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India`s space economy to increase threefold in next 10 years: Minister  The country’s space economy is set to increase threefold in the next 10 years, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday.  Addressing a media event in the national capital, the minister said that India’s space, marine and Himalayan resources, which remained inadequately explored before Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over, will contribute substantially to India’s future economic growth. &ld...
India`s space economy to increase threefold in next 10 years: Minister
India`s space economy to increase threefold in next 10 years: Minister
Source: IANS
2024-12-14 06:25:53 pm
ISRO sends European Space Agency`s Proba-3 mission to space The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday successfully sent the European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission atop the PSLV-C59 launch vehicle into space.  The mission lifted off from the First Launch Pad (FLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota. "PSLV-C59 has successfully soared into the skies, marking the commencement of a global mission led by NSIL, with ISRO’s technical expertise, to deploy ESA’s groundbreaking ...
ISRO sends European Space Agency`s Proba-3 mission to space
ISRO sends European Space Agency`s Proba-3 mission to space
Source: IANS
2024-12-05 05:31:26 pm
Ananth Technologies Successfully Completes Satellite Integration Project for ISRO Ananth Technologies Private Limited (ATL), a leading Aerospace and Defence company, has successfully completed the integration of two 400 KG class satellites for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This marks a significant milestone as the first time ISRO has awarded such a project to a private industry partner.   Groundbreaking Achievement in India's Space Sector   The Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of the satellites were conducted at ATL's ...
Ananth Technologies Successfully Completes Satellite Integration Project for ISRO
Ananth Technologies Successfully Completes Satellite Integration Project for ISRO
Source: PR Agency
2024-10-20 10:05:14 am
REUTERS NEXT-India`s space agency chief sees higher funding  India's space agency expects a 20%-30% increase in its budget in the coming years, its head said in a Reuters NEXT Newsmaker interview on Tuesday, describing the agency's rocket launch prices as on a par with SpaceX's, though without giving details. In a wide-ranging interview, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath discussed ongoing plans for a heavy-lift booster rocket - capable of carrying large payloads - using a combination of private and publi...
REUTERS NEXT-India`s space agency chief sees higher funding
REUTERS NEXT-India`s space agency chief sees higher funding
Source: Reuters
2024-08-27 06:29:46 pm
Indian space sector contributed $60 bn to GDP, generated 4.7 million jobs The Indian space sector has in the last 10 years contributed $60 billion to GDP, as well as generated 4.7 million jobs in the country, according to a report.  It showed that in the last years, the country invested nearly $13 billion in the space sector. Through direct, indirect, and induced benefits, the sector contributed $60 billion to the national GDP. The report by global consulting firm Novaspace, commissioned by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was released by U...
Indian space sector contributed $60 bn to GDP, generated 4.7 million jobs
Indian space sector contributed $60 bn to GDP, generated 4.7 million jobs
Source: IANS
2024-08-24 02:07:04 pm
Centre launches geospatial platform Krishi-DSS for farmers The Centre on Friday unveiled the Krishi-Decision Support System (DSS), a digital geospatial platform, to give the country’s farmers access to real-time data on weather patterns, soil conditions, crop health and water levels in reservoirs. The platform was launched by Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhagirath Choudhary. Krishi-DSS is a first-of-its-kind geospatial platform specifically designed for Indian agriculture. The platform provides seamless acce...
Centre launches geospatial platform Krishi-DSS for farmers
Centre launches geospatial platform Krishi-DSS for farmers
Source: IANS
2024-08-17 09:32:37 am
AWS picks 24 Indian startups for space accelerator programme  Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced its first-ever space accelerator programme in India, selecting 24 startups from the country, providing a big boost to the space startup sector.  The selected startups operate in a range of space segments such as spacecraft propulsion, orbital and launch vehicles, satellite imagery, geospatial applications, weather analysis, and space tourism, among others. These include a launch vehicle and sustainable satellite startup from Thoot...
AWS picks 24 Indian startups for space accelerator programme
AWS picks 24 Indian startups for space accelerator programme
Source: IANS
2024-06-28 12:50:39 pm
Agnikul eyeing commercialisation of 3D-printed engine, make it into a business: CEO After scripting history with the world’s first rocket with a fully 3D-printed engine, Chennai-based space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos is now looking to commercialise the technology and generate business, said co-founder and CEO Srinath Ravichandran on Wednesday.   Speaking to IANS, on the sidelines of the third Annual India Space Congress (ISC) 2024, in the national Capital, Srinath shared details about the success of the rocket Agnibaan SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological De...
Agnikul eyeing commercialisation of 3D-printed engine, make it into a business: CEO
Agnikul eyeing commercialisation of 3D-printed engine, make it into a business: CEO
Source: IANS
2024-06-27 09:57:35 am
Australia inks $18 million pact with ISRO`s commercial arm The Australian government on Wednesday entered into an $18 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Under the partnership, announced on the inaugural day of the India Space Congress 2024, Australian firm Space Machines will launch a satellite inspection and observation payload aboard ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in 2026. “It is terrific to see this historic...
