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2021 set the stage for revolutionary 2022 for space players
"2021 is the year where a framework has been established for sharing the facilities and expertise of ISRO with startups. This started with the landmark MoU signed between ISRO and Skyroot Aerospace in September. This framework is going to benefit several startups to gain competitive advantage in the commercial space world," Pawan Kumar Chandana, CEO and Chief Technology Officer, Skyroot Aerospace, told IANS.
ISRO helping send man 6,000 metres deep into ocean
Under the 'Deep Ocean Mission' launched by the government, a manned scientific submersible has been proposed to be developed for deep ocean exploration and the project is named 'Samudrayaan', Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh told Rajya Sabha in a written reply. The National Institute of Ocean Technology, an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, had earlier developed and tested a "personnel sphere" for a manned submersible system for 500 metre water depth rating, he said.
India will launch industry-led policies in space sector: ISRO chief
Sivan, who is Secretary, Department of Space, said this, via a video message during the inaugural session on 'Future of Space-International Participations and Collaborations' at The India Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai. He emphasised that the recent reforms in the sector has ensured that the role of the private sector has evolved from being just suppliers to partners in the process.
Rocket-maker Agnikul Cosmos to test its systems at ISRO centres
Agnikul Cosmos and the Department of Space on Friday announced the inking of the Framework MoU in this regard. As per the MoU, Agnikul Cosmos can access ISRO facilities and expertise for the development and testing of systems and subsystems of its rockets. The Framework MoU was concluded in consultation with IN-SPACe Board Chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka.
Indian rocket startup Skyroot signs MoU with Dept of Space
As per the MoU, Skyroot Aerospace can access the facilities and expertise of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) towards the development and testing of subsystems/systems of its rockets. "The MoU will enable the company to undertake multiple tests and access the facilities at various ISRO centres and also enable it to avail technical expertise of ISRO for testing and qualifying their space launch vehicle systems and subsystems," ISRO said.
ISRO hot tests system demonstration model of Gaganyaan orbital module
According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the hot test was conducted for a duration of 450 seconds at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. "The system performance met the test objectives and there was a close match with the pre-test predictions. Further, a series of hot tests are planned to simulate various mission conditions as well as off-nominal conditions," ISRO said.
Flight data analysis, simulation tests to reveal cause of GSLV rocket's failure
Experts in -- rockets/propulsion -- from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and also from outside are studying the data sent by the failed GSLV-F10 rocket to arrive at the failure cause, said an official of ISRO. On August 12, India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10 (GSLV-F10) carrying the country's first Geo-Imaging Satellite (GISAT-1) failed to complete its mission as its cryogenic engine did not ignite.
Failure of pyro or fuel systems resulted in India losing rocket & satellite
The rocket systems could have failed as it was kept idle for over a year, due to technical and also due to the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10 (GSLV-F10) carrying the country's first Geo-Imaging Satellite (GISAT-1) lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The failure resulted in the loss of rocket and satellite both valued over several hundred crores of rupees.
ISRO to launch GISAT-1/EOS-3 on Aug 12
The GISAT-1 will be the country's first sky eye or earth observation satellite to be placed in geo-stationary orbit. The GISAT-1 will be launched by the rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10 (GSLV-F10) on Aug 12. The rocket is expected to blast off at 5.43 a.m. on that day from the second launch pad, said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). India's rocket port is located at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
Risat-1A, GISAT-1 : More eyes in sky for India soon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working towards sending up two earth observation satellites -- EOS-3 and EOS-4. The EOS-4 or Risat-1A is a radar imaging satellite with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) that can take pictures during day and night looking through the clouds. The satellite weighing over 1,800 kg will be carried by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) this September, said ISRO.
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