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LG Manoj Sinha congratulates ISRO on successful launch of GSAT-7R (CMS-03)

Srinagar, November 3,2025: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of GSAT-7R (CMS-03) — India’s heaviest and most advanced communication satellite. In a message of appreciation, the Lt Governor said, “Congratulations to @isro on the successful launch of GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India’s heaviest […]

ISRO to launch CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) Satellite boosting India’s space communication power

Sriharikota, November 2,2025: The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to launch its latest communication satellite, CMS-03 (GSAT-7R), weighing 4,410 kilograms, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, at 5:26 p.m. today. The CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) satellite is designed to enhance secure communication capabilities for strategic and defense applications, ensuring improved […]

ISRO successfully conducts first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan Mission

Kashmir, August 25, 2025: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone in its ambitious Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human spaceflight program, by successfully conducting the Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) on Sunday. This critical test validated the parachute-based deceleration system designed to ensure the safe recovery of the crew module during re-entry and landing. The test was carried out near Sriharikota, Andhra […]

Celebrating National Space Day: Vision, courage, innovation!

Kashmir, August 23, 2025 – As India commemorates National Space Day 2025, the nation reflects on its extraordinary achievements in space exploration, with the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 taking centre stage. This annual observance, marking the anniversary of India’s groundbreaking lunar mission, celebrates the vision, courage, and innovation that have propelled the Indian Space Research […]

Shubhanshu Shukla meets Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on ISS Mission, Gaganyaan

Kashmir, August 22, 2025 – Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to board the International Space Station (ISS), met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday, marking a significant moment in India’s journey toward human spaceflight. The meeting, held at South Block, focused on Shukla’s groundbreaking space journey, the vital […]

PM Narendra Modi meets astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to discuss space journey and Gaganyaan Mission

Kashmir, August 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s trailblazing astronaut, at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Monday evening. The meeting focused on Shukla’s historic Axiom-4 mission, his experiences aboard the International Space Station (ISS), advancements in science and technology, and India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission, set to […]

ISRO launches GSLV-F16 with NISAR in landmark Indo-US space mission

Kashmir,July 30, 2025– In a major boost to India’s space diplomacy and Earth observation capabilities, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV-F16 rocket carrying the NISAR satellite, a joint mission with NASA. The achievement marks a significant milestone in Indo-US space cooperation, symbolising years of scientific synergy, technological fusion, and collaborative spirit. […]

Dragon with Axiom-4 crew, including Shubhanshu Shukla, returns to Earth

Kashmir, July 15, 2025 – The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, named ‘Grace,’ carrying Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) crew, successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14, 2025, at 4:45 PM IST, embarking on a 22.5-hour journey back to Earth. The crew, comprising mission commander Peggy Whitson (USA), […]

Shubhanshu Shukla: First Indian astronaut on ISS

Kashmir, June 25, 2025 – Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a distinguished Indian Air Force officer from Lucknow, scripted history as the first Indian astronaut to embark on a mission to live and work aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Launched on June 25, 2025, at 12:01 PM IST aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as part […]

PM Narendra Modi highlights India’s space journey in first address post-operation Sindoor

New Delhi, May 7, 2025 – In his first public address after the successful Operation Sindoor, a targeted military strike against terrorist bases across the Line of Control, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful video message at the Global Conference on Space Exploration 2025. Recorded on May 6, the speech celebrated India’s extraordinary space […]

Centre approves Chandrayaan-5 mission with 250 kg Lunar Rover

Kashmir I March 17, 2025- The Indian government has greenlit the Chandrayaan-5 mission, a collaborative lunar exploration project with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), marking a significant leap in India’s space ambitions. The mission, approved earlier this month, will deploy a 250 kg rover to the Moon’s surface, as announced by ISRO Chairman V […]

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