Indian Space Capabilities

[bloo]

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

So can it be used for balistic missile detection?
That was what I wanted know.

 

[alwaysfair]

PSLV launch tomorow at 10.20 am 7th dec. Watch live on DD news. Also ISRO webcast.

 

[Hindustani78]

Department of Space
07-December, 2016 14:12 IST
PSLV-C36 Successfully Launches RESOURCESAT-2A Remote Sensing Satellite

In its thirty eighth flight (PSLV-C36), ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle successfully launched the 1,235 kg RESOURCESAT-2A Satellite today morning (December 07, 2016) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. This is the thirty seventh consecutively successful mission of PSLV.

After PSLV-C36 lift-off at 10:25 am IST from the First Launch Pad with the ignition of the first stage, the subsequent important flight events, namely, strap-on ignitions and separations, first stage separation, second stage ignition, payload fairing separation, second stage separation, third stage ignition and separation, fourth stage ignition and cut-off, took place as planned. After a flight of 17 minutes 05 seconds, the vehicle achieved a polar Sun Synchronous Orbit of 824 km height inclined at an angle of 98.725 degree to the equator (very close to the intended orbit) and 47 seconds later, RESOURCESAT-2A was separated from the PSLV fourth stage.

After separation, the two solar arrays of RESOURCESAT-2A deployed automatically and ISRO's Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) at Bangalore took over the control of the satellite. In the coming days, the satellite will be brought to its final operational configuration following which it will begin to provide imagery from its three cameras. The data sent by RESOURCESAT-2A will be useful for agricultural applications like crop area and crop production estimation, drought monitoring, soil mapping, cropping system analysis and farm advisories generation.

Like its predecessors RESOURCESAT-1 and 2, RESOURCESAT-2A has a unique 3-Tier imaging system with Advanced Wide Field Sensor (AWiFS), Linear Imaging Self Scanner-3 (LISS-3) and Linear Imaging Self Scanner-4 (LISS-4) cameras. The AWiFS provides images with a sampling of 56 metres, a swath of 740 km and a revisit of 5 days whereas the LISS-3 provides 23.5 metre sampled images with 141 km swath and a repitivity of 24 days. LISS-4 provides 5.8 metre sampled images with 70 km swath and a revisit of 5 days.

With today’s launch, the PSLV has yet again demonstrated its reliability. The total number of satellites launched by India’s workhorse launch vehicle PSLV including today’s RESOURCESAT-2A has now reached 122, of which 43 are Indian and the remaining 79 are from abroad.

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President's Secretariat
07-December, 2016 20:44 IST
President of India congratulates ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV-C36/RESOURCESAT-2A into Polar Sun Synchronous Orbit

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Shri Cho Ramaswamy, well known theatre and film personality, journalist and former Member of Parliament.

In a message to his wife, Smt. Soundara Ramaswamy, the President has said, “I am sad to learn about the passing away of your husband, Cho Ramaswamy, well known theatre and film personality, journalist and former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha).

Shri Ramaswamy was admired for his wit and satire. He was a fearless critic of all that was wrong. A non-conformist who lent voice to the silent majority through his incisive writing, Shri Ramaswamy maintained the highest standards of professionalism throughout his life. In recognition of his contribution, he was honoured with many awards, including the B.D. Goenka Award for excellence in journalism.

Shri Ramaswamy will always remain an inspiration to the younger generation. In his demise, the nation has lost a leading intellectual and eminent public figure.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey them to all members of your family. I pray to the Almighty to give your family and you the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss”.



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Prime Minister's Office
07-December, 2016 20:29 IST
PM congratulates ISRO, on the successful launch of PSLV-C36 / RESOURCESAT-2A


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated ISRO, on the successful launch of PSLV-C36 / RESOURCESAT-2A.

"Successful launch of PSLV-C36 / RESOURCESAT-2A is an accomplishment we all are very proud of. Congratulations ISRO on the remarkable feat", the Prime Minister said.

