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ISRO Initiates Probe into PSLV-C61 Mission Failure

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

On May 18, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) encountered a major setback when its PSLV-C61 mission failed to place the EOS-09 satellite into its intended orbit. The mission, launched at 5:59 AM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, progressed nominally through the first two stages. However, an anomaly during the […]

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ISRO Chief V. Narayanan: 2027 to Be Defining for India’s Space Goals

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan has declared that 2027 will mark a milestone year in India’s space journey with the simultaneous execution of two high-profile missions: Chandrayaan-4, India’s first-ever lunar sample return mission, and Gaganyaan, its maiden human spaceflight initiative. The announcement was made during his address at the Central Tool Room and Training Centre

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NASA Warns of Major Solar Storm Impacting Earth

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued a serious warning about a powerful solar storm that could affect global communications and power systems. On May 14, an X2.7-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR4087 — the strongest solar event recorded in 2025 so far. This flare caused temporary radio blackouts across […]

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US Firm Vast Offers ISRO a Seat on 2026 Space Station

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

India’s aspirations of establishing its own space station have received a significant boost, as US-based space startup Vast has formally invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to collaborate on its 2026 Haven-1 mission. The offer includes a seat aboard the first commercial space station module and marks a notable moment in Indo-US space cooperation. […]

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ISRO’s PSLV-C61 Mission Fails Due to Third-Stage Anomaly

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

On May 18, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its 101st mission with the PSLV-C61 rocket, aiming to place the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 into orbit. While the initial stages of the flight proceeded nominally, the mission suffered a critical failure during the third stage, resulting in an incomplete deployment. Third-Stage Anomaly Leads

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Shubhanshu Shukla to Launch from Historic NASA Pad

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is poised to etch his name in history as the first Indian astronaut to launch into space from NASA’s legendary Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This hallowed launch pad is the same from which Neil Armstrong took off for the Moon aboard […]

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India Fast-Tracks $3B Satellite Surveillance Post Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 13, 2025

In a major leap for national defense and intelligence gathering, India has ramped up its satellite surveillance efforts with a $3 billion program aimed at deploying 52 state-of-the-art satellites by the end of 2026. This move follows the strategic success of Operation Sindoor, a cross-border mission that underscored the critical role of real-time surveillance and […]

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PM Modi Sets Ambitious Space Goals: Moon, Mars, and Venus Missions Ahead

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid out a bold new vision for India’s space program, outlining an ambitious roadmap that includes an Indian space station, a crewed lunar landing, and future interplanetary missions to Mars and Venus. Speaking at an event that celebrated the growing capabilities of India’s space sector, Modi emphasized that Indian astronauts

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ISRO Simulates ‘Dogfight’ in Space with SpaDeX Satellites

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a significant technological leap, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a mock “dogfight” in space using its twin SpaDeX satellites. The maneuver, carried out in early May 2025, showcased India’s growing prowess in autonomous orbital operations and advanced satellite technologies, with implications that extend from space science to

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ISRO-NASA NISAR Satellite Set for June 2025 Launch

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are preparing to launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite in June 2025. This collaborative Earth observation mission aims to monitor Earth’s dynamic ecosystems, ice masses, and crustal movements. The satellite will be deployed into orbit