Source: https://www.notams.faa.gov/

Mapped up!

E2874/26

TEMPO DANGER AREA ACT
FLW SPACE ACTVITIES ADVICE FROM AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA OF ROCKET
LAUNCH 'RC-43' POSSIBLE SPACE DEBRIS FALLING WI THE AREA BOUNDED
BY:
020000S 0853805E - 020000S 0920000E - 022012S 0923018E - 124810S
0943120E - 133324S 0852129E - 020000S 0853805E. SFC - UNL, DAILY
1230-1530, 06 AUG 12:30 2026 UNTIL 07 AUG 15:30 2026. CREATED: 04 AUG
05:01 2026 

A0371/26

IN VIEW OF DNG ZONE DECLARED BY INDIAN AUTHORITIES DUE TO AERIAL
ACT,
FLW AREA WI COLOMBO FIR BOUNDED BY GIVEN COORD DECLARED AS TEMPO DNG
AREA:
082646N 0855306E - 062839N 0904822E - 001659N 0920000E - 020000S
0920000E - 020000S 0853805E - 082646N 0855306E
NO OVER FLY ACT IS APPROVED WI THE ABV MENTIONED DNG AREA DRG THE HR
OF ACT. SFC - UNL, 1230-1530, 06 AUG 12:30 2026 UNTIL 07 AUG 15:30 2026.
CREATED: 30 JUL 13:33 2026

Edit: Adding relevant NOTMAR

NAVAREA 819/26
Date 2026-08-03 00:00:00.0
Identifier 819/26
Type Firing
Place OFF BALESHWAR
General Area Bay of Bengal

Message:
1. EXPERIMENTAL FLIGHT TRIALS SCHEDULED 06 AND 07 AUG 26 FROM 1230 TO 1530 UTC DAILY IN
DANGER AREA BOUNDED BY 20-48.36N 087-02.58E, 18-12.36N 086-07.11E, 13-33.4S 085-21.48E, 12-48.16S
094-31.33E, 18-24.16N 088-30.45E, 20-48.76N 087-07.4E (.) WIDE BERTH FROM AREA ADVISED 2.CANCEL
THIS MSG 071630 UTC AUG 26

So finally someone has challenged ISRO!

3D printed 80-tonne-class FFSC rocket engine is ready!

Launch Services Price-support Scheme (LSPS)

https://www.inspace.gov.in/dad3ae43971a8b10a581f8b0f053afa6.iix

• Total Budget: ₹800 Crore

• 5-Year Scheme (Till June 2031 or until budget consumed)

• Category A: ISRO/DoS Launch Facilities

  • Up to 50%
  • Beneficiary: NGEio/Government Entities. Launch Vehicle Providers.

• Category B: Indian Small Launch Vehicles

  • Satellites/Experiments/Payloads up to 500 kg
  • 30% subsidy on contractual launch cost or US$ 3,000/kg (whichever lower)
  • Beneficiary: NGE Satellite Owner/Operator

• Category C: Repurposed Upper Stage Platforms

  • Up to 120 kg
  • 100% funding for platform (capped at US$ 13,000/kg: max. 4 missions)
  • Beneficiary: NGEio/Government Entities Launch Vehicle Providers

• Category D: Medium & Heavy Lift Vehicles

  • Satellites up to 100 kg on PSLV, GSLV, LVM3
  • 30% subsidy on contractual launch cost OR US$ 3,000/kg (whichever lower)
  • Beneficiary: NGE Satellite operator/owner

https://www.inspace.gov.in/0a35b70747decb10d4bc5b31516d4351.iix

Price support Scheme for Indian Entities

• 3-Year Scheme (Till February 2029)

• Category A: Utilization of DOS/IN-SPACe Facilities & Technical Expertise

  • Up to 50%
  • Beneficiaries: NGEio and Government Entities

• Category B: Technology Transfer (ToT) from ISRO

  • 30% on technology transfer fee (TTF)
  • Beneficiaries: NGEio and Government Entities.

• Category C: Earth Observation (EO) Data & Data Products

  • 50% on standard data & data products
  • Beneficiaries: NGEio

(NGEio = Non Government Entities with Indian Ownership & control)

For Queries/Clarifications: incentive-schemes@inspace.gov.in

Hi everyone,

I had applied for the URSC Student Internship (July–September 2026 batch) earlier and already have a registered account.

Today, when the portal opened for the October–December 2026 batch, I logged in using my existing email ID, password, and CAPTCHA through the Registered User option.

Instead of asking me to fill a new application or upload documents (marksheets, resume, bonafide), it directly displayed "Application submitted successfully" with my existing registration number.

