The Indian space agency is targeting to increase the number of its satellite & rocket launches from the current 6-8 per year to 12-18 per year
In yet another achievement, ISRO scripted history by successfully launching 20 satellites together
This is two weeks after ISRO uccessfully launched 20 satellites including 13 from the US - in a single mission
As Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) builds new capabilities, it is also consolidation time by outsourcing rocket and satellite manufacturing to private industry
ISRO said over the years, a number of Indian industries have actively participated in realising various subsystems of spacecraft
India has great potential to capture a sizeable portion of business in international space market, says ISRO chairman
ISRO's PSLV-C34 lifts off successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday
The space agency needs one satellite every month to meet the growing need of customers
The PSLV is carrying 20 satellites, which includes ones for defence as well as commercial purposes
This is its biggest attempt to launch multiple satellites
The 48-hour countdown began on Monday at 9.26 am for the launch of 20 satellites onboard PSLV C-34 from Sriharikota
The space agency had earlier sent 10 satellites into orbit in a single mission in 2008
The rocket will blast off from the 2nd launch pad with a total payload of 1,288 kg
The space agency had earlier sent ten satellites into orbit in a single mission in 2008
Successfully tests RLV-technology demonstrator, a small aircraft-like winged structure; vehicle to achieve low-cost space access
Isro's space plans need a big resources push
ISRO chairman said to reduce the cost of access to space, the hardware has to be reused along with a host of technologies
PM stated that the dynamism and dedication with which the scientists have worked over the years is exceptional and very inspiring.
For the first time ISRO has launched a winged flight vehicle
India is launching an indigenous Reusable Launch Vehicle tomorrow morning