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RSLV tech demo flight by October: Isro chief
Published July 19, 2015 | By admin
SOURCE: TNN
The technology demonstrator flight of reusable satellite launch vehicle (RSLV) will be held in October end, before its final launch, Isro chairman A S Kiran Kumar said after the mission readiness meet in Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) on Monday.
“It includes simulation tests like a regular aircraft landing experiment and integration with scramjet propulsion engine for which subsequent research has been initiated. The budget for the demo flight is Rs 3 crore while the total mission cost will be higher,” he said.
“The aim of RSLV mission is to cut down the cost of launches by one-tenth. It looks at reducing the cost per kg to space. Its success depends on how fast it could be tackled through certain concepts by a multiple set of people,” he said.
On whether the next mission will be to planet Venus, he said it is likely, but a final decision will be taken after the meeting. For the landing of Chandrayaan-2 mission, a throttle engine is being developed, he said.
“We have chalked out the roadmap for a year till March and about 30 space missions will be launched in the next three years including 10 launches from next year,” he said. From the budget of Rs 6,000 crore for Isro this year, an increase in budget is expected from next year to about Rs 7,000 crore.
At least eight launches have been planned this year including the successful launch of five commercial satellites on board PSLV-C28, GSLV Mark II launch in August to place the GSAT-6 communication satellite in orbit, Astrosat in September and launch of commercial satellite Teleos. This will be followed by the launch of three remote sensing satellites of IRNSS series in March next year, he said. The launch of advanced cryogenic engine GSLV Mk III is set for December next year.
On the Saarc satellite launch by March next year, Isro chief said a meeting with the Saarc nations was held on June 22 and among the eight Saarc members Pakistan has shown willingness to participate. For satellite applications, the ministry of external affairs with the International Telecom Union will discuss on the spectrum width in respect of the slot for the countries.
“Based on Isro’s capacity building, the launch capability would be increased and more countries will opt for commercial launches. The orders will depend on our ability and competitively based on a better offer,” he said.
Responding to the recent hacking of Antrix site, he said the website was handled by an agency based in Mumbai and it was not a manual hacking. It was a variant of pharma hacking. The site was already planned to be shifted to Isro and the site was placed under construction when it was hacked, but no data has been lost. Hereafter, the website will be operated by Isro, he said.
Published July 19, 2015 | By admin
SOURCE: TNN
The technology demonstrator flight of reusable satellite launch vehicle (RSLV) will be held in October end, before its final launch, Isro chairman A S Kiran Kumar said after the mission readiness meet in Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) on Monday.
“It includes simulation tests like a regular aircraft landing experiment and integration with scramjet propulsion engine for which subsequent research has been initiated. The budget for the demo flight is Rs 3 crore while the total mission cost will be higher,” he said.
“The aim of RSLV mission is to cut down the cost of launches by one-tenth. It looks at reducing the cost per kg to space. Its success depends on how fast it could be tackled through certain concepts by a multiple set of people,” he said.
On whether the next mission will be to planet Venus, he said it is likely, but a final decision will be taken after the meeting. For the landing of Chandrayaan-2 mission, a throttle engine is being developed, he said.
“We have chalked out the roadmap for a year till March and about 30 space missions will be launched in the next three years including 10 launches from next year,” he said. From the budget of Rs 6,000 crore for Isro this year, an increase in budget is expected from next year to about Rs 7,000 crore.
At least eight launches have been planned this year including the successful launch of five commercial satellites on board PSLV-C28, GSLV Mark II launch in August to place the GSAT-6 communication satellite in orbit, Astrosat in September and launch of commercial satellite Teleos. This will be followed by the launch of three remote sensing satellites of IRNSS series in March next year, he said. The launch of advanced cryogenic engine GSLV Mk III is set for December next year.
On the Saarc satellite launch by March next year, Isro chief said a meeting with the Saarc nations was held on June 22 and among the eight Saarc members Pakistan has shown willingness to participate. For satellite applications, the ministry of external affairs with the International Telecom Union will discuss on the spectrum width in respect of the slot for the countries.
“Based on Isro’s capacity building, the launch capability would be increased and more countries will opt for commercial launches. The orders will depend on our ability and competitively based on a better offer,” he said.
Responding to the recent hacking of Antrix site, he said the website was handled by an agency based in Mumbai and it was not a manual hacking. It was a variant of pharma hacking. The site was already planned to be shifted to Isro and the site was placed under construction when it was hacked, but no data has been lost. Hereafter, the website will be operated by Isro, he said.
