Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is the main centre of Indian Space Research Organisation under the Department of Space, Government of India, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was formed on 21 November 1963 and was named so in honour of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, often regarded as the father of the Indian space program. H.G.S. Murthy was the first Director and Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair being the present Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.  

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• 12th Mar 2023

National Science Day is celebrated in India every year on 28 February in memory of the discovery of Raman Effect by Nobel laureate, physicist CV Raman in 1928. Since 1987, this event is celebrated all over the country. The aim is to spread a message about the importance of science used in the daily life of the people. The theme for this year is Integrated Approach in Science and technology for Sustainable Future.

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• 10th Apr 2023

Titan, an OceanGate Expeditions deep-sea submersible, perished tragically while on a trip to investigate the Titanics century-old wreck.The submersible was found in parts, the consequence of a catastrophic implosion that killed all 5 individuals aboard, according to a statement from the US Coast Guard. Since losing communication with its surface support ship a week prior, the Titan had been reported missing.

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• 23rd Jun 2023

According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the lunar mission Chandrayaan 3 of India will launch on July 14 at 2:35 PM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.Later, the Secretary of Space and Chairman of ISRO, S. Somnath, confirmed the date during a press conference held in conjunction with the G-20 Fourth Economy Leaders Meeting in Bangalore.

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• 14th Jul 2023

In Bengaluru, India, two significant parts of the NISAR satellite were united to form a single spacecraft. NISAR, short for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, is being built jointly by NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation, or ISRO, to observe movements of Earths land and ice surfaces in incredibly fine detail. It is scheduled to launch in early 2024.

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• 14th Jul 2023

With a loan facility of up to $1 billion, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has declared its support for Indias National Green Hydrogen Mission. The financing is intended to help India advance its emerging green hydrogen ecosystem and renewable energy initiatives. During his trip to India this week for G20 activities, EIB Vice-President Kris Peeters will confirm the lenders interest in granting the credit.

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• 15th Jul 2023

A global IT business called HCL Tech has joined the XR Startup Programme, an initiative by Meta and the MeitY Startup Hub to support and foster the growth of XR technology startups in India.As part of this partnership, HCL Tech will play a significant role in creating a thriving ecosystem for Indian startups, empowering them to take the lead and innovate in important industries like agri-tech, healthcare.

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• 22nd Feb 2023

According to NASAs Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS), July 2023 was the warmest month on record for Earth since the 19th century. It recorded a temperature that was 1.18 degrees Celsius higher than the average July temperature between 1951 and 1980, and it was 0.24 degrees Celsius warmer than any previous July. The world last experienced this level of heat in 1880.

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• 16th Aug 2023

The famed Hubble Space Telescope is the source of the magnificent image of the atypical galaxy ESO 300-16. This amazing deep space observatory is lauded for its unparalleled capacity to deliver incredibly clear photographs of celestial objects, so finally solving the universes secrets.The most fascinating aspect of the galaxy is a seductive bubble of bright blue gas at its centre.

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• 24th Aug 2023

The first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, the Aditya-L1 mission, will likely launch by the first week of September, according to ISRO Chief S Somanath. Hours after Chandrayaan-3, ISROs third lunar mission, successfully touched down on the moons surface, this announcement was made.On September 2, ISRO will launch the PSLV-C57 for the Aditya L1 mission.

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• 28th Aug 2023

By successfully putting its cutting-edge Nabhmitra instrument through its paces, the ISRO has reached a key milestone. This tool, created at ISROs Ahmedabad Space Applications Centre, aims to increase the safety of fishermen while they are out at sea. Utilising cutting-edge satellite communication systems, Nabhmitra enables smooth two-way contact between fishing boats and maritime authorities deployed at sea.

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• 30th Aug 2023

The Pragyan rover module on Chandrayaan-3 successfully verified the presence of sulphur on the Moons surface, according to information released by the ISRO. The first-ever in-situ recordings made close to the lunar south pole led to this important discovery. The presence of sulphur must be confirmed in order to fully grasp the Moons elemental makeup and to advance our knowledge of its geological past.

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• 30th Aug 2023

Recently, the Hyderabad-based Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) and Bengaluru-based Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) established a substantial partnership. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on September 11 to begin a five-year partnership under the National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) programme, formalised this historic alliance.

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• 15th Sep 2023

The dramatic conclusion to a seven-year journey came as a NASA spacecraft touched down in the Utah desert, bringing the largest asteroid samples ever gathered to Earth. The sample is expected to contribute to a better understanding of how our solar system formed and how Earth became habitable, according to scientists, who have great expectations for it.

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• 25th Sep 2023

NASAs Resilience A huge boulder field was traversed by the Mars rover at a record-breaking speed, taking only a third of the time that Curiosity, its predecessor, would have needed to do it. The rovers traversal of Snowdrift Peak in the Jezero Craters difficult terrain is a demonstration of its highly developed autonomous navigational abilities and underlines its dedication to extending scientific exploration time.

