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Vikram Sarabhai Space Center & K Space ink pact on functioning of space park
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) and Kerala Space Park (K Space) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Saturday in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Under the MoU, VSSC scientists will join K Space's advisory committees to provide technical guidance. K Space aims to attract investments and support the development of the space sector, fostering manufacturing and servicing of advanced space products.
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.
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.
Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires Stage-2 of its Vikram-1 orbital rocket
Skyroot Aerospace, a space-tech company, conducted a successful test-fire of Stage-2 of its Vikram-1 space launch vehicle, Kalam-250, at ISRO's propulsion testbed in Sriharikota. The test, lasting 85 seconds, achieved a peak thrust of 186 kN, marking a crucial step towards India's first private orbital rocket launch.
"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.
Pushpak 'Viman' lands successfully; How ISRO's new launch vehicle can pave the way for affordable space exploration
ISRO achieves a milestone in reusable launch vehicle technology with the successful landing experiment of RLV LEX-02. The mission simulated high-speed landing conditions of an RLV returning from space, demonstrating autonomous landing capability. ISRO re-validated its technologies in navigation, control systems, and landing gear. The mission, accomplished by VSSC, LPSC, and IISU, builds on the success of RLV-LEX-01, demonstrating the reuse capability of flight hardware and systems. ISRO aims to enable low-cost access to space through these advancements.
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ISRO chief S Somanath reveals battle with cancer, says he was diagnosed on day of Aditya Solar mission launch
ISRO Chief S Somanath disclosed in an interview that he was diagnosed with cancer on the day of the Aditya-L1 solar mission launch. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, affirming his complete recovery. Somanath, also secretary of the Department of Space, highlighted his contributions to ISRO's launch vehicle engineering.
PM Modi likely to reveal names of pilots for Gaganyaan on Tuesday; inaugurate space projects worth Rs 1800 crore in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to inspect India’s first human spaceflight mission 'Gaganyaan'. He may reveal the names of four test pilots for the mission. PM Modi will also inaugurate three important space infrastructure projects worth about Rs 1,800 crore. The four pilots have undergone one-year training in Russia.
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.
Gaganyaan mission: PM Modi reveals 4 astronaut-designates selected to go to space. Check names here
Gaganyaan Mission: Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed astronaut wings to four selected designates for India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan. The squad, consisting of P Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander S Shukla, is preparing for the mission.
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.
ISRO tests high efficiency, low cost battery for future missions
The national space agency said it has qualified 10 Ah Silicon-Graphite-anode based high energy density Li-ion cells as a low weight and low cost alternative to conventional ones being used currently. The flight demonstration of the cells as a battery was also successfully completed by powering a resistive load onboard the POEM-3 platform of PSLV-C58, launched on January 1, the space agency said in a statement.
Aditya L1 spacecraft is nearing its final phase, says ISRO chief
"Aditya is on the way. I think it has reached almost its final phase," the ISRO chief told PTI on the sidelines of an event organised at VSSC to commemorate the 60th year of the First Sounding Rocket Launch. He said that the last preparations for the spacecraft's entry into the L1 point are currently underway incrementally.
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.
Vikram lander observes temperature variation on lunar surface, records high of 70 degree Celsius
ISRO on Sunday released a graph of the temperature variation on the lunar surface and a senior scientist of the space agency expressed surprise over the high temperature recorded on the Moon. The national space agency said Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) payload onboard Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander measured the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the pole to understand the thermal behaviour of the Moon's surface.
"10 days left, race against time now..." ISRO scientists monitor experiments on lunar surface
"On August 23, we achieved a soft landing on the lunar surface and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also interacted with scientists of ISRO to congratulate them. But, the real work started after rover Pragyan rolled out of the lander Vikram," Desai said.
Chandrayaan's success: Kerala's Latin Church recalls its role in nation's space saga
Long before India started dreaming about a Moon mission or a Mars expedition and the country's space programme was in the stage of infancy, it was the Latin Church that had wholeheartedly given their parish church and the adjacent bishop house for setting up the first unit of Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launch Station (TERLS) here.
Chandrayaan-3: Meet the architects behind India's Moon mission
India's spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 successfully made a soft landing on the Moon. The touch down took place at 6:04 pm on August 23, 2023, as scheduled. With Chandrayaan-3's successful lunar touchdown, India has joined the ranks of the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union as the fourth nation to master the technology of soft lunar landings. Here's all you need to know about the team who made it possible.
Kerala police launches full-fledged probe into cheating in ISRO recruitment exam; urges VSSC to cancel test
An investigating team will be sent to Haryana to collaborate with the state's police for the probe, police officials said. The two persons who were caught red-handed while cheating have been arrested, and four others from Haryana, who were allegedly here for the test, are in police custody, DCP Law and Order Ajith V said.
ISRO successfully conducts parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has successfully tested a series of drogue parachutes, intended to stabilise a crew module and reduce velocity during re-entry for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. The deployment of drogue parachutes could facilitate safe transport of astronauts to space and back.
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.
ISRO conducts parachute tests for Gaganyaan mission
The first test simulated the clustered deployment of two pilot parachutes -- one parachute was subjected to a minimum angle with respect to flow conditions and the second to a maximum angle with respect to flow, the national space agency headquartered here said.
ISRO conducts Rail Track Rocket Sled deployment tests of Gaganyaan Pilot, Apex Cover Separation parachutes
"The first test simulated the clustered deployment of two pilot parachutes. One parachute was subjected to a minimum angle with respect to flow conditions and the second parachute was subjected to a maximum angle with respect to flow. These pilot parachutes are used in the Gaganyaan mission to extract and deploy the main parachutes independently," the statement read.
ISRO carries out parachute airdrop test of Gaganyaan programme
The IMAT conducted on Friday marks a significant milestone toward realising the nation's ambitious Gaganyaan project, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement.
ISRO develops microprocessor-controlled smart limbs
These microprocessor-controlled knees (MPKs) offer extended capabilities for the amputee than those offered by the passive limbs that do not use the microprocessors, ISRO said in a statement. "Thus far, a 1.6 kg MPK has enabled an amputee to walk about 100 metres in the corridor with minimum support. Efforts to improvise the performance are underway," it said.
ISRO successfully demonstrates Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator technology
The IAD was initially folded and kept inside the payload bay of the rocket. At around 84 km altitude, the IAD was inflated and it descended through atmosphere with the payload part of sounding rocket. The pneumatic system for inflation was developed by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC).
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