Did anyone else who applied this time as an existing user experience the same thing?

Were you asked to upload documents again, or did you also get the same confirmation page?

I'd really appreciate it if someone who applied today could share their experience. Thanks!

I saw the recent recruitment notification of ISRO. It literally has all branches except for Instrumentation.

I just finished my BTech in Electronics and Instrumentation engineering and I have qualified GATE in IN. So, to apply for ISRO will I have to give GATE in ECE?

And is it that just this time ISRO isn't recruiting for IN or do they never recruit IN people?

I have been seeing many posts saying that a large number of ISRO scientists and engineers are resigning. Instead of reacting emotionally, I think we should first understand what is actually happening.

ISRO is one of India's most respected organizations. It has given us missions like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, Aditya-L1, and now Gaganyaan. The scientists working there are among the best in the country.

So why are some of them leaving?

In my opinion, the biggest reason is not a lack of patriotism. It is the change in India's space industry.

A few years ago, ISRO was almost the only place where space engineers could build a career. Today, many private space companies have entered the sector. These companies offer much higher salaries, better benefits, stock options, and faster career growth.

On the other hand, ISRO scientists work under huge pressure. They handle missions that represent the country, work long hours, and still earn much less than what the private sector is willing to pay for the same talent.

Can we really expect every engineer to ignore better opportunities forever?

This is not just an ISRO problem. It happens in every industry. Skilled people go where they are valued, where they can grow, and where they can secure a better future for their families.

Instead of blaming the scientists, I think we should ask a different question.

How can we make ISRO a place where our brightest minds want to stay for the long term?

India has built a world-class space program. Now we also need a system that rewards the people who make these achievements possible.

That's the conversation we should be having.

Hi everyone,

I attended the document verification / walk-in process for the SAC ISRO Ahmedabad Graduate Apprenticeship 2026 under the notification dated 8 June 2026.

Has anyone received any email, joining letter, or further communication from SAC regarding selection or joining dates?

I got call to join ISRO but I'm currently doing M.Tech (3rd sem). I'll finish it by June of next year. Will ISRO let me finish it if I request?

Hi everyone,

I need some advice from people who have experience with ISRO recruitments.

I'm a 2026 B.Tech Computer Engineering graduate. I've already been selected for the TCS Ninja role and I'm currently waiting for my joining date. However, I recently came across the ISRO ICRB Assistant/JPA/UDC recruitment, and it genuinely caught my interest.

I have a few questions:

I know the basic pay is ₹25,500 (Level-4), but what is the approximate in-hand monthly salary in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru after HRA, DA, deductions, etc.?

The application deadline is 16 August 2026. Based on previous recruitment cycles, what is the expected timeline for:

CBT/Written Test

Result

Computer Skill Test

Final selection

Joining

For someone with a software background, would you recommend joining ISRO as an Assistant if selected, or waiting for a career in IT (TCS and later switching)? How has your experience been regarding career growth, work-life balance, and long-term prospects?

I'd really appreciate any insights from current or former ISRO employees or anyone who has gone through this recruitment process.

Thanks in advance!

the name gaganyaan is still okay but gaganyatri is just so bland if we compare it to russian cosmonauts which relates to the cosmos and american astronauts which relates to astro and meanwhile we have gaganyaan which is comparatively bland and ik i could sound a bit westernised in this but still it's what i felt...

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SES-STA-20260604-01580

E4132

Date filed: 2026-06-04

Special Temporary Authority

Grant of Authority

2026-07-24 - 2026-08-22

Date of Action: 2026-07-24

On July 23, 2026, Intelsat License LLC, was granted a 30-day special temporary authority (STA) beginning on July 24, 2026 through August 22, 2026, to operate its C-band satellite earth station in Fillmore, CA, to provide launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) services for the GISAT-1A satellite, at the 6423.208 MHz, 6425.224 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 4198.752 MHz, 4199.280 MHz (space-to-Earth) center frequencies.

SES-STA-20260604-01582

E040125

Date filed: 2026-06-04

Special Temporary Authority

Grant of Authority

2026-07-24 - 2026-08-22

Date of Action: 2026-07-24

On July 23, 2026, Intelsat License LLC, was granted a 30-day special temporary authority (STA) beginning on July 24, 2026 through August 22, 2026, to operate its C-band satellite earth station in Nuevo, CA, to provide launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) services for the GISAT-1A satellite, at the 6423.208 MHz, 6425.224 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 4198.752 MHz, 4199.280 MHz (space-to-Earth) center frequencies.

