Meet the ISRO technician who was once a golgappa seller; discover how his late-night studies made his dream a reality | – The Times of India

In the rural areas of Maharashtra, away from metro limelight and scholarly circles, an unsung saga of determination and turn-around unfolded silently. Ramdas Hemraj Marbade, a young man from Gondia district, is the hero who used to sell golgappas (pani puri) for his livelihood and now works at India’s premier space research organisation, ISRO. His…

Glitch-hit NVS-02 can provide services only for 2-3 hours per day – The Times of India

BENGALURU: Even as the failure analysis committee (FAC) set up to look into the May 18 PSLV failure prepares for its first formal meeting, details about the defective valve that affected India’s NV-02 navigation satellite, launched on Jan 29, have emerged, confirming that the satellite is only partially operational.In an official response to queries under…

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with students live from the ISS this June and conduct five additional experiments with NASA | – The Times of India

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a seasoned Indian Air Force test pilot and astronaut candidate under the Human Spaceflight Programme of India, is getting ready for a landmark position on the upcoming Axiom Mission-4 to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, a joint endeavor between India’s ISRO, NASA, and ESA, highlights the growing global cooperation…