The Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) has completed the final test in a series of tests to qualify the Crew Module Propulsion System for the Gaganyaan Programme. The test was conducted for a duration of 602.94 s and all the parameters were as expected. With this test, the Crew Module Propulsion System has undergone…
The launch of the GSLV-F12/NVS-01 mission is scheduled on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10:42 hours IST from the second launch pad at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. This Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) mission is designed to deploy the NVS-01 navigation satellite, weighing about 2232 kg, into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Subsequent orbit raising maneuvers will be…
A Centre for Space Science and Technology was inaugurated at IIT Roorkee on May 8, 2023. Shri Somanath S, Secretary, Department of Space & Chairman, ISRO inaugurated it along with the office premises for ISRO-IITR Space Technology Cell. He invoked the research scholars and faculty members to work on various opportunities available in the space…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch two back-to-back missions in a few months – Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L1. Both of these missions are expected to be launched in July 2023. Chandrayaan 3 It is the third moon mission set to be launched by ISRO, where a spacecraft will be…
A new low-cost star sensor developed by astronomers from off-the-shelf components was recently launched by ISRO on board PSLV C-55. In its first-ever space test, the sensor, which is mounted on the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM), is performing well, and the initial data has now validated its design as well as its function. The StarBerrySense…
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) largest rocket LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark III) successfully placed 36 OneWeb satellites into a 450-kilometre circular orbit with an inclination of 87.4 degrees, as part of the LVM3-M3 Mission. The vehicle took off with a total payload of 5,805 kg from the second launch pad at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. It…
The Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) is planning a third Lunar South Pole Exploration Mission, named Chandrayaan-3 (C-3), to be launched later in June-July 2023 by Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM MkIII) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. The organization recently have revealed new rendition of Chandrayaan-3 Mission. The details are discussed in…
Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully completed the Post-Mission Disposal (PMD) operation of the communication satellite GSAT-12. The satellite carrying 12 extended C band transponders was launched on July 15, 2011. It was located at 83° E longitude till March 2021. After the launch of its replacement satellite CMS-01 in 2020, it was…
The launch of the PSLV-C55/TeLEOS-2 is scheduled for April 22, 2023 at 14:19 hours IST from SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. This is a dedicated commercial mission through NSIL with TeLEOS-2 as primary satellite and Lumelite-4 as a co-passenger satellite. The satellites weigh about 741 kg and 16 kg, respectively. Both belong to Singapore. They are intended to…
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh has stated that the budget of Rs. 9023 Crores is allocated towards achieving the objectives of Gaganyaan mission. The scope of Gaganyaan programme is to demonstrate human spaceflight capability to Low Earth Orbit and safe return. Further, ISRO is also developing indigenous technologies…
