On August 16, ISRO successfully launched the third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission’s primary payload, EOS-08, is ISRO’s latest Earth Observation Satellite. This launch marks a significant step for SSLV, showcasing advancements in microsatellite technology and payload integration. EOS-08 is designed to enhance Earth observation capabilities with its new payload instruments and technologies. The successful deployment of this satellite underscores ISRO's commitment to developing cost-effective, versatile launch solutions for small satellites. This mission not only demonstrates SSLV’s potential but also reinforces ISRO’s growing expertise in satellite technology and space exploration.
16 August,2024 12:00 PM IST
IAF’s Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla has been announced as the prime astronaut for the Indo-US space mission. He will be only the second Indian after Rakesh Sharma to be part of a space mission. Mission paved its way after PM Modi, Joe Biden signed a joint statement in June 2023, envisioning a joint ISRO-NASA effort to the ISS. A National Mission Assignment Board has recommended two 'Gaganyatris' as the prime, backup Mission Pilots for this mission. These include Group Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla (Prime), Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Backup). The recommended 'Gaganyatris' will commence their training for the mission in the first week of August, informed ISRO. Notably, PM Modi bestowed astronaut wings upon Shubhanshu Shukla after his name was revealed for the Gaganyaan Mission on Feb 27, 2024. The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human space flight program, for which extensive preparations are underway at various ISRO centers. Apart from Wing Commander Shubhanshu, Group Capt Prashanth Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap Shukla will also join mission.
03 August,2024 02:57 PM IST
During the inaugural day of the India Space Congress (ISC) 2024, ISRO Chief S Somanath revealed that the next satellite, GSAT-20, is primed for launch and anticipated to be deployed by August. Highlighting ISRO's ambitious lunar aspirations, he underscored the necessity for enhanced payload capabilities in their rockets. "Our next satellite GSAT-20 is ready to be launched and will possibly be launched by August…. We need to have higher payload capacity in our rockets as we plan to send people to the Moon," Somanath remarked, setting the stage for ISRO's forthcoming endeavors in space exploration and satellite technology advancement.
27 June,2024 10:44 AM IST
ISRO marked another milestone as it successfully completed its third consecutive Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing Experiment on June 23. Dubbed 'Pushpak', the winged vehicle was released from an IAF Chinook Helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 km and executed a precise horizontal landing, showcasing advanced autonomous capabilities in challenging conditions. Conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka, the RLV-LEX-03 mission simulated high-speed landing conditions for vehicles returning from space. ISRO confirmed that the experiment achieved all its objectives, paving the way for future missions like the RLV-ORV, focusing on orbital reusable vehicles.
23 June,2024 01:09 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
