One Gaganyaan astronaut to travel to ISS in joint mission with NASA, says government
ISRO had signed Space Flight Agreement with the American firm for joint mission to the International Space Station. One of the four astronauts undergoing... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCabinet approves 'India AI Mission' with an outlay of Rs 10,371.92 cr for five years
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,371.92 crore 'India AI mission' for five years to promote Artificial Intelligence in India. The mission aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for AI innovation, democratize computing access, improve data quality, develop indigenous AI capabilities, attract top talent, enable industry collaboration, provide startup risk capital, ensure socially impactful AI projects, and bolster ethical AI. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2028 to bring rocks from the Moon
Chandrayaan-4 aims to build on the accomplishments of the recently concluded Chandrayaan-3 mission while attempting more complex objectives, confirmed Dr. Nilesh Desai, Director, Isro's Space Applications Centre. Key Points
India TodayGaganyaan mission: PM Modi announces names of 4 astronauts, netizens react
PM bestowed astronaut wings to the astronauts selected for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission. A video of the ceremony was also shared on Instagram. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesPM Modi likely to reveal names of pilots for Gaganyaan on Tuesday; inaugurate space projects worth Rs 1800
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to inspect Indias first human spaceflight mission 'Gaganyaan'. He may reveal the names of four test pilots for the mission. PM Modi will also inaugurate three important space infrastructure projects worth about Rs 1,800 crore. The four pilots have undergone one-year training in Russia. Key Points
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‘Matured boy’ GSLV rocket successfully injects meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS into orbit
INSAT-3DS aims to augment study of Earth’s surface and oceanic observations, says ISRO. A Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle carrying a third generation... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaINSAT-3DS launch today: What does ISRO aim to achieve with this mission?
The countdown for the launch of INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite onboard a GSLV has commenced, Isro said on Friday. The lift-off for the GSLV-F14 in its 16th mission is scheduled at 5.35 pm on Saturday from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The INSAT-3DS satellite is a follow-on mission of the third generation meteorological satellite to be placed in a geostationary orbit, and it is fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. “GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission: 27.5 hours countdown leading to the launch on February 17, 2024 at 17.35 hrs has commenced” Isro said. This is the second mission for the Bengaluru headquartered space agency in 2024 after the successful launch of PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission on January 1. Key Points
Economic TimesISRO's XPoSat: India to launch first polarimetry mission today. 10 points
The PSLV-C58 rocket carrying primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites will lift off at 9.10am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesPM Modi to launch tribal groups development mission worth Rs 24,000 Cr on 15 Nov
Last year, the Centre had declared November 15 as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ dedicated to the memory of tribal freedom fighters. November 15 is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country. Key Points
FirstpostCan Isro land an Indian on the Moon by 2040? It's not impossible but...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the Indian space agency a new mission — land an Indian on the Moon. Deadline - 2040. But is that timeline achiveable? We look at the facts. Key Points
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mission Gaganyaan: Indian Navy units successfully recover crew module
The Indian Navy successfully recovered the Crew Module from the ISRO's test vehicle after it lifted off for the Gaganyaan mission. The module was prescribed to be recovered using a dedicated vessel and diving team from the Indian Navy. The test flight, called TV-D1, was conducted by ISRO to demonstrate the crew escape system for the Gaganyaan program. The mission objectives included evaluating various subsystems and demonstrating the deceleration system at higher altitudes. This mission is a significant step towards India's goal of launching a manned spaceflight mission. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia completes key test in Gaganyaan space mission, hours after halting planned lift-off
The launch had been set for 8 a.m. (0230 GMT) but could not initially be completed. It was successfully completed at 10 a.m., ISRO said. Key Points
ThePrintShould aim to send first Indian to the Moon by 2040: PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set new goals for the country's space program, including the establishment of an Indian Space Station by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040. The progress of the Gaganyaan Mission, which aims to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capability, was discussed during a meeting. Key Points
Economic TimesCoast Guard recovers presumed human remains from Titan submersible wreck
The ill-fated OceanGate underwater vessel went missing on June 18 during a mission to survey the final resting place of the Titanic. Onboard were five individuals, sparking an international search and rescue operation. Authorities later confirmed that the submersible had suffered a catastrophic implosion during its descent, resulting in the loss of all crew members. Key Points
