India’s journey in space science is a story of vision, innovation, and continuous progress. September 29 marks two remarkable milestones in this journey, reflecting ISRO’s growing capabilities in satellite technology and atmospheric research. In 1997, ISRO successfully launched the IRS-1D satellite aboard PSLV-C1, strengthening India’s remote-sensing and launch capabilities. A year later, in 1998, the Rohini RH-560 Mk sounding rocket was successfully launched to study the upp

On September 4, 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a landmark milestone with the successful launch of the GSLV-F17 rocket, carrying the advanced Earth Observation Satellite EOS-05 (also known as GISAT-1A). Lifting off precisely at 2:55 AM IST from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, the 51.7-meter-tall GSLV vehicle seamlessly placed the 2,367 kg payload into a Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit roughly 19 minutes af

Aditya-L1 is India’s first dedicated space-based solar observatory.Launched by ISRO on September 2, 2023, aboard PSLV-C57.The spacecraft travels around the Sun–Earth L1 point, about 1.5 million km from Earth.From this location, it can continuously observe the Sun without Earth blocking its view.
 The mission studies the Sun’s outer atmosphere, called the corona.It also investigates solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and solar winds.These powerful solar events can influenc

Dr. Homi Nusserwanji Sethna was one of India’s pioneering nuclear scientists and an architect of the nation’s nuclear programme.He played a leading role in establishing India’s nuclear fuel and heavy-water capabilities.
 He was instrumental in the development of the Trombay nuclear complex and India’s nuclear infrastructure.He contributed significantly to the production of plutonium for India’s nuclear programme.As Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, he provided decisi

National Space Day is celebrated every year on 23 August to commemorate India’s historic Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing in 2023.India became the first country to successfully land near the Moon’s south polar region, marking a landmark achievement in global space exploration. The day honours the remarkable contributions of ISRO, scientists, engineers and everyone behind India’s growing space programme. From Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan to Aditya-L1, Gaganyaan and SpaDeX, India cont

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, the nation reflects on eight decades of unity, resilience, and remarkable progress. During 2025–2026, India emerged stronger across key sectors. ISRO’s SpaDeX mission made India the fourth nation to achieve autonomous in-space docking, while Gaganyaan advanced toward human spaceflight. Renewable energy expanded through PM Surya Ghar, PM Surya Sarovar, and the Khavda Renewable Energy Park. AI-driven healthcare, biotechnology, semi

On 5 August 2023, ISRO achieved a major milestone as Chandrayaan-3 successfully entered the Moon’s orbit. The spacecraft was captured by the Moon’s gravitational field after a precisely executed Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) maneuver. This critical retro-burning operation slowed the spacecraft and placed it into a stable lunar orbit. The achievement demonstrated ISRO’s exceptional precision in navigation, orbital calculations, and deep-space mission control. Lunar orbit insert

National Technology Day celebrates the remarkable achievements of scientists, engineers, innovators, and technology leaders who continue to transform the nation through innovation and progress. Observed every year on 11th May in India, this day commemorates the successful Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests, a milestone that showcased India’s scientific strength and technological capability to the world. It honours the brilliant minds whose inventions and discoveries drive the country t

Rakesh Sharma is a legendary Indian Air Force pilot and the first Indian to travel to space. He was born on 13 January 1949 and created history on 3 April 1984 when he flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 as part of the Intercosmos mission. During his 8 days in space on the space station Salyut 7, Rakesh Sharma conducted scientific and Earth-observation experiments for India. When asked by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi how India looked from space, he famously repl