Isro takes control of GSAT-20 satellite after successful SpaceX launch
4 months, 1 week ago

Isro takes control of GSAT-20 satellite after successful SpaceX launch

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully assumed control of the GSAT-20 communication satellite, following its launch by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This satellite is set to play a vital role in enhancing broadband services across India, including remote areas, and enabling in-flight internet connectivity. The launch and successful handover of GSAT-20 mark a significant step in India's space program, showcasing the country's growing capabilities in satellite technology and its willingness to collaborate with international partners for complex space missions. As Isro continues to monitor and adjust the satellite's orbit, the scientific community eagerly anticipates the wealth of data and services GSAT-20 will provide once fully operational.

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Isro’s 100th mission faces hurdle after tech glitch hits NVS-02 satellite. What's wrong?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Isro’s 100th mission faces hurdle after tech glitch hits NVS-02 satellite. What's wrong?

Firstpost  

According to the latest update by Isro, the NVS-02 navigation satellite, which was launched on Wednesday, could not complete its orbit-raising operations after it failed to ignite a fire in its onboard thrusters. The satellite was developed as part of Isro’s effort to create an independent regional navigation satellite system for India called ‘Navigation with Indian Constellation’ The NVS-02 satellite …

ISRO’s NVS-02 Mission Suffers Setback After Thrusters On Spacecraft Fail To Fire
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ISRO’s NVS-02 Mission Suffers Setback After Thrusters On Spacecraft Fail To Fire

ABP News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s efforts to position the NVS-02 satellite in its intended orbit faced a setback on Sunday after the spacecraft's onboard thrusters failed to ignite. Launched on January 29, the NVS-02 satellite, essential for India's space-based navigation system, aboard the GSLV-Mk 2 rocket, marking ISRO's 100th launch from the Sriharikota spaceport. 🚀 #GSLV #NAVIC #ISRO pic.twitter.com/KrrO3xiH1s — …

Setback for Isro's navigation mission as NVS-02 satellite thrusters fail to ignite
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Setback for Isro's navigation mission as NVS-02 satellite thrusters fail to ignite

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation experienced a setback in its attempts to place the NVS-02 navigational satellite in the desired orbit after its thrusters failed to ignite, hindering the planned orbit adjustment, officials said on Sunday. "The orbit raising operations towards positioning the satellite to the designated orbital slot could not be carried out as the valves for admitting the …

ISRO’s navigation satellite NVS-02 faces technical glitch days after 100th launch – India TV
1 month, 4 weeks ago

ISRO’s navigation satellite NVS-02 faces technical glitch days after 100th launch – India TV

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation 's latest and 100th rocket mission hit a hurdle on Sunday after its navigation satellite, which was launched on January 29, suffered a technical glitch, the space agency said. In an update NVS-02 Mission, ISRO said, “The orbit raising operations towards positioning the satellite to the designated orbital slot could not be carried out as …

ISRO successfully carries out 100th launch; GSLV-F15 carries NVS-02 into its planned orbit
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2 months ago

ISRO successfully carries out 100th launch; GSLV-F15 carries NVS-02 into its planned orbit

Deccan Chronicle  

Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on 6:23 AM at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The GSLV-F15 with indigenous Cryogenic stage will place NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit, ISRO said in a statement.Multiple students were given the opportunity to witness the launch near the launchpad itself, with their excitement barely contained to be …

ISRO marks 100th launch; GSLV-F15 succeeds at placing NVS-02 in planned orbit
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2 months ago

ISRO marks 100th launch; GSLV-F15 succeeds at placing NVS-02 in planned orbit

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on 6:23 AM at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. ISRO's 100th launch was successfully carried out GSLV-F15 is the 17th flight of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and 11th flight with Indigenous Cryo stage.It is the 8th operational flight of GSLV with an indigenous Cryogenic stage. Earlier on Tuesday, Director …

