POLAR SATELLITE LAUNCH VEHICLE
Two PSLV failures, one modified rocket stage: How ISRO is trying to restore launch vehicle reliability
ISRO has tested a modified third-stage motor of its PSLV after two consecutive launch failures involving anomalies in the same stage. The changes cover the motor's nozzle, mechanical connections, sealing arrangements and quality-control procedures. The space agency will analyse the test data before deciding on further testing.
IN-SPACe pushes space companies to adopt SCL’s indigenous chips
IN-SPACe, which supervises space activities by non-governmental entities (NGEs) and private startups, made the call during a webinar where SCL officials showcased its capabilities across semiconductor design, fabrication, testing, packaging, quality assurance, and failure analysis.
World Space Week 2026: India’s moon shot was built one rocket at a time, from PSLV to LVM3
India's space journey illustrates a significant evolution in rocket technology from Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle to Launch Vehicle Mark-3. PSLV played a crucial role in launching various satellites and missions including Chandrayaan-1. LVM3 facilitated the launch of Chandrayaan-2 and the successful soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon’s south pole. This progression demonstrates India's growing capabilities in launching heavier payloads and future missions.
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy in a bearish market? An ecosystem with down and upside potential of -39% to plus 37%
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Orbital Shift: India's space sector undergoing biggest transformation; pvt firms handle rockets, ISRO focus on more ambitious missions
India's space sector is undergoing significant changes as private companies engage in rocket production and management. The Indian Space Research Organisation is shifting its focus towards more ambitious missions and projects. This transition follows the introduction of the Indian Space Policy 2023, which emphasizes private sector participation. Concerns have been raised by ISRO employees regarding the agency's future and potential loss of capabilities.
India, France step up space cooperation with new private-sector deals
India and France are increasing space sector cooperation through new agreements. Companies signed contracts for satellite launches and microsatellite technology. These deals support India's sovereign space capabilities and growing New Space sector. Agreements cover satellite launches and advanced space surveillance constellations. This partnership builds on decades of collaboration between the two nations.
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Isro’s toughest year in decades: 6 launches, 3 strategic setbacks
One year, six launches, three failures. That is an uncomfortable tally. But it is also a moment to reset. Isro’s credibility was built over decades — through consistency. Bouncing back strongly will require the same qualities, applied with greater speed and sharper focus.
Isro develops light-weight, innovative nozzle for rocket engines, terms it 'breakthrough'
VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram achieves a rocket engine breakthrough with a Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle, enhancing payload capacity and rocket engine parameters. This innovation promises significant improvements for ISRO's launcher, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
This Valentine's Day, a new dawn could be sweeping across ISRO
EOS-4 is a satellite the Indian strategic community had been waiting for, for a long time. This 1,710-kg radar imaging satellite gives India complete day-and-night-viewing capability that clouds can't blind. Its purported use is for monitoring floods, hydrology, agriculture and forestry. But such eyes in the sky really boost India's surveillance capabilities in the region.
India earned $35 million and 10 million euros from 2019-21 through foreign satellite launches: Govt
Union minister Jitendra Singh said a total of 124 indigenous satellites have been put into Earth's orbit including 12 student satellites.
ISRO's commercial arm NSIL bags 4 more contracts, eyes satellite-building deals
NSIL launched its first dedicated commercial mission on February 28, orbiting Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 from Sriharikota spaceport of the ISRO. Apart from launch services, NSIL is also actively pursuing the new policy change to provide space-based services on 'demand driven basis', a shift from the current supply driven model.
PSLV-C50 to launch communication satellite CMS-01 on Dec 17: ISRO
"PSLV-C50, which is the 52nd mission of PSLV, will launch CMS-01 from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The launch is tentatively scheduled at 15:41 Hrs IST on December 17, 2020 subject to weather conditions," the space agency said.
PSLV-C49 carrying 10 satellites to be launched today
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C49 carrying the all-weather earth imaging satellite EOS from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) along with nine international satellites will be launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday afternoon.
Narasimha Rao can truly be called father of economic reforms in India: Manmohan Singh
"On this day, while inaugurating his birth centenary celebrations, I pay my humble respects to the man who had the vision and the courage to push these reforms," the Congress leader said, adding that Rao, like former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, had great concern for the country's poor.
K Sivan: A humble farmer's son's journey to ISRO top job
Sivan joined ISRO in 1982 in PSLV project and contributed immensely towards mission planning, mission design, mission integration and analysis.
New space company to facilitate Isro tech transfer to industry
The new company will commercially exploit Isro programmes like the small satellite, small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV) or mini-PSLV programme and polar satellite launch vehicle (PSLV).
Countdown for launch of PSLV-C42 begins
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) trusted workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C42 (PSLV) would carry the satellites, NovaSAR and S1-4, together weighing over 800 kilograms, at lift off on Sunday at 10.07 PM, ISRO said in a release.
SSLV will offer cost-effective satellite launch options in India: Antrix CMD
The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), being built by ISRO, will offer affordable launch options in India and help boost revenues.
Isro unveils solar hybrid electric car made of desi resources
Isro said vehicles using fossil fuels cause problems to environment and life. "An ideal transportation system should envisage zero emission without any pollution," it said.
ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle to launch 6 Singapore satellites today
The satellites would be launched one after another, 30 seconds apart, to avoid collision and set a distance of about 20 kilometres between them.
Countdown begins for ISRO's launch of six Singapore satellites
The 59-hour countdown for the launch of six Singapore satellites by ISRO on board its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota began today.
Six Singapore satellites to be launched by ISRO on Dec 16
Six Singapore satellites are slated to be launched by ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle on December 16 from the spaceport of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
Isro to launch US satellite in space for the first time
This is the first time the US would be using an Indian vehicle, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, to put one of its satellite in orbit.
Countdown begins for ISRO's heaviest commercial mission to put 5 British satellites in orbit
ISRO's workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will blast off at 9.58 PM on July 10 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.
Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) completes 300 days in space
Mangalyaan, on its maiden tryst with the red planet, has completed 300 days of its journey in space and is just 23 days away from reaching its intended orbit.
India identifying site for third satellite launch pad
India is considering setting up another satellite launch pad at Sriharikota, which is expected to boost the launching frequency of Indian satellites.
ISRO to focus on R&D, industries' space pie to be scaled up
More than 500 small, medium and large-scale industries participate in the space programme in the form of hardware development and supply, software and other services.
India's technical competence in launching satellites is no longer in doubt
India’s technical competence in launching satellites and deploying them correctly in their designated orbit is no longer in doubt, and is commendable.
India to launch Mars mission this year: President
The Indian Space Research Organisation will also put in orbit the first of its seven satellites of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
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