Spacetech startup to get access to ISRO facilities and expertise in order to test space launch vehicles

Highlights

• Agnikul has entered an MoU with the Department of Space
• The startup will be able to access the facilities and expertise at ISRO

The aerospace startup Agnikul Cosmos has entered into a MoU with Department of Space. This wil...

Chandraaan-2 completes 9,000 orbits around the Moon

Highlights

• The spacecraft completed 9,000 orbits around the Moon collecting important data
• ISRO is holding a two-day workshop virtually to commemorate this milestone

On Monday, Chandrayaan-2 completed more than 9,000 orbits around th...

Scientists at ISRO and IISc develop self-contained modular device for cultivating microorganisms

Highlights

• ISRO and IISc develop modular device for growing microorganisms
• The team studied Sporosarcina pasteurii
   

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Indian Institute of Science (...

L&T, Adani and BHEL compete for ISRO’s new deal to manufacture space launch vehicle

Highlights

•  ISRO’s request for proposal for making space launch vehicle
• Adani-Alpha, BEL-BEML, HAL-L & L&T in run for the bidding

Three companies including Adani and L&T are bidding for a contract to build five...

New geospatial portal named as ‘Yuktdhara’ launched by Union Minister Jitendra Singh

A new portal has been launched by Union Minister, Jitendra Singh for geospatial planning in rural areas. This portal will help in facilitating MGNREGA assets by using data based on geographic information system and remote sensing.

Union Minister, Jitendra Singh, who is also in-charge of...

The launch of GISAT-1 failed due to technical errors

As the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was trying to put the GISAT-1 earth observation satellite into orbit, it suffered a setback due to a technical anomaly minutes after the rocket transporting the satellite was launched on 11th August. Although the first and second stage performance ...

SAMSUNG ROBOT GEMS HIP- SETS HIGHEST SAFETY STANDARDS AMIDST ISO CERTIFICATION

• Samsung Electronics’ first wearable robot, nicknamed GEMS Hip, has been acknowledged for its safety requirements by the Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement, the company announced Monday.
• Samsung first unveiled the GEMS robot, which stands for posture enhancing ...

INDIA-JAPAN MOON MISSION TAKES SHAPE DESPITE CORONAVIRUS

HIGHLIGHTS

• Japan and India are making serious efforts to contain coronavirus epidemic in their territories.
• However, they are working together for a moon mission.
• JAXA and ISRO are planning to launch the mission after 2023.

India to launch a survey of entire country through Artificial Intelligence and Drones

Latest reports hint on India’s involvement in digitally mapping the country with a resolution of 10 centimeters with the help of drones and other technologies of the Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. Reports allege the Survey of India which is part of the Department of Science and Technology ...