ISRO has achieved a major milestone in the area of Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology, through the RV LEX-02 landing experiment. This was the second of the series, conducted at Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), Chitradurga in Karnataka at 7:10 hrs IST on March 22. The RLV-LEX-02 demonstrated the autonomous landing capability of RV from off-nominal initial conditions at release from Helicopter. The winged vehicle, called Pushpak, was lifted by an Indian Airforce Chinook helicopter and was released from 4.5 km altitude. After release at a distance of 4 km from the runway, Pushpak autonomously approached the runway along with cross-range…
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In a significant move that underscores the robust Indo-Swedish collaboration, Dhruva Space, based in Hyderabad, TS, India, and the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) have announced an expansion of their partnership focused on satellite ground station networks. This initiative, announced on March 6, 2024, is set to enhance the capabilities of both Swedish and Indian space industries, particularly through the support of Dhruva Space’s LEAP-1 mission slated for launch later this year. The collaboration is a milestone in the longstanding relationship between Dhruva Space and SSC, emphasizing their shared commitment to facilitating easier access to space. It leverages Dhruva Space’s comprehensive…
Cabinet has given the green light to amendments in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy concerning the space sector.
ISRO is all set to launch INSAT-3DS, a meteorological and disaster warning satellite, on February 17 at 17:35 hours IST from SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. The launch countdown began on Friday.
In a significant stride towards space sustainability, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully managed the end-of-life process of its Cartosat-2 satellite, setting a high standard for space debris mitigation. Launched on January 10, 2007, this 680 kg satellite has been instrumental in providing high-resolution images for urban planning until 2019, from its sun-synchronous orbit at 635 km above Earth. Cartosat-2 Bids Adieu🛰️ ➡️ ISRO’s high-resolution imaging satellite descended into Earth’s atmosphere on Feb 14 ➡️ ISRO lowered its orbit from 635 km to 380 km by early 2020 ➡️ This move minimized space debris & underscored ISRO’s commitment to…
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has unveiled an ambitious Integrated Launch Manifesto, signaling a significant surge in commercial space missions utilizing ISRO’s launch infrastructure. The manifesto, covering fiscal years 2023-24 (Q4) and 2024-25, outlines a robust plan involving ISRO, New Space India Limited (NSIL), and Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs), highlighting a notable increase in private sector involvement in the Indian space sector. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) announced the Integrated Launch Manifesto for space launches utilizing ISRO’s launch infrastructure. — IN-SPACe (@INSPACeIND) February 8, 2024 Aligned with the directives of the recently ratified…
https://youtu.be/XJ_2n8vneWw India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is gearing up for its 16th mission, with the GSLV-F14 set to deploy the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Scheduled for liftoff on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 17:30 Hrs. IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota, this mission marks a significant step forward in India’s space exploration endeavors. The GSLV-F14, standing at an impressive 51.7 meters tall with a liftoff mass of 420 tonnes, boasts a three-stage configuration. The first stage, comprised of a solid propellant motor and four liquid propellant strapons, propels the vehicle into…
