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Who is S Somanath? The ISRO chief behind Chandrayaan-3’s success
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Somanath led a team of ISRO scientists to successfully execute the soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3s Vikram lander, making India the fourth country to achieve a lunar surface touchdown after the US, Russia and China.
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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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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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Will have at least one unmanned mission to orbit this year ahead of Gaganyaan: Isro head Somanath
Economic Times
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1y ago
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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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Moon landing anticipation builds for India after Russia's crash
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1y ago
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India's space agency, ISRO, released images taken by its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft of the moon's far side, as the mission aims for a lunar south pole landing. The mission is vying with Russia's Luna-25 for the first landing in a region believed to have water ice. ISRO plans for Chandrayaan-3 to land on August 23, following its Chandrayaan-2 orbiter mission in 2019, which successfully deployed an orbiter but faced a lander crash. The lunar south pole offers water ice that could be vital for future missions' fuel, oxygen, and water supply.
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Successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 by ISRO
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2y ago
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched Chandrayaan-3, its third lunar mission. Chandrayaan-3 aims to further explore the moon's surface and conduct scientific experiments. The mission comes after the previous Chandrayaan-2 mission, which achieved significant milestones but experienced a landing failure. ISRO's successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 marks another important step in India's space exploration journey. Successful missions like these will also bolster space-tech startups in India.
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Union Cabinet approves Chandrayaan-4, Venus Orbiter Mission
Economic Times
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The Union Cabinet has approved India's fourth lunar mission, Chandrayaan-4, which aims to bring lunar samples back to Earth. The mission is estimated to cost Rs 2,104 crore and is scheduled for launch in three years. The spacecraft will consist of five modules, including an ascender module for sample collection and a descender module to assist in the process. The chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, highlighted the importance of Chandrayaan-4 in building technological capabilities for future manned lunar missions. Additionally, the Union Cabinet has approved the construction of the first unit of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) as part of the Gaganyaan programme, which aims to establish an indigenous space station by 2035. The programme also includes eight human spaceflight missions and has received an additional funding of Rs 11,170 crore, bringing the total to Rs 20,193 crore.
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‘Artificial intelligence will start ruling many things’: ISRO chief S Somanath
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1y ago
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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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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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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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