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Hans India
30-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
ISRO-NASA NISAR Mission Reaches Key Milestone with Successful GSLV-F16 Launch
India along with America and U.S. on Wednesday (July 30 2025) celebrated their first space cooperation by launching the successful launch of the Geosynchronous satellite launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket which put the earth NISAR satellite in orbit, jointly created by two space agencies in an exact orbit. India's NASA ISRO NISAR launch (GSLV F-16) carried NISAR, a joint satellite mission with NASA and successfully launched it into the desired Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO) at an altitude of approximately 745 km after about 19 minutes of flight. GSLV-F16 launch update: NISAR satellite success injected NISAR into the designated orbit," ISRO said. It is the NISAR satellite will be scanning across the Earth to provide weather-related night and daytime data over a 12-day period and allow for a broad array of applications. The Indian Space Mission 2025 is to provide data for observing land and ice deformation, tracking of the Earth's terrestrial ecosystems, as well as to learn about the oceanic regions of particular interest to the scientific community of India and the U.S. The Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday (July 30 2025) saluted India's success in launching the GSLV F16 rocket that carried the the first radar satellite with dual band NISAR which he described as an "game changer" in the precise handling of natural disasters such as floods and cyclones. Following the launch following the launch, the NISAR mission launch 2025 was announced by Mr. Singh said, "Congratulations India! " The GSLV- F16 NISAR satellite is suitable to successfully and precisely fit the NASA ISRO Synthetic orifice Radar( NISAR) satellite that weighs 2,393 kg into its asked spacecraft's route" declared the Dr. V. Narayanan is the current Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairperson of ISRO.u8m;[-cf Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle( GSLV- F 16) successfully launches NASA- ISRO Synthetic orifice Radar( NISAR) satellite into a 743- km sun-coetaneous route on Wednesday( July 30, 2025).
Deccan Herald
14-07-2025
- Science
- Deccan Herald
Axiom-4 crew to undock from ISS today, splashdown on July 15; when & where to watch
Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said the Axiom-4 mission is scheduled to undock from the ISS at 4:35 pm IST on Monday.
The Print
13-07-2025
- Science
- The Print
‘Saare jahan se accha': Shubhanshu Shukla says India looks fearless, confident from space
'Jaldi hi dharti pe mulaqat karte hai (we will meet on earth soon),' Shukla said at a formal farewell ceremony onboard the ISS on Sunday. Shukla, who is set to begin his journey back to earth on Monday evening India time, also said that today's India looks full of ambition, fearless and confident from space, adding his own touch to describe the views of the country from the orbital lab. New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) India still looks 'saare jahan se accha' from space, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla said on Sunday, wrapping up his 18-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS) reprising the words used by his icon Rakesh Sharma in 1984. Shukla recalled the time when his icon Rakesh Sharma had travelled to space 41 years ago and described how India looked from there. 'We all are still curious to know how India looks today from above. Aaj ka Bharat mahatvakanshi dikhta hai. Aaj ka Bharat nidar dikhta hai, Aaj ka Bharat confident dikhta hai. Aaj ka Bharat garv se purn dikhta hai. (Today's India looks full of ambition, fearless, confident and full of pride),' Shukla said. 'It is because of all these reasons, I can say it once again that today's India still looks 'saare jahan se accha',' he said. The Axiom 4 (Ax-4) crew Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu 'Shux' Shukla, and Mission Specialists Slawosz 'Suave' Uznanski-Wisniewski and Tibor Kapu embarked on the space odyssey on June 25 from Florida and docked at the ISS on June 26. The final days of the 18-day stay of the Ax-4 crew at the ISS were marked by feasts and farewells with seven other residents of the orbital laboratory. A formal farewell ceremony on the ISS on Sunday was marked by brief remarks by the Ax-4 crew, some of whom appeared to have got emotional as they hugged the members of the Expedition 73 with whom new friendships were forged during the stay. 'I didn't imagine all of this when I started on the Falcon-9 on June 25. I think it has been incredible because of the people involved. People standing behind me (the Expedition 73 crew), have made it really special for us. It was an incredible joy to be here and work alongside professionals like you,' said Shukla. Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said the Axiom-4 mission is scheduled to undock from the ISS at 4:35 pm IST on Monday and reach back on earth on Tuesday off the California coast at 3 pm. The four astronauts are expected to spend seven days in rehabilitation as they adjust back to life on earth under the influence of gravity, unlike the weightlessness experienced in orbit. It has been a historic trip for Shukla, who became the first Indian to travel to the ISS and only the second to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma's pathbreaking spaceflight as part of the then Soviet Union's mission to Salyut-7 space station in 1984. So far, Shukla has spent 18 days in space, witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets every day as the ISS travels at a speed of 28,000 km per hour in an orbit about 400 km above the Earth. ISRO paid approximately Rs 550 crore for Shukla's travel to the ISS, an experience that will help the space agency in the planning and execution of its human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan, set to take to orbit in 2027. Shukla and the three other astronauts are expected to board the spacecraft at 2.25 pm IST, wear their space suits and carry out the necessary tests before they begin their journey to the Earth. The ISS is orbiting the Earth at a speed of 28,000 km per hour, and the Dragon spacecraft will initiate the autonomous undocking process to gradually slow down and re-enter the planet's atmosphere for a splashdown off the coast of California. 'The Dragon spacecraft will return with more than 580 pounds of cargo, including NASA hardware and data from over 60 experiments conducted throughout the mission,' NASA said. During his stay at the ISS, Shukla worked on the microalgae experiment, deploying and stowing samples that could one day provide food, oxygen and biofuels for deep-space missions, Axiom Space said in a statement. The resilience of the microalgae makes them a promising asset to sustain life beyond Earth, it added. 