Isro's 100th mission: GSLV-F15 lifts off successfully
2 months ago

Isro's 100th mission: GSLV-F15 lifts off successfully

Firstpost  

The mission was also the first for the space agency’s Chairman V Narayanan, who assumed office recently. It is ISRO’s maiden venture this year A GSLV rocket carrying navigation satellite NVS02 lifted off from this spaceport on Wednesday, marking ISRO's 100th mission. X/@ANI A GSLV rocket carrying navigation satellite NVS-02 lifted off from this spaceport on Wednesday, marking ISRO’s 100th …

ISRO's 100th mission: How will NVS-02 satellite boost India's GPS alternative? Explained
2 months ago

ISRO's 100th mission: How will NVS-02 satellite boost India's GPS alternative? Explained

India TV News  

ISRO's 100th mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation achieved another milestone on Wednesday with the successful launch of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket carrying the NVS-02 satellite. GSLV-F15 is the 17th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and the 11th mission using the Indigenous Cryogenic stage. According to ISRO, the GSLV-F15 will deploy the NVS-02 satellite into a …

GSLV-F15 lifts off with NVS-02 satellite in Isro's 100th launch from Sriharikota
2 months ago

GSLV-F15 lifts off with NVS-02 satellite in Isro's 100th launch from Sriharikota

India Today  

46 years after it conducted the first experimental launch of Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 that unfortunately crashed into the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Space Research Organisation created history on Wednesday by successfully completing its 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The GSLV-F15 lifted off in a picture-perfect launch from the second launch pad of India's spaceport …

ISRO hits ton in style with successful navigation satellite mission
2 months ago

ISRO hits ton in style with successful navigation satellite mission

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Indian Space Research Organisation has marked another significant chapter in its storied history with the successful launch of its 100th mission on Wednesday morning. This mission not only signifies a numerical milestone but also the first launch under the leadership of the newly appointed ISRO Chairman, V Narayanan, who took office on January 16, 2025. Weighing approximately 2,250 …

India testing reusable tech on NGLV, Isro chief happy with results
2 months ago

India testing reusable tech on NGLV, Isro chief happy with results

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is moving forward with the development of its Next Generation Launch Vehicle, incorporating advanced ‘recover and reuse’ technology. Isro Chairman V. Narayanan announced the latest developments with the new launch vehicle following the agency's successful 100th rocket launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle successfully carried the NVS-2 satellite …

ISRO 100th mission highlights: GSLV-F15 launched successfully from Sriharikota
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2 months ago

ISRO 100th mission highlights: GSLV-F15 launched successfully from Sriharikota

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday morning launched its historic 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The GSLV-F15 with the NVS-02 satellite lifted off from the spaceport’s second launch pad at 6.23 a.m. “The first launch of 2025 has been successfully accomplished. The GSLV-F15 is the 17th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and …

Countdown for Isro's 100th mission begins at Sriharikota
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2 months ago

Countdown for Isro's 100th mission begins at Sriharikota

Deccan Chronicle  

Sriharikota, Jan. 28: The 27-hour countdown for Isro's historic 100th mission from this spaceport, launch of a Navigation satellite onboard a GSLV rocket commenced on Tuesday, sources in the space agency said. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle with indigenous Cryogenic upper stage in its 17th flight, carrying the navigation satellite NVS-02 is scheduled for lift-off at 6.23 am on January …

Isro to conduct 100th launch: Where will GSLV-F15 deploy the NVS-02 satellite?
2 months ago

Isro to conduct 100th launch: Where will GSLV-F15 deploy the NVS-02 satellite?

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to conduct the 100th launch from Sriharikota with the NVS-02 satellite, part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation system. The second satellite part of the Indian constellation will launch aboard the mighty Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. NavIC is India's …

ISRO says GSLV-F15 integration complete, ready for launch
2 months ago

ISRO says GSLV-F15 integration complete, ready for launch

Hindustan Times  

ISRO on Sunday said integration of its rocket GSLV-F15 with satellite NVS-02 is complete. **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image released by @isro via X on Jan. 25, 2025, ISRO's launch vehicle GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 satellite at the launch pad ahead of its launch, at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The GSLV-F15 rocket with Indigenous …

Isro rolls out GSLV-F15 on launch pad with NVS-02: All you need to know
2 months ago

