Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's heaviest satellite

The 24-hour countdown for the launch of over 4,000 kg communication satellite CMS-03 commenced at this spaceport on Saturday, ISRO said. IMAGE: The LVM3-M5 rocket will carry over 4,000 kg......

ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, the Indian......

Countdown starts: ISRO's heaviest satellite ready for launch

Indian Space Research Organisation's over 4,000 kg communication satellite CMS-03 is all set to be launched from Sriharikota's space port on Sunday and the countdown is progressing. IMAGE: ISRO's......

V Narayanan takes charge as ISRO chairman

V Narayanan has assumed charge as the chairman of ISRO, replacing S Somanath, the space agency said. Photograph: V Narayanan (left) succeeds S Somanath as ISRO chairman. Photograph: Courtesy,......

How the private sector chipped in for Chandrayaan-3

A number of private companies have contributed to the development of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft which successfully landed near the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday evening. Here is a list......

India reaches Red Planet, but at home red tape binds space firms

Image: School children celebrate after the success of India's Mars mission. Photograph: Reuters Indian firms are frustrated at the slow execution of projects and lack of government support, which......

PIX: Beijing Winter Games open amid criticism, boycotts

IMAGE: Fireworks explode over the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, in Beijing, China, on Friday. Photograph: Aly......

New Zealand hockey World Cup squad

Shirt Full Name Date of birth Age Matches 2 Green David 18 Feb 1986 24 9 4 Haig Nicholas 23 Mar 1987 22 35 5 Hayward Andrew 22 Jun 1985 24 59 6 Child Simon 16 Apr......