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More than 100 scientists have resigned or taken voluntary retirement from Isro, prompting the Department of Space to tighten exit rules for staff on flagship missions. The departures underline growing competition from private space firms and wider concerns over mission delays, work structures and talent retention.

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh said ISRO's tighter exit rules are purely administrative, adding,

Jitendra Singh said the recent ISRO resignations were administrative and not controversial. His remarks came as the Department of Space tightened approval of resignation and VRS requests amid a packed mission pipeline.

The Department of Space has tightened resignation rules for Isro scientists working on Gaganyaan and other key missions after a reported wave of exits.

Former ISRO chief S Somanath joins Agnikul Cosmos as the startup prepares Mission 02, aiming to demonstrate reusable rocket technology and new in-orbit operations for India's private space sector., Technology & Science, Times Now

The Department of Space has tightened approval rules for resignations and voluntary retirement by Isro scientists linked to Gaganyaan and other key missions. The move follows a rise in exits by experienced personnel, raising concern over the loss of mission-specific expertise.

A move involving one of India's most respected space leaders comes as a private startup prepares for a mission that could define the country's future in space. Here's why the development is drawing attention.

The memorandum asks directors of ISRO centres and heads of various units to address this issue.

BENGALURU: As preparations for Gaganyaan gather pace, Isro has completed another set of qualification tests aimed at answering a simple question: will the crew capsule perform as designed when astronauts need it most? The latest trials validated systems for splashdown recovery, module separation and parachute deployment.