India Rocket Launch

'Don't Lose Heart': Top Space Scientists Tell ISRO After Satellite Launch Fails

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 1, 2017

India's top space scientists say yesterday's unsuccessful launch of a satellite in its workhorse PSLV or Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is a matter of concern. However, they say the heavy-lift rocket can be restored to its former glory since it has a good track record

Countdown Begins For Navigation Satellite Launch

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 30, 2017

The 29-hour countdown for the launch of India's eighth navigation satellite IRNSS-1H began at 2 pm today at Sriharikota rocket port, 80 kilometres from Chennai, officials said

India, Israel To Deepen Cooperation In Space Technology

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 4, 2017

India and Israel will sign agreements to deepen cooperation on advanced technologies in the space sector during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, a top Israeli official has said.

China's Launch Of Second Heavy-Lift Carrier Rocket 'Long March-5 Y2' Fails

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 2, 2017

China's attempt to launch its second heavy-lift carrier rocket 'Long March-5 Y2' today failed after abnormity was detected during the flight, official media reported.

United Launch Alliance Beats SpaceX To Win Air Force Launch

India News | Reuters | Friday June 30, 2017

The contact covers launch services for multiple satellites aboard an Atlas 5 rocket in June 2019. The contract value is just over $191 million, the Air Force said.

Indian Space Agency ISRO Sends Heavyweight Cartosat-2 Along With 30 Other Satellites

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Friday June 23, 2017

After the successful launch of Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) most powerful Indian-made rocket on June 5, GSLV Mk III, on June 5, the space agency today launched 712-kg Cartosat-2 series satellite which was carried by India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C38) from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota.

ISRO to Launch 31 Satellites on Friday, Including Cartosat-2

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 21, 2017

The 30 satellites will together weigh 243kg and the total weight of all the 31 satellites, including Cartosat, is about 955kg, ISRO said.

India's 'Baahubali' GSLV MK III Lifts Less Luggage Than Lighter Rockets

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday June 17, 2017

The "Bahubali" or "fat boy" of Indian rockets -- GSLV Mk III -- weighs several tonnes more than some of the other expendable rockets in the world but its carrying capacity is far less, say experts.

Was Like Father In Delivery Room: ISRO Chief On Baahubali Rocket Lift-Off

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Friday June 9, 2017

When the most powerful Indian-made rocket was lifting off on June 5, nearly a hundred scientists who were crowded into the control room at the space centre in Sriharikota were feeling the pressure.

The Triumph Of 'Baahubali': Amazing 'Selfies' From ISRO Rocket

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday June 7, 2017

Indian space agency ISRO's 'Baahubali rocket' - the mammoth GSLV MK III - has sent back a "selfie" after its successful launch. As it cruised in space, the 640-ton rocket, which weighs as much 200 fully grown elephants took its own footage.

Former ISRO Chief G Madhavan Nair Pitches For Manned Mission

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 6, 2017

With the successful launch of its heaviest rocket, the Indian Space Research Organisation now needs to focus on human space flight mission, further development of semi-cryogenic engine and recoverable and reusable launch system, the space agency's former chief G Madhavan Nair said.

ISRO Launches GSLV Mk III, Its Most Muscular Rocket Yet: Foreign Media

India News | Max Bearak, The Washington Post | Monday June 5, 2017

India's space agency debuted a massive rocket on Monday, launching it from the southeastern barrier island of Sriharikota. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk III) will function mainly as a delivery system for heavier satellites, but the Indian Space Research Organization hopes that it can one day carry a manned mission - the count...

GSLV-Mk III Takes Off With GSAT-19 Communications Satellite on Board

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 5, 2017

GSLV-Mk III rocket took off for its maiden flight at 5:28pm and began its ascent towards space, with the GSAT-19 satellite on board.

ISRO GSLV-Mk III Launch Time: GSAT-19 Countdown Progressing Smoothly

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 5, 2017

The GSLV Mk-3 launch countdown started at 3:58pm on Sunday, and the rocket is expected to launch on time.

GSLV Mk 3: As India Launches Heaviest Rocket, Why ISRO Scientists Are Nervous

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Monday June 5, 2017

As the over 25-hour countdown progressed today at the Sriharikota Space Centre for the launch of India's heaviest rocket, a 100-odd engineers and scientists at ISRO or the Indian Space Research Organisation had reason to feel nervous. To date, most first launches of India's rockets have ended in failure. Can they break the jinx?

ISRO's GSAT-19/ GSLV MK III: Countdown Begins For Heaviest Rocket Launch

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 5, 2017

The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO is all set to launch this evening the heaviest rocket - the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark- III, or the GSLV MK III - carrying 3,136 kg communication satellite GSAT-19 from the spaceport of Sriharikota, with the countdown process "progressing normally".