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Department of Space
07-December, 2016 15:07 IST
Scramjet Engine

The first experimental mission of a sub-scale Scramjet engine, towards the realization of an Air Breathing Propulsion System, was successfully conducted on August 28, 2016 (at 0600 hrs IST) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Various flight events, namely, burn out of booster rocket stage, ignition of second stage solid rocket, functioning of Scramjet engines, followed by burn out of the second stage took place exactly as planned. With this experimental flight, critical technologies such as ignition of air breathing engines at supersonic speed, holding the flame at supersonic speed, air intake mechanism and fuel injection systems have been successfully demonstrated.

The total cost incurred towards carrying out the first experimental mission of the Scramjet engine is Rupees 8 Crores.

The Scramjet engine, used in the first experimental mission is a scaled down version to demonstrate proof-of-concept.

Scramjet engine technology is a complex technology which is yet to be fully proven worldwide. A series of technology demonstration tests are required before inducting the engine with required thrust into future launch vehicles. The technology will be useful only during the atmospheric phase of the flight of launch vehicle and will benefit in bringing down the cost of access to space, by reducing the need of carrying the oxidizer along with the fuel.

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
07-December, 2016 15:06 IST
Reusable Launch Vehicle

ISRO has successfully carried out the first experimental mission of Reusable Launch Vehicle – Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD), on May 23, 2016 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. In this mission, critical technologies such as autonomous navigation, guidance & control and reusable thermal protection system have been successfully demonstrated.

The Development of Reusable Launch Vehicle is a technical challenge and it involves the development of many cutting edge technologies. Presently, it is in the preliminary stage of total developmental process. A series of technology demonstration missions would be required before it is made operational.

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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[indiatester]

Over the years, we had so much excitement and anticipation associated with each launch with us battling the trollers. Kinda sad that we don't have to do it any more, but very happy that the trollers have given up.

BTW great job ISRO. May the new resourcesat-2A help is eliminating more terrorists and help in planning of operations.

 

[Indx-techs]

ISRO will outsource satellite making to private consortium
TE Narasimhan & Gireesh Babu | Chennai Dec 08, 2016 12:26 AM IST

India's space agency will outsource the manufacture of two navigation satellites, Navic to a consortium of private firms, its first major attempt to share its expertise in satellite making technology that would potentially allow the country to emerge as a major global hub for producing satellites.

So far, firms such as Avasara Technologies, L&T and Godrej have supplied components and systems for the satellites that Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) builds to hurl into space.

In June, the space agency opened up consultations with its partners to allow them to form a consortium, absorb the satellite making technology and build satellites first for the space agency's requirements before looking at a global satellite opportunity. Isro will also share the knowhow for building ground equipment that captures satellite data and process them for specific local applications.

The space agency will hand hold the private consortium in building the two Navic satellites, being built as spares to India's navigation constellation.

"The consortium will have companies with expertise in each segment such as electrical, software and others, required for building a satellite. So far the industry has been associated with developing some of the components for the satellite," said ISRO Satellite Centre's Director M Annadurai, but declined to name them. An official announcement is expected next week.

For India, space is emerging as the next growth opportunity as there is a global glut of private satellite companies who are looking for outside expertise to build hundreds of small satellites and launching them on rocket.

"Whenever there is a large production of satellites, there will also be requirement for subsystems. There are many industries which can produce for global companies," said A S Kiran Kumar, chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) in an interview in August.

India's PSLV rocket has emerged as the preferred vehicle to launch smaller satellites from global firms such as Spire and PlanetLabs.

So far, ISRO's satellite centre based in Bengaluru has built over 80 satellites - for earth observation and communication, over the last four decades. In the next five years, it needs over 80 satellites to meet the country's demands, which Isro says, would be built by the industry than expanding its own infrastructure.

In 2017, ISRO plans to build and launch 12 homegrown satellites from its spaceport in Sriharikota. At the same time, it would launch dozens of micro and nano satellites for global customers on the PSLV rocket.

ISRO also has set January 20 as the date to launch its heaviest rocket - GSLV Mk-III, which once proven would be the vehicle for the country's manned mission, currently pending approval from the government.

"We are going to have the pad abort test for the HSP (Human Spaceflight Programme). Our milestone is going to continue for every week or every once in two weeks," said Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre director K Sivan.

