ISRO — current affairs timeline

65 news articles02 Dec 2025 to 11 Sep 2026

Every DailyConnects briefing covering ISRO, in order, with exam-focused key numbers. Grouped purely by entity identity — never mixed with similar-but-unrelated news.

2026

11 Sep 2026NIT Rourkela Partners with NRSC-ISRO and Tea Board India on CHAYANKAN AI Tea Plantation Project
National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) signed a tripartite MoU with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Indian Space Research Organisat…
09 Sep 2026Australia Signs Five New Space Industry Partnerships with India
Australia and India signed five new industry partnerships covering satellite communications, research and development, and launch and re-entry technologies. The…
09 Sep 2026Astrogate Labs Develops India's First Indigenous OISL Terminal
Bengaluru-based deep-tech company Astrogate Labs is developing India's first indigenous Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) terminal, targeting flight readiness…
05 Sep 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Successfully Launches India's First Geosynchronous Imaging Satellite EOS-05
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite. The launch was conducte…
04 Sep 2026LiDAR Survey to Map Hidden Monuments at Lakkundi
The Department of Archaeology Museums and Heritage (DAMH) will collaborate with the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) to conduct a LiDAR survey at L…
01 Sep 2026Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026: Unified Time Reference
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026. The rules become effective 180 days after publication…
01 Sep 2026ISRO to Launch GSLV-F17 With EOS-05 Earth Observation Satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch its GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite on September 4, 2026, f…
31 Aug 2026Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules 2026 Notified: IST Made Mandatory Across Official and Commercial Systems
The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 on August 27, 2026. The rules establish Indian Standard Time …
31 Aug 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to Launch EOS-05 Satellite on September 4
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the EOS-05 (GISAT-1A) Earth observation satellite on September 4, 2026. The satellite will be carried …
26 Aug 2026India's Rocket Launch Costs Four Times Higher Than US, Study Finds
A study by University of Cambridge economist Alessio Terzi and Francesco Nicoli of Politecnico di Torino analyzed 6,740 rocket launches between 1960 and 2025. T…
$13,302 mn
25 Aug 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Targets Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced India's plan to establish the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035. The first module of the proposed space station has rece…
24 Aug 2026National Space Day 2026: India celebrates Chandrayaan-3 legacy with theme 'Towards Viksit Bharat'
India celebrates National Space Day 2026 on August 23, 2026, marking the third annual celebration of the country's space achievements. The day commemorates the …
$74 mn
22 Aug 2026S. Somanath Appointed to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Board
S. Somanath, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was appointed as a part-time non-official director on the central board of the Re…
15 Aug 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Steps Up Space Debris Mitigation Measures
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on debris prevention, improved monitoring, and technologies for active debris removal. Union Minister D…
13 Aug 2026DRDO Opens NETRA-2026 Seminar on Electronic Warfare
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) opened the two-day NETRA-2026 national seminar on electronic warfare, digital twin and mission critical…
12 Aug 2026National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) invites Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join Moon Base programme under Artemis framework
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join its Moon Base programme under the Artemis…
10 Aug 2026Gaganyaan Mission Achieves Major Milestones, First Uncrewed Flight Targeted for Q4 2026
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed development and ground testing of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3) propulsion stages and struc…
₹20,193 cr
10 Aug 2026India Meteorological Department (IMD) to Commission X-Band Doppler Weather Radar in Wayanad
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will commission an X-band Doppler weather radar (DWR) in Wayanad, Kerala, by December 2026. The radar will be installe…
09 Aug 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) targets first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission with Vyommitra in late 2026
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed development and ground testing of all propulsion stages and structures for the Human Rated Launch Ve…
₹20,193 cr
05 Aug 2026Annapurni Subramaniam Wins COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal 2026
Annapurni Subramaniam, director of Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, was awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal 2026. The medal is awarded jo…
29 Jul 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) INSAT-3DR Remains Crucial for Weather Forecasting
INSAT-3DR is an advanced meteorological satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 8 September 2016 aboard GSLV-F05. The satellite o…
29 Jul 2026Nandan Nilekani to Lead Exam Reforms Task Force
Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, will head the high-powered task force on examination reforms. The task force includes former Indian Space Research Organ…
25 Jul 2026ISRO’s VSSC and CSIR-IICT Sign MoU to Develop Indigenous Eco-Friendly Blowing Agent Technology
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an MoU …
21 Jul 2026Reliance Jio gets IN-SPACe approval for 1,600-satellite LEO network
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) granted technical clearance to Reliance Jio's proposed 1,600-satellite Low Earth Orbit (…
18 Jul 2026Centre Tightens ISRO Scientist Exit Rules
The Department of Space (DoS) issued an internal memorandum tightening rules for resignation and voluntary retirement of Group 'A' Scientific and Technical pers…
18 Jul 2026Agnikul to Attempt Rocket Stage Recovery
Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian private space company incubated at IIT Madras, plans to launch Mission 02 to attempt the country's first orbital-class rocket booster …
18 Jul 2026S. Somanath Joins Board of Agnikul Cosmos as Observer
S. Somanath, former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), joined the Board of Directors of Agnikul Cosmos as an observer. Agnikul Cosmos is…
$100 mn
16 Jul 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Successfully Carries Out Three Major Tests of Gaganyaan Crew Module Systems
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tested a stored cold-gas-based crew module uprighting system (CMUS) to ensure upright position after sea splashdow…
16 Jul 2026Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Launches Book ‘The Second Orbit’
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched his book ‘The Second Orbit’ aiming to share his personal space journey and inspire engage…
10 Jul 2026India, Australia, and Canada sign Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership MOU on July 9, 2026
India, Australia, and Canada signed the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on…
10 Jul 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Tests Main Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested the main parachutes for the Gaganyaan crew module at the Aerial Delivery Research and Developm…
10 Jul 2026ISRO Conducts Flight Acceptance Test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine for LVM3 Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out the flight acceptance hot test of the CE20 cryogenic engine for the seventh operational m…
07 Jul 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Tests SOLVE Rocket Motor for Gaganyaan Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed the first ground test of the solid motor for its Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) on 3…
04 Jul 2026Mylswamy Annadurai Appointed Chairman of Curriculum Design Committee for School Education in Tamil Nadu
Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist Mylswamy Annadurai has been appointed as the Chairman of the Curriculum Design Committee for School E…
03 Jul 2026India Conducts First Satellite-Guided Jet Landing Using Gagan System
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted the first satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach for a jet engine aircraft in India. The opera…
03 Jul 2026Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Conducts First Satellite-Based Landing System Approach on Jet Aircraft in India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted the first satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach on a jet engine aircraft in India. The exerci…
30 Jun 2026U.P. Rajeev Appointed Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
U.P. Rajeev has been appointed as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. He previously served as the Associate Director …
29 Jun 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Conducts Hot Test of Semi-Cryogenic Engine
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a hot test of the Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) on June 24 at the IS…
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29 Jun 2026DGCA conducts India's first satellite-guided jet landing using Gagan system
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) successfully conducted the first satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach on a jet engine aircraft in Indi…
25 Jun 2026India hosts BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Meeting in Bengaluru on 24 June 2026
Union Minister Jitendra Singh proposed the concept of a BRICS Space Economy during the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Meeting in Bengaluru. The meeting wa…
24 Jun 2026India hosts Brics Heads of Space Agencies (Hosa) meeting in Bengaluru on June 23, 2026
The Brics Heads of Space Agencies (Hosa) meeting commenced as a two-day closed-door session in Bengaluru on June 23, 2026. The meeting is conducted under India'…
17 Jun 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to Develop 200-Day Lunar Lander
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is collaborating with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to develop an advanced artificial heating system for f…
15 Jun 2026India and France announce 13 key outcomes to deepen strategic, tech and trade cooperation on 14 June 2026
Adoption of India–France Innovation Roadmap 2030 to guide cooperation in technology, innovation, research and education. Creation of a Joint India–France AI Wor…
15 Jun 2026Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) Selects Three Startups for Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Support
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has selected three startups for the first round of funding under the Technology Adoption…
₹500 cr
12 Jun 2026IN-SPACe Invites Expressions of Interest for Transfer of Technology of LVM-3 to Private Sector
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the transfer of technology (ToT) of the LV…
04 May 2026GalaxEye launches world's first OptoSAR satellite Mission Drishti
30 Apr 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to Include Civilians in Astronaut Cadre
27 Apr 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Maps Every Village in India Using Satellite Data
18 Apr 2026Space Applications Centre (SAC) of ISRO and ATREE Partner to Map India's Grasslands
14 Apr 2026Department of Posts releases commemorative stamps honouring ISRO's space milestones
13 Apr 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completes second integrated air drop test for Gaganyaan crew module
15 Mar 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tests CE20 cryogenic engine at 22-tonne thrust
11 Mar 2026AIIMS and ISRO sign MoU to advance space medicine research for human spaceflight
10 Feb 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Identifies Landing Site for Chandrayaan-4 Mission
06 Feb 2026ISRO to Launch GISAT-1A Earth Observation Satellite via GSLV Mk II
13 Jan 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) PSLV-C62 mission hits anomaly after third stage
09 Jan 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Dust Detector Records Constant Cosmic Particle Bombardment
03 Jan 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) qualifies upgraded third stage of SSLV via static test
01 Jan 2026TakeMe2Space and EON Space Labs ship 14-kg MOI-1 satellite to ISRO’s Sriharikota for PSLV-C62 launch

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