SRIHARIKOTA SPACE CENTRE
ISRO completes Reusable Launch Vehicle technology demonstrations under challenging conditions
ISRO achieved a significant milestone with the successful third consecutive test of the Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment, demonstrating the autonomous landing capability of the launch vehicle under challenging conditions. Named 'Pushpak,' the winged vehicle executed cross-range correction maneuvers and a precise horizontal landing at the runway centerline after being released from an Indian Air Force Chinook Helicopter. This success reaffirms ISRO's expertise in acquiring critical technologies for the development of a Reusable Launch Vehicle.
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.
Now India can hope to have its own SpaceX and Blue Origin
Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lead the global space industry discourse. From reusable rockets to space tourism, these companies drive innovation in the space sector.
Several firsts to Agnibaan test flight, step closer to launch small satellites: IN-SPACe chief
Agnikul Cosmos' Agnibaan rocket test flight from Sriharikota marked a significant milestone for the private space sector, using a 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine for the first time.
Agnikul test launches world’s first rocket with 3D printed engine
Agnikul official statement said, the vehicle was completely designed in-house and was powered by the world's first single piece 3D printed engine which is also India's first flight with a semicryo engine. The mission was successful after four failed attempts.
After four failed attempts, space startup Agnikul Cosmos carries out successful sub-orbital launch of Agnibaan rocket
Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos achieved a significant milestone on Thursday by conducting a successful sub-orbital test-flight of its domestically manufactured 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket, named Agnibaan, from its launch pad at Sriharikota. This accomplishment marks Agnikul Cosmos as the second private entity in India to achieve such a feat, following in the footsteps of Skyroot Aerospace, which launched the Vikram S in November 2022.
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Agnikul Cosmos flies world’s first rocket with single-piece 3D printed rocket engine. Check first video of launch here
Following multiple unsuccessful attempts, space startup Agnikul Cosmos achieved a significant breakthrough on Thursday. They successfully conducted a sub-orbital test-flight of their in-house developed 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket named Agnibaan. This milestone was accomplished from their dedicated launch pad at Sriharikota, marking Agnikul Cosmos as the second private entity in India to achieve this feat.
Space startup Agnikul Cosmos calls off maiden rocket launch for a fourth time
India's Agnikul Cosmos delayed the Agnibaan rocket launch to test igniter performance. The rocket can carry 300 kg to orbits 700 km high. Skyroot launched India's first privately developed rocket in 2022 from ISRO's site.
Agnikul puts off for third time launch of Agnibaan sub-orbital rocket
Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos on Sunday called off the maiden launch of its 3D-printed, semi-cryogenic Agnibaan rocket about 92 seconds before lift-off citing some technical issues. Sunday's was the third attempt at the test launch of the Agnibaan Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD) since March 22, when the test flight was first scheduled to be held at the Agnikul Launch Pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.
PM Modi inaugurates space infrastructure projects of ISRO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three major space infrastructure projects of ISRO during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba. He also reviewed ISRO's Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. Accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, Modi toured an exhibition showcasing various ISRO projects.
INSAT-3DS Mission: All four planned Liquid Apogee Motor firings completed, says ISRO
The INSAT-3DS Satellite is a follow-on mission of Third Generation Meteorological Satellite from Geostationary Orbit. The mission is fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning. The satellite will augment the Meteorological services along with the presently operational INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites.
ISRO launches INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite; "Naughty boy GSLV has matured", says Mission Director
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard a GSLV-F14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday. INSAT-3DS is a follow-on mission of the third-generation meteorological satellite, fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and aimed at placement in a geostationary orbit. This marks ISRO's second mission of 2024, following the successful launch of the PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission on January 1st.
ISRO to launch INSAT-3DS Meteorological Satellite today: Check launch time and significance
ISRO is set to launch the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite today, aimed at enhancing weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities. The satellite, part of the GSLV F14 mission, will be launched from Sriharikota spaceport at 5.35 pm Saturday. INSAT-3DS will provide crucial data for monitoring Earth's surface, oceanic observations, and atmospheric parameters. The mission, fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, marks a significant milestone in India's space exploration efforts.
Countdown for launch of INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite begins
The countdown for the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite launch by ISRO has begun. The satellite will provide continuity of services to INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR. It will be deployed into a Geoynchronous Transfer Orbit and later placed into a Geo-stationary Orbit.
ISRO gears up for launch of meteorological satellite, flags it off to Sriharikota spaceport
The satellite is a user-funded project with the Ministry of Earth Science (MoES), configured around ISRO's I-2k bus platform with a lift-off mass of 2275 kg. Indian Industries have significantly contributed in the making of the satellite.
Aditya-L1, ISRO'S first solar spacecraft enters Sun's final orbit
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a major milestone as they successfully completed the last manoeuvre to position the Aditya-L1 spacecraft into its designated orbit. Aditya-L1 is India's first space-based observatory dedicated to studying the Sun. The spacecraft has now reached its final destination, a distance of approximately 1.5 million kilometres from the Earth.
Isro's new year plans take off with polarimetry satellite launch
The 25-hour countdown for the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL (PSLV-DL) commenced smoothly at 8:10 a.m. on Sunday, according to officials from ISRO. The PSLV-DL variant, coded as PSLV-C58, a towering 44.4 meters in height and weighing 260 tons, is poised to take off from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO to hold more test Gaganyaan vehicle missions after maiden test flight on Oct 21: Chairman Somanath
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct three more test vehicle missions as part of the Gaganyaan programme. The first test flight, TV-D1, is scheduled for October 21 and will involve testing the crew module. The Gaganyaan project aims to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capability by launching a crew to an orbit of 400 km and safely returning them to Earth.
ISRO gearing up for Gaganyaan mission's first abort test of crew escape system this month-end
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to conduct an inflight abort test of the crew escape system (CES) for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. The test vehicle, TV-D1, is a single-stage rocket developed to validate the CES performance at different critical Mach numbers. It will demonstrate the system in conditions such as high dynamic pressure and transonic conditions. The test vehicle could also be used for space tourism purposes, with the ability to take a crew module to 100km and back. The Gaganyaan project aims to send a crew of two to three members to a circular orbit around the Earth.
Chandrayaan-3: "Most significant milestone for planetary exploration," says former ISRO chief
The scheduled timing for the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon's south pole on August 23, 2023 (Wednesday),04 IST, with the powered descent of Vikram lander expected at 1745 IST.
ISRO gearing up for mission to study Sun, satellite arrives at Sriharikota for launch
Aditya-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, is getting ready for its launch soon, ISRO said on Monday. The satellite, realised at U R Rao Satellite Centre here, has arrived at the ISRO's spaceport in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, the Bengaluru-headquartered national space agency said in an update on the mission.
ISRO rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites lifts off from Sriharikota
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 28 February. The mission is being conducted by commercial arm NewSpace India Limited and is designed to support the satellite imagery requirements of various Singapore government agencies.
ISRO to launch NVS-01 navigation satellite on May 29
"The launch of the GSLV-F12/NVS-01 mission is scheduled on Monday, May 29 at 10:42 hours IST from the second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota," the Bengaluru-headquartered national space agency said in a release on Monday. Subsequent orbit raising manoeuvres will be used for taking the satellite to the intended orbit, the space agency said.
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