducts CE20 Cryogenic Engine Vacuum Test for LVM-3
ISRO has successfully conducted a vacuum ignition test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at the Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The test aimed to assess the engine’s restart capability under space-like conditions, a critical requirement for advanced missions. Developed by ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, the CE20 engine power...
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Chandrayaan-4 To Launch In 2027: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separate launches of the heavy lift LVM-3 rocket that will carry five different components of the mission which will be assembled in orbit.
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ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Stalls in Orbit Due to Technical Malfunction
A technical issue has stalled the orbit-raising operations of ISRO’s NVS-02 satellite, launched on January 29. While solar panels are functioning and communication is stable, the oxidizer valves have failed to open, preventing thruster activation. Tracking data indicates the satellite remains in its initial orbit. ISRO is assessing alternative wa...
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Budget Allocates Rs 20,000 Crore To Science Department To Kickstart Research Fund
Signalling a commitment to research and development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday allocated Rs 20,000 crore to the Department of Science and Technology as a corpus for a fund to promote private sector-driven innovation.
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UK Aims To Quicken Civil Service With AI 'Humphrey'
A press release from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said Humphrey would improve public services and help reach $55 billion in savings.
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ISRO Successfully Executes SpaDeX Docking Experiment, India Becomes Fourth Nation to Achieve the Feat
India has joined an elite group of nations, successfully completing the SpaDeX docking experiment on January 16, 2025. Conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the mission used two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), demonstrating advanced technology for spacecraft rendezvous and docking. This achievement positions Ind...
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Why Did ISRO Delay SpaDeX Space Docking Experiment for the Second Time?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the second time, citing excessive drift between the satellites during manoeuvres. The mission, which aims to demonstrate docking and undocking technology critical for future space missions, was originally scheduled for Tuesday and then moved to Thu...
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NDTV Exclusive: EU Special Envoy Pushes For A Rules-Based Order For Space
Space is for everyone to explore and technology for everyone's benefit, emphasized European Union's special envoy for Space Marjolijn van Deelen, who is in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in space between India and Europe.
-
ISRO and IIT Madras Unveil Research Centre for Space Thermal Sciences
ISRO and IIT Madras have launched the S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence for Research in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. The facility, inaugurated on 17 March 2025, will focus on spacecraft cooling, fluid dynamics, and cryogenic engine advancements. Housed in IIT Madras’ Department of Mechanical Engineering, it will facilitate collaboration between ...
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ISRO SpaDeX Successfully Undocks, Advancing Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan
ISRO has successfully completed the undocking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking a crucial advancement in India’s space capabilities. The controlled separation of two satellites confirms India’s ability to execute complex docking maneuvers, a key requirement for missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. According to ISRO, furthe...
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National Science Day: Why Is It Observed On February 28? Explained
National Science Day: The National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) proposed in 1986 that the Government of India declare February 28 as National Science Day, which was first observed in 1987.
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University Chancellor Arrested In Assam For 'Malpractices' In CBSE Exam
The Chancellor of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, Mahbabul Haque, was arrested for alleged malpractices during the ongoing CBSE examinations late on Friday.
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ISRO Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Mixer for Solid Propellants
ISRO, in collaboration with CMTI, has developed a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer, the largest of its kind for solid propellants. The system improves precision, efficiency, and safety in propellant production, which is vital for rocket motors. Weighing 150 tonnes, the mixer successfully passed factory-level tests. It is expected to enhance India...
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IIT Madras and ISRO Unveil IRIS, India’s First Aerospace-Grade Semiconductor
IIT Madras and ISRO have successfully developed and booted IRIS, an indigenous aerospace-grade semiconductor chip for space applications. Based on the SHAKTI processor, IRIS is designed for IoT and compute systems, integrating fault-tolerant memory and advanced serial buses. The entire design, fabrication, and assembly were completed in India under...
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ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking, Confirms Mission Progress
ISRO has confirmed that its maiden space docking mission, SpaDeX, was successfully completed without technical issues. While docking precision was achieved, orbit-raising efforts faced setbacks due to an oxidiser valve issue. The agency is working on solutions and plans to conduct further experiments. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, dem...
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ISRO Successfully Conducts CE20 Cryogenic Engine Vacuum Test for LVM-3
ISRO has successfully conducted a vacuum ignition test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at the Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The test aimed to assess the engine’s restart capability under space-like conditions, a critical requirement for advanced missions. Developed by ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, the CE20 engine power...
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Chandrayaan-4 To Launch In 2027: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separate launches of the heavy lift LVM-3 rocket that will carry five different components of the mission which will be assembled in orbit.
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ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Stalls in Orbit Due to Technical Malfunction
A technical issue has stalled the orbit-raising operations of ISRO’s NVS-02 satellite, launched on January 29. While solar panels are functioning and communication is stable, the oxidizer valves have failed to open, preventing thruster activation. Tracking data indicates the satellite remains in its initial orbit. ISRO is assessing alternative wa...
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Budget Allocates Rs 20,000 Crore To Science Department To Kickstart Research Fund
Signalling a commitment to research and development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday allocated Rs 20,000 crore to the Department of Science and Technology as a corpus for a fund to promote private sector-driven innovation.
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UK Aims To Quicken Civil Service With AI 'Humphrey'
A press release from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said Humphrey would improve public services and help reach $55 billion in savings.
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ISRO Successfully Executes SpaDeX Docking Experiment, India Becomes Fourth Nation to Achieve the Feat
India has joined an elite group of nations, successfully completing the SpaDeX docking experiment on January 16, 2025. Conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the mission used two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), demonstrating advanced technology for spacecraft rendezvous and docking. This achievement positions Ind...
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Why Did ISRO Delay SpaDeX Space Docking Experiment for the Second Time?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the second time, citing excessive drift between the satellites during manoeuvres. The mission, which aims to demonstrate docking and undocking technology critical for future space missions, was originally scheduled for Tuesday and then moved to Thu...
