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Isro to launch GSAT-7A communication satellite for IAF, Army on Dec 19
The satellite will be placed in the geostationary orbit and this communication satellite is expected to help the IAF interlink different ground radar stations, airbases and AWACS aircraft
 "Isro to launch GSAT-7A communication satellite for IAF, Army on Dec 19")
Isro ahead of TCS among top-rated tech workplaces in India: Report
Indeed announced the leading technology organisations to work for in India, on the basis of over 100 million ratings and reviews available
 "Isro ahead of TCS among top-rated tech workplaces in India: Report")
India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11 launched from French Guiana: ESA
GSAT-11 would play a vital role in providing broadband services across the country
 "India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11 launched from French Guiana: ESA")
Want to make Gaganyaan mission indigenous using facilities in India: ISRO
The space agency is aiming to undertake the first unmanned programme under the Gaganyaan project by December 2020
 "Want to make Gaganyaan mission indigenous using facilities in India: ISRO")
Countdown begins for ISRO's launch of PSLV-C43 with 31 satellites
The Hyper Spectral Imaging Satellite (HysIS), an earth observation satellite developed by ISRO, is the primary satellite of the PSLV-C43 mission
 "Countdown begins for ISRO's launch of PSLV-C43 with 31 satellites")
Kerala govt mulls setting up Isro aerospace park, knowledge centre
ISRO chairman Sivan handed over a cheque for Rs 27 million, collected from the ISRO centres
 "Kerala govt mulls setting up Isro aerospace park, knowledge centre")
Antrix beckons
Isro's commercial arm needs to be freed up
 "Antrix beckons")
ISRO sets target of 10 satellite missions by Jan 2019: Chief K Sivan
"That is six satellite missions as well as four launch vehicle missions. Definitely, the task in front of us is very huge," he said
 "ISRO sets target of 10 satellite missions by Jan 2019: Chief K Sivan")
Isro's heaviest rocket carrying GSAT-29 communication satellite launched
GSLV Mk III is the fifth generation launch vehicle developed by Isro
 "Isro's heaviest rocket carrying GSAT-29 communication satellite launched")
ISRO to launch its GSAT-29 communication satellite on November 14
The satellite carries Ka/Ku-band high throughput communication transponders intended to meet the communication requirements of users including those in remote areas
 "ISRO to launch its GSAT-29 communication satellite on November 14")
BEL eyes share in Isro's Rs 90 billion worth space related projects
BEL said that it is exploring collaboration with the Isro, leveraging their technological capabilities in design and development of various products/systems
Isro seeks to pare costs, eyes startups for building space technologies
Announces first space tech incubation centre in Agartala, 5 more on the anvil
Countdown for PSLV-C42 launch starts, two satellites go up Sunday night
Full-fledged commercial launch, for an independent company within Airbus group, is scheduled for Sunday night
 "Countdown for PSLV-C42 launch starts, two satellites go up Sunday night")
India to fly first small 500 kg capacity rocket next year: Isro Chairman
He said the small rocket will be launched from the existing rocketport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh
 "India to fly first small 500 kg capacity rocket next year: Isro Chairman")
Isro gears up for a full fledged commercial launch on September 16
The PSLV-C42 mission is scheduled on September 16, 2018 from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota
 "Isro gears up for a full fledged commercial launch on September 16")
We aim to double our revenue in next 5 years: Isro's Antrix Corporation CMD
The small rockets and PSLV technologies of Isro are in the process of being outsourced to the industry, says Antrix Corporation CMD
 "We aim to double our revenue in next 5 years: Isro's Antrix Corporation CMD")
Despite tech prowess, start-ups in space sector find it hard to raise funds
While Isro wants private industry participation and is setting up incubation centres, there are issues related to policies and the general mindset of investors
 "Despite tech prowess, start-ups in space sector find it hard to raise funds")
Isro to offer technology to boost fishermen's livelihood, save lives at sea
Fishermen will get information on locations with higher fish populations and alerts on natural calamities, and will also be able to send messages from sea to their families back on land
Isro wants private players to take over PSLV, satellite production by 2020
Space agency says it will now be mostly occupied with the manned space mission, which has to be launched in four years
Brand ISRO's hunt to attract young talent, win public endorsement
The space research organisation is reaching out to young scientists, hoping to attract the best minds
 "Brand ISRO's hunt to attract young talent, win public endorsement")