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• 28th Sep 2023

HIV or human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that attacks the bodys immune system. It is a member of genus Lentivirus, part of the family Retroviridae. If untreated HIV leads to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) a condition of progressive failure of the immune system. In most cases, HIV is a sexually transmitted infection and occurs by contact with or transfer of blood, pre-ejaculate, semen, and vaginal fluids.

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• 4th Nov 2023

An important milestone has been reached by ISROs first solar mission, Aditya L1, which saw its first high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares. The space agency said in a statement on Tuesday that the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) on board the Aditya-L1 spacecraft recorded the impulsive phase of solar flares during its initial observation period, which began around October 29.

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• 9th Nov 2023

An important milestone was recently reached by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) when the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous, high speed flying-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), successfully completed a flight trial. India now joins an exclusive group of nations that have perfected the controls for flying wing technology as a result of this successful demonstration.

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• 16th Dec 2023

Indias traffic laws are shaped by the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicle Rules of 1989, which are continuously amended to improve road safety. Enforcing traffic laws is essential to this, and it is mainly the duty of Union Territory administrations and State Governments. To discourage infractions and promote a safer environment for all road users, strict enforcement is essential.

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• 20th Dec 2023

When the Kakrapar Atomic Power Projects Unit 4 (KAPP 4-700 MW) reached criticality, which denotes the start of controlled fission chain reactions, it was a historic moment in Indias nuclear power history. Attained on December 17, 2023, this noteworthy milestone is evidence of the high safety standards established by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).

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• 20th Dec 2023

Researchers have revealed an electrically conductive soil that is designed to promote extraordinary growth in crops, specifically barley seedlings, with the potential to increase growth by 50% in just 15 days.The teams creation, eSoil, is an electrically conductive growing medium designed specifically for hydroponic farming.

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• 8th Jan 2024

The neurotechnology startup Neuralink, which Elon Musk co founded, has successfully implanted its first brain chip into a human being in a ground-breaking achievement. This presents a plethora of opportunities for the advancement of medical care and human enhancement in the future and represents a major step forward in the field of brain computer interfaces, or BCIs.

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• 31st Jan 2024

An important finding has been made by NASAs Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) a super Earth situated in a habitable zone that presents intriguing possibilities for the existence of life. The variety of planets in the universe and the possibility of habitable worlds outside of our solar system are both illuminated by this discovery.

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• 9th Feb 2024

India is getting ready to send its first spy satellite manufactured by TASL soaring into orbit in April on a SpaceX rocket. This satellite will strengthen the nations defense capabilities by offering real time monitoring and ground control. It is intended for covert information gathering.The center, which is anticipated to open soon, will enable effective use of the satellites capabilities.

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• 19th Feb 2024

The worlds first wooden satellite, known as the LignoSat probe, is about to launch as part of a ground-breaking partnership between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). This ground breaking project, created by scientists at Kyoto University in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, intends to transform spaceflight operations by emphasizing sustainability.

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• 19th Feb 2024

In its pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, SJVN Limited, a Mini Ratna, Category-I and Schedule A Central public sector enterprise under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has reached an important turning point. The successful commercial operations of SJVNs 50 MW Gujrai Solar Power Station in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, were announced on February 23, 2024.

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• 24th Feb 2024

Shanker Trivedi, senior vice president at NVIDIA, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the union minister of information technology, recently met at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The conversation focused on the developing Digital Public Infrastructure in India and looked at possible joint ventures in the area of Sovereign AI.

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• 27th Feb 2024

When PM Modi visited the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, he revealed the identities of the four pilots who are presently training for Indias first human space flight mission, Gaganyaan. The PM also presented the astronauts with astronaut wings, including Group Captain P Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander S Shukla.

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• 27th Feb 2024

At the National Space Science Symposium (NSSS 2024), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chairman S Somnath said that the organization is getting ready to launch Chandrayaan-4, the organizations next moon mission. There will be five spacecraft modules on this trip.LVM-3, Indias heaviest launch vehicle, will be used to launch the ascender, descender, and propulsion modules.

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• 8th Mar 2024

On Mars, scientists have made a discovery the enormous volcano known as Noctis Volcano. With a height of 29,600 feet and a breadth of over 450 kilometers, this enormous volcano is located in the Eastern Noctis Labyrinthus region of Mars, directly south of the planets equator. Noctis Volcanos size and intricate modification history point to its ancient activity and provide possible clues about the geology of Mars.

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• 19th Mar 2024

The ground-breaking app SAKHI was created by the VSSC with the intention of supporting astronauts on the Gaganyaan space flight mission. The Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction, or SAKHI, provides invaluable assistance with a number of crucial mission components.For the mission, ISRO has carried out crucial experiments and tests at a budgeted cost of less than Rs. 10,000 crore.

