This role is the highest-ranking civil service position within NASA and places him at the forefront of the United States’ space exploration plans, including the ambitious Artemis mission to return to the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars.
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India-US NISAR satellite set for launch from Sriharikota today
NISAR, which stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, will be the first satellite to use dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar to observe the Earth. It combines NASA’s L-band radar with ISRO’s S-band radar, enabling high-resolution imaging of the Earth’s surface regardless of time of day or weather conditions.
ISRO-NASA NISAR satellite to launch on July 30
The satellite will be placed in orbit at an altitude of 740 kilometres and is equipped with advanced radar imaging technology. It has the capability to capture images of Earth throughout the day and night, even during cloudy weather and rainfall.
NASA to lose 20 percent of its workforce amid federal workers’ layoffs
NASA is expected to lose around 20 percent of its workforce after it accepted the President Donald Trump-led administration’s “deferred resignation” (DRP) option
Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla, crew members enter Dragon spacecraft, undocking from ISS soon
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the crew for the Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) enter Dragon Spacecraft
You are closest to the hearts of Indians, Modi tells astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla during video conference
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who is currently present in ISS
Ax-4 Mission to ISS delayed again; new launch date awaited
The mission, a joint effort involving NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX, will no longer lift off on Sunday, 22 June, with a new launch date expected to be announced in the coming days.
NASA-ISRO joint mission: USD 1.5bn Earth-observing NISAR satellite to be launched next month
NASA-ISRO’s NISAR satellite to be launched next month
NASA’s JPL removes Indian-origin DEI head Neela Rajendra after diversity office shutdown
Rajendra’s name was not among the 900 employees laid off earlier this year due to NASA’s budget cuts, raising questions about the reasons for her departure. According to a March email from the lab, her office was meant to continue overseeing efforts such as employee “affinity groups”, including the Black Excellence Strategic Team (B.E.S.T.).
Sunita Williams plans visit to India, excited about ISRO’s future astronauts
Williams, whose father Deepak Pandya hails from Gujarat, said she was looking forward to visiting her father’s home country. She also expressed excitement about the future of Indian astronauts, particularly those who will be part of ISRO’s upcoming space missions.
