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Isro lines up 21 rockets, to launch 70 satellites in 5 years

India's space agency has lined up over 21 rocket launches, including the second test flight of its heaviest rocket the Geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV) MK-III, which will be carried out over a period of the next three-four years.The outlay is part of the Rs 8,658.74 crore sanctioned by the government for Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to build and launch 31 rockets, including 15 PSLVs, 13 GSLV's and three GSLV MK-IIIs. So far Isro has successfully built and launched 10 vehicles under the agreement."Isro's launch vehicles are being used for launching national satellites towards meeting the earth observation, communication, navigation and scientific needs of the country. The excess capacity has been used to launch satellites of other countries," said Jitendra Singh, Minister of State at the Prime Minister's office early this week. The Space Commission, which runs Isro, is under the direct oversight of the Prime Minister. The plan to launch the next 21 rockets ..

ISRO designs ship borne transportable antenna terminal

The 4.6 meter Ship Borne Antenna System has been built indigenously

Indian space agency works on next-generation satellite series

India's space agency has begun work on the third generation of Cartosat earth observation satellites. The first in that series would be ready by 2018 and boost the capability to generate digital maps, needed to build infrastructure in the country, said an Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) official. The Cartosat-3 series will have around six satellites, some of which would replace existing remote sensing satellites with more powerful capability.On Friday, Isro launched a Cartosat-2E earth observation satellite, along with 30 nano satellites for other customers. that included the first ever for Slovakia, the tiny European nation. Spire Global, a US satellite firm came as a repeat customer on the 40th flight of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the workhorse rocket which has emerged as a preferred vehicle for launching small satellites globally.Cartosat-2E is the seventh earth observation satellite in the series."Isro will continue work on its earth observation, ...

Successful multiple satellite launch: Isro puts Cartosat into orbit for earth observation

The whole mission got over in around 23 minutes.

Navigation satellite clocks ticking; system to be expanded: ISRO

Starting July 2013, the Indian space agency has launched 7 navigation satellites

Isro to launch GSLV-Mk III for human space flight, reveals ex-chief

Earlier this week developmental flight of GSLV-MK III, capable of launching four-ton class satellites

Isro to launch new 'eye in the sky'

It will be launched via Isro's trusted PSLV workhorse, PSLV-C38

Eye in the sky: Isro to launch new satellite in Cartosat-2 series in June

The mission's primary objective is to provide high-resolution, scene-specific spot imagery

Letters: Indigenous push

The successful launch of GSAT-19 is a watershed moment in Isro's illustrious journey

'Fat boy' launch is a big deal for Isro and will boost India's stature

India's hopes of launching a manned space mission could soon be a reality.

Ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair pitches for human space flight, reusable rocket

India scripted history as it successfully launched its heaviest rocket GSLV MkIII-D1

India to avoid foreign rockets to launch communication satellites: Isro

India intends to use only its own rocket for launching satellites, says Isro chief A S Kiran Kumar

Digital India: ISRO's GSAT-19, GSAT-11 to boost internet services

These satellites are believed to empower a digital India

Isro plans to launch India's heaviest rocket on June 5

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch a communication satellite GSAT-19 using its heaviest rocket GSLV Mark - III on June 5.GSLV-Mk III is capable of launching 4 tonne class of satellites to Geosynchronous Transfer orbit (GTO). It is a three-stage vehicle with two solid motor strap-ons (S200), a liquid propellant core stage (L110) and a cryogenic stage (C25).GSLV-Mk III-D1 is the first developmental flight, carrying 3136 kg GSAT-19 satellite to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The vehicle is configured with a 5 m ogive payload fairing and slanted strap-on nose cone to provide aerodynamic robustness.GSLV Mk III-D1/GSAT-19 Mission is scheduled to be launched on June 5, 2017 at 17:28 Hrs (IST) from the Second Launch Pad at SDSC SHAR, SriharikotaGSAT-19 carries Ka/Ku-band high throughput communication transponders.Besides, it carries a Geostationary Radiation Spectrometer (GRASP) payload to monitor and study the nature of charged particles and the ...

Faster internet: Isro to launch 3 satellites in 18 months to boost speed

The three satellites will help in realising the goal of Smart Cities

Isro's most powerful rocket to be launched in June

Successful launch of the rocket will be step towards being self-reliant in country's space programme

GSLV Mark-III launch planned for June first week:ISRO Chairman

GSLV Mark-III would be a powerful launch vehicle to lift heavy communications satellites to space.

Neighbourhood First

Isro's latest launch shows India exercising its soft power

From Aryabhata to Sans Frontier Satellite: It happens only in India

Walking down the memory lane, here's a quick glimpse of the Isro's giant footsteps

ISRO to take Modi's foreign policy efforts to space with SAARC Satellite

The PM has envisaged the South Asia Satellite as a 'gift' to increase regional cooperation