Source: IT Context: The Department of Space announced that India’s third satellite launch pad at Sriharikota will be fully operational by March 2029. About India’s 3rd Launch Pad in Sriharikota by 2029: What It Is? A new Third Launch Pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota. Designed for next-generation rockets and to …
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Source: HT Context: ISRO’s 101st launch using PSLV-C61 failed mid-flight, due to a chamber pressure drop during the third stage. The mission aimed to place EOS-09 in Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit. About ISRO’s PSLV-C61: What it is: The PSLV-C61 was the 63rd flight of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the 27th in the …
Source: TH Context: Prime Minister of India condoled the passing of Dr. K. Kasturirangan, a towering figure in India’s space and education sectors, who passed away at the age of 84. About Dr. K. Kasturirangan: Who he was? Eminent astrophysicist and former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Served as Secretary to the …
