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ISRO chief meets late MS Swaminathan's family: ‘His passion.. drives all of us’

ISRO chief Somanath said that he had the opportunity to meet Swaminathan earlier when he was "very active".

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath(Mohd Zakir)
Published on Oct 15, 2023 10:21 PM IST
ANI |

IIT Madras honours alumni who were part of the historic Chandrayaan 3 mission

IIT Madras honoured twelve of its alumni in the Indian Space Research Organisation who played a pivotal role in the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission.

According to a press release by IIT Madras, the top scientists and engineers from ISRO also interacted with students from the institute and various government schools and city colleges.
Published on Oct 10, 2023 04:59 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Chandrayaan opens new vistas for India

The mission’s success propels India to the threshold of multilateral space missions, exploration of outer space and use of celestial resources in the future

The Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram's soft-landing on the Moon's South Pole during Chandrayaan-3 Mission,(ANI)
Published on Aug 23, 2023 09:59 PM IST

Vikram Sarabhai birth anniversary: 5 things to know about ISRO founder

ISRO pays tribute to Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the visionary behind the Indian space programme, on his 104th birth anniversary

Vikram Sarabhai, the newly appointed Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, addressing employees of the Atomic Energy Establishment in 1966.(TIFR ARCHIVES)
Published on Aug 12, 2023 12:44 PM IST

VSSC admit card 2023 released for Technician, Draughtsman and other posts

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has released admit cards for Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, and Radiographer-A posts.

VSSC admit card 2023 released for Technician, Draughtsman and other posts
Published on Jul 27, 2023 05:34 PM IST

Ishwak Singh always knew Rocket Boys was a special show

In an interview with Hindustan Times, actor Ishwak Singh speaks about being cast as Vikram Sarabhai, his journey in season two and saying goodbye to his character.

Ishwak Singh returns as Vikram Sarabhai in the second season of Rocket Boys.
Published on Mar 15, 2023 07:08 AM IST
BySonal Pandya

The father of Indian space programme

His name is believed to be honored in every space research institute of India because his legacy remains forever. The beloved Vikram Sarabhai was a man who helped our country step up its level of scientific institutions and technology only to rise up successful.

Deeming with ambitions and success.(ISRO/Twitter)
Published on Aug 12, 2021 04:35 PM IST
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Vikram Sarabhai birth anniversary: Remembering father of Indian space programme

On his 102nd birth anniversary, the Isro launched India's "eye in the sky" GISAT-1 Earth observation satellite (EOS), but the mission suffered a setback due to a performance anomaly in the cryogenic stage of the rocket moments after the launch.

Vikram Sarabhai was a visionary scientist, industrialist and institution-builder who called for the development of satellite-based remote sensing of natural resources.(@kumar111naveen/Twitter)
Published on Aug 12, 2021 08:53 AM IST
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Ishwak Singh and Jim Sarbh to star in SonyLIV's show Rocket Boys

While Jim Sarbh will play Homi Bhabha, Ishwak Singh will be seen in the role of Vikram Sarabhai in SonyLIV's show Rocket Boys.

Jim Sarbh will play Homi Bhabha while Ishwak Singh will essay the role of Vikram Sarabhai.(HT Photo and Instagram)
Published on Jun 23, 2021 07:57 PM IST
PTI |

IIIT Allahabad Convocation: 403 passing out students awarded degrees in online mode

Addressing the 15th convocation function of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad , Sivan highlighted the importance of the Indian crewed orbital spacecraft that will launch a manned mission to space, making the country fourth in line to have sent a human to space.

Convocation programme under way at IIIT-A. (HT)
Published on Sep 13, 2020 09:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Prayagraj | By

Chandrayaan-2 captures image of crater on Moon; ISRO names it after Vikram Sarabhai

The statement said the Sarabhai Crater, captured in 3D images, shows that it has a depth of around 1.7 kilometres taken from its raised rim and the slope of crater walls is between 25 to 35 degrees.

Planned to land on the South Pole of the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22.(ISRO/Twitter)
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 11:23 PM IST
New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Vikram Sarabhai birth anniversary: Remembering Father of the Indian Space Program and ISRO’s founder on his 101st birthday

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb remembers ISRO founder Vikram Sarabhai on his 101st birth anniversary; Skyroot Aerospace celebrates by successful test firing of upper stage rocket engine.

Vikram Sarabhai was a visionary scientist, industrialist and institution-builder who called for the development of satellite-based remote sensing of natural resources.(@kumar111naveen/Twitter)
Updated on Aug 12, 2020 01:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz

ISRO leads India’s space quest

Set up by renowned scientist Vikram Sarabhai, the space agency has achieved many major milestones.

ISRO leads India’s space quest. (Representational image)(PTI file)
Updated on Oct 14, 2019 04:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Isro now has just a week to establish contact with moon lander Vikram

Lander Vikram, with rover Pragyan housed inside it, lost communication with ground-station early on September seven during its final descent, just 2.1 kms above the lunar surface, minutes before the planned touch-down on the Moon.

On September 8, ISRO said the lander was spotted on the lunar surface by camera on-board of the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. Vikram had a hard-landing.(PTI)
Updated on Sep 13, 2019 10:44 PM IST
Bengaluru | ByPress Trust of India

What happened to Chandrayaan 2 lander? Nasa may offer clues

The lander might have been located but there are no pictures of it yet. That may all change in the next week when Nasa’s Lunar Reconnaissance orbiter passes over the part of the lunar surface where Vikram lander might be found.

Indian Space Research Organisation is still trying establish communication with the lander of Chandrayaan 2—India’s second mission to the moon.(PTI)
Updated on Jun 29, 2020 01:07 AM IST
New Delhi | By

Isro tweets status update on Vikram lander that went into silent mode

Vikram lander, named after the father of India’s space programme Vikram Sarabhai, was scheduled to soft-land on the lunar surface, past midnight on Friday. But communication with the lander snapped just 2 km short of the lunar surface.

Scientists monitor, as Vikram Lander begins its descent on the south pole of the moon, at ISRO office in Bengaluru on Saturday.(Photo: ANI)
Updated on Jun 27, 2020 07:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Vikram Sarabhai: Pioneer of Space Programme

This physicist is considered the father figure of India’s space programme. He is lauded for initiatives such as establishing reputable institutions and developing nuclear power.

Renowned physicist Vikram Sarabhai is considered the father figure of India’s space programme. He is also lauded for initiatives such as establishing reputable institutions and developing nuclear power.(Illustration: Gajanan Nirphale)
Updated on Aug 23, 2019 03:54 PM IST
ByHT Correspondent

Google Doodle celebrates Vikram Sarabhai’s 100th birthday

The Sarabhai family was an important and rich Jain business family. His father Ambalal Sarabhai was an affluent industrialist and owned several mills in Gujarat.

Google on Monday celebrated the 100th birthday of Dr Vikram Sarabhai - father of the Indian space programme “with a Doodle”(Google/Screengrab)
Updated on Aug 12, 2019 01:00 PM IST
New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service

Chandrayaan-2: Late by a week, will still land on moon on planned date

The Chandrayaan-2 will now spend six additional days in Earth’s orbit and 15 fewer days around the moon before it lands on the day that was originally planned, Isro scientists have said.

The 3,850kg Chandrayaan-2 consists of an orbiter that will circle the moon for about a year, taking images and testing the atmosphere; a lander named Vikram, after Vikram Sarabhai, known as the father of India’s space exploration; and a rover named Pragyaan, which means wisdom in Sanskrit. (ANI photo)
Updated on Jul 22, 2019 04:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent
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