 

[Hindustani78]

Department of Space
08-December, 2016 16:05 IST
Indigenous satellites placed successfully in orbit

India presently has 38 indigenously manufactured satellites operational in orbit. It comprises of 12 Earth observation satellites (RESOURCESAT-1 & 2, CARTOSAT-1 & 2, CARTOSAT-2S [3 nos.], RISAT-1, OCEANSAT-2, MEGHA-TROPIQUES, SARAL & SCATSAT-1); 4 Meteorological satellites (INSAT-3D, KALPANA, INSAT-3A & INSAT-3DR); 13 communication satellites (INSAT-3C, 4A, 4B, 4CR, GSAT-6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 & 18), 7 navigational satellites (IRNSS-1A to 1G) and 2 Space Science satellites (Mars Orbiter Mission & ASTROSAT).

Since January 2011, none of the satellites got destroyed before being placed in the desired orbit.

The satellites are designed in such a way that it will not allow any information to be accessed or used without the knowledge of ISRO.

As on date, 29 satellites have been launched from outside the country. Out of these, for 3 satellites (Aryabhatta, Bhaskara-1 & Bhaskara-2), free launch was provided by Russia as part of Indo-Soviet friendship and for 1 satellite (Apple), Ariane offered a free launch in their developmental flight. Remaining satellites were launched by hiring launch services on a commercial basis.

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 Rajya Sabha today.

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[Hindustani78]

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/sc...2A-launched/article16771746.ece?homepage=true
December 07, 2016 10:58 IST
Updated: December 07, 2016 14:42 IST

Remote sensing satellite Resourcesat-2A was launched from Sriharikota at 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday.

The spacecraft was flown aboard a PSLV-C36 rocket.

"It was a perfect launch," A.S. Kiran Kumar, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), said.

"We have put one more operational satellite in orbit," he said in an address from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in coastal Andhra Pradesh.

It was the 37th consecutive successful flight of the indigenous light-lifting rocket.

The 1,235-kg spacecraft has started orbiting pole-to-pole at 824 km from Earth.
The three cameras of different resolution on the spacecraft will give regular micro and macro information on land and water bodies below, farm lands and crop extent, forests, mineral deposits, coastal information, rural and urban spreads besides helping in disaster management.

New features
The ISRO put a few specialties into what is otherwise a routine follow-on mission.

"The new on-board cameras put for the first time on the launcher showed us the separation of the stages during the flight and the deployment of the solar panels of the satellite," Mr. Kiran Kumar said.

SDSC Director P.Kunhikrishnan said this was ISRO's ninth launch in 2016, including the more powerful and operational GSLV. A new avionics and flight navigation system was tested.

Faster & safer options
A safe and remote fuel filling system that reduces countdown by a day and makes it safe for engineers handling propellants has been introduced, said S. Sivan, director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) — the lead centre for launch activities.

Three-tier imaging
Resourcesat-2A is a follow-on of two predecessor spacecraft for Earth observation from space. For the next five years, it will ensure continuity of remote-sensing data given by the two older ones of this theme.

Resourcesat-1 was put in space in October 2003 and Resourcesat-2 in April 2011, each with a planned life of five years.

Once paired with Resourcesat-2 after 150 orbits, it can provide better and more frequent data on resources, according to its Project Director S.Nagesh.

An ISRO official said the satellite's three cameras can cover the land below in a unique three-tier manner.

The AWiFS (Advanced Wide Field Sensor) provides images of 56-metre resolution that would be useful at the State level, for example. The LISS-3 (Linear Imaging Self-scanning Sensor) of 23.5-m resolution can take pictures at the district level; and the LISS-4 of 5.6 m can provide taluk level information.


For the current flight, the four-stage rocket was configured in the XL version with six small strap-on motors.

Since 1994, ISRO's old reliable light payload lifter has placed in orbit 121 satellites since 1994, including 79 foreign ones for a fee.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities...-satellites/article16792424.ece?homepage=true

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed the first contract for an industry-built spacecraft with a consortium of six companies based in Bengaluru.

