S Somnath

Nimhans could play key role in addressing mental health of space engineers

Speaking to the 572 graduates, including 101 in absentia and 39 medallists, Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of ISRO S Somanath reflected on humanity's space achievements and drew parallels between space exploration and human thought, urging students to unlock the vast potential of their minds.

03 October 2024, 15:12 IST

Nimhans could play key role in addressing mental health of space engineers

03 October 2024, 15:12 IST

Designs for Chandrayaan 4&5 are ready; ISRO plans 50-70 satellites in the next five years: S Somanath

"We have a series of missions to go to the moon. Chandrayaan-3 is over. Now, design for Chandrayaan-4 and 5 has been completed and we are seeking approval of the government," Somanath said

20 August 2024, 15:54 IST

Designs for Chandrayaan 4&5 are ready; ISRO plans 50-70 satellites in the next five years: S Somanath

20 August 2024, 15:54 IST

Not possible to locate people buried under landslide debris using space tech: ISRO chief

The ISRO chief was answering a question in this regard in the outreach programme organised by ISRO, #asksomanatisro on Instagram.

03 August 2024, 17:00 IST

Not possible to locate people buried under landslide debris using space tech: ISRO chief

03 August 2024, 17:00 IST

ISRO's two astronauts all set to undergo training under NASA for ISS mission

The two chosen astronauts will be undergoing a meticulous training to learn all the modules and protocols of the ISS. The training will also include physical conditioning, technical training, simulations, understanding systems of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and emergency preparedness necessary for the mission.

25 July 2024, 09:52 IST

ISRO's two astronauts all set to undergo training under NASA for ISS mission

25 July 2024, 09:52 IST

'Asteroid hitting earth a real possibility,' says ISRO as 'Apophis' to pass by earth in 2029

ISRO chief S Somnath said that such events of an asteroid approaching planets are frequent and if such a thing happens on earth, there are possibilities of extinction.

05 July 2024, 08:36 IST

'Asteroid hitting earth a real possibility,' says ISRO as 'Apophis' to pass by earth in 2029

05 July 2024, 08:36 IST

ISRO chairman advocates for libraries in temples to attract youth

Speaking after receiving an award instituted by the Sree Udiyannoor Devi Temple here, Somanath said temples should not only be places where elderly people come for nama japa (chanting the name of God), but they should also become places for 'transforming society.'

18 May 2024, 11:03 IST

ISRO chairman advocates for libraries in temples to attract youth

18 May 2024, 11:03 IST

There could be life on exoplanets but they are many lightyears away: S Somanath

Explaining that exoplanets are planets outside our solar system (orbiting different stars), Somanath mentioned that around 5,000 such planets have been discovered so far.

28 April 2024, 00:06 IST

There could be life on exoplanets but they are many lightyears away: S Somanath

28 April 2024, 00:06 IST

India planning to launch 50 satellites for intelligence gathering in five years: ISRO chief

If India can launch satellites at this scale, threats to the country can be better mitigated, Somanath said.

28 December 2023, 15:44 IST

India planning to launch 50 satellites for intelligence gathering in five years: ISRO chief

28 December 2023, 15:44 IST

ISRO to develop ECLSS for Gaganyaan after failing to get it from other countries: S Somanath

Expected to be launched by 2025, the Gaganyaan project envisages a demonstration of ISRO's human spaceflight capability by launching a human crew to an orbit of 400 km and bringing them safely back to earth by landing in Indian sea waters.

13 December 2023, 09:13 IST

ISRO to develop ECLSS for Gaganyaan after failing to get it from other countries: S Somanath

13 December 2023, 09:13 IST

Gaganyaan mission astronauts ready and waiting for flight to happen in 2025: ISRO chief

The Gaganyaan programme aims to send four astronauts into space for a three-day mission in 2025 and bring them back safely to Earth.

02 December 2023, 16:19 IST

Gaganyaan mission astronauts ready and waiting for flight to happen in 2025: ISRO chief

02 December 2023, 16:19 IST