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Tamil Nadu identifies 961 hectares for country's second rocket launch port

At present, rockets are launched from Isro's spaceport at Sriharikotta. The Centre is setting up a second facility due to increase in the number of launches by Isro for domestic and global customers

Sun enters 25th solar cycle: 'Violent eruptions can happen anytime'

Solar cycle predictions hold significance as it gives a rough idea of the frequency of space weather storms of all types

Could Venus harbour life at 450 degree Celcius? New study springs surprise

Reading between the lines of the report, it seems that the team was not expecting to find phosphine

Isro's Chandrayaan-3 to lift off for Moon in early 2021, without orbiter

The mission has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic and the follow-up lockdowns. The launch which was planned for 2020 will now take off for the Lunar surface sometime in early 2021

Chandrayaan-1 images indicate possible impact of Earth's atmosphere on Moon

The latest finding indicates the presence of water at the Moon's poles and this is what the scientists are trying to decipher

Moon is rusting without air as solar winds bombard surface with hydrogen

The haematite in question was discovered in data collected by the Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-1 orbiter

Indian scientists find N95 masks most effective at stopping Covid-19 spread

N95 masks may be the most effective at reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus, according a study by researchers, including those from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Build systems for space sector growth with private presence: Anand Mahindra

Says global space sector is expected to touch $3.3 trn by 2045, India's share is currently miniscule

Chandrayaan-2 completes one year around Moon, all systems intact, says Isro

Though the soft-landing attempt was not successful, the orbiter, which was equipped with eight scientific instruments, was successfully placed in the lunar orbit

Country's space reforms are not aimed at privatising Isro, says chairman

Isro will be able to better utilise its resources in taking up capacity building and developmental activities, he adds

Gaganyaan: Isro's unmanned space mission for Dec 2020 likely to be delayed

The Gaganyaan mission aims to send a three-member crew to space for a period of five to seven days by 2022 when India completes 75 years of Independence

Is the Moon drifting away from Earth? Laser beams unravel a new mystery

By measuring how long it takes laser light to return to Earth - about 2.5 seconds on average - researchers calculate the distance between Earth laser stations and Moon reflectors

Chandrayaan-2 captures images of Moon; one of craters named after Sarabhai

Chandryaan-2 has captured images of the Moon and one of the craters has been named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space programme

Indian scientists develop method for making brick-like structures on Moon

A team of researchers from the IISc and the ISRO has developed a sustainable process for making brick-like structures on the moon

ISRO is fast expanding its role into development activities: Jitendra Singh

ISRO IS contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission of Transforming India, Singh said

Isro data from remote sensing satellites helped raise crop output: minister

Jitendra Singh highlights use of Isro technology in railway safety, border protection, telemedicine and other areas

Gaganyaan: Indian astronauts complete training on crew actions in Russia

All of the Indian cosmonauts were in good health and determined to continue their training, Russian space organisation Roscosmos said

Scientific research to widen on ISS as SpaceX eyes commercial crew missions

Led by billionaire Elon Musk, SpaceX is all set for its next mission, Crew-1, to send four astronauts to the International Space Station on its reusable Dragon

India must not deny children advantages of knowing English: Ex-ISRO chief

The policy has a keen focus on early childhood care and education as well as in ensuring that students attain literacy and numeracy

Isro checking space enthusiast's claim of Pragyan rover rolling on moon

According to him, the rover may be still intact on the moon's surface. Latest pictures from LRO (Jan 4, 2020) showed rover tracks on the moon from the lander