The contract includes the assembly, integration and testing (AIT) of two spare navigation satellites in 18 months. It was signed on Friday between M. Annadurai, director of ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), and the consortium lead, Alpha Design Technologies P Ltd.

ISAC assembles the country's satellites for communication, remote sensing and navigation.

After two years, the consortium will make about half a dozen spacecraft of 300-500-kg category a year with an assured buyback from ISRO and possibly for export, Col. H.S.Shankar (retd), CMD of Alpha Design, told The Hindu.


While the ISRO has purchased sub-systems from its suppliers, this is the first time that it will be outsourcing entire satellites to industry, Col. Shankar said.

Alpha is a defence manufacturing contractor while the others are small and medium-sized companies which already supply components to ISRO's programmes.

In the coming days, ISAC will train about 70 skilled personnel from the six companies at its facilities in building the first satellite, which is to be completed in about nine months.

"The second spacecraft will be made entirely by us but at ISRO's readily available facilities. From the second year onwards, the consortium must provide four to five [small- to medium-sized] satellites each year," Col. Shankar said.

ISAC said, "In order to meet the growing demands of satellites realisation, ISAC has been looking [for] active participation of industry in assembly, integration and testing of standard ISRO satellites. As part of this initiative, a contract was awarded to a consortium of six companies led by Alpha Design Technologies Private Ltd."

Dr. Annadurai had said in September that two spare navigation satellites would be the first lot to be outsourced. The seven-satellite Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is already in orbit, awaiting formal operations.

ISRO Chairman A.S.Kiran Kumar has frequently spoken about backlog of satellite production in the midst of galloping demands; the need is to double the number if ISRO must meet the requirements of all its users in communication, remote-sensing and the new navigation satellites.

The space agency had hosted a few vendor meetings to find partners to build its satellites.

Col. Shankar said over the next two years, the consortium planned to invest Rs. 150 crore to set up new, dedicated facilities near ISRO's Spacecraft Integration Test Establishment (ISITE) here in Marathhalli. Alpha alone would put in Rs. 20 crore in the next 18 months.

 

[Hindustani78]

Cabinet
14-December, 2016 19:55 IST
Cabinet approves Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and United States Geological Survey (USGS) for cooperation in the Exchange and use of U.S. Land Remote Sensing Satellite Data

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and United States Geological Survey (USGS) for Cooperation in the exchange and use of U.S. Land Remote Sensing Satellite Data. The MoU was signed on 9th July 2016 at Bengaluru.

This MoU will enable ISRO to receive USGS's Landsat-7 & 8 in India and USGS to receive ISRO’s Resourcesat-2 (AWiFS and LISS III) data of US region.

Background:

ISRO of Department of Space is actively pursuing civilian space cooperation with many US organisations including National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and United States Geological Survey (USGS). Data from Landsat series of satellites operated by USGS was used by Indian scientists during the inception of Indian remote sensing programme. ISRO received Landsat data during 1984 to 2001 through its ground station at Shadnagar. USGS has launched Landsat -8 satellite in February 2013. ISRO expressed interest in direct reception of the Landsat-8 data in India, while USGS expressed interest in obtaining data from ISRO's RESOURCESAT-2 satellite.

ISRO and USGS, considering their mutual interest in data exchange of each other satellites, signed the MoU.

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Department of Space
14-December, 2016 16:35 IST
Nanocraft

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to send two nano satellites into space namely INS-1A & INS-1B, weighing 10 kg each including payload mass of 5 kg. These nano satellites are meant for technology demonstration. Mission life is expected to be six months to one year.

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
14-December, 2016 16:34 IST
Adoption of Village

As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, Antrix Corporation Limited, a Public Sector Unit under Department of Space and the commercial arm of ISRO, has adopted Brahmasandra Village, Tumukuru district, Karnataka.

