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MissionsEnglishISRO remains a government organisation, employee concerns will be addressed, says chief V Narayanan The New Indian Express
LaunchesEnglishSteady gaze: On the launch of the ISRO’s EOS-05 satellite | The Hindu Editorial The Hindu
Private SpaceEnglish#Newsmaker | “ISRO will continue to develop and use its technology. We are only saying that the private sector can pay for it and build products that can be used globally," says IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka. He adds that ISRO will get the licensing fee linkedin.com
MissionsEnglishISRO refutes reports of its being privatised News On AIR
MissionsEnglishNo privatisation, but space economy has to grow: ISRO chief’s message to staff The Indian Express
MissionsEnglishIsro privatisation row: Why the space agency had to issue clarification Moneycontrol.com
GeneralEnglishIndia, US moving from cooperation to 'co-creation' in space sector: Ambassador Sergio Gor The New Indian Express
GeneralEnglishU.S.-India space ties evolve from cooperation to co-creation, fostering innovation and partnerships at Bengaluru Space Expo 2026.
MissionsEnglishISRO not being privatised, employees' concerns will be addressed: Chairman
MissionsEnglishISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan says the space agency is not being privatised and employee concerns over space sector reforms will be addressed.
MissionsEnglishGet latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr V Narayanan on Monday said ISRO is not being privatised and that concerns raised by some employees over the government's space sector reforms will be addressed.
MissionsEnglishGround control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus The Hindu
MissionsEnglishISRO's Bharatiya Antariksh Station: India's Space Home by 2035 sandesh.com
Private SpaceEnglishISRO Clarifies Private Sector Push After Staff Bodies’ Letter | Modi Govt’s Space Plan Explained timesofindia.indiatimes.com
LaunchesEnglishIsro’s EOS-05 satellite is being placed in a geosynchronous orbit after a near-perfect GSLV F17 launch. Here’s what the orbit means and why it matters.
Future MissionsEnglishGet latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 7: Messe Muenchen India, one of the country's leading organisers of B2B trade fairs and part of the Messe München Group, has acquired the India International Cargo Show (IICS) from Upstream Business Solutions LLP. As part of this next phase, Messe Muenchen India will work closely with Upstream Business Solutions to shape its future editions together. The IICS 2025 edition welcomed more than 25,000 trade visitors from over 80 countries and featured more than 200 exhibiting brands across over 15,000 SQM of exhibition space.
MissionsEnglishEvening newswrap: Delhi building owner held after 7 killed in collapse; ISRO chief addresses privatisatio The Times of India
MissionsEnglishISRO seeks to calm nerves over India's space privatisation push Reuters
MissionsEnglishModi government deliberately circumscribing ISRO’s role: Cong Nagaland Post
GeneralEnglishUS India Space Partnership: A New Era Of Co-Creation Rediff
GeneralEnglishUS Ambassador Sergio Gor says India-US space ties have moved from cooperation to co-creation, highlighting TRUST initiative and joint innovation at Bengaluru Space Expo.
Private SpaceEnglishGet latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Monday hailed how the India-US space partnership has moved beyond cooperation to “co-creation”, with the two countries “co-designing instruments, co-funding startups, and co-authoring the future of human discovery.”
Moon MissionsEnglishUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has unveiled NASAs formal invitation to Indias ISRO to participate in the Moon base program as part of the United States renewed lunar exploration efforts He emphasized Indias status as a signatory of the Artemis Accords and Washingtons desire to have India by our side on the Moon
Moon MissionsEnglishUS Ambassador Sergio Gor praised the India-United States space sector partnership at Space Expo 2026. NASA officially invited ISRO to join its ambitious Moon base program. Gor encouraged Indian space entrepreneurs to explore opportunities within the American market. Washington and Delhi are collaborating on space governance and traffic coordination. Both nations stand together to protect open and rules-based space governance.
