The annular solar eclipse occurring on 26 December is not only the last one this year, but is also going to be very special. During the eclipse, the Sun will appear as a ‘Ring of fire’ for a brief moment.
Read moreThe IAU chose the name at the end of a global contest called ‘NameExoWorlds’ which was organised as part of its centenary celebrations.
Read moreThe application developed by Gurgaon-based startup Blue Sky Analytics uses satellite data for improved monitoring, supply chain and pricing analysis, as well as allocation of crop waste for use in other industries as raw material.
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MoS Space Jitendra Singh: NSIL has commenced its commercial business operations since its incorporation.
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Contracts with 10 countries namely; USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Singapore, The Netherlands, Japan, Malaysia, Algeria and France were signed in the last five years under commercial arrangements.
Read moreThe purpose of the proposed virtual constellation is to get access to satellite remote sensing data, which could be used by individual BRICS nations for various applications including natural resources & disaster management.
Read moreISRO desires development of high end technology in collaboration with IITs in the areas of Space Science, Space Technology and Space Applications. ISRO would fund the identified projects.
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Jitendra Singh: The centre will work with ISRO on the technical problems at hand related to future Space programs and shall provide solutions.
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Jitendra Singh: Imaging Infrared Spectrometer (IIRS) aims to identify and map the location of minerals using absorption features in the reflected sunlight from the Moon’s surface.
Read moreISRO’s heavy lift launcher GSLV Mk III is identified for the Mission. It has the requisite payload carrying capacity for Orbital Module in desired elliptical orbit. Process for human rating of GSLV Mk-III is progressing well.
Read moreSpace Minister: Jitendra Singh said today that the Government has a proposal to set up a rocket launching pad near Kulasekarapattinam in the State of Tamil Nadu.
Read moreISRO has already provided all technical documentation for establishing the production plant as well as hands-on training in various production activities for BHEL staff at ISRO’s facilities.
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RTIS devices were installed in 1,594 passenger locomotives and 1,055 goods locomotives till 20 October. Additional funds for the installation of RTIS in 6,000 more locomotives were sanctioned this year.
Read morePSLV-C47 was the 21st flight of PSLV in ‘XL’ configuration (with 6 solid strap-on motors). This was the 74th launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota and 9th satellite of the Cartosat series.
Read moreSpace Minister Jitendra Singh: Through the sale of products related to small satellites, subsystem technology, and the spinoff products in domestic and global markets, foreign exchange revenue will be generated.
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Space Minister Jitendra Singh: ISRO has drawn out a roadmap of lunar exploration missions to master the technologies required. This roadmap has been presented to the Space Commission.
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NavIC is useful for applications like timing solution, drones, surveying, weather radiosondes, forestry, and precision agriculture.
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All the 8 state-of-the-art scientific instruments of the Orbiter are performing as per the design and providing valuable data to the scientific community.
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The analysis suggests that there is a high probability of transportation of smoke aerosols from Punjab & Haryana towards down-wind regions of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Read moreSpaceX and Boeing-backed Isotropic Systems aren’t the only companies with satellite internet plans. Amazon, Facebook, and Airbus also have horses in this newly privatised space race.
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