Adoption of Brahmasandra village is through Bharatiya Agro Industries Foundation (BAIF), an NGO, empanelled by the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, New Delhi. Various activities planned include rain water harvesting, tank rejuvenation, construction of water harvesting structures, skill development, income generation, women empowerment, construction of household toilets, Anganwadis, services to livestock and fodder development. These activities are expected to improve agricultural productivity, availability of drinking water, sanitation facilities, ground water table, milk production, children’s education, women empowerment and formation of a vibrant village development community for sustaining the benefits. Overall, the project aims to improve the quality of life of farmers and to address the basic needs of the village community. Adoption of more number of villages has not been envisaged at present.

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
15-December, 2016 14:52 IST
Cryogenic Technology for Launching Space Vehicles

With the last three consecutive successful launches of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with indigenous Cryogenic engine & stage, ISRO has demonstrated the reliability of indigenous cryogenic technology and efforts are underway to operationalise GSLV.

The launch of GSAT-6 onboard GSLV-D6, on September 27, 2015, was the second successful launch of GSLV with the indigenous Cryogenic stage after GSLV-D5/ GSAT-5 mission on 5th January, 2014. The recent launch of GSLV (GSLV-F05/ INSAT-3DR) on September 8, 2016 also used the indigenous Cryogenic Stage.

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 Rajya Sabha today.

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Department of Space15-December, 2016 14:49 IST
Satellites Designed for Benefit of Farmers

The satellite-enabled services in conjunction with ground data, to support farmers in India include weather forecasting, agro-advisory, agromet services, soil moisture and agricultural extension activities to support farming operations in the country by India Meteorology Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences. Also, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) collaborates with Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on various applications using satellite data and geospatial technology in agriculture sector, which include – (i) horticultural crop inventory and site suitability for expansion in under-utilised areas, (ii) crop assessment using medium and high resolution satellite data, (iii) field data collection with field photos using mobile App, (iv) crop cutting experiments based on satellite derived crop vigor information. Earlier, ISRO had transferred the technology to Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmer’s Welfare for (i) Forecasting Agricultural Output using Space, Agro-meteorology and Land based observations (FASAL) and (ii) National Agricultural Drought Assessment and Monitoring System (NADAMS) and internalised the monitoring of irrigation infrastructure at Central Water Commission.

The satellites designed by ISRO, which are currently in operation, to support these services and applications, include Resourcesat-2, Resourcesat-2A, RISAT-1, Cartosat-1, Kalpana-1, INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR.

The details of their launching, cost incurred towards building these satellites, along with objectives are given below:

SN - Satellite-(Launch Vehicle)-Launch date-Cost incurred(in Crores)- Objectives

1. Resourcesat-2- (PSLV-C16) - 20.04.2011 - 138.71 - To provide multispectral images for inventory and management of natural resources, Crop production forecast, wasteland inventory, Land & Water Resources development, and Disaster Management Support.

2.Resourcesat-2A-(PSLV-C36)-07.12.2016-106.11- To provide multispectral images for inventory and management of natural resources, Crop production forecast, wasteland inventory, Land & Water Resources development, and Disaster Management Support.

3.Cartosat-1-(PSLV-C6)-05.05.2005-248.49-To provide high resolution images for Cartographic mapping, Stereo data for Topographic Mapping & DEM, and host of DEM Applications – Contour, Drainage network, etc.

4. RISAT-1-(PSLV-C19)-26.04.2012-375.38-To provide all weather imaging capability useful for agriculture, particularly paddy and jute monitoring in kharif season and management of natural disasters.

5.Kalpana-1-(PSLV-C4)-12.09.2002-71.30-To provide meteorological data to enable weather forecasting services.

6. INSAT-3D-(Procured launch)-26.07.2013-206.00-Designed for enhanced meteorological observations, including vertical profile of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and humidity for improved weather forecasting and disaster warning.

7. INSAT-3DR-(GSLV-F05)-08.09.2016-116.38-Designed for enhanced meteorological observations, including vertical profile of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and humidity for improved weather forecasting and disaster warning.


The data and value added products derived from these satellites have benefitted the concerned user ministries/ departments in Natural Resources Inventory & Monitoring, crop assessment, wasteland inventory, topographic Mapping & DEM, land & water resources development, weather forecasting and Disaster Management Support. These applications are useful to the decision makers to adopt suitable interventions for planning and management of various activities in agriculture sector.

