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ISRO technology for fire resistant houses, automobiles

ISRO technology for fire resistant houses, automobiles

🕔14:29, 12.Jan 2015

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12  An ISRO-developed low-cost technology which protects PSLV fuel tanks from flames can now be used to safeguard railway coaches, buildings and vehicles from catching fire. According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the new compound, christened

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India’s Mars mission hits a century

India’s Mars mission hits a century

🕔10:08, 2.Jan 2015

Chennai, Jan 2  India’s Mars Orbiter completed 100 days of its Martian orbit on the New Year’s Day 2015 Thursday, space agency officials said. The Mars Orbiter was inserted in Martian orbit Sep 24, 2014 is in good health, said

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A year of technological advancement for India in space

A year of technological advancement for India in space

🕔09:58, 22.Dec 2014

By Prakash Bhargava Chennai, Dec 22  The year 2014 could be easily said as the rocking rocketing year for India – only not for the number of rockets/satellites launched – but also on the technological front. The Indian space agency

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ISRO to study data in crew module’s `black box’

ISRO to study data in crew module’s `black box’

🕔09:46, 22.Dec 2014

Chennai, Dec 22  Indian space scientists will study the data recorded by around 200 sensors in the dummy crew module that reached the Kamarajar Port near here Sunday, said a senior official of the space agency. “The crew module has

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India successfully test fires its heaviest rocket

India successfully test fires its heaviest rocket

🕔11:55, 18.Dec 2014

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 18  India Thursday moved forward in rocket technology with the successful flight testing of its heaviest next generation rocket and the crew module. Precisely at 9.30 a.m., the 630 tonne Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV-Mark

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India prepares to launch its third navigation satellite

India prepares to launch its third navigation satellite

🕔12:55, 15.Oct 2014

Chennai, Oct 15  The 67-hour countdown for the Thursday launch of India’s third navigation satellite is progressing smoothly though a thunder storm Wednesday delayed some operations, a senior space agency official said. “Today (Wednesday) morning we moved the mobile service

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US, India to collaborate on Mars, Earth missions

US, India to collaborate on Mars, Earth missions

🕔10:28, 2.Oct 2014

Washington, Oct 2  US and India have agreed to enhance cooperation in Mars exploration and establish a pathway for future joint missions to explore the red planet besides launching a NASA-ISRO satellite mission to observe Earth. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden

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India’s Mars mission historic : PM Modi

India’s Mars mission historic : PM Modi

🕔09:06, 24.Sep 2014

Bangalore, Sep 24 The success of India’s successful mission to Mars “will go down as landmark in history”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday after Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) entered the orbit of the red planet. “These are all accomplishments

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India test fires Mars spacecraft engine – after nine months

India test fires Mars spacecraft engine – after nine months

🕔10:01, 23.Sep 2014

Bangalore, Sep 23  India Monday successfully “woke up” from nine-month slumber the engine of Mars spacecraft as it glided through deep space, and also became the first Asian country to enter the Martian sphere of influence. “The main liquid apogee

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Kerala should tap solar power: former ISRO chairman

Kerala should tap solar power: former ISRO chairman

🕔16:29, 1.Aug 2014

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 1  Kerala should follow the steps taken by Narendra Modi, when he was the chief minister of Gujarat, to tap the huge potential of solar energy, said former ISRO chairman G. Madhavan Nair. “Under Modi government in Gujarat

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India’s Mars Orbiter nearing Red planet

India’s Mars Orbiter nearing Red planet

🕔14:51, 22.Jul 2014

Chennai, July 22  India’s Mars Orbiter spacecraft that left the Earth last November is nearing the Red planet with all its payloads in good condition, ISRO said Tuesday. According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), India’s Mars Orbiter or

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Develop SAARC satellite to benefit neighbours: Modi

Develop SAARC satellite to benefit neighbours: Modi

🕔12:55, 30.Jun 2014

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), June 30  Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday called for developing a SAARC satellite that can be “dedicated to our neighbourhood as a gift from India”. Following the successful launch of five foreign satellites by an Indian rocket,

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President congratulates ISRO on successful rocket launch

President congratulates ISRO on successful rocket launch

🕔12:52, 30.Jun 2014

New Delhi, June 30 President Pranab Mukherjee Monday congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of an Indian rocket that carried five foreign satellites. The achievement was a “significant milestone” in the progress of India’s space capabilities, he said. In a

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Countdown begins for Indian rocket’s flight Monday

Countdown begins for Indian rocket’s flight Monday

🕔11:31, 28.Jun 2014

Chennai, June 28  The 49-hour countdown has begun for the launch Monday of an Indian rocket carrying five foreign satellites, the space agency ISRO said Saturday. According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the countdown for the launch of the

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India to launch five foreign satellites for a fee June 30

India to launch five foreign satellites for a fee June 30

🕔12:07, 21.Jun 2014

Chennai, June 20 (IANS) India will put into space five foreign satellites June 30 using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket for an undisclosed sum, said the Indian space agency. In a statement issued Friday, the Indian Space Research

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