Indian Space Capabilities

[Sam Manekshaw]

 

[Agent_47]

 

[Gessler]

Are newer statistics available (2013 & 2014) ??

 

[kaku1]

Are newer statistics available (2013 & 2014) ??

They are actually low, we only seeing 7-8 launches in a year from Indian launch vehicles/

 

[Parul]

The world map of PSLV:

The Polar satellite launch vehicle has so far orbited 40 satellites from 19 foreign countries. With a record of 26 successive successes behind it, our workhorse PSLV is certainly a reliable launcher that has the confidence of the international space fraternity. Antrix corporation limited, ISRO’s marketing wing, continues to take PSLV to the world.

The world map of PSLV

 

[gslv mk3]

NAL India performs Dynamic testing of RLV-TD models

RLV Concept (Credit ISRO)[


Reusable Launch Vehicle is envisioned by ISRO as an alternative to expendable launch vehicles to cut down the cost of space transportation. To achieve this goal, ISRO is currently developing a Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) to act as a platform to demonstrate various technologies like
1) hypersonic flight,

2) autonomous landing,

3) flush air data measurements,

4) Re-entry thermal protection systems, etc.

RLV-TD Ascent and Descent configuration models (Credit NAL)

ISRO is utilizing various NAL facilities to perform tests on scaled model of RLV-TD. Dynamic tests were performed by NAL using forced oscillation rig to determine the pitch/yaw damping characteristics of a scaled model of RLV-TD configuration. This will help in building flight stability augmentation system for both ascent and descent configuration of RLV-TD. These tests were carried out in the 1.2 m trisonic wind tunnel facility.

RLV-TD Ascent configuration model in wind tunnel testing at NAL.

RLV-TD Descent configuration model in wind tunnel testing at NAL.



ISRO Air Breathing Propulsion

Extensive CFD analysis has been going on to understand various phenomena that occurs inside scramjet engine in a flight.

CFD Analysis of scramjet inlet @ ISRO.

CFD Analysis of scramjet inlet @ ISRO.

Scramjet Engine Intake CFD flows @ ISRO.

 

[IND151]

GSLV Mark 3 gets Rs 161 crore boost | idrw.org

 

[Gessler]

Some pics of PSLVs with shock condensation collar during launch...it's nothing strange, just a regular phenomenon, but
interesting.

 

[samy1618]

NAL India performs Dynamic testing of RLV-TD models

RLV Concept (Credit ISRO)[


Reusable Launch Vehicle is envisioned by ISRO as an alternative to expendable launch vehicles to cut down the cost of space transportation. To achieve this goal, ISRO is currently developing a Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) to act as a platform to demonstrate various technologies like
1) hypersonic flight,

2) autonomous landing,

3) flush air data measurements,

4) Re-entry thermal protection systems, etc.

RLV-TD Ascent and Descent configuration models (Credit NAL)

ISRO is utilizing various NAL facilities to perform tests on scaled model of RLV-TD. Dynamic tests were performed by NAL using forced oscillation rig to determine the pitch/yaw damping characteristics of a scaled model of RLV-TD configuration. This will help in building flight stability augmentation system for both ascent and descent configuration of RLV-TD. These tests were carried out in the 1.2 m trisonic wind tunnel facility.

RLV-TD Ascent configuration model in wind tunnel testing at NAL.

RLV-TD Descent configuration model in wind tunnel testing at NAL.



ISRO Air Breathing Propulsion

Extensive CFD analysis has been going on to understand various phenomena that occurs inside scramjet engine in a flight.

CFD Analysis of scramjet inlet @ ISRO.

CFD Analysis of scramjet inlet @ ISRO.

Scramjet Engine Intake CFD flows @ ISRO.

These details r old one..any one has the latest info on these...RLV

 

[Nan Yang]

They are actually low, we only seeing 7-8 launches in a year from Indian launch vehicles/

Here are more details of all launches including new comers such as Iran and S Korea.

 

[IND151]

Isro to launch GSAT-15 and GSAT-16 by mid-2015 | idrw.org

 

[IND151]

Brazilian earth station to get data from Indian satellites | idrw.org

India plans another Mars mission in 2017-20 | idrw.org

 

[HariPrasad]

Some pics of PSLVs with shock condensation collar during launch...it's nothing strange, just a regular phenomenon, but
interesting.

Look at the power of the Motor. Flame of the rocket motor is an indicator of that.

 

[IND151]

Look at the power of the Motor. Flame of the rocket motor is an indicator of that.

The flame of the Mk 3 will be much bigger than this.

 

[HariPrasad]

The flame of the Mk 3 will be much bigger than this.

Flame of PSLV should be 100 M Long. My guise.