GEO SYNCHRONOUS SATELLITE
Getting to space is incredibly tough. Agnikul is doing it on a 3D-printed rocket engine
It took just 6.5 years for Chennai startup Agnikul Cosmos to use a rocket with a 3D-printed engine. It promises to revolutionise spacetech.
Chandrayaan-3 launch delayed by 4 seconds to avoid collisions with debris, reveals ISRO report
ISRO's recent report discloses a 4-second launch delay for Chandrayaan-3 to prevent collisions with debris objects and satellites. The Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 highlights space asset vulnerability to environmental hazards, emphasizing the need for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). The report also details India's satellite count, active deep space missions, satellite re-entries, and successful launches in 2023. ISRO implements collision avoidance maneuvers based on IS4OM/ISTRAC analyses to protect operational spacecraft.
ETPWLA 2023: Unveiling the finalists nominated for the Woman Pioneer of the Year Award
As we anticipate the Grand Finale of the ETPrime Women Leadership Awards (ETPWLA) 2023 on August 4, 2023, the Economic Times is proud to announce the shortlisted nominees for the Woman Pioneer of the Year Award. These finalists are stalwarts in their respective fields, who have shattered barriers and achieved path-breaking success, thus emerging as role models for girls and women everywhere.
India's GSAT-24 satellite launched, entire capacity leased to Tata Play
NSIL, a Government of India company under the Department of Space, has leased the entire satellite capacity to Tata Play. GSAT-24 was launched on-board Ariane-V VA257 flight from the Guiana Space Centre, Europe's spaceport in Kourou.
ISRO to kick off launch mission in 2022 with PSLV-C52 on Feb 14
PSLV-C52 is designed to orbit the EOS-04, weighing 1710 kg, into a sun synchronous polar orbit of 529 km, ISRO said in an update.
Geo-imaging satellite EOS-03 scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021: Jitendra Singh
EOS-03 is capable of imaging the whole country four-five times daily, the Minister of State for the Department of Space said in a written response in the Rajya Sabha. In addition to natural disasters, EOS-03 would also enable monitoring of water bodies, crops, vegetation condition, forest cover changes, Singh said.
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Satellite set for Mar 28 launch will help India keep an eye on borders near real-time
India plans to launch on March 28 an earth observation satellite that will provide it near real-time images of its borders and also enable quick monitoring of natural disasters.
Satellite-killer not a one-off, India working on star wars armoury
“We are working on a number of technologies like DEWs, lasers, electromagnetic pulseand co-orbital weapons etc,” said DRDO chief.
A big leap, but India still miles behind China
China has several projects underway for strong counter-space capabilities ranging from “direct-ascent kinetic kill missiles” to directed-energy laser weapons and satellite jammers to destroy or degrade an adversary’s space assets during a conflict.
Military using 13 satellites to keep eye on foes
The satellites, which can be used for surveillance and mapping border areas, are primarily used for keeping an eye on enemies both on land and sea.
India to launch 31 satellites on Jan 10
Bengaluru, Dec 30 (IANS) India will launch 31 satellites, including the earth observation spacecraft Cartosat on January 10, from its spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, an official said on Saturday.
Post-failed mission, Isro to 'resume satellite launches by December
When asked if the IRNSS-1H mission was insured, a source in Isro told TOI, “The missions are launched from the government’s money.
Will NASA-ISRO satellite pass the Donald Trump test?
Recently, the US walked out of the Paris Climate Change Treaty while India continues to honour its commitments.
All you need to know about South Asia Satellite
The satellite, India's gift to its neighbours, will connect it with six other countries of South Asia. It reflects Modi govt's neighbourhood first policy.
A decade on, human space flight not in priority list of India
Nearly 80 scientists from across the country had participated in the November 7, 2006 meeting to discuss the issues related to the mission, an ISRO press release said.
India to maximise rocket capability for more launches
Bengaluru, Jan 11 (IANS) India would maximise its rocket capability to launch more satellites for maximum return on investment, its space agency chief said on Wednesday.
Indo-French love affair for rockets spans across Europe, Asia and South America
Blamont wants India and France to jointly launch an orbiter to Venus that will then send balloons down into the little understood atmosphere of the Venus.
Kineco Kaman's antenna put into orbit via ISRO satellite
DHAA was manufactured by Kineco Kaman for ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Trivandrum and was integrated into IRNSS-1E
India launches 5th navigation satellite on board PSLV C31
India's successful launch - its first this year - has now moved it closer to joining a select group of nations possessing their own satellite navigation systems.
Big-ticket sci-tech push expected in 2016
January, February and March each could witness the last three of the 7 constellation IRNSS being launched and becoming operational soon after.
Countdown for launch of communication satellite GSAT-6 begins
The launch of Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D6 carrying GSAT-6 is scheduled at 1652 hours tomorrow from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the spaceport of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO's GSAT-6 satellite launch scheduled for August 27
The launch of GSLV-D6 carrying GSAT-6 is scheduled at 1652 hours from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, ISRO said.
ISRO to launch 9 nano/micro American satellites during 2015-16
This will be the first time that ISRO will launch US satellite. These satellites will go as piggyback on PSLV's (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), officials said.
US looks to work with India in deep space exploration
The unthinkable is already happening in space, India and America are together planning to explore the last unknown frontier. Until recently India was an untouchable.
Government approves additional Rs 464.78 crore for GSLV Mark-III programme
overnment today approved the revised allocation of Rs 2962.78 crore for completing the heavy-duty GSLV Mark-III and executet LVM3-X.
29-hour countdown for launch of GSLV-D5 commences
The 29-hour countdown for launch of ISRO's rejuvenated Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle commenced at 11.18 AM at Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.
GSLV-D5 integrated with GSAT 14 satellite
GSLV-D5 with indigenous cryogenic engine has been integrated with the communication satellite GSAT 14.
Human space flight mission off ISRO priority list
The ambitious venture that could have electrified the entire space programme as a human space transportation provider does not figure in the Space Department's 12th plan.
India to go solo on second lunar mission
India has decided on its second journey to the moon—Chandrayaan-2—without Russian participation.
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