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Time of India
2 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Nisar, $1.5billion Indo-US mission enters last leg, Isro eyes July-end launch
Nisar, $1.5billion Indo-US mission enters last leg, Isro eyes July-end launch BENGALURU: As Shubhanshu Shukla recuperates from his mission to space, enabled by a collaboration between India and the US, the next joint effort by the two countries — the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) mission — has entered its last leg with launch expected by the end of July from India's spaceport in Sriharikota. Nisar, which has been in the works for more than a decade, will cost around $1.5 billion, making it the most expensive satellite mission the world has executed so far. Isro chairman V Narayanan, in an exclusive with TOI said both the satellite and the launch vehicle are at the spaceport and a series of final reviews will get underway this week. The Earth-observing satellite, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Nasa and Isro, carries an advanced radar system that will help protect communities by providing a dynamic, three-dimensional view of Earth in unprecedented detail and detecting the movement of land and ice surfaces down to the centimetre. 'The preparations are in full swing. We will be carrying out extensive reviews before we are confident of announcing a final date, but as things stand we are targeting the end of July,' Narayanan said. Nisar will be the first radar of its kind in space to systematically map Earth, using two different radar frequencies — L-band developed by Nasa's Jet Propulsion System (JPL) and S-band by Isro. SAR refers to a technique for producing fine-resolution images from a resolution-limited radar system. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola Aside from the payload on the satellite, Narayanan reiterated that the satellite itself was built by Isro and that the launch will happen on an Indian launch vehicle, the GSLV-MK2. 'In that sense, this partnership is different from what we've had in the past. Like I've told you earlier, strength respects only strength and in this mission the fact that we are equal partners shows how Isro and India have grown,' Narayanan said. 'Nisar will use SAR to scan nearly all the planet's land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days. Each system's signal is sensitive to different sizes of features on Earth's surface, and each specialises in measuring different attributes, such as moisture content, surface roughness, and motion,' Nasa said. The satellite will provide spatially and temporally consistent data for understanding changes in Earth's ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, sea-level rise, groundwater and natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and landslides. TOI first reported about Isro and Nasa working on a dual-radar satellite as early as in Nov 2013, and nearly a year later, On Sept 30, 2014, the two space agencies signed a formal partnership to collaborate on and launch Nisar.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
ISRO Chairman highlights India's space achievements
Visakhapatnam: Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and secretary of the department of space V Narayanan highlighted India's remarkable strides in space exploration and technology. Delivering an inspiring address at GITAM Deemed to be University at a programme organised here on Wednesday, Dr Narayanan emphasised ISRO's role in furthering the nation's vision of self-reliance and global leadership in the space domain. Reflecting on ISRO's journey, Dr. Narayanan noted the organisation's evolution from launching small rockets with payloads of just 30-70 kg to deploying missions carrying up to 4,000-kg into outer space. Apart from highlighting India becoming the first nation to reach Mars orbit during its maiden attempt, the ISRO Chairman recalled several historic milestones achieved by the organisation, including the launch of a record-breaking 104 satellites in a single mission using PSLV-C37 and successful soft landing on the Moon's South Polar Region. He announced that India launched 434 satellites for 35 countries, demonstrating the global trust in ISRO's capabilities. Furthering its international collaborations, ISRO is now developing a satellite for G20 countries to monitor climate change, air pollution, and weather conditions. Dr. Narayanan underscored the ongoing NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, an Earth-observing satellite project that uses advanced radar imaging to track changes in the earth's surface. Looking ahead, he affirmed India's aspiration to establish its first space station by 2040 and projected India as an emerging vibrant space power. He stressed that ISRO's innovations continue to serve the nation through major systems in communication, television broadcasting, meteorology, resource monitoring, and space-based navigation. Encouraging greater collaboration, Dr Narayanan invited academic institutions like GITAM to partner with ISRO to expand the country's space knowledge base and contribute to national development.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
India to have space station by 2040: ISRO chairman
Visakhapatnam: India has launched 434 satellites for 35 countries, showcasing its growing international collaborations. Furthering this effort, Isro is currently developing a satellite for G20 countries to monitor climate change, air pollution, and weather conditions, said Isro chairman Dr V Narayanan during a special event at GITAM Deemed to be University. In his keynote speech, Dr Narayanan highlighted India's remarkable progress in space exploration and technology, explaining ISRO's role in advancing the nation's vision of self-reliance and global leadership in space. He discussed the ongoing NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, an Earth-observing satellite project that employs advanced radar imaging to track changes on the Earth's surface. Looking forward, he shared India's aspiration to establish its first space station by 2040, positioning the country as an emerging vibrant space power. Dr Narayanan noted that Isro's innovations continue to benefit the nation through vital systems in communication, television broadcasting, meteorology, resource monitoring, and space-based navigation. He encouraged greater collaboration, inviting academic institutions like GITAM to partner with ISRO to expand India's space knowledge base and contribute to national development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo Reflecting on Isro's journey, Dr Narayanan observed the organisation's evolution from launching small rockets carrying payloads of just 30-70 kg to missions deploying up to 4,000 kg into outer space. He highlighted historic milestones such as India becoming the first nation to reach Mars orbit on its maiden attempt, the record-breaking launch of 104 satellites in a single mission using PSLV-C37, and the successful soft landing on the Moon's south polar region. GITAM vice-chancellor Prof. Eroll D'Souza praised ISRO's phenomenal progress and expressed confidence that space technologies will play a crucial role in driving India's economic growth.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
NFC hands over new materials to ISRO
Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) chairman and chief executive Komal Kapoor on Tuesday handed over the first batch of Niobium Thermit and Tantalum Oxide — produced at a facility jointly set up by NFC and the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) — to ISRO chairman V. Narayanan. He also presented a certificate to Mr. Narayanan for the supply of Titanium Half Alloy tubes currently being delivered to VSSC. The exchange took place during the birth anniversary celebrations of NFC's first chief executive, N. Kondal Rao. It was organised jointly with the Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT), Hyderabad chapter. NFC is an industrial unit under the Department of Atomic Energy. Mr. Narayanan later addressed ISNT members and NFC officers on the theme 'Indian Space Program – Challenges & Future Perspectives'. He was also conferred the prestigious Dr. N. Kondal Rao Memorial Award for 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to space research and development, according to a press release.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Science
- New Indian Express
Shux return a proud moment: ISRO chief
BENGALURU: As cheers and celebrations grew louder with the return of India's Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (call sign Shux), after spending 21 days in space, the ISRO team remained concerned about his health and well-being. ISRO's V. Narayanan stated that the return of Shukrayaanin Shux is a very proud moment for the country and the entire scientific community. 'We are constantly receiving updates on his health and well-being. Before he returns to India in the third week of August, we will have regular interactions with him,' he said. Narayanan added that the training and experience gained by Shux and India's second Gaganyatri, Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, who was the backup crew member for the Axiom-4 mission are vital for India's Gaganyaan and Bhartiya Antariksh Mission.
