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Jan 2025

Oct 26, 2025

ISRO Organises Curtain Raiser on ESTIC 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), under the Department of Space (DOS), organised a Curtain Raiser event for Emerging, Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025) focussing on Space Technologies theme.
Held at Department of Space (DOS) and ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru, the event witnessed the presence of Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space / Chairman, ISRO and Rajarajan A., Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and M. Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary along with senior scientists, officials and members of the media.

Oct 23, 2025

Powering Next-Generation Technology

India has steadily advanced its indigenous semiconductor capabilities over the past decade, developing home-grown processor architectures, nurturing design talent, and strengthening research infrastructure. These efforts have built a strong foundation for the country's emergence as a key player in the global chip design ecosystem.
Building on this progress, India is now taking a major step forward with the development of a 7 nanometre processor, marking its entry into advanced node semiconductor design. The initiative signifies a defining moment in India's semiconductor journey and reaffirms the nation's commitment to self-reliant, next-generation technology innovation.
The 7 nm processor is being developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras), a key institution in India's processor design ecosystem through its SHAKTI initiative. Started in 2013, SHAKTI is based on open-source instruction set architecture, allowing anyone to adopt and use it freely without restrictions.

Oct 22, 2025

Chandrayaan-2 Detects Solar Impact on Moon's Exosphere

In a major scientific achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed that its Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter has made the first-ever direct observation of how solar activity, specifically Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), impacts the Moon's exosphere. This landmark discovery offers unprecedented insight into lunar space weather and the dynamics of the Moon's extremely thin atmosphere.
Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are massive bursts of plasma and magnetic field released from the Sun's corona, comprising mainly Hydrogen and Helium ions.
When these ejections reach planetary bodies, they can have significant effects—on Earth, they interfere with satellites and power grids.
On the Moon, which lacks both an atmosphere and a global magnetic field, the effects are even more direct and profound.

Oct 20, 2025

The 11th India International Science Festival to Be Held in Chandigarh

The India International Science Festival (IISF) is India's flagship science outreach initiative that brings together scientists, students, innovators, and the public. The 11^th edition of IISF is scheduled from December 6 to 9, 2025 in Chandigarh, with the theme "Vigyan se Samruddhi: For Atma Nirbhar Bharat". This festival aims not only to celebrate scientific achievements across the country but also to underscore India's journey toward self�'reliance (Atma Nirbhar Bharat) through science and technology.

Oct 17, 2025

India to Have its Own Space Station by 2035

ISRO chairman V. Narayanan said that India will establish its own space station by 2035 and its initial modules can be installed in space starting 2027.
Speaking at the 14th convocation ceremony of IIT-BHU in Varanasi, he said that the Indian Space Research Organisation after ensuring soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 is now working on its next versions. Besides, there is progress on the Gaganyaan-3 mission, he added.
The ISRO chief also said that the organisation is moving towards building a self-sustaining and robust space eco-system.

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