Isro rolls out GSLV-F15 on launch pad with NVS-02: All you need to know

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has rolled out the s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle on the launchpad with the NVS-02 Satellite, part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation. The GSLV-F15 mission will launch on January 29, 2025 from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR and place the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. NVS-02 is …

Isro to have a busy first half of 2025 after new chief takes over
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Isro to have a busy first half of 2025 after new chief takes over

India Today  

As all eyes look above Earth for the two Indian satellites to dock in a first-of-its-kind test from India, the Indian Space Research Organisation is ready for an eventful first half of 2025. This mission marks a milestone as Isro's 100th launch, significantly bolstering India’s positioning and navigation capabilities through indigenously developed atomic clocks. Equipped with advanced radar imaging technology, …

India's space ambitions to soar in 2025, Isro eyes big-ticket missions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's space ambitions to soar in 2025, Isro eyes big-ticket missions

India Today  

India's space ambitions are set to soar in 2025 as the Indian Space Research Organisation prepares for a robust series of launches. ISRO will also launch the recently inducted SSLV for a commercial partner and conduct a dedicated mission to test the critical in-flight abort system, a pivotal safety feature for the Gaganyaan program. The launch of the India Data …

ISRO to launch US satellite that enables voice calls via smartphones from space
2 months, 4 weeks ago

ISRO to launch US satellite that enables voice calls via smartphones from space

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Research Space Organisation is reportedly planning to launch an American communications satellite this year that will allow phone calls using direct connectivity from space. Representative image: ISRO plans to launch a satellite this year that will enable phone calls via smartphone from space This satellite will enable users to make calls directly from space using their smartphones. While …

ISRO to launch US satellite to enable voice calls via smartphones from Space
2 months, 4 weeks ago

ISRO to launch US satellite to enable voice calls via smartphones from Space

Live Mint  

The Indian Space and Research Organisation will most likely launch an American communications satellite, which will allow phone calls to be made directly from space. According to experts, AST SpaceMobile, a Texas-based company, is expected to launch the communication satellite from Sriharikota, the report added. In an investor call last year, Abel Avellan, the CEO of AST SpaceMobile, confirmed that …

This will be the 100th launch by Isro from India in January 2025
2 months, 4 weeks ago

This will be the 100th launch by Isro from India in January 2025

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is poised to celebrate a remarkable achievement with its 100th rocket launch scheduled for January 2025. This milestone will be marked by the launch of the NVS-02 satellite aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh | PSLV-C60 successfully launches SpaDeX and 24 payloads | …

SpaceX successfully launches ISRO's 4,700 kg communication satellite from US
4 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX successfully launches ISRO's 4,700 kg communication satellite from US

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The country's latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2 was successfully launched by billionaire Elon Musk-founded SpaceX from Cape Canaveral in the US, ISRO's commercial arm NSIL has said. Speaking to PTI, former ISRO chairperson K Sivan said, "the satellite was a heavier one beyond the capability of ISRO launch vehicles, that's why it has gone outside." "NSIL's GSAT-N2 High-throughput Communication satellite …

Isro's 4.7-Ton Satellite Launched by SpaceX from US
4 months, 1 week ago

Isro's 4.7-Ton Satellite Launched by SpaceX from US

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: ISRO's latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2 was launched by Space X from Cape Canaveral in the US and successfully placed into the orbit, the space agency's commercial arm NSIL said. The 4,700 kg GSAT-N2 High-throughput satellite has been injected into the desired orbit, NewSpace India Limited said in a series of posts on microblogging site 'X. 🚀 With a launch …

WATCH | Musk's SpaceX Falcon9 launches Isro's GSAT20
4 months, 1 week ago

WATCH | Musk's SpaceX Falcon9 launches Isro's GSAT20

Firstpost  

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday successfully launched India’s heavy communication satellite Isro’s GSAT-20 from Cape Canaveral in the US. Here’s why India chose Elon Musk’s company this time for the lift-off of its one of heaviest satellites Elon Musk-led rocket making company SpaceX launched its first-ever mission for the India Space Research Organisation by successfully lifting off India’s heavy …

