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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicISRO rocket launch

Topic: ISRO rocket launch

A Hyderabad startup is launching India’s 1st ‘thinking’ satellite. A brain in space

TakeMe2Space, the newest kid on the startup block, is creating a stir. Its AI-inference model allows satellites to not just collect data but also make sense of it in space.

Mission not accomplished: ISRO chief Narayanan on attempted launch of EOS-09 satellite

In a post on X, ISRO said the 'PSLV-C61 performance was normal till 2nd stage. Due to an observation in 3rd stage, the mission could not be accomplished.'

ISRO’s 100th mission: GSLV-F15 rocket carrying navigation satellite lifts off from Sriharikota

The mission was also the first for the space agency’s Chairman V Narayanan, who assumed office recently. It is ISRO’s maiden venture this year.

It’s time for the space programme to add to India’s economy: APJ Abdul Kalam

On 10 October 2003, India's then-President APJ Abdul Kalam addressed the memebers of the ISRO community recalling his association and the various successful missions.

ISRO postpones launch of 3rd SSLV development flight, liftoff now scheduled on 16 August

ISRO's earth observation satellite EOS-08 was initially supposed to be launched on board the SSLV-D3 on 15 August. The space agency did not cite any reason for the delay.

India to launch its 1st X-ray space observatory XPoSat on New Year to study supernovae, neutron stars

Mission, led by Bengaluru's Raman Research Institute with ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Centre, will explore polarisation & timing of X-rays from some of universe's most extreme objects.

Crucial test for ISRO’s Gaganyaan tomorrow — how crew will escape if mission is aborted

Test flight at Sriharikota to last just over 8 minutes. It will check deceleration systems, parachute deployment, and structural integrity of crew module after separation from spacecraft.

India’s maiden solar mission Aditya-L1 takes selfie, captures the Earth & Moon

Aditya-L1 blasted off spaceport Sriharikota on 2 September and will reach the orbit of Lagrange Point (L1) by January.

Aditya L-1 makes successful earth-bound maneuver, ISRO says satellite healthy

Spacecraft was launched Saturday with seven different payloads for detailed study of the Sun.

All checks completed for mission to Sun, says ISRO; lift-off on 2 September

Aditya-L1 is the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun, and is carrying seven payloads.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.