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ISRO chief V Narayanan said India plans to launch a G20 climate satellite by 2027, expand commercial missions, and aims for a human Moon mission by 2040, alongside progress in deep-sea exploration projects

Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted the second air drop test for the Gaganyaan mission at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, validating crew module recovery systems crucial for India’s first human spaceflight planned next year

ISRO has launched Mission MITRA in Ladakh to study astronauts' physical and psychological performance in high-altitude conditions. The findings will support the Gaganyaan programme and future missions by analysing crew behaviour, stress response and operational efficiency

India’s navigation system NavIC faces a setback after atomic clock failure on IRNSS-1F, leaving limited satellites operational. Experts warn reliance on foreign systems could pose serious security risks, especially during conflicts and strategic operations

The system faces critical challenges, including satellite failures, faulty atomic clocks, and poor smartphone integration

ISRO chairman V Narayanan said India plans to collect lunar samples under Chandrayaan-4, while Chandrayaan-5 will feature a heavier lander and rover with a longer mission life. He also highlighted upcoming Venus, Mars and human spaceflight missions

Mummadi Rajasimha, a native of Kodimial mandal in Jagtial district, has been selected as a scientist at ISRO. An aerospace engineering graduate from IIST Thiruvananthapuram, he was picked through campus interviews during his final year.

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission faced an anomaly near the end of its third stage shortly after liftoff on Monday, prompting the space agency to launch a detailed analysis of ground data, Chairman V. Narayanan said.

ISRO on Monday successfully launched the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite aboard PSLV-C62 in its first mission of 2026. The launch aims to boost remote sensing capabilities and includes a re-entry technology demonstrator as part of its commercial payload.

ISRO will launch the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite aboard PSLV-C62 on January 12, marking India’s first space mission of 2026. The flight will also carry 15 co-passenger payloads, including a Spanish re-entry technology demonstrator.

From harnessing satellite technologies for societal good to exploring new frontiers of the solar system, the Indian space research community can take pride in the milestones it has achieved and the vision it has set for the journey ahead

"We plan to develop, install and commission a third launch pad in four years. Activities are going on for that," he told PTI in a recent interaction

The latest mission of BlueBird Block-2 significantly boosts India’s space ambitions and makes it possible to capture a larger chunk of the commercial space sector

ISRO’s LVM3-M6 “Bahubali” rocket created history on Christmas Eve by successfully launching the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, the heaviest ever from Indian soil. The mission, part of a commercial deal with US-based AST SpaceMobile, aims to provide direct-to-mobile 4G and 5G connectivity worldwide.

ISRO successfully launched BlueBird 6, its heaviest satellite to date, aboard the LVM3 ‘Baahubali’ rocket from Sriharikota. The mission strengthens India-US space cooperation and marks a major leap in space-based cellular broadband connectivity.

ISRO successfully launched the US communication satellite BlueBird Block-2 aboard its LVM3-M6 rocket from Sriharikota as part of a commercial mission. The satellite will support a global Low Earth Orbit constellation enabling direct-to-mobile 4G and 5G connectivity worldwide.

ISRO is set to launch the LVM3-M6 rocket carrying the 6,100 kg Bluebird Block-2, the heaviest payload in LVM3 history, from Sriharikota. The satellite will provide global direct-to-mobile 4G/5G connectivity as part of AST SpaceMobile’s network

ISRO’s LVM3 M6 mission, scheduled for December 24 from Sriharikota, will launch AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2 satellite under a commercial agreement. The next-generation spacecraft aims to deliver direct-to-smartphone 4G and 5G broadband globally

ISRO has successfully completed qualification tests of drogue parachutes for its Gaganyaan mission at TBRL’s RTRS facility in Chandigarh. The tests validate a critical deceleration system required for safe re-entry and human spaceflight

ISRO has planned seven launch missions by March 2026, including the first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight, electric propulsion and quantum communication tests, and multiple commercial and strategic satellite launches using LVM3, GSLV and PSLV rockets