Satellite Launch

ISRO Gearing Up For Next PSLV Launch In November-December

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 22, 2017

Nearly a month after its unsuccessful attempt at placing a navigation satellite into space, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its next PSLV mission in November-December.

'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

After Failed Launch, India's First Private-Built Satellite In 'Celestial Grave'

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday September 1, 2017

After India's first private sector-built satellite imploded within moments of lift-off on Thursday, the space vehicle PSLV has been grounded until a group of scientists and experts investigates what went wrong. In space science parlance, the satellite is resting in its "celestial grave".

Gloom At ISRO Centre After Unsuccessful Satellite Launch

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

The occasion was bereft of any jubilation. No handshakes or greetings -- a stoic silence as India's navigation satellite launch mission ended in a failure. This was the scene at the Mission Control Centre in the Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO in Sriharikota today as the mission to launch the IRNSS-1H satellite ended unsuccessfully

India's First Private Sector-Built Satellite Launch Unsuccessful, Says ISRO: 10 Facts

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday August 31, 2017

The launch of India's first private-sector manufactured satellite, the IRNSS-1H, was declared unsuccessful today. AS Kiran Kumar, the chief of space agency ISRO, which handled the launch, said the satellite's protective heat shield, which is expected to separate and drop off, failed to do so. This was the second failure of PSLV, which had taken up ...

India's First Private Sector-Built Satellite To Be Launched By ISRO Soon

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Thursday August 31, 2017

India is ready to launch its first private sector-built navigation satellite today at 7 pm from Sriharikota. The satellite will replace one of NAVIC's seven satellites that is malfunctioning. The 1425 kg IRNSS - 1H satellite will lift off on the back of PSLV, India's workhorse that will be on its 41st flight.

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

Iran 'Successfully' Tests Satellite-Launch Rocket

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 27, 2017

Iran on Thursday "successfully" tested a satellite-launch rocket, days after warning Washington of a response to new US sanctions over the Islamic republic's ballistic missile programme, state television said.

Eminent Space Scientist UR Rao Dies At 85

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday July 24, 2017

Eminent space scientist and former chairman of ISRO, Udupi Ramachandra Rao, better known as Professor UR Rao, has died at his Bengaluru home early this morning. He was 85.

SpaceX Successfully Launches IntelSat Broadband Communications Satellite

Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 6, 2017

The satellite, known as IntelSat 35e, soared into the blue sky riding a Falcon 9 rocket to a distant, geostationary orbit.

China's Attempt To Launch One Of World's Most Powerful Rockets Fails

World News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Monday July 3, 2017

'Long March-5 Y2' is one of world's most powerful rocket and is capable of lifting 25 tonnes into a low earth orbit and a 14 tonne class of communications satellite.

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.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi Praises ISRO On GSAT-17 Launch

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 29, 2017

Congress President Sonia Gandhi today complimented the ISRO for the successful launch of India's latest communication satellite GSAT-17 from Kourou in French Guiana.

ISRO's GSAT-17 Satellite Preps For Launch From French Guiana

India News | Edited by Ipsita Sarkar | Wednesday June 28, 2017

GSAT-17, the Indian Space Research Organisation's or ISRO's communication satellite, will take off on-board the Ariane-5 launch vehicle from the Guiana Space Center at French Guiana tomorrow. The launch will take place at 2:29 am IST.

OneWeb Receives US FCC Approval, Bringing Satellite Internet One Step Closer

Brian Fung, The Washington Post | Friday June 23, 2017

The first OneWeb satellites would launch next year, and service could start as early as 2019.

Stage Set For GSAT-17 To Blast Off From French Guiana

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 23, 2017

The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch the GSAT-17 from French Guiana on June 28, the third launch in less than a month.

ISRO's PSLV-C38 Lifts Off From Sriharikota With 31 Satellites: All You Need To Know

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Ipsita Sarkar | Friday June 23, 2017

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today successfully launched the earth observation Cartosat 2 series satellite on-board the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) - C 38.

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 Launches India's Sixth Eye In The Sky, Cartosat 2, With 30 Satellites

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Friday June 23, 2017

Hemmed in by neighbours with whom ties remain uneasy, India is increasingly turning vigilant, building fast on its monitoring capacity. Today Indian space agency ISRO launched another satellite - the eye-in-the-sky kind that sent images that came handy when surgical strikes were conducted across the Line of Control last September.

ISRO's Cartosat-2 Launch Countdown Begins

Gadgets 360 Staff | Thursday June 22, 2017

ISRO's 28-hour countdown for Friday's launch began at 5:28am IST on Thursday.

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.

Russian Rocket Returns to Service With Launch of US Satellite

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 8, 2017

The Proton-M is the largest Russian carrier rocket and has been used since 1965.

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.

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...