Indian Space Capabilities

[Hindustani78]

ISRO Director Mayilsamy Annadurai unveils a plaque to mark inauguration of new building at Erode Sengunthar Primary School on Sunday.–PHOTO: M. GOVARTHAN


Launch of Chandrayaan II as a precursor to manned mission to moon will take place in the end of 2017 or early in 2018, said Mayilsamy Annadurai, Director of ISRO Satellite Centre, Bengaluru, here on Sunday.

While Chandrayan I could confirm presence of water on moon, the second satellite in the series with orbiter and rover would explore the nature of surface, he told media persons. Testing was being carried out at Bengaluru with a simulator, he said.

Mr. Annadurai, who was here to inaugurate new buildings of Erode Sengunthar Primary School, said the plan of launching one satellite a month was progressing well. Similar to tele medicine, utility of satellites could be optimised for educational development, he said. The life of Mangalyan orbiting now beyond the planned six month duration, would be extended further. The embossing of Mangalyan image on the newly released currency of Rs. 2,000 denomination was a unique recognition for his ISRO team, Mr. Annadurai said.

 

[Bad Guy]

Resourcesat-2A Spacecraft was flagged off to SDSC-SHAR on 11th November, 2016

Copyright: Space Application Centre

 

[Hindustani78]

Department of Space
17-November, 2016 15:55 IST
Installation of Security Gadgets at ISRO and SHAR Space Centres

Security and surveillance is a continuous process. Based on the reviews conducted from time to time and directives issued by the concerned security agencies, various security/ surveillance gadgets viz. CCTV cameras, Thermal cameras, biometric systems, security power fencing etc., are installed/ being augmented in various ISRO Centres/ Units, including SHAR. To facilitate these systems, various Public sector/ Private Companies have been awarded contracts for procurement, installation and annual maintenance, following prescribed codal procedures.

The funds earmarked towards procurement, installation and annual maintenance of these security/ surveillance gadgets are approximately Rs. 48 crores.

The security and surveillance of all major ISRO Centres/ Units and installations is entrusted to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for providing round the clock security. All the extant orders and directives issued by MHA on security measures from time to time are being complied by the department. Some of the steps taken by ISRO to tighten and increase the security, surveillance and vigilance at SHAR centre and other ISRO installations include - (i) perimeter security, (ii) frisking & screening, (iii) power fencing, (iv) migration to biometric based Access Control System, (v) conduct of security awareness programmes and mock drills.

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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[K210]

PSLV C-36 launch date moved to december 7th due to some problems with rocket

 

[Hindustani78]

Department of Space
23-November, 2016 18:23 IST
Bilateral Agreements

Government of India and its national space body, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) of Department of Space (DOS) has signed MoU/ bilateral agreements with 39 foreign countries on peaceful uses of outer space viz. Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Norway, Peru, Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, Thailand, The Netherlands, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela and Vietnam. The scope of cooperation under these MoUs include - Joint development of scientific instruments; joint realization of satellite missions; joint calibration and validation experiments; development of advanced technologies for building and launching of spacecrafts for earth observation and space science exploration.

The outcomes expected from various new space projects in the next two years include – (i) continuity of data and services for natural resources monitoring, all weather imaging, oceanography, disaster management support; (ii) enhancing remote sensing capability with high resolution data; (iii) augmentation of INSAT/GSAT capacity; (iv) enhancing communication capability with high throughput satellites; (v) building indigenous capability for launching 4 ton class communication satellites; (vi) building operational applications of indigenous navigation system NavIC.

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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Department of Space
23-November, 2016 18:22 IST
Funds for Space Technology

The amount of funds allocated to Department of Space for the development of space technology during the last three years are given below:

Financial Year - Budget Allocated
2013-14 - 5172.00
2014-15 - 5826.00
2015-16 - 6959.44

During last financial year, the Department of Space has utilized funds to the extent of 99.43% w.r.t. to RE allocations. The details of amount utilized and that has remained unspent during the last financial year is given below:

Financial Year- Revised Estimates - Actuals- Amount unspent- % utilisation wrt RE
2015-16 - 6959.44 - 6920.00 - 39.44 - 99.43%

The requirement of funds for Space Technology is driven by the programmatic targets envisaged during coming years. It is proposed to increase the budget allocations in 2016-17 for Space Technology compared to RE allocation made during previous financial year. The increased allocation is proposed to be utilized for meeting the programmatic targets such as supporting space based information technology connectivity in the country through first generation high throughput communication satellite like GSAT-11 operating in Ka/Ku band; development of Advanced Launch Vehicle Technology; high-resolution imaging system; Satellite Navigation System; and Space Science & Planetary Exploration.


This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.


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[Hindustani78]

The Indian Human Spaceflight Programme (HSP) is a proposal by ISRO to develop and launch the ISRO Orbital Vehicle, which would carry a two-member crew to the Low Earth Orbit. The programme envisages the development of a fully autonomous orbital vehicle carrying two crew members to about 300 km low earth orbit and their safe return. The spaceship would be launched by the GSLV MkIII launcher. Pre-project activities have been initiated to study and develop critical technologies for this mission

CREW MODULE ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY EXPERIMENT (CARE)

A demonstration of the atmospheric re-entry flight of a proto crew module of HSP was successfully carried as part of the experimental flight of LVM3 held on December 18, 2014.

