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Union cabinet approves ₹3985 crore to build third launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota to support space missions

ANI - 16 January, 2025

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval of a Rs 3,985 crore project for the construction of a third launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.

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ISRO’s SpaDeX mission successful: PM Modi congratulates scientists on making India 4th country to achieve space docking

ANI - 16 January, 2025

ISRO on Thursday morning announced that the much-awaited satellite docking has been concluded, with India becoming the fourth country to do the same.

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V Narayanan assumes charge as ISRO, succeeds S Somnath

ANI - 14 January, 2025

In a post on X, the ISRO announced, "Dr V Narayanan, Distinguished Scientist (Apex Grade), has assumed charge of Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, Space Commission and Chairman, ISRO."

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ISRO to launch SpaDeX Mission: Read details about the indigenous in-space docking technology developed for India’s future space programs

OpIndia Staff - 27 December, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on December 30 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota

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Travelled farther into space than any other human in more than 50 years: SpaceX creates history, completes world’s first commercial spacewalk

OpIndia Staff - 16 September, 2024

A team of 4 civilian members led by billionaire Jared Isaacman created history as they travelled farther into space than any other humans for more than 50 years.

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Falcon 9 rocket copy Tianlong-3 being developed by Chinese aerospace company escapes from test pad during static-fire test, crashes and explodes

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2024

The Tianlong-3 rocket being developed by Chinese aerospace company Space Pioneer took off unintentionally during a test firing, and then crashed causing a massive explosion

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ISRO successfully launches weather monitoring satellite INSAT-3DS aboard GSLV F14 from Sriharikota spaceport

ANI - 17 February, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday conducted a successful launch of its meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS

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ISRO launches Young Scientist Programme for school students, read details on how to apply for the YUVIKA programme

ANI - 17 February, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to organise a special programme for school children called the "Young Scientist Programme", "YUva VIgyani KAryakram" (YUVIKA).

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