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches ISRO's GSAT-N2 communications satellite into orbit. All you need to know
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches ISRO's GSAT-N2 communications satellite into orbit. All you need to know

Live Mint  

Elon Musk-led SpaceX launched ISRO's GSAT-N2 aboard the Falcon 9 rocket from the Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday. This mission marked the first collaboration between SpaceX and India's space agency and represented the third launch within 24 hours for the Elon Musk-led company. The GSAT-N2 launch is part of an agreement between ISRO's commercial arm, New Space …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-N2 into space
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4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-N2 into space

Hindustan Times  

GSAT-N2 launch: Elon Musk-owned Space X successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation 's communication satellite GSAT-N2 from Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the GSAT-20 satellite aboard launches from Launch Complex 40 at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on November 18, 2024. Radhakrishnan Durairaj, chairman and managing director of …

ISRO uses Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch satellite for in-flight Wi-Fi, broadband services
4 months, 1 week ago

ISRO uses Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch satellite for in-flight Wi-Fi, broadband services

India TV News  

India's most advanced communications satellite was successfully launched into space by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which took off from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA. At precisely one minute past midnight on Tuesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation sent its most sophisticated communications satellite on a 34-minute journey into outer space aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, marking its 396th flight. This …

SpaceX launches ISRO's GSAT-N2 communication satellite into orbit
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4 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX launches ISRO's GSAT-N2 communication satellite into orbit

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The country's latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2 was successfully launched by billionaire Elon Musk-founded SpaceX from Cape Canaveral in the US, ISRO's commercial arm NSIL has said. "NSIL's GSAT-N2 High-throughput Communication satellite successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, USA on 19th November 2024. "The second Demand Driven satellite of NSIL, GSAT-N2 is a Ka-band High throughput communication satellite that will enhance …

Moment SpaceX deployed India's 4,700-kg GSAT-20 satellite in space
4 months, 1 week ago

Moment SpaceX deployed India's 4,700-kg GSAT-20 satellite in space

India Today  

India's first-ever commercial collaboration with SpaceX successfully launched the 4,700-kg GSAT-20 satellite into space on Tuesday. Here is the moment when SpaceX's Falcon9 deployed India's GSAT-20 satellite in space. The satellite is designed with 32 user beams, including eight narrow spot beams and 24 wide spot beams, supported by hub stations located throughout India. This successful mission strengthens commercial ties …

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches India's 4,700-kg GSAT-20 into space
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches India's 4,700-kg GSAT-20 into space

India Today  

SpaceX's Falcon9 blasted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral with Indian Space Research Organisation's GSAT-20 communication satellite on Tuesday. The Indian satellite, which weighs around 4,700 kg, is designed to enhance India's communication infrastructure, featuring a Ka-band high-throughput communications payload with a mission lifespan of 14 years. The communication satellite, which is also known as GSAT-N2, is equipped with 32 user …

Why will Elon Musk's SpaceX launch India's GSAT-N2 satellite instead of ISRO?
4 months, 1 week ago

Why will Elon Musk's SpaceX launch India's GSAT-N2 satellite instead of ISRO?

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX will launch India's communication satellite GSAT-N2 from Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday. The event marks the first of many commercial collaborations between the Indian Space Research Organisation and SpaceX and the first after Musk's favourite, Donald Trump, was re-elected as the 47th President of the United States. It will continue the GSAT series of …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to launch ISRO’s GSAT-N2 satellite for advanced telecommunications: All you need to know
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to launch ISRO’s GSAT-N2 satellite for advanced telecommunications: All you need to know

Live Mint  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is all geared up for the launch of its most advanced communications satellite, GSAT-N2, which is set to revolutionise broadband services in remote areas across India and provide in-flight internet connectivity for passenger aircraft. Notably, the mission is projected to cost between $60 and $70 million, with SpaceX selected due to the satellite’s considerable weight …

India joins hands with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its most advanced satellite next week — How will GSAT-20 work?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India joins hands with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its most advanced satellite next week — How will GSAT-20 work?

