Page 61 - Latest Updates on ISRO
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
 "Eye on manned mission, ISRO successfully tests escape system for astronauts")
Penny wise, pound foolish
Policymakers should provide adequate funds to Isro
Isro to launch GSAT-6A on Mar 29, transfer Lithium-Ion Cell tech to BHEL
Isro's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre has developed the technology to produce space grade Li-ion cell and demonstrated its performance under various testing conditions
 "Isro to launch GSAT-6A on Mar 29, transfer Lithium-Ion Cell tech to BHEL")
Isro experimenting with potential structures for lunar habitation: Govt
The minister was responding to a question on whether the ISRO has started working on building igloo-like habitats on the lunar surface for potential future missions
 "Isro experimenting with potential structures for lunar habitation: Govt")
Isro tests Payload based on Origami, the Japanese paper-folding art
First payload operation on Jan 16 was successful, is providing excellent images. Data is useful for topographical mapping, vegetation monitoring, aerosol scattering
Isro plans to launch AstroSat-2: What it means for Indian space mission
Astrosat observes universe through optical, ultraviolet, low and high energy X-ray components of electromagnetic spectrum
 "Isro plans to launch AstroSat-2: What it means for Indian space mission")
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre director K Sivan is next Isro chairman
He designed software called SITARA, which Isro uses for simulating trajectories of rockets
 "Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre director K Sivan is next Isro chairman")
Isro to launch 100th satellite along with 30 other spacecraft
When the last satellite is ejected out it will become the hundredth satellite: Isro
 "Isro to launch 100th satellite along with 30 other spacecraft")
ISRO to launch 31 satellites in a single mission onboard PSLV on Jan 10
The mission's main payload would be India's Cartosat-2 series earth observation satellite
 "ISRO to launch 31 satellites in a single mission onboard PSLV on Jan 10")
India developing smaller 500 kg rocket to cash in on small-satellite boom
India currently gets contracts to launch small satellites largely weighing less than 500 kg and a smaller rocket would be sufficient
 "India developing smaller 500 kg rocket to cash in on small-satellite boom")
Our next launch will be in Dec end or Jan first week: ISRO
After the unsuccessful launch of navigation satellite IRNSS-1H
Isro aims to make India a global hub for satellite building
Space agency lines up 60 satellite launches over next five years
 "Isro aims to make India a global hub for satellite building")
Isro looks to return to Mars, eyes Venus
Isro has emerged as the front runner for global space agencies to collaborate to understand earth better
ISRO begins flight integration activity for lunar mission Chandrayaan-2
Spacecraft launch, on board GSLV-Mk II, is planned for March
 "ISRO begins flight integration activity for lunar mission Chandrayaan-2")
Isro to set up research centre in Guwahati to explore geospatial technology
Assam govt & ISRO would work together for development of the region once the MoU is signed
 "Isro to set up research centre in Guwahati to explore geospatial technology")
ISRO Invites Applications For Scientist and Engineers. Steps To Apply
The application forms for on-line registration are available ISRO website between Sept 15 and Oct 5, 2017
Locks to space: Godrej to join Isro's private rocket mission
The space agency has set 2020 as deadline for the first privately built rocket to be launched into space
 "Locks to space: Godrej to join Isro's private rocket mission")
Will resume satellite launches by December: Isro chief
Isro will schedule its next launch mission after a committee studying the cause of the failure submits its report
 "Will resume satellite launches by December: Isro chief")
Isro looking at consortium for PSLVs: Chairman Kiran Kumar
Kumar emphasised on the building capacity within the organisation as well in the domestic industry
Isro lines up 21 rockets, to launch 70 satellites in 5 years
India is emerging as a hub for development of satellites as well as a launchpad for small satellites
 "Isro lines up 21 rockets, to launch 70 satellites in 5 years")