GEO Imaging Satellite (GISAT)

[Okabe Rintarou]

New version of GISAT.
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Is DRDO RCI involved in this?

 

[Indx TechStyle]

But we won't just stop launch or delay simply because usa is objecting . Delay to me conveys that we are probably changing something. Some dual use tech from usa to now totally indian.

Anyway too much speculation there nothing concrete in reporting.

Easier said than done, US has multiple times made India backtrack from nuke tests, ICBM tests, ASAT tests and launching reconnaissance satellites. Even this new series of names; CMS, EOS and NVS was picked for satellites to make it harder for other countries to differentiate between type of satellite in future.

 

[IndianHawk]

Easier said than done, US has multiple times made India backtrack from nuke tests, ICBM tests, ASAT tests and launching reconnaissance satellites. Even this new series of names; CMS, EOS and NVS was picked for satellites to make it harder for other countries to differentiate between type of satellite in future.

But it's back on shedule for launch so what changed??

 

[Indx TechStyle]

But it's back on shedule for launch so what changed??

Maybe a dialogue with US or may be there was actual snag. I don't think it matters anymore as India is now in "Asian NATO" together with US.

 

[mokoman]

Its resolution is only 40m ,application seems to be mostly meteorological and civilian.

Why would US care anyway . unless its carrying something else too.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Cross posting

ISRO revises launch schedule of GISAT-1 after "minor issue" with satellite

GISAT-1 was originally planned to be launched from Sriharikota spaceport, about 100 kms north of Chennai, on March five last year but was postponed a day before the blast-off due to technical reasons.

m.economictimes.com

The Indian Space Research Organisation has revised the launch schedule of geo imaging satellite GISAT-1 on board GSLV-F10 rocket following a "minor issue" with the spacecraft.

The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency was earlier looking to launch the satellite on March 28, subject to weather conditions.

"There is a minor issue with the satellite", ISRO sources told PTI.

"As of now, we are planning to launch it on April 18".

 

[FalconZero]

Cross posting

ISRO revises launch schedule of GISAT-1 after "minor issue" with satellite

GISAT-1 was originally planned to be launched from Sriharikota spaceport, about 100 kms north of Chennai, on March five last year but was postponed a day before the blast-off due to technical reasons.

m.economictimes.com

Last few years have been pretty let's say 'passive' for ISRO. Now, private players only hope, even SSLV got delayed Let's hope we will some launch from Skyroot of their Vikram rocket maybe this year end. ISRO needs to improve their communication, accountability too.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Last few years have been pretty let's say 'passive' for ISRO

1 year

Now, private players only hope, even SSLV got delayed

Private players stand nowhere against ISRO. None of them is in position of launching a PSLV/GSLV size rocket.

 

[Akula]

Last few years have been pretty let's say 'passive' for ISRO. Now, private players only hope, even SSLV got delayed Let's hope we will some launch from Skyroot of their Vikram rocket maybe this year end. ISRO needs to improve their communication, accountability too.

For 1 year Gslv mk2 was in storage, that's why there are issues in its launch. But what I don't understand is, why was Gisat launched cancelled last year. American pressure?

 

[FalconZero]

1 year

Private players stand nowhere against ISRO. None of them is in position of launching a PSLV/GSLV size rocket.

I was specifically talking about SSLV class or Vikram rockets of Skyroot which they can launch in every third day, much higher frequency than isro can even dream of. I know third day part is exaggerated but it's a bit sad that each launch gets so delayed.

For 1 year Gslv mk2 was in storage, that's why there are issues in its launch. But what I don't understand is, why was Gisat launched cancelled last year. American pressure?

Apparently there were some american equipment that now have been replaced by indigenous solutions, still american pressure ig, no official report though.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

I was specifically talking about SSLV class or Vikram rockets of Skyroot which they can launch in every third day, much higher frequency than isro can even dream of. I know third day part is exaggerated

ISRO isn't a commercial agency, it was created for research purpose. If it was all about launch frequency, it would have done 70-80 long ago like US & USSR did during cold war.

Definitely launching a heavy or super-heavy lift launcher in 3-8 years is more commendable job than launching 50 Kuizhaou vessels in one year (the frequency SSLV is going to achieve).

 

[knathan]

Sir
Why we always telling the capabilities of our sats before launch? Is US telling us everything? Or chini?

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Sir
Why we always telling the capabilities of our sats before launch? Is US telling us everything? Or chini?

They do announce. It depends upon government if they state correct or incorrect capabilitiee. GISAT is an experiment for now anyway. Not a full fledged tech.

Few satellites like RISAT, Cartosat and Microsat series don't have anything in public except names.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Launch further delayed to 15 May.

Launch of India's new-age earth imaging satellite by May 15: K Sivan | India News - Times of India

India News: NEW DELHI: The launch of the country’s most advanced earth observation satellite Gisat-1, which will allow India to better monitor the subcontinent, i.

m.timesofindia.com

 

[Indx TechStyle]

ISRO plans to launch GISAT-1 on August 12 | Indian Space Research Organisation | Latest News | WION

 

[FalconSlayers]

ISRO plans to launch GISAT-1 on August 12 | Indian Space Research Organisation | Latest News | WION

That’s a lot of delay, didn’t the staff and scientists get the jabs on priority basis?

 

[FalconZero]

I don't want be the bad news bear but i think we should keep our expectations low especially how things have been for last one year or so.
Third wave is incoming :

Spoiler: Tweet URL

 

[RoaringTigerHiddenDragon]

ISRO plans to launch GISAT-1 on August 12 | Indian Space Research Organisation | Latest News | WION

The only thing interesting in this is GSLV’s performance. Let’s see what happens and if they can stick to the timeline.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

The only thing interesting in this is GSLV’s performance. Let’s see what happens and if they can stick to the timeline.

GSLV seems to have normalised with new engine in last few launches. As far as timeline is concerned, 1 month is a long enough period that launch may delay by 2-3 days more.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

That’s a lot of delay, didn’t the staff and scientists get the jabs on priority basis?

GSLV launch last time was postponed after assembling rocket. Obviously they already have fabricated satellite and rocket stages to again start assembly in VAB again in no time. Fabrication was already complete an year ago.