PROPULSION MODULE
More trouble for Sunita Williams as she has to stay longer in space; Here's why
Officials have repeatedly hinted that the Starliner, which faced issues with helium leaks and thruster outages heading to the International Space Station in early June, will be safe to bring astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore home.
ISRO developing semi-cryogenic engine working on liquid oxygen kerosene
ISRO develops a 2,000 kN semi-cryogenic engine using LOX Kerosene propellant at IPRC, Mahendragiri. LPSC leads with ISRO support, achieving pre-burner ignition test at SIET and PRLD. Triethyle Alumnide is used for ignition.
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.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 to bring back Moon rocks and soil to Earth, use dual-rocket system
India's space agency, ISRO, is preparing for its next lunar mission, Chandrayaan-4, which aims to collect moon rocks and soil and bring them back to Earth. The mission will utilize two rockets and feature five spacecraft modules, setting India apart in lunar exploration and scientific research. Scheduled for launch in 2028, Chandrayaan-4 will solidify India's position among the few nations capable of returning lunar samples for study. ISRO's commitment to advancing space exploration and technology is evident in this ambitious endeavor.
"Another milestone": ISRO rocket accomplishes zero orbital debris mission
ISRO achieved zero orbital debris mission with PSLV, marking a milestone. POEM-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere, impacting the North Pacific Ocean. NGEs contributed payloads for experiments on the cost-effective platform.
India's ambitious plans on space station on track, says Chandrayaan-3 project director
India's plans for a space station by 2035 and an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040 are progressing. ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission is on track. The propulsion module successfully completed the mission objectives and returned to Earth's orbit with available propellant. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft completed one lunar day and conducted a hop-on experiment with the payload.
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India's first human-manned space flight to be launched this year before ISRO's Gaganyaan
India's ISRO will send the woman robot astronaut 'Vyommitra' into space ahead of the ambitious 'Gaganyaan' mission. 'Vyommitra' is equipped to monitor module parameters, issue alerts, and execute life support operations. It can operate six panels and respond to queries. The 'Gaganyaan' mission, India's first human-manned space flight, will launch next year and bring astronauts safely back to earth, landing in India's sea waters.
Green propulsion system demonstrates in-orbit functionality: Defence ministry
An indigenously-developed 'green' propulsion system, developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, has successfully demonstrated in-orbit functionality on a payload launched by the PSLV C-58 mission. The technology has resulted in a non-toxic and environment-friendly propulsion system for low orbit space, ideal for space missions with high thrust requirements.
ISRO's unique & inexpensive space platform POEM-3 achieves all payload objectives
ISRO said on Saturday its space platform, POEM-3, has successfully achieved all its payload objectives. POEM-3 (the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3) uses the spent PS4 stage of the PSLV-C58 rocket that launched XPoSat on January 1 this year.
IT firms to face-off for $16 billion of deals; Zomato pauses Blinkit integration
Indian IT firms are expected to put up a tough fight for these contracts, many of which are now serviced by global multinationals. Experts attribute this competition to technology clients turning more cost-conscious in a turbulent macro-economic environment.
Human spaceflight tests, deep ocean exploration: 2024 packed year for Indian science
After a successful moon landing, India gears up for ambitious space endeavors in 2024, including human spaceflight and lunar sample return missions. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans the launch of XPoSat to study X-rays and black holes. NISAR, a USD 1.2 billion collaboration with NASA, aims to study climate change.
Isro gears up for Spadex mission, aims to transport both lunar samples and astronauts
Isro achieves a milestone with Chandrayaan-3, showcasing prowess by returning a module from the Moon. With steps toward lunar sample retrieval and astronaut missions, Isro gears up for the Spadex mission, aiming to master in-orbit docking. This technological stride not only propels India's space exploration but also promises global collaboration prospects.
Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module brought back to Earth's orbit: Isro
This mission plan was also worked out to prevent the propulsion module from crashing on the Moon’s surface or entering the Earth’s geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO) belt at 36,000 km and orbits below that.
ISRO brings back Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module to Earth's orbit
Following the lunar hop by Vikram (lander), this was another accomplishment that shows that ISRO can restart engines on the moon and operate equipment, both of which were not foreseen, the national space agency stated in a release.