Live Mint  

SpaceX has secured a deal to launch the ISRO-developed GSAT-20 communications satellite next week — the first commercial collaboration between the two organisations. The development comes even as billionaire businessman Elon Musk — set to play a key role under the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump — lobbies for the Starlink satellite internet service run by SpaceX to be …

SpaceX to launch India’s GSAT-20 satellite in major deal with ISRO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SpaceX to launch India’s GSAT-20 satellite in major deal with ISRO

Hindustan Times  

The launch will take place early next week using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket Elon Musk-owned rocket making company SpaceX has reportedly secured a major deal with India’s space agency, Indian Space Research Organisation, to launch the GSAT-20 communications satellite. Why ISRO chose SpaceX Previously, ISRO relied on French commercial launch service provider Arianespace for such heavy satellite launches, however, the …

Isro successfully launches weather satellite INSAT-3DS on GSLVF14 to boost ocean monitoring
1 year, 1 month ago

Isro successfully launches weather satellite INSAT-3DS on GSLVF14 to boost ocean monitoring

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday successfully launched the INSAT-3DS mission into space aboard the heavy-lift Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk-II. The mission, designed to operate in space for 10 years, aims to boost India's environment monitoring, oceanic observations, weather forecasting, and disaster relief operations. WHAT ALL IS INSAT-3DS CARRYING TO SPACE The satellite is equipped with a multi-spectral …

Countdown for ISRO's INSAT-3DS satellite launch begins: All about the mission
1 year, 1 month ago

Countdown for ISRO's INSAT-3DS satellite launch begins: All about the mission

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space and Research Organisation is all set to launch its meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS on Saturday, February 17. ISRO's INSAT-3DS mission to be launched tomorrow Follow- ISRO'S INSAT-3DS mission launch LIVE Updates The carrier latest weather satellite by ISRO has been dubbed the “naughty boy” of the space agency in the past, and it will be launched aboard the …

Isro to launch INSAT-3DS aboard GSLV on February 17 from Sriharikota
1 year, 1 month ago

Isro to launch INSAT-3DS aboard GSLV on February 17 from Sriharikota

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for the launch of its state-of-the-art meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS. The spacecraft is likely to launch on February 17, 2024 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota aboard the GSLV-F14 rocket, marking a significant milestone in India's space endeavours. The INSAT-3DS mission is part of the Indian National Satellite System series, which …

In a first, ISRO satellite to launch on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. Check details
1 year, 2 months ago

In a first, ISRO satellite to launch on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. Check details

Hindustan Times  

NewSpace India Limited will use SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for a mission launch later this year, the former – Indian Space Research Organisation's commercial arm – announced on Wednesday. REUTERS/Joe Skipper/File Photo The mission – GSAT-20 satellite launch – will be NSIL/ISRO's first with the Falcon 9 heavy lift launcher, and is scheduled for the second quarter of 2024. “NSIL …

ISRO partners with SpaceX to launch GSAT-20 communication satellite | All you need to know
1 year, 2 months ago

ISRO partners with SpaceX to launch GSAT-20 communication satellite | All you need to know

India TV News  

India's Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organization is set to launch its next-generation heavy communications satellite named ‘GSAT-20’ in a historic move. The satellite will be lifted by using SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket which has been marked as the first time when ISRO leverages the Falcon-9 heavy lift launcher for a dedicated Indian mission, and further, it will highlight …

ISRO launches next-gen navigational satellite NVS - 01
1 year, 10 months ago

ISRO launches next-gen navigational satellite NVS - 01

Hindustan Times  

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday successfully launched the NVS - 01 next-generation navigation satellite on-board the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle or GSLV Mk-II from second launch pad at Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Read here: ISRO launches next-gen navigational satellite to get real-time positioning and timing services The space agency aims to augment continuity of …

Isro's GSLV-F12 successfully places NavIC satellite NVS-01 into orbit
1 year, 10 months ago

