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PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission launch: 10 things to know about this successful ISRO space odyssey
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PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission launch: 10 things to know about this successful ISRO space odyssey

[ad_1] In yet another proud moment for India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has powered another amazing mission to a successful conclusion. Dubbed the PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission, ISRO launched the rocket and got the satellite into place exactly where it was required. While the XPoSat satellite is the most important part of the entire mission, all the hard work involved in boosting it into space in the correct orbit depended on just one thing - the PSLV-C58 rocket system, which has not been just successful, it is also very cheap when compared to other rocket systems from the US space agency, the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA). This success comes quickly on the heels of ISRO having successfully launched two historic missions in 2023 - the Chandrayaan-3 missi...
What is the purpose of Gaganyaan mission? Know all about the main objectives of ISRO
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What is the purpose of Gaganyaan mission? Know all about the main objectives of ISRO

[ad_1] In the wake of Chandrayaan-3's resounding success, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised for a monumental leap toward launching a crewed spacecraft in the highly anticipated Gaganyaan mission. Tomorrow, at 8 AM IST, the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission 1 (TV-D1) will embark on its journey from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking a pivotal milestone in India's space exploration endeavors.But what is it all about? what is Gaganyaan Mission purpose?The primary Gaganyaan Mission objective of this test is to evaluate the performance of the Crew Escape System installed on the crew module. This system serves as the lifeline, ensuring the safety of astronauts by enabling their swift evacuation in case of mission being aborted due to technical glitche...
Chandrayaan-3 mission done, ISRO eyes big SUCCESS with Gaganyaan and Shukrayaan missions too
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Chandrayaan-3 mission done, ISRO eyes big SUCCESS with Gaganyaan and Shukrayaan missions too

[ad_1] After the triumphant launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now setting its sights on two ambitious projects: Gaganyaan mission and Shukrayaan mission, as affirmed by G. Appanna, the Group Director of ISRO at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Addressing a press conference alongside K. Raghu, the chairman of Raghu Group of Institutions, on October 4, Appanna unveiled the commencement of the four-day World Space Week at Raghu Engineering College, Dakamarri. The festivities kicked off on October 5 and will conclude on October 8, coinciding with significant milestones in space exploration history of ISRO.ISRO's Participation and VisionWorld Space Week coincides with the launch of Sputnik on October 4, 1957, and the signing of the 1967 trea...
ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission to explore solar activity set to launch tomorrow; Know when, where to watch online
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ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission to explore solar activity set to launch tomorrow; Know when, where to watch online

[ad_1] Following the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the lunar surface, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now gearing up for the launch of its maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1. The mission is scheduled for lift-off, tomorrow, September 2. The Aditya-L1 mission will depart from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre located in Sriharikota. Find out when and where to watch the live stream online.The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is all set to embark on its remarkable 57th space mission, carrying the Aditya-L1 spacecraft. The launch event is scheduled to take place at 11:50 AM IST from the designated launch pad. How to watch ISRO's Aditya-L1 launch?Enthusiasts around the world will have the opportunity to witness this historic event as the launch will be...
Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date and Time: Check Live Streaming Details for ISRO mission
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Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date and Time: Check Live Streaming Details for ISRO mission

[ad_1] Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date and Time: The highly anticipated Chandrayaan 3 mission is scheduled for launch on Friday, July 14. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to embark on this lunar expedition from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Chandrayaan 3 serves as a follow-on mission to the successful Chandrayaan-2 endeavour. The third mission of ISRO's Moon Mission will be launched by the LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. The propulsion module will carry the lander and rover configuration to a lunar orbit of approximately 100 km.Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date and TimeAs per the schedule, ISRO's Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft is planned to be launched on July 14 at 2:35 AM. The lander component of Chandrayaan-3 will commence its journey, w...
Chandrayaan-3 launch scheduled for July 14 from SDSC, Sriharikota: ISRO
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Chandrayaan-3 launch scheduled for July 14 from SDSC, Sriharikota: ISRO

[ad_1] India's premier space agency, the Indian SPace Research Organisation (ISRO), has announced that the launch of Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled for July 14, 2023, at 2:35 pm IST from SDSC, Sriharikota. In preparation for the launch, the Chandrayaan-3 orbiter was successfully mated with the LVM3 launch vehicle at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 5.In preparation for the launch, ISRO successfully integrated the encapsulated assembly, which contains Chandrayaan-3, with the launch vehicle known as LVM3. This significant milestone occurred at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, as shared by ISRO on Twitter. ISRO's chairman, S Somnath, had previously informed ANI that the planned launch window for the third lunar mission falls between July 13 and July 19. He expressed confide...
36 OneWeb satellites arrive at Satish Dhawan Space Centre ahead of planned launch
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36 OneWeb satellites arrive at Satish Dhawan Space Centre ahead of planned launch

[ad_1] OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, on Tuesday announced the arrival of 36 satellites. OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, on Tuesday announced the arrival of 36 satellites at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC- SHAR) ahead of a planned launch from Sriharikota. OneWeb has teamed up with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of national space agency Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to facilitate the launch. With this launch, OneWeb will have over 70 per cent of its planned 'Gen 1 LEO constellation' in orbit as it progresses to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity services around the world, the company said in a statement. "...