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Naval Communication Satellite CMS-03 On 2nd November 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched CMS-03, an advanced military communication satellite, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota. The mission marked a major enhancement in India’s maritime communication capabilities and strategic self-reliance in defence space infrastructure. Feature Details Satellite Type Dedicated naval communication satellite belonging to the GSAT-7R class. Launch Vehicle Launched aboard the LVM3 rocket into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Launch Mass Weighing 4,400 kg, it became ISRO’s heaviest communication satellite launched from Indian soil. Primary User Developed primarily for the Indian Navy. Coverage Area Covers the Indian subcontinent…
24 April, 2026
Space - ISRO
Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) Mission On 14th May 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) jointly commenced the preliminary design phase for Chandrayaan-5. The mission is aimed at detecting water on the lunar surface and subsurface through deeper India-Japan cooperation in lunar science. Key Points Aspect Details Mission Name Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX), also known as the Lunar Polar Exploration mission. Collaboration A joint ISRO-JAXA mission to explore lunar water and ice using a rover and lander. Launch Plan The 6.5-tonne mission is planned for launch in 2027-28 aboard Japan’s H3 rocket. ISRO Role India will develop…
23 April, 2026
Space - ISRO
ISRO’s DUST Experiment (DEX) ISRO’s Dust Experiment (DEX), a 3-kg instrument developed by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), has confirmed that an interplanetary dust particle strikes Earth’s atmosphere roughly every 1,000 seconds. This means an interplanetary dust particle enters Earth’s atmosphere approximately once every 16 minutes. Aspect Details Instrument DEX is a 3-kg scientific instrument developed by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). Launch Platform It was launched aboard the XPoSat mission in January 2024. Main Finding Interplanetary dust particles strike Earth’s atmosphere roughly every 1,000 seconds. Working Principle DEX uses hypervelocity principles to detect, heat, and measure microscopic fragments originating…
23 April, 2026
Space - ISRO
Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) Module On 22nd August 2025, during the National Space Day celebrations in New Delhi, the first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) was unveiled. The development marks a major milestone in India’s long-term orbital research and human spaceflight ambitions. About BAS The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is India’s planned orbital space station intended to support astronaut stays, scientific research, technology demonstration, and long-duration human space missions. Key Aspect Details First Module The first module, BAS-01, is planned for launch in 2028. Module Size BAS-01 is a 10-tonne class module. Long-term Plan Planned expansion into a…
23 April, 2026
Space - ISRO
Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) The Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) is a specialised space analog facility established by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Ladakh’s Tso Kar Valley. Inaugurated in August 2025, the facility is designed to simulate lunar and Martian environments for future interplanetary mission preparation. Aspect Details Location Located in Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh, at an altitude of about 4,530 metres. Space Analog Role Simulates lunar and Martian environments for testing research systems, mission design, resource use, and crew psychology. Purpose Tests life-support systems, health monitoring tools, and astronaut safety protocols under high UV,…
23 April, 2026
Space - ISRO
Aditya-L1 Helps Decode an Unusual Solar Superstorm On 9th December 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that Aditya-L1, India’s first solar observatory, had captured an unusual solar superstorm linked to events that struck Earth in May 2024. The solar storm behaved in an unexpected manner, providing scientists with important new insights into solar activity and magnetic interactions in space. What Was Unusual About the May 2024 Solar Storm? Aspect Details Trigger The storm was triggered by multiple Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), which are huge clouds of hot plasma and magnetic energy ejected from the Sun. CME Collision Two…
23 April, 2026
Space - ISRO
Heaviest Satellite Launch by ISRO On 24th December 2025, India’s heavy-lift launcher LVM3-M6, popularly known as the “Baahubali” rocket, successfully placed BlueBird Block-2 belonging to AST SpaceMobile Inc. (USA) into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, further strengthening India’s position in the global heavy-launch market. About LVM3 Aspect Details Full Form LVM3 stands for Launch Vehicle Mark-3, formerly known as GSLV Mk III. Nickname Commonly referred to as the “Baahubali” rocket because of its heavy-lift capability. Vehicle Structure A three-stage launch vehicle with two solid strap-on motors, a liquid core stage, and…
23 April, 2026
Space - ISRO
Chandrayaan-3 Reveals Moon’s Active Plasma Environment Analysis of data from the RAMBHA-LP instrument onboard the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 revealed that the lunar South Pole’s electrical and plasma environment is far more active than previously understood. Einstein Ring On 10th February 2025, the European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope unveiled a rare Einstein ring around galaxy NGC 6505, located about 590 million light-years from Earth. The ring was formed by light from a distant unnamed galaxy first noticed in September 2023. Aspect Details What is an Einstein Ring? A perfect circle of light formed due to gravitational lensing, a phenomenon…
23 April, 2026
Space - ISRO
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