ISRO gears up for Gaganyaan test vehicle mission launch: Key highlights of India's first human spaceflight program
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct a crew module test as part of its Gaganyaan programme, which aims to send humans into space for a three-day mission. The test will involve the launch of a single-stage liquid propulsion rocket called the Test Vehicle (TV-D1), which will carry a crew module to an altitude of 17 km before making a safe touchdown in the Bay of Bengal. The success of this test flight will pave the way for further qualification tests and unmanned missions, with the goal of launching the Gaganyaan programme with Indian astronauts in 2025.
Chandrayaan-3: Rover mobility operations have commenced; lander module payloads turned on
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has provided an update on the activities of the Lander Vikram and Rover Pragyan on the lunar surface. The Lander Module payloads, including ILSA, RAMBHA, and ChaSTE, have been turned on, while the SHAPE payload on the Propulsion Module was turned on earlier.
Chandrayaan-3's Rover covers a distance of 8 meters on the Moon, says ISRO
"All planned Rover movements have been verified . The Rover has successfully traversed a distance of about 8 meters. Rover payloads LIBS and APXS are turned ON. All payloads on the propulsion module, lander module, and rover are performing nominally," ISRO said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission captivates millions with informal social media updates
ISRO's social media channels adopted an informal tone to engage space enthusiasts during the Chandrayaan-3 mission. With phrases like "Welcome buddy!" and "Thanks for the ride, mate!" sprinkled among technical updates, ISRO's approach deviated from the norm. The posts garnered millions of views and formed a unique connection with the audience. The recent post hinted at the collective excitement within the scientific community at ISRO as the mission approached its scheduled landing.
'Welcome, buddy!' Chandrayaan 2 orbiter welcomes Chandrayaan 3's lander module
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday said a two-way communication has been established between Chandrayaan-2 orbiter, Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander module. "‘Welcome, buddy!’ Ch-2 orbiter formally welcomed Ch-3 LM. Two-way communication between the two is established. MOX has now more routes to reach the LM. Update: Live telecast of Landing event begins at 17:20 Hrs. IST," said ISRO, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Chandrayaan-3 Update: Propulsion module holds 150 kg fuel, extending lifespan from months to years
Ahead of Isro's attempt to softly land Vikram (the lander) on August 23, there's some good news about Chandrayaan-3: The propulsion module, which was initially expected to last for three-six months, still has more than 150 kg of fuel left. This suggests it could remain operational for several years to come.
Chandrayaan-3 hits milestone as Vikram lander detaches from spacecraft's propulsion module
Chandrayaan-3 on Thursday achieved a significant milestone as the Vikram lander detached from the spacecraft's propulsion module. The spacecraft will remain in orbit for a few more days before the lander and rover, Pragyaan, attempt to land on the Moon on August 23. If successful, this achievement will significantly bolster India's space ambitions. No other nation has achieved a successful landing on the Moon's south pole, making this a groundbreaking moment.
Gaganyaan Human spaceflight mission: ISRO successfully tests service module propulsion system
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested the propulsion system for its Gaganyaan Service Module at its Propulsion Complex in Tamil Nadu. The system comprised five liquid apogee motor (LAM) engines and 16 reaction control system (RCS) thrusters, designed to support three-member human spaceflight missions for up to a three-day duration. The tests, conducted for a duration of 250 seconds, saw the LAM engines firing in continuous mode and adhering to the test profile.
ISRO successfully completes 'launch rehearsal", stage set for Chandrayaan-3's lunar mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed the scientific instruments onboard. The propulsion module is equipped with the Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth (SHAPE) payload, intended for studying Earth's spectral and polarimetric measurements from the lunar orbit.
ISRO conducts 'launch rehearsal' for Chandrayaan-3 mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation has undertaken a 24-hour "launch rehearsal" simulating the entire launch preparation and process for this week's Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon. The mission is slated to be launched at 2.35 pm onboard a Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) from the spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on July 14.
Gaganyaan: ISRO successfully completes human-rated engine test campaign
The test was carried out at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. "With this test all the planned qualification tests of the engine are completed successfully," ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), the Bengaluru-headquartered national space agency said in a statement.
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