 

[Hindustani78]

Department of Space
30-November, 2016 18:32 IST
Launch of Satellites

ISRO is planning to launch 83 satellites onboard India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle ‘PSLV-C37’ during January 2017 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

The 83 satellites being launched in this mission include – (i) 3 Indian satellites namely Cartosat-2 Series (weighing 730 kg) as primary payload, INS-1A & INS-1B (total weighing 30 kg) and (ii) 80 satellites (total weighing 500 kg) belonging to international customers from five countries, viz. Israel, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Switzerland and USA. These international customer satellites are being launched as part of the commercial arrangement entered into between the customer and Antrix Corporation Limited (Antrix), a Government of India Company under Department of Space (DOS) and the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (lSRO).

Towards preparedness of this mission, activities related to mission studies, satellite interface analysis and several other technical/ programmatic aspects related to the launch are progressing.

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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Department of Space
30-November, 2016 18:31 IST
Mega Space Launcher

The semicryogenic engine is currently under development and the semicryogenic stage using this engine is expected to be qualified in the next five years. Whereas, an advanced space launcher that can deliver ten-tonne and heavier communication satellites to space requires a booster stage with clustered Semi-cryogenic engines.

The first developmental flight of the GSLV Mark-III vehicle i.e. GSLV MkIII–D1 is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2017. The capacity to launch 4 tonnes will be achieved after a few developmental flights. GSLV MkIII–D1 will put a communication satellite namely GSAT-19 into orbit.

Approval is yet to be obtained for the development of the semicryogenic stage. The technical project report for initiating the approval process is under preparation.

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.



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[Hindustani78]

Department of Space
01-December, 2016 16:45 IST
Putting GSAT-19E into Orbit

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working towards putting into orbit an indigenous communication satellite GSAT-19, weighing 3.3 tonne and carrying Ka/ Ku band payloads.

The satellite assembly is in advanced stages. The launch campaign for the first developmental flight of GSLV Mk-III has commenced on September 29, 2016 at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.

ISRO is working towards increasing the payload capacity of GSLV Mk-III beyond four tonnes in the coming years. The strategies identified to achieve the increased payload capacity include performance improvement of propulsion systems, inert mass optimisation and miniaturisation of avionics system. The Chandrayaan-2, comprising of Orbiter, Lander and Rover, with a total payload mass of 3250 kg is planned to be launched onboard GSLV Mk-II during the first quarter of 2018.

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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Department of Space
01-December, 2016 16:43 IST
Progress of Chandrayaan-2 Mission

Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the Moon, is a totally indigenous mission comprising of Orbiter, Lander and Rover. The Orbiter and Rover flight systems are in advanced stage of realisation. Payloads are under development at various ISRO Centres / laboratories. Realisation of indigenous Lander is in progress. Special tests for new systems in Lander have been identified and a Lander Sensors Performance Test (phase-1) over artificial craters created in Chitradurga district in Karnataka has been conducted. Lunar Terrain Test facility is ready for Lander drop test and Rover mobility tests.

The Orbiter carrying six payloads will orbit around the Moon in 100 km lunar orbit. The payloads will collect scientific information on lunar topography, mineralogy, elemental abundance, lunar exosphere and signatures of hydroxyl and water-ice.

ISRO is working towards the launch of Chandrayaan-2 during the first quarter of 2018.

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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[Hindustani78]

HAL has delivered the Orbiter Craft Module Structure to ISRO Satellite Centre(ISAC) on June 10, 2015 for the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyan).

 

[K210]

HAL has delivered the Orbiter Craft Module Structure to ISRO Satellite Centre(ISAC) on June 10, 2015 for the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyan).

?? Maybe you meant chandrayaan-2 orbiter?

Upcoming missions:

December 7th: PSLV C-36/RESOURCESAT-2A

Later in december: Pad abort test of crew module for human space flight program

January: GSLV MK-3 D-1/GSAT-19E

Late January/Early feb: PSLV C-37/CARTOSAT-2D + 82 other satellites

Next couple of months are packed for ISRO

 

[Rajput battalion]

Gslv m3 flight date plz

 

[gslv mk3]

Gslv m3 flight date plz

Febrauary 2017

 

[K210]

Gslv m3 flight date plz

Early January

 

[bloo]

Can someone tell me something about the upcoming PSLV C-36/ResourceSat-2A mission?

Does the ResourceSat-2A have the same specs as US' GEO series satellites for the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) purposed for missile defence?

 

[Bad Guy]

Can someone tell me something about the upcoming PSLV C-36/ResourceSat-2A mission?

Does the ResourceSat-2A have the same specs as US' GEO series satellites for the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) purposed for missile defence?

Hope, it helps.
http://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/resourcesat-2a