Indian Space Research Organisation

Aug312017 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

India’s eighth navigation satellite PSLV-C39 implodes on take off

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India’s eighth navigation satellite imploded shortly after lift off on Thursday, state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. The IRNSS-1H satellite had been expected to join seven others in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) to take the country a step further to developing its own global positioning system. “Satellite got separated internally but it imploded within the heat shield, in the fourth stage itself,” ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar told reporters in a televised news conference. The heat shield is meant to protect the satellite from the heat generated by the friction against atmosphere during take-off. Once a satellite is placed into orbit, it is expected to separate and fall off. The IRNSS-1H satellite had been released ...

Jun52017 by Team - The Digital Indian1 Comment

Isro’s most powerful rocket GSLV Mk III successfully places GSAT-19 communication satellite in orbit

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SRIHARIKOTA: Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday successfully launched its most powerful rocket, GSLV Mk III nicknamed 'Fatboy'+ , by firing a high thrust indigenous cryogenic engine in the first developmental flight and placed the country's heaviest satellite in orbit. With the launch, Isro has demonstrated its mastery in developing a cryogenic engine, a technology denied to it years ago. The launch proves the homegrown launch vehicle's capability of hurling up to four tonne payload into higher orbits. It has also laid a strong foundation for its ambitious future projects, including Chandraayan-II and a manned mission, besides venturing into the global heavy payload market. GSLV Mk III launch: 'Fat boy' to pave way for manned mission GSLV Mk III-D1 carrying communicatio...

May52017 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

Isro’s GSLV South Asia satellite launch successful; PM congratulates Isro scientists

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The Indian Space Research Organisation on Friday successfully launched its heaviest rocket, the Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) for the eleventh time. Carrying the geostationary communication satellite, the lift off, three minutes before 5 pm put into orbit GSAT-9 or the South Asia Satellite which is expected to boost communication links among South Asian countries. In a tweet, Prime Minister congratulated the team of scientists who worked hard for the successful launch of South Asia Satellite. We are very proud of them, PM Modi said. This will also greatly benefit South Asia and our region's progress. Successful launch of South Asian Satellite is a historic moment. It opens up new horizons of engagement, PM Modi said. I welcome President Ashraf Ghani, PM Sheikh Hasin...

Feb152017 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

ISRO sets world record by successfully launching 104 satellites

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Today at 9.30 am, the Indian Space Research Organisation marked its name in history by setting a new world record after launching 104 satellites into orbit on a single mission. The launch will see PSLV-C37 pushing a mindboggling 104 satellites into orbit. Of the 104 satellites, 101 satellites will be from international clients. Of the 101 international co-passenger nano-satellites, 96 are from the US, and one each from Israel, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. The weight of all the satellites at launch will total 1,378 kg. India will become the first country to script history if it succeeds in launching the 104 satellites in a single rocket. The countdown for the launch of PSLV-C37/Cartosat2 Series satellite mission began at 5:28 AM soon after the M...