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Mint
2 days ago
- Science
- Mint
NASA-ISRO mission: 'NISAR satellite launch by July 30,' Chairman V Narayanan confirms, drops update on Gaganyaan mission
ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayana on Monday announced that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch NISAR satellite through the GSLV-S16 rocket by July 30. 'We are going to launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite through the GSLV-S16 rocket by July 30th. We will conduct three uncrewed missions before the Gaganyaan Mission,' ANI quoted ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan as saying. He added, "In December, a humanoid mission will be conducted, during which a robot called Vyommitra will be sent into space. If it's successful, then two uncrewed missions will be launched next year. After all the tests in March 2027, as PM Modi said, Gaganyan Mission will be launched."
India.com
16-07-2025
- Science
- India.com
ISRO spent a massive Rs 548 crore on Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission, but how much salary did the Indian astronaut receive?
Shubhanshu Shukla Shubhanshu Shukla salary: In a significant development for global space development, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla recently returned from the Axiom-4 mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Becoming the first Indian to live and work on the ISS, Shukla conducted over seven scientific experiments for ISRO in microgravity during the Axiom-4 mission. Notably, the mission was initially planned for 14 days but was extended to 18 days. However, do you know the amount of salary Shubhanshu Shukla received for the the Axiom-4 mission for which ISRO spent around Rs 548 crore? Here are all the details you need to know about the salary details of Shubhanshu Shukla. How much salary did Shubhanshu Shukla receive? You would be surprise to know that despite his significant contributions and 2,000+ hours of flight experience, Shukla did not receive any salary from ISRO, NASA, or Axiom Space for his participation. ISRO spent around Rs 548 crore on the mission, which covered training, travel, and scientific operations aboard the ISS. This mission is seen as a stepping stone for India's ambitious human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan, planned for 2027. How will Axiom-4 help India's Gaganyaan Mission? The Axiom-4 collaboration not only helped India gain crucial spaceflight experience but also strengthened its global presence in space research and exploration. What has ISRO said on Shubanshu Shukla's contribution for India's Gaganyaan? The experience gained by IAF Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla onboard the International Space Station will be extremely valuable for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, ISRO recently said . 'The experience gained by Shubanshu Shukla during his time on the ISS will be extremely valuable for the Gaganyaan programme planned over the next two years,' said Nilesh M Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre, ISRO. Speaking to news agency IANS, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said the safe return of Shukla from ISS establishes India's permanent place in the space domain. (With inputs from agencies)
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Business Standard
12-07-2025
- Science
- Business Standard
Isro completes developing Service Module Propulsion System for Gaganyaan
Isro on Saturday said it has successfully completed the development of Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) for Gaganyaan Mission with the completion of the qualification test programme. A full duration hot test of SMPS for 350 seconds was conducted to validate the integrated performance of the SMPS for flight off-nominal mission profile of the Service Module based mission abort on Friday. Gaganyaan mission is India's first human spaceflight mission in the making. "The overall performance of the propulsion system during the hot test was normal as per pre-test predictions," Isro said in a statement. According to the space agency, "The Service Module (SM) of Gaganyaan is a regulated bi-propellant based propulsion system that caters to the requirements of the Orbital Module for orbit circularisation, on-orbit control, de-boost manoeuvring and Service Module based abort during the ascent phase." The Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) engines provide the main propulsive force during the orbit circularisation and de-boost phases, while the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters ensures precise attitude control, it added. "A System Demonstration Model (SDM) test bed was realised emulating the fluid circuit of the SMPS, encompassing the propellant tank feed system, helium pressurisation system, flight-qualified thrusters, and control components," Isro said. It added that the SDM for SMPS has undergone 25 tests under nominal and off-nominal conditions for a cumulative duration of 14,331s for various Gaganyaan mission scenarios and human rating requirements. The space agency said the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System is designed, developed, and realised by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) and the tests were carried out at Isro Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
ISRO successfully completes development of Service Module Propulsion System for Gaganyaan
Bengaluru, ISRO on Saturday said it has successfully completed the development of Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) for Gaganyaan Mission with the completion of the qualification test programme. A full duration hot test of SMPS for 350 seconds was conducted to validate the integrated performance of the SMPS for flight off-nominal mission profile of the Service Module based mission abort on Friday. Gaganyaan mission is India's first human spaceflight mission in the making. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo "The overall performance of the propulsion system during the hot test was normal as per pre-test predictions," ISRO said in a statement. According to the space agency , "The Service Module (SM) of Gaganyaan is a regulated bi-propellant based propulsion system that caters to the requirements of the Orbital Module for orbit circularisation, on-orbit control, de-boost manoeuvring and Service Module based abort during the ascent phase." Live Events The Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) engines provide the main propulsive force during the orbit circularisation and de-boost phases, while the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters ensures precise attitude control, it added. "A System Demonstration Model (SDM) test bed was realised emulating the fluid circuit of the SMPS, encompassing the propellant tank feed system, helium pressurisation system, flight-qualified thrusters, and control components," ISRO said. It added that the SDM for SMPS has undergone 25 tests under nominal and off-nominal conditions for a cumulative duration of 14,331s for various Gaganyaan mission scenarios and human rating requirements. The space agency said the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System is designed, developed, and realised by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) and the tests were carried out at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
ISRO inches close to Gaganyaan mission with successful development of key engine
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken a step closer to the Gaganyaan Mission with the successful development of a key engine. The two hot tests conducted, early this month, for the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) have been completed, ISRO said. 'ISRO has successfully completed the development of Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) for Gaganyaan Mission with the completion of the qualification test programme,' said ISRO, in a statement. The space agency on Friday conducted a full-duration hot test of SMPS for 350s to validate the integrated performance of the SMPS for flight off-nominal mission profile of SM-based mission abort. 'The overall performance of the propulsion system during the hot test was normal as per pre-test predictions,' ISRO said. The Service Module (SM) of Gaganyaan is a regulated bi-propellant-based propulsion system that caters to the requirements of the Orbital Module for orbit circularisation, on-orbit control, de-boost manoeuvring, and Service Module-based abort during the ascent phase. The Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) engines provide the main propulsive force during the orbit circularisation and de-boost phases, while the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters ensure precise attitude control. 'A System Demonstration Model (SDM) testbed was realised emulating the fluid circuit of the Service Module Propulsion System, encompassing the propellant tank feed system, helium pressurisation system, flight-qualified thrusters, and control components,' ISRO said. Further, the space agency noted that the 'SDM for Service Module Propulsion System has undergone 25 tests under nominal and off-nominal conditions for a cumulative duration of 14,331s for various Gaganyaan mission scenarios and human rating requirements'. The Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System was designed, developed, and realised by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) and the tests were carried out at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri. Gaganyaan is India's human spaceflight mission slated for launch in 2027. The Gaganyaan programme aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit. ISRO aims to launch at least two key projects under the Gaganyaan mission this year -- a second test vehicle and an uncrewed mission. The uncrewed orbital test mission will pave the way for India's human spaceflight programme. This will validate systems for crew safety and recovery. Meanwhile, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of one of the four astronaut-designates of the Gaganyaan programme, has also been conducting scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) that may help the human space flight mission for the country. He is expected to return to Earth next week.
