The countdown has begun for the launch of NISAR, a groundbreaking Earth observation satellite jointly developed by NASA and ISRO. Slated for liftoff on July 30, 2025, at 5:40 PM IST from Sriharikota, the satellite represents a landmark in Indo-US space collaboration. Weighing 2,392 kg and carrying a price tag of $1.5 billion, NISAR is…
After a series of postponements caused by technical issues, weather conditions, and safety concerns, the much-anticipated Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been rescheduled to launch on June 22, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed. The announcement followed extensive discussions between ISRO and space agencies from Poland and Hungary, whose…
In a major joint effort, NASA and ISRO are set to launch the NISAR satellite, a $1.5 billion Earth-observing mission that could transform the way we monitor our planet. The launch is scheduled for June 18, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India. NISAR, short for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, will track changes…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first commercial astronaut, is set to embark on Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station on June 10. This two-week mission marks a significant collaboration between NASA and ISRO, showcasing India’s expanding presence in space research. Shukla will conduct seven experiments designed by Indian scientists, focusing on areas like…