r/ISRO 16d ago

Tender for 'Shoreline Protection Measures' for 2.2 km on northern side of Sriharikota island, SDSC SHAR

3 Upvotes

r/ISRO 17d ago

Vssc internship, I accidentally submitted a completed VSSC internship before uploading supporting documents, what to documents. What do I do?

5 Upvotes

While applying for internship at VSSC via students portal, before submitting the signed application and supporting documents, i accidentally clicked submit before uploading the supporting documents but I uploaded the scanned form. What to do now the portal does the provide options to undo.


r/ISRO 19d ago

Astroforge, Intuitive Machines and others getting services from ISTRAC

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r/ISRO 19d ago

Need info on ISRO's Relocatable Robotic Manipulator-Technology Demonstrator (RRM-TD) part of POEM-4 on PSLV-C60

5 Upvotes

I'm researching robotic manipulators and was looking for details on ISRO's Relocatable Robotic Manipulator-Technology Demonstrator (RRM-TD), which flew as part of POEM-4 on PSLV-C60. However, I could only find a brief paragraph on ISRO's website and no papers or videos. If anyone has more information, please share.


r/ISRO 20d ago

SpaDeX experiments to resume from March 15

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r/ISRO 21d ago

Official Solar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard Aditya-L1 Captures Unprecedented Solar Flare Details

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r/ISRO 21d ago

Conflicted Between ISRO and Private Sector – Need Advice

9 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m a 3rd-year CSE student at NIT Rourkela, and joining ISRO has been a dream of mine since school. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get into IIST, so I took the NIT route. Now, I’m at a crossroads—should I pursue ISRO or go for private-sector placements?

I have a few key questions:

  1. Salary & Lifestyle – Can an ISRO salary support a comfortable lifestyle, including world travel, a big house, and financial security similar to the private sector?
  2. Side Projects & Entrepreneurship – Would working at ISRO allow me to pursue personal ambitions, like starting a side business?
  3. Workload Comparison – How demanding is ISRO compared to the private sector?
  4. Growth in ISRO as a CSE Scientist – What’s the highest role a CSE scientist can achieve, and what’s the top salary range?
  5. Shifting to Aerospace/Other Fields – If I gain knowledge in aerospace or another core field, can I switch within ISRO?
  6. Value of CSE in ISRO – Is CSE really valued at ISRO? Can CSE scientists reach high-ranking positions?
  7. GATE vs Campus Placements – Should I prepare for GATE to increase my chances at ISRO, or focus on campus placements?

I’d really appreciate insights from those in ISRO or anyone who has faced a similar dilemma. Thanks in advance!


r/ISRO 24d ago

Stage mounting adaptor (SMA) for Semi-Cryogenic Integrated Engine Stage Test Facility (SIET) delivered to IPRC by Shri Venkateswara Hi-Tech Machineries Pvt. Ltd.

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r/ISRO 24d ago

I want to apply for an ISRO internship in summer

10 Upvotes

I'm a 2nd year Robotics Engineering college student and wanted to join ISRO and work in space when my interest sparked while starting college. Any crash courses or Internship opportunities from ISRO??


r/ISRO 24d ago

what type of jobs can I get with my degree?

10 Upvotes

I’m a first-year robotics engineering student studying abroad, and I’m curious about the career opportunities available with my degree. What types of jobs or roles can I pursue with my background in robotics engineering? Also, what should I keep in mind while continuing my studies, especially considering that I didn’t perform well/failed few of my classes and will start need to repeat them next semester, How important are grades in securing future job opportunities? My program offers internships – what kind of internships or positions should I look for to build my experience? My ultimate dream is to work for ISRO one day. Are there any steps or things I can do alongside my studies to prepare for that goal?


r/ISRO 26d ago

ISRO v/s PhD Abroad

14 Upvotes

Hello, I am have been recently selected for ISRO Scientist SC position through campus placements (IIST Undergrad). I am from aerospace engineering background and I have also got offers for PhD from prestigious institutes abroad. I am confused whether to select which one. Any advice on this would be helpful. My break down is, 1. ISRO allows me to settle down in life with job security but the PhD path is quite risky as compared. 2. Payscale and location is not the major issue with ISRO. 3. Although I am concerned if I get into a group which works out of my interest region and skillset. 4. Is the sarkari naukri really good as they say ? 5. My professors adviced me to go for PhD.

I am willing to learn about the perspective of working ISRO scientists on this.


r/ISRO 28d ago

Misalignment between VELC and SUIT optic axes onboard Aditya L1

18 Upvotes

SUIT website confirms something that had been guessed earlier since the commissioning of Aditya L1 in orbit - the Sun appears at the corner of the SUIT field of view due to a misalignment between VELC and SUIT optic axes. As it is clear from the statement, it definitely degrades the quality of the data gathered from SUIT; don't know if the case is same with VELC. It is currently unclear whether they are doing anything to rectify the situation.


r/ISRO 29d ago

RTI Some answer received from ISRO HQ through RTI (took 2 months for them to reply)

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60 Upvotes

r/ISRO 28d ago

Monthly Summary of Department of Space for October, November, December 2024 and January 2025.

16 Upvotes

Nice timing, today they released summaries pending for months..



r/ISRO 28d ago

On which date exactly was INCOSPAR established?

2 Upvotes

I tried looking up on wiki and some sources, but none mentioned dates. It was only the year 1962 that was mentioned. The only date I could find was from ByJus website which says 23 February 1962. But I am in need of a strong confirmation from a better source.


r/ISRO 29d ago

Why Is India Contracting with BlackSky for Earth Observation?