Economic Timesmission Raniganj box office: Akshay film slowly inches towards ₹20 cr in India
Mission Raniganj collected ₹1.5 crore on Tuesday. The film is based on the true story of Jaswant Singh Gill, who saved 65 miners from a coal mine in 1989. | Bollywood Key Points
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'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One': When and where you can stream it
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One is now available for streaming in 4K Ultra HD on Prime Video. The film features Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, who is on a mission to locate and neutralize a dangerous artificial intelligence called The Entity. The movie promises a thrilling blend of action and suspense, and is the first part of a larger narrative. It can be purchased for $19.99 on Prime Video, and a 30-day trial is available for non-Prime members. Key Points
Economic Timesmission Raniganj box office: Akshay's film earns ₹12.15 in opening weekend
Mission Raniganj box office collection: Akshay Kumar's rescue mission film showed decent growth on Sunday. Its fate will, however, be decided on Monday. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan Timesmission Raniganj box office: Akshay Kumar film earns over ₹4.5 crore on Saturday
Mission Raniganj has, so far, earned close to ₹8 crore in India. The rescue thriller stars Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan Timesmission Raniganj box office collection day 1: Akshay Kumar film opens at ₹2.8 cr
Mission Raniganj is based on the true life event of the late Jaswant Singh Gill. He led India's first successful coal mine rescue mission in November 1989. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesAkshay Kumar on replacing India with Bharat in name of his film mission Raniganj
Mission Raniganj's tag line is The Great Bharat Rescue. But earlier it was something else. Akshay Kumar has revealed why the title was changed. | Bollywood Key Points
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Revealing India's space pioneers: Meet the astronauts of the Gaganyaan Mission
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a video showcasing the astronaut designates chosen for India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. The video does not reveal their identities but highlights their rigorous training. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has yet to decide whether the crewed mission will consist of two or three astronauts. However, one of the chosen astronauts may participate in a NASA mission to the International Space Station (ISS) before the Gaganyaan mission. Key Points
Economic TimesAfter Moon, ISRO sets its eyes on Mars landing — 'it's an aspiration, work yet to begin'
ISRO chief S. Somanath details the agency’s planned missions, declines to comment on Chandrayaan-3, whose lander and rover were put to sleep when first lunar night set in. Key Points
ThePrintAditya L1 Launch: ‘India continues its space journey’, PM Modi, Amit Shah, and others congratulate ISRO on Solar mission
PM Modi, Amit Shah, ISRO Chairman, and BJP congratulate ISRO on successful launch of Aditya-L1 mission. PM Modi also praises scientists and engineers involved. Key Points
mintAditya-L1 - India's maiden solar mission - all set to be launched at 11:50 today
India is preparing to launch its first solar mission, the Aditya L1, which will study the sun and its impact on space weather. The mission will be launched from the India Space Research Organisation's launchpad and will travel for 125 days to reach a Halo orbit around the Lagrangian point L1. The spacecraft will carry seven scientific payloads, including a Visible Emission Line Coronagraph, which will send images of the sun to ground stations. Key Points
Economic TimesAditya L1 Sun mission LIVE: Isro preps PSLV to lift off with India's solar mission
ISRO Aditya L1 mission Live Updates: The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch its ambitious maiden mission to study the Sun. The Aditya L1 mission is scheduled to launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday on a four-month-long journey to its destination, Lagrange Point 1. Key Points
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What is Aditya-L1 mission? All you need to know about Isro's mission to the sun
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the launch of the Aditya-L1 mission, which aims to study the sun. The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, allowing continuous viewing of the sun without any eclipses or obstructions. Key Points
Economic Times‘After Aditya L1…’: ISRO chief on India's upcoming missions
Talking to reporters, ISRO chief S Somanath said the Aditya-L1 mission will be launched at 11.50am on Saturday, September 2. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesISRO completes launch rehearsal of Aditya-L1 solar mission
ISRO has completed the launch rehearsal and internal checks for its Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun. The spacecraft, scheduled to be launched on September 2, will provide remote observations of the solar corona and in situ observations of the solar wind. It will carry seven payloads to observe different layers of the Sun. Aditya-L1 is a fully indigenous effort with the participation of national institutions. Key Points
Economic TimesAditya L1: ISRO's solar mission set for 4-month Journey to Lagrange point
ISRO's Aditya L1 spacecraft will travel 1.5 million km from Earth in a four-month journey to study the Sun's activities. Lagrange points represent specific locations in space where the gravitational forces of two celestial bodies, such as the Sun and Earth, generate regions of gravitational balance Key Points
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