News file for: Indian Space Research Organization

ISRO Launches Ground Station For Navigation Network

ISRO Launches Ground Station For Navigation Network

The Indian Space Research Organization inaugurated this week a new ground station for its Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System.

Chinese Academy Honors Three Scientists For Int’l Science Cooperation

Chinese Academy Honors Three Scientists For Int’l Science Cooperation

Three scientists from India, Germany, and Russia have been honored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for boosting science cooperation between the Academy and the world.

India’s U. R. Rao Inducted Into Satellite Hall of Fame In Washington

India’s U. R. Rao Inducted Into Satellite Hall of Fame In Washington

Former ISRO chairman U. R. Rao has been inducted into the Society of Satellite Professionals International Hall of Fame.

India’s Oceansat-2 Satellite Helps NASA Track Hurricane Sandy

India’s Oceansat-2 Satellite Helps NASA Track Hurricane Sandy

On October 29 when Hurricane Sandy was unleashing havoc on the eastern coast of the U.S., India’s space organization teamed up with NASA and NOAA to monitor her path.

Arianespace To Launch Two Indian Satellites In 2013

Arianespace To Launch Two Indian Satellites In 2013

The ISRO will launch two Indian communication satellites, the GSat-7 and Insat-3d, in 2013 with the help of Arianespace.

India Prepares To Go To Mars: ISRO Test-Fires Mars Orbiter Mission Engine

India Prepares To Go To Mars: ISRO Test-Fires Mars Orbiter Mission Engine

On Monday, the Indian Mars Orbiter Mission program crossed an important milestone with the successful test firing for the first time of the liquid apogee motor.

ISRO’s Heaviest Satellite Launched, GSat-10 Placed In Orbit

ISRO’s Heaviest Satellite Launched, GSat-10 Placed In Orbit

At 2:48 a.m. (IST) on Saturday, India’s 50-year-old space program rocketed into history when it launched its heaviest communication satellite, the 3,400 kg GSat-10.

Chandrayaan-2 May Be Delayed, Says ISRO Chief

Chandrayaan-2 May Be Delayed, Says ISRO Chief

India’s second mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-2, which was tentatively slated for launch in 2014 could be delayed, said ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan.

ISRO Launches Historic 100th Mission, Watched By PM Singh

ISRO Launches Historic 100th Mission, Watched By PM Singh

The Indian Space Research Organization launched its historic 100th mission to space on Sunday from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota.

India’s Space Agency Prepares For Historic 100th Mission

India’s Space Agency Prepares For Historic 100th Mission

ISRO is preparing for its 100th mission with the launch of its four-stage Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle next month.