The satellite took off from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota at 5.26 pm. The indigenously developed satellite is designed to strengthen the navy’s space-based communications and maritime domain awareness
02 November,2025 07:33 PM IST | Andhra Pradesh | mid-day online correspondent
The test, which demonstrated the parachute-based deceleration system for the crew module, was conducted in collaboration with multiple defence and research agencies, including the Indian Air Force, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard
24 August,2025 08:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honoured the four Gaganyaan astronauts - Group Captains Shukla, Nair, Krishnan & Pratap. He hailed them as India's pride and underscored the mission as a testament to a self-reliant nation's soaring space ambitions. Rajnath Singh, while praising their contribution during rigorous training and operations.
24 August,2025 05:08 PM IST | New Delhi
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s astronaut on the Axiom-4 mission, returned home after a successful ISS mission. Calling it an “unbelievable experience,” he said the learnings will aid India’s Gaganyaan project. Shukla also expressed hope of seeing astronauts launched “from our own capsule, rocket, and soil” soon.
21 August,2025 03:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
