ISRO is set to strengthen its launch capabilities with two new launchpads—one at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, and another at Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. These facilities will be operational within two years, supporting India’s increasing number of space missions.
Chandrayaan-4: A Giant Leap in Lunar Exploration
Chairman V. Narayanan announced plans for Chandrayaan-4, scheduled for launch in 2028. This mission will weigh 9,200 kg, more than double Chandrayaan-3’s 4,000 kg, and will include two docked modules. The primary goal is to land on the Moon and retrieve samples, a significant step forward for India’s space research.
Promoting Gender Inclusivity in Space Science
ISRO continues to emphasize gender equality, with women scientists playing crucial roles in missions such as Chandrayaan and the Mars Orbiter Mission. The organization remains committed to fostering talent-based recognition regardless of gender.
International Collaborations: NISAR and G-20 Satellites
ISRO is partnering with NASA on the NISAR satellite, an Earth observation mission aimed at studying environmental changes. The satellite will be launched on a GSLV Mark II rocket. Additionally, ISRO is working on the G-20 satellite for climate research, with 40% of its payload developed in India.
Impressive Satellite Launch Record
Over the past decade, ISRO has successfully launched 433 satellites for 34 countries using indigenous rockets. Nearly 90% of these launches took place in the last ten years, reinforcing India’s growing global presence in space technology.
Future Goals
ISRO aims to make space research cost-effective and beneficial for the public while maintaining its leadership in specialized space science fields. Upcoming projects include sharing data from solar studies and further enhancing India’s role in global space exploration.