'Exercise research and spacesuit maintenance topped the schedule for the Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews on Thursday,' the NASA statement said. The crew also continued the Voyager Displays study, which examines how spaceflight affects eye movement and coordination. The crew collected data for a study to explore how astronauts perceive and interact with their environment in orbit, which is critical for designing mentally supportive habitats for long-duration missions. Another study focused on cerebral blood flow, investigating how microgravity and elevated carbon dioxide levels affect cardiovascular function, which could later benefit both astronauts and patients on the Earth. Radiation exposure was monitored using the compact Rad Nano Dosimeter, a tool to assess astronaut safety. The crew participated in the Acquired Equivalence Test, a cognitive experiment that measures learning and adaptability in space and supported the PhotonGrav study by collecting brain activity data to explore neuroadaptive technologies for space and medical applications. PTI SKU KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Govt has limitations, private sector should step in to fund R&D: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday made a strong pitch for a greater role for the private sector in funding research initiatives, contending that the government has its limitations and should be a facilitator. Govt has limitations, private sector should step in to fund R&D: Jitendra Singh Singh was speaking at a function to release a NITI Aayog report on 'Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils'. The report said that about 67 per cent of India's research publications are contributed by 450 centrally-funded institutions. "We need to have a change in mindset. The question is not 67 per cent centrally funded or why not equally state funded. I would be unorthodox. Why at all 100 per cent Centre or State," Singh said, making a case for private sector participation. "If you are thinking of a global role for yourself, most of the successful scientific ventures across the world do not depend on the government," Singh said. The minister said that there was a need to integrate the private sector as much as possible, and cited the recently established Anusandhan National Research Foundation to provide high-level strategic directions for research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the fields of science. "The government has its limitations, it can be funding everything for your research. It has to look after other things as well," Singh said. The report stated that the State S&T Councils, though functioning within a shared national model framework, demonstrate significant heterogeneity in their governance models, funding structures, manpower capacities and programmatic focus. "While some states have leveraged S&T institutions to drive innovation and technology-led growth, others face several challenges related to fragmented mandates, irregular funding flows, and weak institutional capacities," the report said. It said that many councils are constrained by non-regularised manpower, absence of performance-linked incentives and limited autonomy in decision-making, impeding long-term planning and execution. The report called for a comprehensive blend of structural reforms, capacity-building efforts and strategic partnerships to enhance the effectiveness and responsiveness of these councils. Key issues addressed include inadequate financial resources and diversification, lack of state-specific S&T need mapping, weak institutional substructures, limited collaboration with industry and academia, fragmented R&D support, underutilisation of STI data, insufficient recognition of scientific talent and weak interlinkages with central agencies and other institutions. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
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Business Standard
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: Bali-bound Air India flight returns to Delhi after volcano eruption
12:01 PM Israel-Iran conflict updates: Trump meets security chiefs after Starmer calls for de-escalation US President Donald Trump met his top military advisers to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict, just hours after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the US President wanted to ease tensions. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room, shortly after Trump posted a series of aggressive messages online. 11:54 AM Ahmedabad plane crash update: 159 bodies handed over to relatives, says official 11:30 AM India a 'bright spot' amid global uncertainty, says CEA Anantha Nageswaran India is a rare "bright spot" in an increasingly uncertain global landscape, according to Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran. He highlighted India's consistent economic performance despite persistent global challenges. The CEA noted that since 2022, global conflicts and disruptions have intensified and become less predictable, creating a more difficult political, economic, and security environment for growth worldwide. 11:20 AM Israel strikes Tehran for sixth day as Iranian casualties rise Loud explosions were reported in Tehran early Wednesday as heavy Israeli airstrikes once again struck Iran's capital. A human rights group reported at least 585 deaths and 1,326 injuries across Iran. Iranian authorities have not released consistent casualty figures during the conflict and have previously downplayed the numbers. Their most recent update, released on Monday, stated 224 people had been killed and 1,277 injured. 11:14 AM Inclusive development key to India becoming global power: Jitendra Singh Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said inclusive development is the key to India becoming a global power. Launching the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (Dajgua) in Nagaland's Wokha district on Tuesday, he urged the local youth to explore technology-driven agriculture as a potential career path. 11:01 AM Fire aboard Singapore-flagged ship partially contained: DGS The blaze aboard the Singapore-flagged cargo ship, which caught fire last week off the Kerala coast, is partially contained, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Wednesday. According to a DGS report about the situation as of June 17, there is a noticeable reduction in visible flames and smoke intensity across most zones of the vessel -- MV Wan Hai 503 -- that caught fire after an explosion in one of the containers aboard. 10:32 AM Three Maoists killed in Andhra Pradesh in exchange of fire with police Three Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with police during a combing operation in Alluri Sitharamaraju district on Wednesday morning, said a police official. The combing operation was carried out based on prior intelligence inputs, while the identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained, police said. 10:24 AM Bali-bound Air India flight returns to Delhi due to volcanic eruption in Indonesia Volcanic eruption near Bali Airport in Indonesia forced Air India to divert mid-way the Delhi-Bali flight back to the National Capital on Wednesday, the airline said in a statement. The flight safely landed back in Delhi and all passengers have been disembarked, Air India said.
