ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of the LVM3-M6 rocket carrying the BlueBird Block-2 satellite. The mission, executed from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, aims to bolster India’s capabilities in satellite communications, remote sensing, and strategic applications. Officials highlighted that the launch demonstrates ISRO’s growing technical proficiency, precision in orbital deployment, and commitment to advancing national space infrastructure.

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has called for strengthened trade union rights and collective bargaining protections for employees of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The demand comes amid growing concerns over employee welfare, workplace representation, and participation in decision-making processes within the premier space agency.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has issued an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) inviting Indian researchers to analyze archival data from past Venus missions. This initiative aims to enhance scientific understanding and support the upcoming Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), also known as Shukrayaan, scheduled for launch on March 29, 2028. The AO focuses on various aspects of Venusian studies, including morphology, surface composition, atmospheric dynamics, and ionospheric interactions, to build a robust scientific foundation for the mission.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has intensified efforts to share its cutting-edge technologies with domestic firms, aiming to accelerate private-sector participation in India’s rapidly evolving space economy. By transferring critical innovations to industry players, ISRO seeks to foster indigenous capabilities, reduce reliance on imports, and enable companies to commercialize advanced applications across sectors such as aerospace, communications, navigation, and defense.

In a landmark moment for space collaboration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in partnership with NASA, has successfully launched the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite—hailed as the most expensive Earth observation satellite to date. Built with an estimated cost of over Rs. 10,000 crore, NISAR represents a significant leap in global climate and disaster monitoring capabilities.