Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

ISRO has consistently delivered extraordinary results, proving that great things can come from modest investments. Here’s a look at seven standout missions that highlight ISRO’s prowess in space exploration.

Space sector startups seek clarity on financing, insurance in space policy

At least 100 startups are active in the country's space sector building satellites, launch vehicles and even designing in-orbit refuellers for satellites that would otherwise have to be abandoned for want of fuel.

Adani Enterprises, L&T among firms keen to build satellite launchers: Govt

In a bid to encourage private sector participation in the space sector, New Space India Limited (NSIL), a company under the Department of Space, had invited proposals from the Indian industry to build five PSLVs.

India completes navigation system with launch of 7th satellite

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the scientists and congratulated the people of the country on the achievement saying, "with this successful launch, we will determine our own paths powered by our technology".

ISRO to launch six Singaporean satellites today

To be launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in the spaceport of Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota at 6.00 PM today, the satellites will be put into orbit by Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)- PSLV-C29 on reaching 550 kms from the earth's surface.

ISRO gears up for ambitious Mars mission in Oct-Nov

Preparations are afoot for the upcoming "big-bang" Mars Orbiter Mission in October-November, an ambitious venture that would shed light on the possible existence of life on the planet besides boosting space agency ISRO's brand equity.

India's first ever dedicated navigation satellite launched

The country's workhorse PSLV blasted off at 11.41 PM last night and it ejected IRNSS-1A satellite and placed it in orbit a little past midnight, technically on Tuesday.

Flying high: Nexus One is part of a space mission

A UK mission has been jointly developed by the University of Surreys Surrey Space Centre (SSC) and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)...

How ISRO can join hands with private enterprise

With demand for launches doubling, the space agency wants industry to step up. What will it take for the two sides to pull this off?

PSLV-C17 to launch GSAT-12 on July 15

Preparations are in full swing for the July 15 launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C17) carrying India''s communication satellite GSAT-12.

India has firm orders to launch 12 foreign satellites

India has firm orders to launch 12 foreign satellites over the next few years, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation K Radhakrishnan said on Wednesday.