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Former ISRO chief S Somanath joins Skyroot Aerospace as honorary chief technical advisor - The Economic Times
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Former ISRO chairman S Somanath joined Skyroot Aerospace as honorary chief technical advisor. Somanath, a launch vehicle expert, will support Skyroot in launching its Vikram-1 rocket, India’s first carbon-composite launch vehicle. His role is advisory and non-exclusive. Skyroot has also partnered with Axiom Space for potential collaborations in research and missions. Somanath’s vast experience, including leading Chandrayaan-3 and other ISRO missions, will be invaluable for Skyroot’s endeavors in private space ventures from India.
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Former ISRO chairman advocates for space parks across India
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Former ISRO Chairman S Somanath emphasized the need for 'Space Parks' across India to boost technology in space-sector startups. At the Global Investors' Meet Invest Karnataka 2025, he highlighted government's clear policy for private sector participation. Somanath sees opportunities in satellite operations and infrastructure. Emphasizing venture capital and financial support, he encouraged leveraging accessible data for innovation. The event underscored collaborative government and private efforts enhancing India’s role in the global commercial space industry.
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Startups have key role to play in space sector: ISRO chairman
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India's space activities are set to be boosted by the private sector and startups, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath. Speaking at a startup festival, Somanath outlined India's plans to increase its share of the global space market from 2% to $500bn by 2030 and $1.5tn by 2047. He called for increased private sector involvement, citing the potential for at least 500 satellites in space, and highlighted the growing number of space startups and investments in the sector. ISRO also plans to collaborate with the private sector on future projects, including the Gaganyaan mission and the Indian Space Station.
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‘Artificial intelligence will start ruling many things’: ISRO chief S Somanath
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath emphasized the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to take over various domains. He stated that AI is already present in our daily lives through smartphones, which continuously gather information about users. Somanath further predicted that AI will continue to expand its influence in the future. This statement follows his announcement that India aims to build a space station by 2035 and establish an Indian presence on the moon by 2040.
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Will have at least one unmanned mission to orbit this year ahead of Gaganyaan: Isro head Somanath
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) plans to conduct at least one unmanned mission to orbit this year as part of its Gaganyaan project, which aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability. Isro chairman S Somanath stated that they will also perform two test flights to demonstrate abort scenarios and conduct various tests, including helicopter drop tests and a pad abort test. Additionally, Isro recently captured a supernova remnant through its x-ray polarimetry mission and is planning the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) for the Chandrayaan-4 mission.
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ISRO's 101st launch takes off but encounters failure in third stage
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The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) 101st launch of the EOS-09 satellite faced failure due to an anomaly in the third stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61). The PSLV's performance was normal up to the second stage, but an issue with the third stage motor's chamber pressure resulted in the mission being incomplete. Former ISRO Chairman S Somanath highlighted the educational nature of failures in complex space missions.
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V Narayanan succeeds Somanath at ISRO
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V Narayanan has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of the Space Commission, effective January 14, 2025, succeeding S Somanath. A distinguished scientist with nearly four decades of experience at ISRO, Narayanan previously served as Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre. He is an expert in rocket and spacecraft propulsion, having led the development of the C25 stage, a crucial element of the GSLV Mk III vehicle.
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Axiom Space, Skyroot Aerospace ink MoU for space exploration, access to low-earth orbit - The Economic Times
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Axiom Space and Skyroot Aerospace signed an MoU to collaborate on advancing space exploration and access to low-earth orbit. Axiom, after launching its fourth private mission to the ISS, will explore utilizing Skyroot's capabilities for research payloads and orbital missions. This partnership aims to develop integrated launch and orbital solutions, enhancing cooperation between Axiom and the Indian space sector. Skyroot is preparing for the launch of its maiden orbital-class vehicle, Vikram-1.
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ISRO chief Somanath wins 'World Space Award 2024' for Chandrayaan-3
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman, S Somanath, has received the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Award 2024 for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission. The mission achieved a historic milestone by exploring the lunar South Pole and showcased India's commitment to excellence in space exploration. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to space science, technology, medicine, law, or management. In 2023, the award was given to Elon Musk for his efforts in making space affordable and accessible through SpaceX.
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ISRO chairman Somanath to launch cybersecurity R&D centre near airport on Thursday
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ISRO chairman S Somanath will inaugurate a private-sector cybersecurity R&D center in Bengaluru. The lab, called Cyber Nalanda, is being built by SISA, a global cybersecurity solutions company. The initiative aims to strengthen cybersecurity, establish India as a global hub for cybersecurity innovation, and bridge the skills gap in the industry. SISA plans to allocate 10% of its annual revenues for R&D and offer certification programs to train future cybersecurity professionals. This project emphasizes a commitment to securing the digital space globally.
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Rangsons Aerospace raises Rs 300 Cr led by ValueQuest
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Rangsons Aerospace, a product technology firm for aerospace, defense and homeland security, has raised Rs 300 crore ($36.5 million) led by ValueQuest Investment Advisors and had Anand Rathi Advisors as the financial advisor for the transaction. The proceeds will be used to produce products and solutions for the commercial and military aviation markets globally, and drive growth into new business areas through strategic acquisitions. Rangsons Aerospace is part of NR Group, a business group based in Mysore. It has three facilities across Bangalore and Mysore. Its product lines include satellite communications systems, airborne thermal management, and fluid distribution solutions. Rangsons is a tier I partner to global aerospace majors such as Boeing, GE, and Honeywell, among others. It also supplies several critical systems to Indian majors such as ISRO, Indian Navy, HAL and others.
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