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• 20th Mar 2024

A significant finding has been revealed by the European Space Agencys Gaia space telescope Shiva and Shakti, two ancient star streams. This discovery, led by Khyati Malhan of the MPIA in Germany, greatly expands our knowledge of the Milky Ways genesis.About ten million suns make up each cluster, and the stars, which are 12–13 billion years old, have surprisingly similar orbits and structures.

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• 23rd Mar 2024

A first-of-its-kind vaccine technology has been delivered by the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) to BioMed Pvt. Ltd., a vaccine production business. A recombinant vector vaccine created especially to fight the classical swine fever virus in pigs and wild boars is part of this ground-breaking technology. It closes a big hole in the vaccination landscape of India.

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• 27th Mar 2024

Using the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) device, a nuclear fusion reactor that may be thought of as a artificial sun, scientists in South Korea have broken a new world record. In tests conducted between December 2023 and February 2024, they produced 48 seconds of plasma at a temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius.

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• 3rd Apr 2024

Amid worries about impending advanced AI versions, the United States and Britain have teamed up to support the safety precautions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Formally established by a memorandum of understanding, this partnership seeks to jointly create sophisticated AI model testing protocols in line with pledges made at the Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit.  

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• 8th Apr 2024

For ISROs START initiative, which aims to develop future scientists and engineers in the field of space science and technology, GUJCOST has been designated as the Nodal Centre. The application, which was designed by ISRO, offers a basic online platform that covers a range of space science research topics.GUJCOST will provide live classes as part of the START initiative, serving as the main hub for knowledge sharing.  

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• 10th Apr 2024

Russia successfully tested the Angara-A5 space rocket for the first time on April 11, 2024. The test launch took place from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russias Far East. In actuality, rocket test launches on April 9 and 10 were canceled due to a pressurization system failure and an issue with the engine launch control system.  

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• 13th Apr 2024

Nigeria has made history by being the first country to use the novel Men5CV vaccination, which targets five types of meningococcal bacteria and is recommended by the World Health Organization. Meningitis is a serious danger in Africa, especially in Nigeria, and this historic achievement holds great hope in the fight against it.  

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• 18th Apr 2024

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has announced the release of Meta AI, the companys cutting-edge AI assistant, which is enabled by the cutting-edge Llama 3 language model. The new artificial intelligence (AI) product, which is also accessible on the dedicated website meta.ai, is intended to improve user experience across all of Metas well-known apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.

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• 20th Apr 2024

At the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, Spain, India, represented by Earth Sciences Secretary M. Ravichandran, pushed for the creation of an ocean observation center that would be customized to a given region. emphasized the necessity of creating regional programs that are specific to the demands of user communities, like ocean forecasting.  

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• 23rd Apr 2024

At a special convocation on April 29, 2024, MAHE awarded an honorary doctorate to K.V. Kamath and Chairman of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development. The event honored Kamaths outstanding leadership in banking, finance, and sustainable development and acknowledged his important contributions to the financial industry in India as well as his influence on a global scale.

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• 30th Apr 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in partnership with the Kamrup Election Districts Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP), has introduced a revolutionary 3D-printed mock ballot unit. Through a hands-on experience with voting, the campaign hopes to increase voter knowledge and involvement, especially among new voters and senior residents.

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• 30th Apr 2024

With a depth of 1,380 feet, the Taam Ja Blue Hole in Mexicos Chetumal Bay is the deepest known blue hole on Earth, according to a recent revolutionary discovery reported in Frontiers in Marine Science. This abyss, which is 480 feet deeper than the previous record-holder, the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, offers an enticing chance for scientific research and the possible discovery of new marine life.

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• 8th May 2024

The first floating solar installation in the state is scheduled to be inaugurated at the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), a major facility of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) located in Chhattisgarh. This project is a significant step in Chhattisgarhs transition to renewable energy and demonstrates BSPs dedication to lowering its carbon footprint and supporting environmentally beneficial projects.

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• 14th May 2024

NASA has announced FLOAT, an ambitious plan to build the first lunar train system that will transform cargo transportation on the moon. This novel technology is in line with NASAs Moon to Mars effort and mission ideas such as RLSO2, with the goal of providing dependable, autonomous, and efficient mobility that is necessary for the day-to-day operations of a sustainable lunar outpost.  

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• 14th May 2024

Despite a difficulty impacting one of its sensors, NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have agreed to continue operating an instrument on the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) satellite in its current configuration for at least the next 18 months. This choice demonstrates the agencies will to move forward with this ground-breaking mission for X-ray astronomy.

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• 14th May 2024

The software giant Microsoft Corp. has revealed intentions to invest an astounding €4 billion (roughly $4.3 billion) in establishing cloud and AI infrastructure in France, a move that further demonstrates its commitment to AI and cloud computing. The companys ongoing focus on developing its AI capabilities and growing its cloud services internationally is demonstrated by this most recent investment.

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• 15th May 2024