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 Rajya Sabha today.

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[K210]

Metsat may just be the longest operational indian satelite at 14 years and 3 months of service so far

 

[Hindustani78]

Metsat may just be the longest operational indian satelite at 14 years and 3 months of service so far

PSLV-C4 /KALPANA-1

METSAT (renamed as Kalpana - 1 on February 5, 2003 after the Indian born American Astronaut Dr. Kalpana Chawla, who died on February 1, 2003 in the US Space Shuttle Columbia disaster) is the first in the series of exclusive meteorological satellites built by ISRO.

Sep 12, 2002

PSLV-C4 is the seventh flight of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and its first flight to place a satellite - the 1060 kg METSAT - into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Initially, PSLV was designed for launching 900 kg Indian Remote Sensing Satellites (IRS) into a 900 km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit. Since its first launch in 1993 from Sriharikota, the four stage PSLV has been successively improved to enhance its capability.

The flight path of PSLV-C4 has been modified to inject the METSAT into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit of 250 km perigee (nearest point to Earth) and 36,000 km apogee (farthest point to Earth). This orbit will be elliptical in shape and will be inclined at angle of 18 degrees to the equator.

In its present configuration, the 44.4 metre tall, 295 tonne PSLV has four stages using solid and liquid propulsion systems alternately. The first stage is one of the largest solid propellant boosters in the world and carries 138 tonnes of Hydroxyl Terminated Poly Butadiene (HTPB) based propellant. It has a diameter of 2.8 m. Its motor case is made of maraging steel. The booster develops a maximum thrust of about 4,628 kilo Newton (kN

The second stage employs indigenously built Vikas engine and carries 40 tonne of liquid propellant -- Unsymmetrical Di-Methyl Hydrazine (UDMH) as fuel and Nitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) as oxidiser. It generates a maximum thrust of about 725 kN.

Launch Mass: 1060 Kg
Mission Life: 7 Years
Power: 550 W
Launch Vehicle: PSLV-C4 /KALPANA-1
Type of Satellite: Communication
Manufacturer: ISRO
Owner: ISRO
Application: Climate & Environment Communication
Orbit Type: GSO

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/sc...-for-launch-on-January-27/article16895637.ece

VIJAYAWADA December 17, 2016 15:20 IST
Updated: December 17, 2016 15:22 IST

PSLV project director B Jayakumar. | Photo Credit: V. Ganesan

The next PSLV-C37 that will put into orbit a record number of 83 satellites is being scheduled for launch on January 27, said PSLV project director B Jayakumar.

Sharing the dais with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre director K Sivan who came here to receive the 100th nozzle for a PSLV rocket from city based Resins and Allied Productions Mr Jayakumar said that six PSLVs had been launched in 2016.

Mr Sivan said that ISRO was planning to launch 12 to 18 PSLVs in a year. He said the 100th nozzle that was custom-built by Vijayawada based industry Resins and Allied Products (RAP) would be used in the historic PSLV that would launch a record 83 satellites. He said there was demand from foreign countries to send their satellites on PSLV rockets because they were launched as per schedule and were reliable.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/Shoot-for-the-Moon/article16797755.ece?homepage=true
A rover designed by Bengaluru-based Team Indus, is in the final development stages before its flight to the moon next year

"We're pretty much done with the engineering phase and are now working on execution. We've managed to create a unique low cost, low payload configuration, which we hope will go on to redefine what was though possible in India. We hope it will also have a huge impact on the engineering ecosystem in India."

Indus, which has already won a milestone prize for progress made and is now poised to be among the final few in the running thanks to a recently acquired launch contract with ISRO, has benefited a lot from being based out of Bengaluru. "The Indian aerospace ecosystem has evolved around Bengaluru, be it ISRO, HAL or more. And when you have a big manufacturer, you find their suppliers located close by. Similarly, with ISRO being in Bengaluru, you find a cluster of the same sort here. Also, the Silicon Valley kind of culture that the city embodies has also been a big enabling factor," says Rahul.

 

[alwaysfair]

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/science/science/181216/space-age-isros-very-human-test.html