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ISRO Launches Rocket on January 1, a First-For ISRO
Scheduled for launch at 9.10 a.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, the PSLV-C58 stands at 44.4 meters tall and weighs 260 tons.
ISRO Chairman Somanath Postpones Release of His Autobiography After Preview Copies Stir Controversy
“The book is not published yet. Some review copies have been seen by the press I think. I am withholding its release, as unnecessary controversies have cropped up. The intent of the book is to inspire young people to look at struggles and overcome them,” Somanath said.
WATCH | Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO successfully conducts test vehicle mission ahead of human space flight programme
After a two-hour delay and some nerve-wracking moments, particularly when the engine of TV-D1 initially refused to ignite, the dedicated ISRO team managed to get the mission back on track, launching the rocket with remarkable precision. This precision was evident when they achieved the critical goals of Crew Module and Crew Escape separation, a moment that resounded with enthusiastic cheers within the Mission Control Center.
ISRO to flight test human space mission’s crew module escape system on Oct 21
Speaking to reporters Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S.Somanath said the first unmanned test mission TV-D1 will happen on Oct 21.
ISRO preps first flight test to demonstrate crew escape system for human space mission
According to the space agency, it will commence unmanned flight tests for the Gaganyaan mission. “Preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1), which demonstrates the performance of the Crew Escape System, are underway,” ISRO said. The first development flight Test Vehicle (TV-D1) is in the final stages of preparation.
India’s solar observatory Aditya-L1 escapes earth's sphere of influence
According to Indian space agency, the Aditya-L1 is now navigating its path towards the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1). "This is the second time in succession that ISRO could send a spacecraft outside the sphere of influence of the Earth, the first time being the Mars Orbiter Mission," it said.
India's Moon lander Vikram and rover Pragyan yet to heed wake up call
"Efforts have been made to establish communication with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover to ascertain their wake-up condition. As of now, no signals have been received from them. Efforts to establish contact will continue," the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.
Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover set to 'wake up' from 'sleep' on moon
To another Tharoor's remark that unlike in Parliament, women don't need reservation in scientific fields, Singh said that there are more women scientists in ISRO than ever before and informed that even the Aditya L-1 mission is headed by a woman scientist.
India’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft orbit raised for second time
According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the second earth bound manoeuvre was performed at 2.45 a.m. on Tuesday from its tracking centre in Bengaluru.
Voice of SHAR, India’s rocket port goes silent
Space scientist Valarmathi working in the Programme Office of the Range Operations at Sriharikota Range (SHAR), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was the person who did the countdown for the past six years for India’s rocket launches.
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