Private SpaceEnglishIndia’s space ambitions push ISRO to lean on private sector BusinessLine
MissionsEnglishJiten Ram Manjhi Admitted to AIIMS; ISRO Rules Out Privatisation Daily Pioneer
Moon MissionsEnglishUS Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme: Ambassador Gor Deccan Chronicle
MissionsEnglishUS Ambassador Sergio Gor meets Isro chief, discusses India-US space collaboration India Today
MissionsEnglishWill address colleagues’ genuine concern: Isro chief The Times of India
Moon MissionsEnglishUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that Washington wants India “by our side” as the United States returns to the Moon, revealing that NASA has officially invited ISRO to join its Moon base programme.
MissionsEnglishISRO rejected media reports of its privatisation, clarifying it will remain the country's principal space agency. It stated that ongoing reforms are aimed at expanding India's space ecosystem, not diminishing ISRO's role or importance.
GeneralEnglishMitha’s family was as opposed to the match as Indu’s, on grounds of culture and religion, especially amid the divisive space that the Subcontinent had become then.
‘Completely baseless’: ISRO rejects reports of privatisation, calls them ‘incorrect’ | India News hindustantimes.comIsro says its ‘next chapter’ is leading national The post ‘Completely baseless’: ISRO rejects reports of privatisation, calls them ‘incorrect’ | India News – hindustantimes.com appeared first on Aap Ki Awaz . com .
SatellitesEnglishPixxel has raised $100 million in the largest funding round in India’s spacetech sector, co-led by Temasek and Seraphim. The latest round took Pixxel’s total funding to $195 million, making it the most-funded Indian space tech startup, ahead of Skyroot Aerospace that has so far raised $155 million.
Moon MissionsEnglishUS Says NASA Invited ISRO to Join Moon Base Program The Times of India
MissionsEnglishModi government weakening ISRO: Ashok Gehlot Deccan Herald
Private SpaceEnglishAs Isro’s workforce shrinks to six-year low, 440 space startups race to create 2 lakh jobs Moneycontrol.com
AstronomyEnglishIsro rejects privatisation fears, says role in India's space sector will remain central Telegraph IndiaISRO staring at privatisation? Employee associations seek clarity Rediff'Importance Will Not Be Diminished': ISRO Says It Will Not Be Privatised NDTV
LaunchesEnglish‘ISRO being privatised?’ Space agency says no, but private firms may build its rockets and satellites Deccan Herald
Future MissionsEnglishWhy ISRO Staff Are Worried About ISRO's Future Rediff
MissionsEnglishIsro will remain ‘bedrock of Indian space sector’, says Goenka The Times of India
MissionsEnglishIsro says its 'next chapter' is leading national space ecosystem The Times of India
AstronomyEnglishISRO staring at privatisation? Employee associations seek clarity Rediff
Private SpaceEnglishIsro will not be privatised: Space agency clarifies on private sector push India Today
Private SpaceEnglishIsro employees seek govt clarification over private sector push: What's behind the anxiety? indiatoday.in
MissionsEnglishISRO stands at a crossroads The Tribune
MissionsEnglishNIT Rourkela, ISRO, Tea Board join hands for AI-based tea monitoring Business Standard
MissionsEnglishUPSC KEY: ISRO staff’s letter to its chief, GDP politics and linguistic identity The Indian Express
MissionsHindiभारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन (ISRO) के कर्मचारियों के बीच नौकरी और भविष्य को लेकर चिंता बढ़ती जा रही है। निजी कंपनियों की बढ़ती भूमिका के बीच, ISRO के करीब नौ कर्मचारी संगठनों ने एकजुट होकर चेयरमैन वी. नारायणन से लिखित आश्वासन मांगा है। संगठन चाहते हैं कि ISRO की भविष्य की रणनीतियों, भर्ती नीतियों और [...] The post ISRO के भविष्य पर कर्मचारियों की चिंता, चेयरमैन से मांगी लिखित गारंटी, पूछा- सरकार की मंजूर नीति क्या है? appeared first on The CSR Journal .
Future MissionsEnglishWhile the push for privatisation and technology transfers may strengthen industry, it could erode ISRO’s engineering capabilities
MissionsEnglishISRO has rejected reports that the space agency is being privatised or that its role is being reduced. The post ISRO dismisses privatisation reports as ‘Baseless’, says it will remain central to India’s space programme appeared first on News24 .
