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12 Jun

GSLV’s first test flight for India’s human space mission delayed

Chennai: The first unmanned test flight of Indian rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), as part of the country's human space mission Gaganyaan, will not happen this year, said officials.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had planned the first of the two test flights later this year. "The first flight of the rocket as part of Gaganyaan mission will not happen this year (2020)," a senior ISRO official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told IANS.While the actual reason for the delay is not known, perhaps the Covid-19 lockdown had its impact on the first test flight. In his address at…

02 Mar

Military Satellite Applications in INDIA

Indian Satellites Programme Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) responsible for the Indian satellite programme has done India proud through its path breaking initiatives. Vision of the ISRO is to harness space technology for national development, while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration. Several satellite applications have influenced the quality of life of the ordinary Indian citizen through better communications, weather forecast, land surveys, minerals location and so on. India has its own progressive satellite launch systems considered best in the world. From launching micro and mini satellites to the launch of the heavy and sophisticated Mangalyaan, Chandrayaan and very…

03 Sep

ISRO completes de-oribital operation of moon lander Vikram

Chennai: India's first moon lander -- Vikram -- on Tuesday got nearer to the Moon with the Indian space agency successfully completing the first of the two de-orbital operations.According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the de-orbital operation began at 8.50 a.m. as planned. Using the onboard propulsion system for 4 seconds the operation was carried out successfully.The orbit of Vikram Lander is 104 km x 128 km. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in the existing orbit and both the Orbiter and Lander are healthy.The next de-orbiting operation is scheduled on Wednesday between 3.30 a.m - 4.30…

22 Jul

India’s tryst with destiny: ‘Bahubali’ puts Chandrayaan-2 into orbit

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): India's second lunar mission was on track as its 'Babubali' GSLV rocket successfully put the moon spacecraft -- Chandrayaan-2 -- into the orbit in a copy book style on Monday afternoon.The Rs 375 crore, heavy lift GSLV-Mk III rocket slung the Rs 603 crore, 3.8 tonne Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft in its intended earth parking orbit. The 43.4 metre tall, 640 tonne rocket, nicknamed 'Bahubali', carried the 3.8-tonne Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, which will carry out India's second mission to its closest celestial neighbour.From here, it will be a long, over one-and-a-half-month journey for Chandrayaan-2 as it will traverse the 384,400 km…

21 Dec

Year of many new beginnings for Indian space sector

Chennai: The year 2018 could be termed as one of several new beginnings for the Indian space agency: the political sanction for a manned Gaganyaan mission, operationlisation of the heaviest rocket, steps to licence out lithium ion battery technology, introduction of new technologies in rockets and satellites and the decision to go ahead with the Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS), among others. As the year ended, the IAF got its own eye in the sky to exponentially enhance its capabilities.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) also carried out a sort of `Swachh Bharat' mission - clearing the backlog of satellite…