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A scientist from Indian Space Research Organisation has gone public with serious allegations. Praveen Kumar Maurya claims he was approached for sensitive data, targeted after refusing, and left to fight the system alone. Around the same time, India has seen back-to-back PSLV setbacks and a quiet visit by Ajit Doval to Thiruvananthapuram. None of these […]
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that nearly 90% of the developmental work for India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, is complete. Chairman V Narayanan said the mission is progressing steadily with critical systems nearing readiness. Crewed Flight Targeted for 2027 ISRO has set early 2027 as the target for the first crewed […]
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the four selected Gaganyatris — Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla — at an Indian Air Force event in Subroto Park. A Symbol of Self-Reliance Singh described the Gaganyaan mission as a “new chapter” in India’s journey toward […]
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Former ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath has underscored the historic significance of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s presence aboard the International Space Station, stating that India is no longer just a passenger in global space missions. “India is a partner, a participant, and a future-ready crew,” he said, describing the event as a defining moment for […]
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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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In a major stride towards mastering space docking technology, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully executed a complex rolling maneuver using its SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) satellites. This marked a significant leap in India’s capability to perform advanced satellite coordination and in-orbit operations essential for future manned and