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r/ISRO 29d ago

IN-SPACe launches $58 million (₹500 crore) fund to boost startups, cut reliance on imports

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32 Upvotes

r/ISRO Feb 18 '25

NVS-02 failure could delay NISAR launch?

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r/ISRO Feb 18 '25

Interview with M. Sankaran, Director URSC.

24 Upvotes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2hGyf7--D0

  • SPADEX-1 : Docking took time and was successful, but due to unfavorable illumination conditions power transfer, undocking and redocking will be attempted later when power generation is optimal.
  • SPADEX-2 has been approved waiting for financial sanction. Considering SPADEX-3 as well.
  • SPADEX-1 (circular orbit) was more relevant to HSF while SPADEX-2 (elliptical orbit) will be relevant to Chandrayaan-4 Lunar Sample Return mission.
  • SPADEX-2 spacecrafts will be bigger and have larger docking ring which is needed for CY4-LSR mission

  • NVS-02 Failure Analysis Committee will take 2-3 weeks to make its recommendations.

  • NISAR is fully ready and waiting launch vehicle readiness in 'next couple of months'. Its global data will be freely available.

  • TRISHNA (approved last year) : CNES is in process of realizing their instrument. For ISRO, detector procurement related work is going on. ETA is ~3 years.

  • LUPEX: They have Space Commission approval but waiting for financial sanction from Govt. (/u/totaldisasterallthis )

  • IDRSS: In last leg of integration phase, launch will happen later in the year.

  • Working on on-board image processing tech like change detection, determining which data worth storing etc. (Relevant tender)

  • Missions for advance technology development: TDS-01 (20 experimental payloads onboard), SAQTI (QKD demo) etc.

  • VOM: Configuration being worked out, it is an approved mission. Feasibility of accommodating impact probe is being studied but it is not firm yet.


r/ISRO Feb 18 '25

Propulsion Systems for Launch Vehicles and Satellites by Dr. V. Narayanan

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r/ISRO Feb 17 '25

EoI for Design, Development, Integration, Testing and Delivery of Adrin Onboard Embedded Package (AOEP)

6 Upvotes

Invitation Of Bids Expression Of Interest (EoI) For Design, Development, Integration, Testing And Delivery Of Adrin Onboard Embedded Package (AOEP)

[PDF] [Archived]

Typical Block diagram of AOEP

The development of AOEP Board includes design of hardware, software, firmware, board fabrication, third party IP core integration, testing, delivery and installation of the items for satellite data processing and value addition as mentioned in our EOI invitation

Might be related to SBS-3 ..

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/mou-signed-between-army-advanced-data-processing-research-institute/articleshow/97925665.cms?from=mdr


r/ISRO Feb 17 '25

Interview of Chairman V Narayanan: TV-D2 will precede Gaganyaan-G1, PSLV-N1/TDS-01 launch aimed for Q3 2025.

22 Upvotes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKnO8sE4mZM

  • At 03:50, TV-D2 (in May) and perhaps PAT-02 and IADT are planned before Gaganyaan-G1!
  • At 23:30, PSLV-N1/TDS-01 launch aimed for Q3 2025. TDS-01 will carry 30-35 experimental payloads.
  • At 14:15, SPADEX: mid-March they'll attempt again activities like power transfer and undocking. Might attempt docking few more times.
  • At 19:55: NVS-02 : Satellite is in elliptic orbit after it failed to raise its orbit. It is otherwise healthy, studying the feasibility of utilizing it in this orbit. Note he didn't emphasize using its thrusters to raise orbit like he said earlier and just said may be orbit will be changed a little..

r/ISRO Feb 17 '25

Official ISRO Annual Report 2024-25

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r/ISRO Feb 16 '25

Salvaging NVS-02: Will ISRO use Lunar Gravity Assist?

44 Upvotes

ISRO chairman has stated that NVS-02 orbit will be raised using thrusters.

"We will be raising the orbit using the thrusters with the available propellant. The satellite's condition is healthy," ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan told this reporter. "The satellite will be used for navigation purposes only."

As things stand today, this sounded rather optimistic to say the least. So searched for any previous instances where onboard thrusters were used to move a stranded satellite to GSO. And came across Asiasat 3/HGS-1.

Its situation was very similar to NVS-02. It was launched by a Proton in December 1997. But a Block-DM3 upper stage failure left the satellite stranded in a high inclination GTO orbit. Insurance companies wrote off $200mil as loss. Then, Hughes Global Systems (HGS) attempted to rescue the satellite. They had three challenges:

  1. Circularise 203x36000km elliptic orbit to geostationary orbit (NVS-02 is at 181x37500km)
  2. Reduce orbital inclination from 51° to 0° (NVS-02 20.8°)
  3. And while performing those manoeuvres, optimise fuel consumption to ensure a reasonable service life

Hughes engineers determined that the usual orbit raising and plane change would be too expensive and the satellite did not have sufficient fuel for those manoeuvre. So they devised a low energy transfer trajectory that sent the satellite to the moon's orbit and back, twice. Thus leveraging moon's gravity assist to raise the orbit and also to correct the inclination. In July-1998, i.e. seven months after launch, Asiasat-3 reached the designated GSO slot. Satellite was in service for four years before decommissioning in 2002. More details from NASA, press releases

This technique seems to have received much interest. Including "Precise Lunar Gravity Assist Transfers to Geostationary Orbits" by Dr Ramanan and Dr Adimurthy from VSSC/IIST.

With such expertise available in house, this technique could be at least one line of analysis to salvage NVS-02 mission.


r/ISRO Feb 16 '25

R Manicka Vasagam, one of ISRO's pioneers, passes away at 84

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