Private SpaceEnglishNEW DELHI: The reports claiming that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to privatise its operations are baseless, the space agency has said.
Private SpaceEnglishISRO's response came after service associations representing employees of the agency's various centres and units had written to its chief, seeking clarification over reports of a proposal to allow private players in the space agency's manufacturing and operational work.
Private SpaceEnglishIsro employees seek govt clarification over private sector push, write letter to Narayanan Telegraph India
MissionsEnglishISRO issues clarification after staff union letter, says its role will not diminish ThePrint
LaunchesEnglish50 launches a year by 2030: IN-SPACe chief bats for Isro-private sector tag team India Today
GeneralEnglishIn a post on social media platform X, Tagore said the country's celebrated space achievements were built on years of sacrifice by scientists who worked through schedules, professional setbacks and mental pressure.
Thousands of ISRO employees question fate, write to chairman amid privatisation push | India News Hindustan TimesLaunch-vehicle design...operations not merely ‘manufacturing The post Thousands of ISRO employees question fate, write to chairman amid privatisation push | India News – Hindustan Times appeared first on Aap Ki Awaz . com .
LaunchesEnglishIndia now has more than 450 space startups, compared with only a handful five years ago.
MissionsEnglishIsro will never be privatised, its role won't be diminished: Space Agency & INSPACe chief The Times of India
MissionsEnglishISRO Employees Object to Pawan Goenkas Privatisation Plan for Indias Premier Space Agency TheWire.in
LaunchesEnglishSteady gaze: On the launch of the ISRO’s EOS-05 satellite The Hindu
MissionsEnglishISRO says remains at centre of India’s space programme, refutes media reports as ‘baseless’ easternmirrornagaland.com
MissionsEnglishISRO won’t be ‘diminished’, says IN-SPACe chairman The HinduISRO employees write to Union govt, seek written reply on privatisation of space sector The News MinuteIsro says its 'next chapter' is leading national space ecosystem The Times of India
MissionsEnglishNine ISRO employee associations have written to the ISRO Chairman seeking clarity on the government's policy for privatising manufacturing and operational functions, following statements by the IN-SPACe chairman suggesting a complete transfer.
Private SpaceEnglishIn a letter to Isro chairman and Department of Space secretary V Narayanan, the associations sought clarity on the government’s privatisation policy. Six years after the government opened the space sector to private companies, nine associations representing thousands of Isro employees have sought official clarification on the proposed transfer of the space agency’s manufacturing and operational functions... The post Thousands of ISRO employees question fate, write to chairman amid privatisation push appeared first on Read Selective .
LaunchesEnglishThe associations cited plans to transfer launch vehicle and satellite work, seeking answers on ISRO’s future role, recruitment and the fate of existing staff.
Private SpaceEnglishEmployees at ISRO are voicing their concerns regarding the growing involvement of private companies in the space sector. A collective letter has been sent to ISRO's leadership, seeking clarification on the organization's future role, particularly in manufacturing and operational tasks. The employees worry that increased private sector participation may limit ISRO's traditional functions and affect job security. They are calling for transparency in the transfer of publicly developed technologies to private entities and are eager for official responses to their inquiries. As the Indian space sector evolves, the debate over ISRO's responsibilities and its collaboration with private firms intensifies.
SatellitesEnglishThe unions argued that vehicle manufacturing and operational satellite deployment remain Isro's "core competence," warning that an abrupt exit threatens the organisation's long-term viability, diminishes public-sector career appeal for young talent, and exacerbates existing recruitment bottlenecks.
MissionsEnglishISRO employee associations seek government’s clarification on privatisation The Hindu
MissionsEnglishNIT Rourkela Signs MoU With NRSC-ISRO, Tea Board For AI-based Tea Monitoring Deccan Chronicle
MissionsEnglish'Importance Will Not Be Diminished': ISRO Says It Will Not Be Privatised NDTVIsro says its 'next chapter' is leading national space ecosystem The Times of IndiaISRO employees write to Union govt, seek written reply on privatisation of space sector The News Minute
GeneralEnglishSpeaking to ANI, Connolly said Australia was “really looking forward” to participating in the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 and bringing a delegation of Australian space companies to engage with Indian firms.