Historic Day, Says ISRO As India's 'Baahubali' Rocket Lifts Off: 10 Facts

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Indroneil B Biswas | Monday June 5, 2017

Trailing thick white smoke, India's monster home-made rocket GSLV Mk III did a perfect lift-off this afternoon from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The "Naughty boy" of Space Agency ISRO propels India into the big league of space technology. It is also expected to carry astronauts to space one day - perhaps in a little more than seven years. The 64...

ISRO to Launch Its Heaviest Rocket and Satellite Today

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 5, 2017

ISRO's GSLV Mk III rocket will carry the GSAT-19 satellite weighing more than three tonnes into a high orbit above Earth.

ISRO's Largest Rocket To Carry Hopes Of Taking Indians To Space: 10 Facts

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday June 5, 2017

India's largest rocket, which may carry humans to space some day, is expected to be launched today. The 640-ton GSLV Mk III rocket - as much as 200 full-grown Asian elephants or five Jumbo jets - will be on its maiden flight from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 5.28 pm. The 24-hour countdown has already started. For now, the rocket will carry a sa...

ISRO's GSAT-19/ GSLV MK III: How And Where To Watch The Rocket Launch

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Sunday June 4, 2017

Country's heaviest rocket the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark- III, or the GSLV MK III, will lift off from ISRO's second launch pad

ISRO To Launch Its Heaviest Rocket That Could Ferry Indians Into Space: 10 Facts

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Sunday June 4, 2017

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch a mega rocket, the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III, or the GSLV Mk III, this Monday that will take India one step closer to sending its own astronauts in space. The vehicle will be launched from the agency's headquarters in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota at 5 pm tomo...

ISRO's Mega Rocket Launch: All You Need To Know About GSLV Mark III

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Saturday June 3, 2017

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch the heaviest rocket - Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) - which will be India's preferred vehicle to carry astronauts into space.

Indian Space Agency Readies For Monster Rocket's Mega Launch In Sriharikota On June 5

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Saturday June 3, 2017

India is all set to launch on June 5 its heaviest rocket which weighs more than the combined weight of 200 full-grown Asian elephants or five fully-loaded jumbo jets. The all-new 640-ton Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle - Mark III (GSLV Mk- III) could soon be used to ferry Indian astronauts to space. India tests a new satellite system as wel...

ISRO to Launch GSAT-19 Communications Satellite on June 5 Using Its Heaviest Rocket, GSLV-Mk III

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 31, 2017

ISRO says the GSLV-MK III-D1 is a three-stage vehicle with two solid motor strap-ons, a liquid propellant core stage and a cryogenic stage (C25).

Next Week, ISRO To Test Rocket Capable Of Manned Missions

India News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Sunday May 28, 2017

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO have developed an indigenously-built rocket - the largest ever made in India - that could soon be used to take "Indians into space from Indian soil" for the first time ever. The rocket, said to be as heavy as 200 full-grown Asian elephants, could catapult India into the big league of send...

ISRO To Launch India's Heaviest, Most Powerful Rocket Next Month

India News | Edited by Ipsita Sarkar | Monday May 15, 2017

India will attempt to launch its heaviest and most powerful rocket yet next month. The 640-tonne Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV Mk III) has been worked on for more than 10 years.

ISRO's Heaviest Rocket, GSLV Mark-III, Set For Maiden Launch In June

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 14, 2017

Buoyed by the successful launch of the South Asia Satellite, the Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO is now busy preparing for the maiden launch of its heaviest rocket - the 640-tonne Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV Mk III).

South Asia Satellite Launches, PM Modi Says Day Without Precedence: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Friday May 5, 2017

The GSAT-9, a 450-crore communications satellite gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to six South Asian neighbours, was on Friday launched on India's biggest rocket the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle or GSLV, which lifted off at 4:57 pm from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. PM Modi has called it "a day without precedence," congratulating ...

'SAARC' Satellite Launch Countdown Proceeding Smoothly, ISRO Says

Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday May 5, 2017

The countdown for the rocket carrying the SAARC satellite or South Asian satellite is progressing smoothly, ISRO said.

Lift-Off At 4:57 PM For 450-Crore Satellite Launch. A Tense Control Room

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Friday May 5, 2017

India's heaviest rocket, which scientists like to call the "naughty boy of ISRO", has failed in half its missions of launching satellites into space. Today, the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) cannot afford to fail. At 4:57 pm, it will lift off at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh carrying a 450-crore communications satellite that Prime ...