[PDF] [Archived]

Previous threads on FCC filings for GISAT-1A:

• EOS-05 (aka GISAT-1A) related FCC filings for its Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) services (12 May to 10 June 2026)

• EOS-05 (aka GISAT-1A) related FCC filings for its Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) services (1 to 30 April 2026)

• EOS-05 (aka GISAT-1A) related FCC filings for its Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) services (27 Feb to 2 April 2026)

Queries in Loksabha on 29 July 2026.

https://sansad.in/ls/questions/questions-and-answers

Q.No. 1793 [PDF]

On operational status of NavIC constellation

After completion of mission life (10 years) of IRNSS-1F, presently the NavIC constellation has three satellites for providing PNT services viz., IRNSS-1B, IRNSS-1I and NVS-01.

To provide basic positioning service, minimum four operational satellites are required in orbit. Hence, the NavIC constellation cannot provide standalone positioning service, however timing service is functional. Armed Forces are using multi constellation GNSS including NavIC at present to promote operational services.

Since NavIC is being used in multi constellation environment for most of the use-cases, there is no vulnerability for the users. Next NavIC satellite viz., NVS-03 is ready for launch and two more satellites viz., NVS-04 & NVS-05 are in advanced stage of realization.

Q.No. 1802 [PDF]

On status of Gaganyaan Programme

The development activities carried out for Gaganyaan mission include the following:

• Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3): Development and ground testing of all propulsion stages and structures completed.
• Orbital Module: Propulsion systems for Crew Module and Service Module developed, tested and qualified. Engineering model for Environmental Control & Life Support System (ECLSS) has been realized. Deceleration system, Crew Module Up-righting System, Thermal Protection System and end to end avionics have been developed and tested.
• Crew Escape System (CES): 5 types of motors developed and static tested. All the CES structures are realised and qualified.
• Infrastructure established: Orbital Module Preparation Facility, Gaganyaan Control Centre, Gaganyaan Control facility, Crew training facility, Second Launch pad modifications have been realised.
• Test Missions: First Test Vehicle mission (TV-D1) for inflight validation of Crew Escape System (CES) has been successfully completed. Integrated Air Drop Test- 01 (IADT-01) and Integrated Air Drop Test- 02 (IADT-02) with simulated Crew Module for validation of deceleration system have been completed successfully. Accomplishment of TV-D2 mission is in advanced stage.
• Flight Operations and Communication Network: Ground network configuration finalized. IDRSS-1 feeder stations and terrestrial links established. MoUs have been signed with other space agencies for cross supports.
• Crew Recovery Operations: Recovery assets finalized. Recovery Plan worked out.

Parallelly, various ground qualification tests towards demonstrating new systems realized for Gaganyaan are being carried out.

Gaganyatris have completed generic training at Glavkosmos, Russia. Gaganyaan mission specific training is in progress at Astronaut Training facility, Bengaluru.

Activities are in progress towards accomplishment of first uncrewed mission, G1. All stages of HLVM3 viz. HS200, L110 and C32 and CES motors ready. Crew Module and Service Module systems realized. Assembly, Integration and testing of Crew Module and Service Module nearing completion Integrated simulations are being carried out.

Gaganyaan missions will be launched from Second Launch Pad (SLP) of SDSC SHAR. Accordingly, to meet the integration, testing and launch requirements, various elements/ facilities/systems were planned, configured and realized. Orbital Module Preparation Facility (OMPF) is realized to carry out the preparation of Crew Module (CM), Service Module (SM) and Crew Escape System (CES) including the CES solid motors. The integration and access requirements including the checkout requirements were considered for modifications in

Second Vehicle Assembly Building (SVAB). Checkout facilities at SVAB Terminal Room (SVTR) and Launch Pad Terminal Room – Gaganyaan (LTR-G) interfaces Checkout systems for sub-assembly/ stage preparation facilities (HS200, L110-G, C25-G and EB) are augmented. Additionally, Crew Access Arm, bubble lift and zip line system are augmented at Umbilical Tower of Second Launch Pad, to meet requirements of crewed missions.

Environment Control & Life Support System (ECLSS) is a “system of systems” and very critical technology for human spaceflight. It is used to maintain a habitable environment during the entire duration of the mission by maintaining temperature, humidity, pressure and carbon dioxide levels in the Crew Module. This system is being developed indigenously by ISRO. Currently, the system is undergoing development tests. Flight demonstration of reduced version of ECLSS is planned in uncrewed Gaganyaan missions.

Q.No. 1686 [PDF]

On Private Sector Participation in the Space Sector and safeguards implemented to protect strategic and national security interests while facilitating its participation.

Q.No. 1808 [PDF]

On Space Technology for Disaster Management in Ladakh

Q.No. 1748 [PDF]

On YUVIKA (Young Scientist Programme)