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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
 "BEL eyes share in Isro's Rs 90 billion worth space related projects")
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 to offer technology to boost fishermen's livelihood, save lives at sea")
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
 "Isro wants private players to take over PSLV, satellite production by 2020")
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")
Isro to bring medical aid to soldiers posted at isolated places
The facility will be useful for soldiers in areas like Siachen Glacier, where there are no normal medical care services available
 "Isro to bring medical aid to soldiers posted at isolated places")
Gaganyaan: Isro's first manned space mission on schedule, says Raghavan
Initially, people asked why India was investing so much to send rockets in space, but Isro benefitted a lot from these investments, the principal scientific advisor said
 "Gaganyaan: Isro's first manned space mission on schedule, says Raghavan")
85% material cost for our rockets comes from industry: Isro Chairman
Isro is trying to handhold industry to make launch vehicles and satellites, utilising more of its own resources for larger missions and technology research
 "85% material cost for our rockets comes from industry: Isro Chairman")
From GSAT-29 to Chandrayaan-2: ISRO to launch 31 satellites in 16 months
The space agency also plans to have a student satellite programme next year, inviting students to build their own satellites
India's moon mission Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed again till January 2019
The launch of the mission was first planned in April
 "India's moon mission Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed again till January 2019")
Isro ropes in pvt firms, inks pact with a consortium to assemble satellites
Sources in the Isro said that the Alpha-led consortium, Tata, and BEL will work independently.
 "Isro ropes in pvt firms, inks pact with a consortium to assemble satellites")
Eye on manned mission, ISRO successfully tests escape system for astronauts
The test was over in 259 seconds, during which the Crew Escape System soared skyward, then arced out over the Bay of Bengal and floated back under its parachutes about 2.9 km from Sriharikota
Penny wise, pound foolish
Policymakers should provide adequate funds to Isro
