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ISRO chairman unveils plans for space experiments, moon missions Newsletters ePaper Sign in HomeIndiaKarnatakaOpinionWorldBusinessSportsEntertainmentVideoDH SpecialsNews ShotsExplainersBengaluruScienceTrendingPhotosBrandspotNewslettersHomeNews ShotsTrendingMenu×ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENTHomeindiaISRO chairman unveils plans for space experiments, moon missionsDuring an hour-long live Instagram session, Somanath mentioned that ahead of the Gaganyaan project, ISRO aims to launch an Indian Space Station by 2028 and have it fully operational by 2035.DHNSLast Updated : 03 August 2024, 21:29 ISTFollow Us :CommentsBengaluru: Indian astronauts, on a joint ISRO-NASA mission called Axiom-4 to the International Space Station, will conduct five space experiments, announced ISRO Chairman S Somanath on Saturday.During an hour-long live Instagram session, Somanath mentioned that ahead of the Gaganyaan project, ISRO aims to launch an Indian Space Station by 2028 and have it fully operational by 2035.Responding to a variety of questions from students, he explained that ISRO offers opportunities for students with innovative ideas to contribute to ongoing projects. He detailed funding mechanisms that allow students, educational institutions, and research establishments to collaborate with ISRO. Addressing a question about why humans have not yet visited the moon, he described such missions as “expensive” and emphasised the importance of developing reliable methods to safely return humans to Earth.Somanath also outlined ISRO’s ambitious plans for a manned moon mission by 2040, facilitated by the development of the partially reusable Next-Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will enable lunar and beyond.Many young attendees inquired about how to join the space agency. The ISRO chief advised that a strong foundation in science, particularly physics, during undergraduate and postgraduate studies at any state or central university, is crucial. He reassured that with science education available in regional languages besides English, language barriers should not deter aspiring students.ADVERTISEMENTPublished 03 August 2024, 21:29 ISTIndia NewsBengaluru newsMoon MissionISROS SomanathFollow us on : Follow UsADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT IndiaElections 2024SouthNorthWestEast & North EastOpinionEditorialSpeak OutCartoonKarnatakaBengaluruSportsParis Olympics 2024CricketFootballTennisF1 RacingEntertainmentMovie ReviewsPhotosSpecialsDH on SundayDH on SaturdaySign up for NewslettersAll NewslettersTop News of the DayPolitical TheatreDH SportsletterExplainersExplained | Which Hezbollah and Hamas leaders have been assassinated?What we know so far about the deadly pager blasts in LebanonExplained | Why is it so hard to get drugs approved for use during pregnancy?Explained | How US Secret Service details are assignedWhat's BrewingRahul Gandhi faces threat to life, alleges Sanjay Raut over remarks by Shinde Sena, BJP lawmakersDelhi L-G proposes September 21 for Atishi's swearing-in as CMIf use of loudspeakers harmful during Ganesh festival, same for Eid too: Bombay High CourtJammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 | Polling peaceful, incident-free so far, says electoral officerLatest NewsJammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 | BJP suspends Pawan Khajuria, 2 other rebel leadersGujarat: Cop asks man not to use abusive words during Ganesh idol immersion, stabbedWomen's safety is multi-faceted and extends beyond physical aspects, says NHRC chiefCabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, sanctions Rs 79,156 crore for tribal communitiesThe Printers Mysore LtdPrajavaniSudhaMayuraExam MastermindEpaperClassifiedsContactAboutPrivacy PolicyTermsDisclaimerGrievance Redressal

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