After many gains & an unexpected loss in 2017, Isro ready for a better 2018

According to sources, Isro is getting ready for around 10-12 launches in 2018, which include the communication satellite GSAT-6A and the second mission of India's probe to the Moon

The year 2017 saw the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) achieving various achievements, including the launch of its four-tonne launch vehicle, the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle - Mark III (GSLV-Mk III), and the launch of 104 satellites in one go. During the year, it also intensified efforts to encourage private industry to enter the space sector, which could help them to prepare for future challenges using the available resources. 

Amid its successes during the year, the failure of its trusted workhorse PSLV in launching a navigation satellite in its C39 mission came as a setback for the organisation. While there were