Satish Dhawan Space Centre

NISAR marks a significant milestone in India-US space cooperation, highlighting their joint commitment to global scientific advancement. The mission, over a decade in the making, comes with a price tag exceeding $1.5 billion.

Why NASA-ISRO Satellite NISAR is so special and how it will be a game-changer in climate monitoring

NISAR marks a strong step in India-US space ties. It shows both countries are working together for global science. The mission took over a decade to build and cost over $1.5 billion.

NISAR Satellite Launch: NASA-ISRO collaborative satellite successfully placed in Earth's orbit

A powerful new radar satellite, jointly developed by the United States and India, is set to launch today. The satellite is designed to monitor subtle shifts in Earth’s land and ice surfaces, aiding in the prediction of both natural disasters and human-induced hazards.

NASA-ISRO NISAR to launch today: When and how to watch the liftoff of world’s most expensive satellite

The rocket, GSLV Mk II, stands 52 metres tall. It features solid, liquid, and cryogenic-powered stages. This heavy-lift launcher is India’s biggest rocket to date.

NASA-ISRO's NISAR mission: India and US set to launch world's most expensive Earth-mapping satellite on July 30

The historic NISAR mission will offer fresh insights into our planet’s changing face, from glaciers to forests.

PM Modi to review Gaganyaan mission today, bestow ‘astronaut wings’ to four test pilots

The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human space flight program for which extensive preparations are underway at various ISRO centres.

Who is Nigar Shaji, the scientist who served as project director for Aditya-L1 solar mission

At the heart of the solar mission was Nigar Shaji- the project director of Aditya-L1 mission, who along with her team ensured that the launch was executed successfully.

Countdown for launch of PSLV-C56 commences in Sriharikota

The lift-off is scheduled at 6:30 am on July 30 from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, with the satellites expected to be injected into a Near-equatorial Orbit (NEO) at an altitude of 535 kms.

Cartosat 3 launch on November 25: Register online to watch PSLV C47 take-off at ISRO

The launch is tentatively scheduled to take place at 9.28 hrs on November 25 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, subject to weather conditions.

In Pics | Chandrayaan 2 launch: When India was over the moon after successful lift-off

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists at ISRO for the launch of Chandrayaan 2. In a tweet, he said, "Special moments that will be etched in the annals of our glorious history! "

India successfully launches first 'swadeshi' shuttle

India has joined the race to develop reusable spacecraft to put satellites into orbit after US's Nasa stopped its Space Shuttle programme in 2011.

Rocket GSLV D6 lifts off with communication satellite

The 49.1 metre tall rocket weighing 416 tonnes would sling the 2,117 kg GSAT-6 communication satellite in the geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) around 17 minutes into the flight.

ISRO launches five British satellites

Indian Space Research Organisation workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C28 placed the five satellites in sun synchronous orbit about 20 minutes after lift-off at 9.58 PM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here.

ISRO set to test sophisticated multi-object tracking radar

With this radar, ISRO acquires the capacity to handle its future missions involving atmospheric re-entry of space modules, having a protective eye on its space assets and track space debris.

Mars Mission on track; orbit to be raised tomorrow

Since the launch, the control of the mission has been taken over by scientists at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) at Bangalore.