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PSLV rocket: 30 years old and going strong
Well, that is India’s first rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). It was on September 20, 1993, that the first developmental flight of PSLV took place carrying the 846kg IRS-1E satellite. Come September 20, 2023, India’s first commercial rocket PSLV would achieve the milestone of three decades of nation’s service.
WATCH | Aditya-L1 spacecraft begins its journey towards the Sun in PSLV rocket
The PSLV-XL variant rocket carries the 1,480.7 kg Aditya-L1 spacecraft as its sole passenger that will study the solar activities. The 44.4 metre tall PSLV-C57 rocket with a lift off mass of 321 ton carrying Aditya-L1 -- named after the Sun God in Hindu mythology -- blasted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) here at 11.50 a.m.
Woman paraded naked in Rajasthan, police form 6 teams to nab accused
Both the victim and the accused belong to a tribal community, officials said on Friday, adding that the victim's former father-in-law and his family members are the accused in the case. "As soon as the information was received, the Superintendent of Police (SP) along with the Deputy SP and other police officer immediately reached the spot," they said.
Rajnath Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka cancelled, says Ministry of Defence
During the visit, Rajnath Singh had to hold talks with President and Defence Minister of Sri Lanka Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. In official communication the Ministry of Defence said that: “Due to unavoidable circumstances the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Sri Lanka stands deferred to a later date.
Indian Navy preparing case for third aircraft carrier: Admiral R Hari Kumar
Speaking to reporters during the launch event of the advanced stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri', Admiral Kumar emphasized that with the construction of the indigenously produced INS Vikrant, the Cochin Shipyard has honed its capabilities in the field of aircraft carrier manufacturing.
Warship for Indian Navy ‘Mahendragiri’ launched
MoD said that ‘Mahendragiri’ will join its three sister ships at the wet basins of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), to progress remaining outfitting activities and equipment trials, in the run up to their delivery and commissioning.
'Karnataka sets defence exports target of Rs 25,000cr by 2025'
Speaking as a chief guest at the 36th National Convention of Aerospace Engineers on "SPACE - Boundless Opportunities", hosted by the Karnataka State Centre of the Institution of Engineers (India), Patil said that it has also been aimed to attract investments of Rs 45,000 crores in the aerospace and defence sector during the policy period of five years (2022-2027).
Rajnath to visit Sri Lanka to review defence ties
During the visit, Rajnath will hold talks with Sri Lankan President and Defence Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, the Defence Ministry informed on Friday.
Countdown for India’s rocket mission to the Sun begins at 12.20 pm
Interestingly, India on August 23 reached the Moon with its lander safely landing on the lunar soil in a textbook style. Later the rover rolled down and started doing experiments.
ISRO scientists offer prayers at Tirumala ahead of Aditya L1 launch
They prayed for the success of the mission, which is scheduled to be launched on September 2 at 11.50 a.m. from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh.
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