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AIIMS and ISRO sign historic MoU to advance space medicine research in Ind
Updated : 4 days, 21 hours ago IST
According to the release, this collaboration establishes a cooperative framework for ground-based and space-based research in Space Medicine, covering areas such as human physiology, cardiovascular and autonomic regulation, musculoskeletal health in microgravity, microbiome and immunology
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years of service
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after 27 years of service, effective December 27, 2025. With a remarkable career spanning three missions aboard the International Space Station, Williams has set numerous human spaceflight records, including logging 608 days in space, the second-
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ISRO completes Drogue Parachute Qualification Tests for Gaganyaan Crew Mod
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed a series of qualification tests for Drogue Parachutes for the development of the deceleration system of Gaganyaan Crew Module at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Ch
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ISRO successfully conducts Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test for Gaga
Updated : 4 months ago IST
This test, conducted on November 3, is part of the ongoing series of Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Tests (IMAT) for the qualification of parachute system for Gaganyaan Mission. The parachute system is meant to ensure that the module carrying the astronauts is able to land safely back
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1st module of India's space station to launch soon: Group Captain Shulka s
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Detailing the design of the BAS, Shukhla said that it will be similar to a "6 BHK apartment" that will be developed in a "modular" style to be expanded gradually and will house Indian astronauts to live in low-earth orbit and conduct experiments.
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"Achieving milestones in space sector has become habit of India and its sc
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's first human Space mission, "Gaganyaan" programme, has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's journey will inspire young minds of India: Defence Min
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut onboard the International Space Station (ISS), in New Delhi on August 21, 2025. Defence Minister congratulated Group Capt Shukla on his achievement, terming it as a major milestone in India's journ
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"Since the Oppn...": Shashi Tharoor praises Captain Shukla as Oppn skips L
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Commander Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to the ISS, calling it a crucial stepping stone for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. He said the mission provided vital data, boosted international cooperation, and inspired India's future scientific work
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"We are working towards building our own Space Station, preparing for Gaga
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, in his address to the nation on the 79th Independence Day, listed out India's recent achievements and self-reliance in the space sector that make the country "filled with pride." He said that the country is preparing for Gaganyaan, India's flagship hum
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Gaganyaan Mission: Development, ground testing of Human Rated Launch Vehic
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology on Wednesday said that development and ground testing of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3) of India's first human spaceflight programme Gaganyaan have already been completed.
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ISRO says astronaut Subhanshu Shukla's space mission will boost India's Ga
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after 15 days aboard the International Space Station. ISRO says his mission will help prepare for India's first human spaceflight under Gaganyaan.
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"This dream will be fulfilled soon": Group Captain Shukla on Gaganyaan mis
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's first human Space mission "Gaganyaan" programme has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
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