Isro's GSLV-F12 successfully places NavIC satellite NVS-01 into orbit

Business Standard  

The 51.7-metre-tall rocket lifted off from the second launch pad, located about 130 kilometres from Chennai. The second-generation navigation satellite series is considered a significant launch that would ensure the continuity of NavIC services -- an Indian regional satellite navigation system, similar to GPS, providing accurate and real-time navigation in the country and a region extending to 1,500 km around …

ISRO launches advanced navigation satellites GSLV-F12, NVS-01
1 year, 10 months ago

ISRO launches advanced navigation satellites GSLV-F12, NVS-01

Deccan Chronicle  

Sriharikota: Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday launched its advanced navigation satellite GSLV-F12 and NVS-01 from Sriharikota. The NVS-01 carries navigation payloads L1, L5 and S bands and in comparison with the previous one, the second-generation satellite would also carry an indigeneously developed rubidium atomic clock. It is for the first time that an indigeneously developed rubidium atomic clock would …

ISRO Commences Countdown for Launch of Navigation Satellite
1 year, 10 months ago

ISRO Commences Countdown for Launch of Navigation Satellite

Deccan Chronicle  

Sriharikota: Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation on Sunday at 7.12 am commenced the 27.5 hour countdown for the launch of a navigation satellite on board a GSLV rocket here on May 29. The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency is all geared up to launch the second-generation navigation satellite series, a significant launch which would ensure the continuity of NavIC services …

ISRO begins countdown for launch of navigation satellite to maintain continuity of India's own satnav
1 year, 10 months ago

ISRO begins countdown for launch of navigation satellite to maintain continuity of India's own satnav

The Hindu  

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation on May 28 at 7.12 am commenced the 27.5 hour countdown for the launch of a navigation satellite on board a GSLV rocket in Sriharikota on May 29. The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency is all geared up to launch the second-generation navigation satellite series, a significant launch which would ensure the continuity of NavIC …

ISRO to send uncrewed rocket as part of Gaganyaan Mission
1 year, 11 months ago

ISRO to send uncrewed rocket as part of Gaganyaan Mission

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch its first uncrewed test rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle as a part of the human space mission — Gaganyaan. Citing examples, he said, “We will send the Aditya L1, Navigation satellites, a commercial launch with the heavier rocket GSLV and a mission with Small Satellite Launch Vehicle.” ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle carrying …

DC Edit | Isro needs to pass test on small satellite launch ops
2 years, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Isro needs to pass test on small satellite launch ops

Deccan Chronicle  

It is rocket science. Isro’s record with maiden launches has been less than perfect as history would show that the SLV, ASLV and the reliable workhorse PSLV, which delivered many a mission for the space agency with remarkably regular success later, had also failed at the start. It is undeniable that the list of ISRO failures just got much bigger …

ISRO's update on student satellite, new rocket mission after data loss setback
2 years, 7 months ago

ISRO's update on student satellite, new rocket mission after data loss setback

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Sunday afternoon shared an update hours after its new small-launch vehicle lifted off, carrying a satellite with payloads made by 750 girl students - from rural parts of India- and an earth observation satellite. Sriharikota: ISRO's new offering Small Satellite Launch Vehicle during its launch from the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota. The …

Indian Army conducts five-day exercise to test satellites
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Army conducts five-day exercise to test satellites

Firstpost  

The exercise named “Skylight” was conducted from 25 to 29 July. The Army is utilising the services of a number of satellites belonging to the Indian Space Research Organisation New Delhi: In a five-day-long satellite communication exercise, the Indian Army has tested all of its space-based assets to ensure their operational readiness, sources in the defence establishment said on Friday. …

India launches GSAT-24 satellite: What is it and how will it impact communication services?
2 years, 9 months ago

India launches GSAT-24 satellite: What is it and how will it impact communication services?

Firstpost  

The GSAT, or Geosynchronous Satellite, are India’s indigenously developed communications satellites. These are primarily used for digital audio, data and video broadcasting for both military and civilian users India’s latest communication satellite, the GSAT-24, was successfully launched by French company Arianespace from Kourou in French Guiana on Thursday. It was the first “demand driven” communication satellite mission undertaken by NSIL …

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