**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this screenshot from a video posted on Nov. 2, 2025, ISRO's launch vehicle LVM3-M5 carrying the communication satellite CMS-03 lifts off from the launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. (@ISRO Official/YT via PTI Photo)(PTI11_02_2025_000223B)
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CNBC TV1831-12-2025, 21:00

India's Space Sector Soars in 2025: ISRO's Historic Missions & Breakthroughs

  • ISRO achieved over 200 milestones in 2025, pushing boundaries with new satellites and human space mission preparations.
  • Aditya L1 released two sets of scientific data, offering insights into the Sun's layers, particles, and magnetic fields.
  • India successfully conducted its first Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) and launched the heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03 (4,400 kg).
  • GSLV-F15 marked the 100th large vehicle mission, while the joint ISRO-NASA NISAR satellite began scanning Earth for environmental changes.
  • ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla completed 18 days on the ISS during the Axiom-4 mission, traveling 12 million km.

Why It Matters: 2025 marked a monumental year for India's space sector, with ISRO achieving over 200 milestones and launching diverse missions.

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