Australia inks $18 million pact with ISRO`s commercial arm
Australia inks $18 million pact with ISRO`s commercial arm
Source: IANS
2024-06-26 04:55:06 pm
I`m an investor in space startup Agnikul Cosmos: Anand Mahindra Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, on Monday, disclosed that he is an investor in space startup Agnikul Cosmos, which last week launched the world's first rocket with a fully 3D-printed engine.  On Thursday, the rocket Agnibaan SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator) became India's first semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket launch that was completely designed and manufactured indigenously. It was launched from India's first privately developed launchpad call...
I`m an investor in space startup Agnikul Cosmos: Anand Mahindra
I`m an investor in space startup Agnikul Cosmos: Anand Mahindra
Source: IANS
2024-06-03 03:08:36 pm
Saluting ISRO`s outstanding accomplishments, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance sets yet another GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with its unique fitness initiative - Plankathon Bajaj Allianz Life, one of India’s leading private life insurers, today, organized the fourth edition of #Plankathon in Bengaluru’s Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium to celebrate the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) remarkable achievements with Chandrayaan and the Solar Mission, Aditya L1. The on-ground Plankathon event was a culmination of the Company’s hugely popular campaign #PlankForAces that invited Indians to come togeth...
Saluting ISRO`s outstanding accomplishments, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance sets yet another GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with its unique fitness initiative - Plankathon
Saluting ISRO`s outstanding accomplishments, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance sets yet another GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with its unique fitness initiative - Plankathon
Source: PR Agency
2024-02-12 11:44:04 am
AWS launches 1st space tech accelerator programme in India Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Wednesday launched the first space tech accelerator programme in India with support from T-Hub and Minfy. AWS Space Accelerator: India, a technical, business, and mentorship opportunity designed to foster startups focused on space technology, and accelerate their development. This is AWS’ first accelerator programme focused on startups in the space sector, and follows the MoU it signed with ISRO and IN-SPACe in September last year, which envisions to n...
AWS launches 1st space tech accelerator programme in India
AWS launches 1st space tech accelerator programme in India
Source: IANS
2024-02-07 01:36:41 pm
IIT-Kanpur develops India`s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has successfully established and tested India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility, a major achievement that puts India in the elite group of nations with this advanced hypersonic testing capability. According to an official release, the facility, named S2, is capable of generating flight speeds between 3-10 kms, simulating the hypersonic conditions encountered during atmospheric entry of vehicles, asteroid entry, scra...
IIT-Kanpur develops India`s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility
IIT-Kanpur develops India`s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility
Source: IANS
2024-02-05 06:09:44 pm
Vocational Excellence Award Conferred to Dr. K. Anand Kumar, MD, Indian Immunologicals Limited Dr K Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has been conferred with the “Vocational Excellence Award 2023-24” at a grand function organized by the Rotary Club of Pollachi in Tamil Nadu. Mr. Kumar has joined some legendary personalities such as Dr. K. Sivan, ISRO and Dr. M. Annadurai, ISRO, who were the previous recipients of this prestigious award.   Dr. K Anand Kumar has played a crucial role in advancing India's expertise in pro...
Vocational Excellence Award Conferred to Dr. K. Anand Kumar, MD, Indian Immunologicals Limited
Vocational Excellence Award Conferred to Dr. K. Anand Kumar, MD, Indian Immunologicals Limited
Source: PR Agency
2024-01-05 12:54:04 pm
Rs 8,526.76 lakh approved for 124 PM SHRI schools in Haryana Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Thursday said the Union government had selected 3,893 benchmark schools in the state based on their performance in seven domains.In the first phase, 124 senior secondary schools were chosen as PM SHRI schools after a selection process. However, model Sanskriti schools were not considered for selection, he said.To help the schools transform, a budget of Rs 8,526.76 lakh has been approved for 124 PM SHRI schools in Haryana.Kaushal emphasised the import...
Rs 8,526.76 lakh approved for 124 PM SHRI schools in Haryana
Rs 8,526.76 lakh approved for 124 PM SHRI schools in Haryana
Source: IANS
2023-10-05 05:26:48 pm
Social media and private partnership: inside the changes at India`s space agency When the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission landed on the moon, more than 8 million people tuned in for the event's YouTube live-stream - a record for the site.The landing was a win for India's low-cost space engineering, and science, as well as a quiet initiative to rebrand India's 54-year-old space agency as approachable, according to more than a dozen current and former employees, and 10 consultants and industry experts."ISRO used to be a very closed organiza...
Social media and private partnership: inside the changes at India`s space agency
Social media and private partnership: inside the changes at India`s space agency
Source: Reuters
2023-09-29 09:31:06 am
India's Aeroflex in talks to enter aerospace sector - executive India's Aeroflex Industries, whose metal hoses are used in utilities, refineries and fire fighting equipment, is in talks to enter the aerospace sector, a top company executive said, aiming to capitalise on the country's burgeoning space program.Following the recent success of its lunar mission, India launched its first solar mission, the latest step in its efforts to increase its share of the global satellite launch market by fivefold within the next decade."It is our aim that our products b...
India's Aeroflex in talks to enter aerospace sector - executive
India's Aeroflex in talks to enter aerospace sector - executive
Source: Reuters
2023-09-13 04:13:15pm