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What is ISRO's new SSLV and why is it important?

This month, a small glitch derailed an ISRO plan to place light-weight satellites into orbit. For the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle it was the first assignment and there is a lot in store for it

Devas Multimedia seizes $87,457 cash in US in Antrix Corporation dispute

Devas Multimedia has seized USD 87,457.47 cash that ISRO's commercial arm Antrix Corporation held in the US as it looked to enforce a USD 1.2 billion compensation it had won over a cancelled satellite deal, its lawyer said on Wednesday. Devas Multimedia America Inc had sought seizure of USD 145,000 but the actual recovery was USD 87,457.47 (a little less than Rs 70 lakh). This came after it secured a favourable order from the Eastern District Court of Virginia, Matthew D McGrill said. Originally, the company stated that it had seized USD 145,000 cash but later clarified that the actual seizure was lower than that amount. "The original claim amount was around USD 145,000 but was reduced as part of the bankruptcy proceedings (normal bankruptcy proceedings)," it said. The satellite company has been embroiled in a fight with the Indian government since a contract it had to develop wireless broadband in the country was cancelled in 2011. It was awarded USD 1.2 billion in international

Isro successfully tests Gaganyaan Low Altitude Escape Motor from Andhra

In another important milestone in the Gaganyaan project, ISRO successfully carried out the test-firing of the Low Altitude Escape Motor (LEM) of Crew Escape System, from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

Why Isro's maiden SSLV mission failed

On 7th August, the Indian Space Research Organisation's maiden SSLV mission failed. It was a challenging day for Isro with the mission running into rough weather. After a few hours of the launch from Sriharikota, the newly developed SSLV suffered data loss and the satellites were no longer usable. Watch the video to know what went wrong.

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Satellites no longer usable after deviation: ISRO on maiden SSLV mission

'Failure of a logic to identify a sensor failure and go for a salvage action caused the deviation,' says the Indian space agency

SSLV suffers 'data loss' at terminal stage: ISRO chairman Somanath

ISRO maiden Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) suffered "data loss" at the terminal stage, although three stages "performed and separated"

ISRO launches maiden SSLV carrying earth observation and student satellites

The SSLV-D1/EOS-02 mission by the Indian space agency is aimed at garnering a larger pie in the small launch vehicles market, as it can place the satellites into Low Earth Orbit

Indian Navy inks pact with ISRO's Space Applications Centre on data sharing

"The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the SAC and the Indian Navy to further meaningful interactions and professional exchanges in the future," said an official.

ISRO all set to launch SSLV on August 7; here's all you need to know

The SSLV is third launch vehicle of the research organisation after Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

Isro earns $279 million in foreign exchange through satellite launches

ISRO in association with its commercial arms has successfully launched 345 foreign satellites from 34 countries on-board Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

R Madhavan's Rocketry: The Nambi Effect streams on Amazon Prime Video now

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is R Madhavan's passion project and the film is written, produced, and directed by actor R Madhavan, who also plays the lead role in the film

India to send 'Gaganauts' to space soon; two trials by the end of 2022

In a reply in Parliament, MoS Space Jitendra Singh said an unmanned flight would be sent to space in the first trial. While in the second, a robot named Vyomitra will be sent to space

ISRO espionage: SC to hear on July 27 CBI's plea against HC order

The Supreme Court Friday said it would hear on July 27 the CBI's plea against the Kerala High Court order that had lifted the 60-day time limit on the anticipatory bail

Nearly 60 startups register with ISRO since opening of Indian space sector

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that about 60 startups have registered with ISRO since the "unlocking" of the Indian Space sector recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and quite a few of them are dealing with projects related to space debris managementThe other startups' proposals vary from nano-satellite, launch vehicles, ground systems, research etc.This was stated by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh while speaking after inaugurating the "ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Operation" (IS4OM) at ISRO Control Centre, in Bengaluru on Monday.Jitendra Singh recalled that only last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had, during the inauguration of IN-SPACe headquarters at Ahmedabad, said, "When the strength of government Space institutions and the passion of India's private sector will meet,

India gives boost to self-reliance in safeguarding space assets with IS40M

India has given a boost to self-reliance in safeguarding its space assets with ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operation and Management (IS4OM)

Zetwerk buys Pinaka Aerospace to expand defence manufacturing business

Zetwerk has made two other acquisitions and the total value of all three deals is approximately Rs 100 crore

Spectrum of challenges and opportunities for Jio chairman Akash Ambani

Reliance Jio, of which he took charge as chairman, is full of potential that is his to maximise

ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C53 with three Singapore satellites onboard

This was the second dedicated commercial mission of ISRO's commercial arm NewSpace India Limited

Colombia seeks support from India for harnessing space technology

Columbian ambassador has shown interest in getting India's support for harnessing the benefits of space technology for national development