‘Aliens are real’: ISRO chief S. Somanath reveals why alien life in the universe could be a reality | – Times of India

In a recent stimulating statement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman has stirred conversations about the potential existence of extraterrestrial life. Emphasising the rapid advancements in human technology, the ISRO chief suggests that the existence of alien civilizations is not just possible but likely across the universe. This intriguing perspective invites us to rethink…

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First test flight of Gaganyaan mission likely in December, says Isro chief | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Isro aims to launch the first mission of the ambitious Gaganyaan project by December, Isro chairman S Somanath announced on Friday in Sriharikota. His statement came after the successful launch of the third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), which placed the Earth Observation Satellite into orbit earlier…

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Isro to use mini-launcher SSLV to launch earth observation satellite-08 on I-Day – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Isro will use its newly-developed small satellite launch vehicle, SSLV-D3, to launch Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) on Aug 15.“SSLV’s third and final flight will launch EOS-08 microsatellite on Aug 15, 2024, at 09:17 IST from Sriharikota. It completes the SSLV development project and enables operational missions by Indian industry and NSIL,” Isro posted…

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Govindarajan Padmanabhan to receive first Vigyan Ratna award | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Celebrated biochemist Govindarajan Padmanabhan was selected for the first ‘Vigyan Ratna’ award, the top-most science award in the country, while Isro’s Chandrayaan-3 team was selected for the first ‘Vigyan Team’ award with the govt on Wednesday announcing 33 names for the ‘Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar’ 2024 under four categories.Padma Bhushan awardee Padmanabhan is an…

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Isro set to launch advanced Earth observation satellite EOS-08 on SSLV | India News – Times of India

BENGALURU: Isro late on Tuesday said it is poised to launch its latest Earth Observation Satellite — EOS-08 — aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3. From environmental monitoring to disaster management and technological demonstrations, EOS-08, weighing approximately 175.5kg, is set to contribute valuable data and insights to various scientific and practical fields.“EOS-08 boasts three…

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NASA welcomes first Isro astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to International Space Station – Times of India

NASA Chief Bill Nelson has extended his congratulations to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on its selection of astronauts for an upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Nelson’s commendation highlights the growing partnership between the US and India in space exploration.In a statement on social media platform X, Nelson expressed his enthusiasm,…

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‘Initially, I was … ‘: Father of Shubhanshu Shukla, set for space mission, on his son’s career choice | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian Air Force wing commander Shubhanshu Shukla‘s father Shambhu Dayal Sukhla beamed with delight as he wished his son success in the upcoming space mission while also sharing that he initially wanted him to join civil services.Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the “prime astronaut” for the first collaborative mission with US space…

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