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Cryogenic Engine Test for Gaganyaan

January 15, 2022

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the qualification test of cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan programme on January 12, 2022. Key Points The test was conducted for 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex, in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Performance of the engine met ..

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S Somnath-New Chairman of ISRO

January 13, 2022

Dr S Somnath is to become the new chairman of ISRO. He is to succeed K Sivan. He is the fourth Keralite to occupy the top most place in ISRO. The previous Keralites were K Radhakrishnan, Madhavan Nair and K ..

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What is Devas Case?

January 10, 2022

Devas is a multi-media company. It offers satellite-based services. Antrix is an Indian Government owned company. It is the commercial arm of ISRO. That is, ISRO launches satellites and provides technological assistance for private firms through Antrix. It is operated ..

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ISRO: Missions planned for 2022

January 4, 2022

The Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman K Sivan recently announced about plans for 2022. He also provided details about the missions accomplished in 2021. Missions planned for 2022 Earth Observation Satellites 4 and 6 are to be launched on PSLV. ..

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Dhawan-1: Skyroot test-fires India’s first privately built cryogenic rocket engine

November 30, 2021

Skyroot Aerospace test-fired India’s first privately built cryogenic rocket engine called Dhawan-1. Key Points Skyroot Aerospace demonstrated the upper stage of its Vikram-2 launch vehicle. The cryogenic rocket engine is 100 per cent 3D printed and 100 percent made in ..

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FDI policy for Space Sector

September 14, 2021

According to the chief of Indian Space Research Organisation, K Sivan, India will soon come out with a new foreign direct investment (FDI) policy for the space sector. Key Points While speaking at the International Space Conference organised by Confederation ..

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Yuktdhara: New portal launched under Geoportal Bhuvan

August 24, 2021

The government launched a new geospatial planning portal called ‘Yuktdhara’ under Bhuvan. It was launched by Giriraj Singh, Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Key Facts about Yuktdhara This new portal will help in facilitating new MGNREGA assets with ..

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ISRO to launch Earth Observation Satellite

August 6, 2021

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch an Earth Observation Satellite on August 12. Satellite will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Key Points Satellite called EOS-03 will be carried on board the ..

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ISRO-NASA joint mission NISAR Satellite to be launched in 2023

July 31, 2021

The ISRO-NASA Joint Mission NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, which aims to measure changes in the earth’s surface globally using advanced radar images, is scheduled to be launched in early 2023. Highlights Will be launched in early 2023 NISAR ..

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ISRO’s merchandiser programme takes off with 8 companies already onboard

July 26, 2021

Indian Space Research Organisation’s merchandise programme which will be customised space-themed has taken off in partnership with multiple companies. Following the launch of this programme, all those interested will be able to purchase authorised products of ISRO such as T-shirts, ..

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