# Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) News

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Chandrayaan 2 Uncovers Signs Of Hidden Lunar Ice: Makes Major Discovery
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Chandrayaan 2 Uncovers Signs Of Hidden Lunar Ice: Makes Major Discovery

ISRO has found strong evidence of subsurface water ice beneath the Moon's south pole using Chandrayaan-2 radar data. Scientists detected signs of buried ice inside permanently shadowed craters, especially Faustini crater, a discovery that could support future lunar missions with water, oxygen, fuel

ISRO's Gaganyaan Nears Final Phase for the 2027 Crewed Mission
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ISRO's Gaganyaan Nears Final Phase for the 2027 Crewed Mission

ISRO's Gaganyaan programme is in its final phase, targeting India's first human spaceflight in early 2027. With successful parachute and air drop tests, the mission aims to send a three-member crew into a 400 km orbit, marking a major step in India's space ambitions.

NASA Artemis II Successfully Launches Astronauts to the Space
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NASA Artemis II Successfully Launches Astronauts to the Space

NASA successfully launched the Artemis II mission to the Moon. After 50 years, sending four astronauts on a planned test flight around the moon and back. Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap - astronauts on Mars.

NASA Hubble captures rare Breakup of Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS in Space
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NASA Hubble captures rare Breakup of Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS in Space

In a rare and fascinating cosmic event, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured the dramatic breakup of comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS as it began fragmenting in deep space. Such moments are incredibly difficult to witness, making this observation a significant milestone for astronomers

After 8 Years, NASA's Van Allen Probe Falls Back to Earth
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After 8 Years, NASA's Van Allen Probe Falls Back to Earth

After nearly 14 years in space, NASA's Van Allen Probe A is set to make a fiery re-entry into Earth's atmosphere on March 11, 2026. The satellite, which completed its mission in 2019, has been drifting in a graveyard orbit before its final descent.

NASA Eyes March Launch for Artemis II Moon Mission
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NASA Eyes March Launch for Artemis II Moon Mission

For the first time since 1972, NASA is preparing to send astronauts on a journey around the Moon. The agency has set March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for Artemis II, a landmark mission that will carry four astronauts on a 10-day trip around the lunar far side before returning to Earth. T

Will the 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Be Visible on February 17?
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Will the 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Be Visible on February 17?

Skywatchers around the globe are preparing for a dramatic celestial event on February 17, when an annular solar eclipse, popularly known as the "ring of fire," will occur. While the phenomenon promises breathtaking visuals, only a limited number of people will be able to witness it in person. An ann

Intense Solar Flares Keep Space Agencies on High Alert
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Intense Solar Flares Keep Space Agencies on High Alert

A surge in intense solar activity has kept space agencies worldwide on high alert, as the Sun continues to unleash powerful flares that can disrupt modern technology. India's ISRO has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation amid growing concerns over possible radio blackouts and satell

Artemis II Set to Take Astronauts Moonward After 56 Years
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Artemis II Set to Take Astronauts Moonward After 56 Years

NASA's Artemis II mission is set to mark a historic return to human lunar travel, carrying four astronauts toward the Moon 56 years after the last crewed mission. Preparations for the mission entered a crucial phase with the start of a wet dress rehearsal on the night of January 31, as NASA moved cl

Red Auroras Over Hanle Signal Rising Solar Threat to Earth
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Red Auroras Over Hanle Signal Rising Solar Threat to Earth

The night sky above Hanle in Ladakh is usually a picture of calm, deep blue, silent, and filled with distant galaxies. But on the nights of January 19 and 20, that serenity was broken by an unsettling sight: a blood-red glow spreading across the horizon. Images of rare auroras over Indian skies quic

NASA Icon Sunita Williams Steps Down After Decades in Space
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NASA Icon Sunita Williams Steps Down After Decades in Space

Sunita Williams has officially retired from NASA, concluding a 27-year career that redefined human spaceflight and inspired millions worldwide. One of the most respected figures in space exploration, Williams steps away after setting records and leading critical missions aboard the International Spa