Indian Space Research Organisation
(Search results - 57)IndiaNov 2, 2019, 5:52 PM IST
Chandrayaan 2: ISRO confident of pulling off soft landing in near future, says K Sivan
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan has expressed confidence in ISRO stating that the space agency will successfully complete a soft landing on the lunar surface in the near future. K Sivan was invited to IIT-Delhi as chief guest for its 50th convocation.
IndiaOct 23, 2019, 1:26 PM IST
Chandrayaan 2: NASA finds no trace of Vikram lander in flyby
NASA has found no evidence of Chandrayaan 2’s Vikram lander in its flyby of its Moon orbiter. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had attempted a soft landing on September 7 but lost communication with the lander just minutes before the scheduled landing time.
IndiaSep 27, 2019, 8:31 AM IST
Chandrayaan 2’s Vikram had a hard landing; NASA releases images
Chandrayaan 2’s lander Vikram that was supposed to land on the lunar surface lost contact with ISRO moments before the scheduled landing time. NASA has now released images captured by its Lunar Orbiter Camera that shows that the lander suffered a hard landing.
IndiaSep 26, 2019, 4:59 PM IST
Chandrayaan-2: ISRO chairman Sivan says orbiter doing well but no signal from Vikram lander
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Sivan stated, "The orbiter is doing very well and all its operations have commenced. We have not received any signal from Vikram lander, but orbiter is working very well."
IndiaSep 25, 2019, 2:02 PM IST
ISRO’s Mangalyaan mission meant to last 6 months, completes 5 years
The Mangalyaan mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was meant to last only six months. But the mission has now completed five years and scientists are hopeful that it will continue for much longer.
IndiaSep 21, 2019, 4:05 PM IST
After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO’s next highest priority is ‘Gaganyaan mission’: K Sivan
Before attending an event in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar, , Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan spoke to media and said that there has been no communication established with the lander in the Chandrayaan-2 mission. He, however, said that the next priority is Gaganyaan mission.
IndiaSep 20, 2019, 9:28 AM IST
Chandrayaan 2: Vikram lander to be silent forever as cold lunar night descends
Chandrayaan 2’s lander Vikram, that was supposed to soft land on the lunar surface on September 7 will now move towards a cold lunar night. The lander and its instruments will be frozen, observes ISRO.
IndiaSep 18, 2019, 12:26 PM IST
DRDO extends support to ISRO for Gaganyaan project
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have inked MoUs for development in the Gaganyaan project.
IndiaSep 18, 2019, 11:42 AM IST
Chandrayaan 2: ISRO extends gratitude after losing contact with lander
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken to Twitter to thank the nation for standing it. This after the organisation lost contact with Chandrayaan 2’s lander moments before its soft landing on the lunar surface.
IndiaSep 13, 2019, 9:59 AM IST
Chandrayaan 2: PM Modi’s presence at ISRO bad luck for scientists, says Kumaraswamy; BJP gives befitting reply
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at Bengaluru’s Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to witness the soft landing of Chandrayaan 2’s lander Vikram. However, ISRO lost connection with the lander minutes before the scheduled landing. Former chief minister has raked up the incident and blamed PM Modi for the “misfortune”.
IndiaSep 12, 2019, 9:06 AM IST
ISRO chief Sivan’s “Indian first” response from an old interview wins hearts
K Sivan, chief of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has won the hearts of many after his response during an interview on a Tamil channel went viral. The interview is not a recent one, but has resurfaced.
IndiaSep 8, 2019, 2:08 PM IST
ISRO scientists locate Vikram lander in tact, trying to establish contact
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has located the exact location of the Vikram lander using Optical High Resolution Camera (OHRC). The organisation is trying to establish contact with the lander.
IndiaSep 7, 2019, 10:17 AM IST
Chandrayaan-2: PM Modi hugs ISRO chairman Sivan in a gesture of solace, extolls scientists as ‘exceptional professionals’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) after Vikram lost contact 2.1 kilometres before it was supposed to land on the lunar south pole
IndiaSep 6, 2019, 11:23 AM IST
Chandrayaan 2 soft landing: How ISRO prepares for the most-awaited moment
ISRO is gearing up for the crucial landing of ‘Vikram’ - Chandrayaan 2’s moon lander. It is expected to be carried out by 8 people in coordination. The landing is a much awaited event that will be witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru. Students from across the country are also expected to watch it alongside PM Modi.
IndiaAug 31, 2019, 11:01 AM IST
Chandrayaan 2: Three more students to witness moon landing alongside PM Modi
Three students from states like Odisha, Jharkhand and Meghalaya will witness the moon landing on September 7 along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The students qualified an online quiz contest conducted by ISRO.