LaunchesEnglishDays after the successful launch of the GSLV F17 - EOS 05 mission, service associations representing employees of various Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) centres and units have written to Department of Space Secretary and ISRO Chairman V Narayanan, seeking official clarification on the government's policy regarding the privatisation or transfer of ISRO's manufacturing and operational functions.
MissionsEnglishNIT Rourkela signs MoU with NRSC-ISRO and Tea Board India for AI-based tea plantation monitoring prameyanews.com
MissionsEnglish'Govt deliberately curtailing ISRO's role': Political storm over space sector privatisation push theweek.in
MissionsEnglishModi govt deliberately circumscribing ISRO’s role: Congress ThePrint
LaunchesEnglishISRO employees write to Union govt, seek written reply on privatisation of space sector The News MinuteLaunch-vehicle design...operations not merely 'manufacturing contracts': ISRO employees seek 'written clarity' over privatisation of space sector Deccan HeraldNine ISRO employee associations seek clarity on reports of core functions being shifted to private sector The New Indian Express
Private SpaceEnglishThousands of ISRO employees question fate, write to chairman amid privatisation push | India News Hindustan TimesIsro employees seek govt clarification over private sector push: What's behind the anxiety? India TodayIn a first, 9 Isro staff bodies seek 'written clarity' on private sector shift The Times of India
LaunchesEnglishISRO launches EOS-05: What are the different types of satellite orbits, and why do they matter? The Indian Express
LaunchesEnglishIndia news: ISRO launches first imaging satellite into orbit dw.com
Future MissionsEnglishGaganyaan mission reaches advanced stage as ISRO completes key systems, infrastructure DD News
MissionsEnglishIsro Successfully Tests Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head At Full Thrust Deccan Chronicle
Future MissionsEnglishGaganyaan: 8,000 tests and counting for a safe homecoming theweek.in
MissionsEnglishISRO successfully conducts hot test of Semicryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article at full thrust level ISRO
LaunchesEnglishLetter sent after GSLV launch: ISRO staff question trajectory of space privatisation, want chief to clarify The Indian Express
LaunchesEnglishIsro's new engine passes full-thrust test, paving way for heavier LVM3 launches India Today
MissionsEnglishFormer ISRO Chairman S Somanath calls for larger AI models to address India's social problems Deccan Herald
LaunchesEnglishISRO’s GSLV-F17 launched EOS-05, dubbed the ‘Naughty Boy’, into orbit. Know why the rocket earned the nickname and how EOS-05 could transform Earth monitoring.
MissionsEnglish5,000 ISRO employees write to govt over 'dismantling' concerns, say 'We'll become a boutique' | 'Policy must be explained to us' | Inshorts inshorts.com
Private SpaceEnglishIn a first, 9 Isro staff bodies seek 'written clarity' on private sector shift The Times of India
Private SpaceEnglishIndiGo Ventures backs Jeh Aerospace in first startup deal
MissionsEnglishNSE Gets Regulatory Nod, ISRO's Success, Auto Sales Updates — The Week That Was NDTV Profit
LaunchesEnglishShedding ‘naughty boy’ tag, GSLV carries India’s first geo-imaging satellite The Indian Express
MissionsEnglishAre ISRO activities being privatised? Anxious staff seek Govt response WION
LaunchesEnglishWhy GSLV-F17 is more than just Isro’s first successful launch of 2026 forbesindia.com
Future MissionsEnglishUncrewed Gaganyaan this fiscal: ISRO chief The New Indian Express
MissionsEnglishEditorial: Strategic leap for ISRO DT Next
LaunchesEnglishISRO launches India’s first-ever ‘Eye in the Sky’ The New Indian Express
LaunchesEnglishThe Success of EOS-05 Says the Seven-Month Launch Hiatus for ISRO Is Over thewire.in
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