ISRO conducted the first hot test on an intermediate configuration of the Semi-cryogenic Engine, known as Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Tamil Nadu. The test was conducted towards developing a 2000 kN thrust semi-cryogenic engine to power the booster stages of future launch vehicles. The objective of the test was…
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching its third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 (Ch-3), on July 13, with the primary objective of executing a precise landing on the celestial body. This is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. It has a lander and…
ISRO chief Dr. M Mohan has been appointed as Director of Human Space Flight Center (HSFC) of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Notably, the ISRO Human Space Flight Centre ( HSFC ), is leading the implementation of India’s first human spaceflight mission ( Gaganyaan ) Dr. Mohan took charge from Umamaheswaran R, who superannuated on…
Space missions requires highly reliable Materials, Parts, Components (EEE, Mechanical and other) and equipment for both in-flight as well as on-ground use. These items are further grouped as Space grade, MIL grade and Industrial/ Commercial grade depending upon the final end use, operational conditions, life etc. In its effort to be self-reliant, ISRO had indigenized…
The French Space Agency, CNES and ISRO held a meeting on 6th June 2023 at ISRO Headquarters in Bengaluru. The delegation was led in CNES side by the President Mr. Philippe Baptiste & in ISRO side by Chairman Shri Somanath S. The meeting was aimed to explore potential areas of collaboration, share knowledge, and foster innovation…
Under India’s presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20), the 4th edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM) is scheduled to be held at Hotel Taj West End, Bengaluru during July 6-7, 2023. The theme for this event, ‘Towards a New Space ERA (Economy, Responsibility, Alliance)”, is chosen in line with India’s G20 Summit’s…
Issue Date: 2 June 2023 Response Date: 19 June 2023 Issued By: ISRO Brief Details: On behalf of the President of India, Sr. Head, Purchase & Stores, U R Rao Satellite Centre [URSC] have issued a global tender for supply of the following:- LVCMOS – 72 MHz – URSC/HS/CMMA/2023-000-397 (Tender Reference) LVCMOS Crystal Clock Oscillator…
Issue Date: 30 May 2023 Response Date: 27 June 2023 Issued By: ISRO Brief Details: On behalf of the President of India, Sr. Head, Purchase & Stores, U R Rao Satellite Centre [URSC] have issued a global tender for supply of the following:- RF Low Noise Amplifiers – URSC/CE/ICA/2022-00-1738 (Tender Reference) RFSoC Evaluation Kit and…
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully accomplished GSLV-F12/NVS-01 mission on Monday, May 29, 2023. This Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) mission deployed NVS-01 navigation satellite, weighing about 2232 kg, into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. The vehicle lifted off at 10:42 hours IST from the second launch pad at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota and injected the satellite…
The Indian Navy and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the Gaganyaan Recovery Training Plan at Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) INS Garuda, Kochi on May 24. The document outlines the training plan for recovery of the crew module of the Gaganyaan mission. It defines overall requirements with respect to training of various teams participating…
