ISRO General News and Updates

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SIFL develops forgings for ISRO’s GSLV–MK 3

The Steel and Industrial Forgings Limited, a public sector company owned by the State government, has developed Alpha titanium alloy hemispherical forgings for cryogenic stage (C25) of GSLV –MK 3 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle – Mark III) for the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Challenging task

“Alpha Titanium Alloy is one of the difficult to forge materials due to its high flow stress coupled with tendency of cracking. With modified processing parameters and design innovation, the problem was eliminated. Due to this effort, direct pay load gain advantage is achieved. Thus more Transponders can be loaded in satellite,” said P.K. Mansoor, Senior Manager, Steel and Industrial Forgings Limited (SIFL).

M.K. Sasikumar, SIFL managing director, handed over the technology development document to K. Sivan, Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, who visited the SIFL recently. VSSC Deputy Directors P.V. Venkata Krishnan and S. Aravamuthan were also present.

The SIFL has been associating with the ISRO for the last 25 years for its projects, including PSLC, GSLV, Chandrayan, Mangalyaaan, relaunch vehicle and indigenously developed a number of forgings, Mr. Mansoor said.

The SIFL has supplied gas bottle forgings of different sizes with a material titanium alloy, pure titanium, and inconel.

An aerospace standard AS-9100-Rev-c certified organisation, the SIFL has indigenised many works for the HAL, BrahMos missile, Arjun battle tanks, DMDE and Railways, he added.

 

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CM, ISRO chief for Space Week valedictory
Petroleum varsity stone-laying on Oct. 20

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar and vice-chancellors of all universities will participate in the Space Week valedictory at Andhra University Senate Hall on October 10.

Disclosing this after a meeting with officials, HRD Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao said the Chief Minister would have a special meeting with ISRO Chairman on the day.

There was a likelihood of reaching agreements making students part of ISRO programmes, he said.

Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, ISRO, Sriharikota has been organising World Space Week from October 4 to 10 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to propagate benefits of Indian Space programmes.

Petroleum varsity

Mr. Chandrababu Naidu will lay the foundation for Petroleum University on October 20 in Sabbavaram mandal, Mr. Srinivasa Rao said. Union Minister of State for Petroleum Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu will participate in the function.

Skill Development
Centre at HPCL

A Skill Development Centre at HPCL will also be inaugurated.

VUDA Vice-Chairman T. Baburao Naidu, Police Commissioner T. Yoganand and Municipal Commissioner M. Hari Narayanan were present at the media conference.

 

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Space the final frontier for India military modernization push

 

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ISRO gears up for launch of 3.3-tonne payload

Preparations in full swing: SDSC Deputy Director M. Badarinarayana Murthy
After the successful accomplishment of the longest flight of its workhorse PSLV late last month, the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) at Sriharikota is turning to its next generation space vehicle GSLV Mk-III to reach a major milestone soon.

The target is to put into orbit GSAT-19E, an indigenous communication satellite that will weigh about 3.3 tonnes, the heaviest payload to be launched from the Indian spaceport.

However, it will be just a few notches lighter than GSAT-18 (3.5 tonnes) that was sent into space by the European Space Agency from French Guiana on Thursday.

“The satellite assembly and launching process of the GSLV Mk-III are in advanced stages. We are confident that SDSC will make yet another mark among the space-faring nations,” said SDSC Deputy Director M. Badarinarayana Murthy.

On the sidelines of a scientific exhibition organised by the SDSC as part of the World Space Week celebrations at V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College here on Friday, Mr. Murthy told The Hindu that said the target was to take the payload capacity beyond four tonnes in the coming years while concentrating on the launch of Chandrayaan-II, India’s path-breaking lunar probe, in less than two years.

New cryogenic engine

Regarding the launching of GSAT-19E, Mr. Murthy said the GSLV Mk-III hardware was being assembled and other mission control processes were under way. “They have so far been flawless and we are confident of achieving perfection for the December launch,” he asserted.

Mr. Murthy said GSLV Mk-III would have a new cryogenic engine that can take payloads in excess of 4-plus tonnes into space with ease.

Simultaneous work was being done on the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, Mr. Murthy said, adding that extension of the life of Mars Orbiter Mission beyond the initial six-month mission was a major achievement of ISRO.

 

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Oct 07, 2016
The first orbit raising manoeuvre of GSAT-18 has been successffully carried out by LAM Engine firing for 6040.6 sec from 03:46 Hrs IST on Oct 07, 2016.
Orbit determination Results from this LAM firing are:

• Apogee X perigee height was changed to 35802 km X 14843 km.
• Inclination is 1.325deg.
• Orbital period is 15Hr 36 Min.

Oct 08, 2016
The Second orbit raising manoeuvre of GSAT-18 has been successfully carried out by LAM Engine firing for sec from 11:29 hr IST on October 08, 2016
The Second orbit raising manoeuvre of GSAT-18 has been successfully carried out by LAM Engine firing for sec from 11:29 hr IST on October 08, 2016.

Orbit determination results from this LAM firing are:

• apogee X perigee height was changed to 35803 km X 32518 km.
• inclination is 0.129 deg.
• Orbital period is 22hr 34 min

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Oct 09, 2016
Third LAM firing of GSAT-18, for 256.17 sec has been successfully completed on October 9, 2016 starting from 10.21 hr IST
Oct 09, 2016
Orbit Determination results from the third LAM firing are: apogee X perigee height was changed to 35802km, 35294km, Inclination is 0.136deg. Orbital period now is 23hr 44m
Oct 09, 2016
Solar Array and West Antenna of GSAT-18 have been successfully deployed
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GSAT-18
India's latest communication satellite, GSAT-18 was inducted into the INSAT/GSAT system on October 06, 2016 from Kourou, French Guiana by Ariane-5 VA-231. Weighing 3404 kg at lift-off, GSAT-18 carries 48 communication transponders to provide Services in Normal C-band, Upper Extended C-band and Ku-bands of the frequency spectrum. GSAT-18 carries Ku-band beacon as well to help in an accurately pointing ground antennas towards the satellite.

GSAT-18 is designed to provide continuity of services on operational satellites in C-band, Extended C-band and Ku-bands. GSAT-18 was launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) by Ariane-5 VA-231 launch vehicle. After its injection into GTO, ISRO's Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan took control of GSAT-18 and performed the initial orbit raising maneuvers using the Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) of the satellite, placing it in circular Geostationary Orbit.

The designed in-orbit operational life of GSAT-18 is about 15 years.

For launch images, Visit Arianespace…

Launch Mass:
3404 kg
Mission Life:
About 15 years
Power:
6474 W from Solar arrays, Two 144 Ah Li-Ion batteries
Ariane-5 VA-231
Type of Satellite:
Communication
Manufacturer:
ISRO
Owner:
ISRO
Application:
Communication
Orbit Type:
GSO

http://www.isro.gov.in/Spacecraft/gsat-18

 

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Oct 09, 2016
North Solar Array and East Antenna have been successfully deployed
Oct 09, 2016
After all the successful deployments on GSAT-18, 3-axis stabilisation using reaction wheels has been achieved at 19:26hr IST on Oct 09, 2016. The performance of subsystems of the spacecraft is normal
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PSLV C-36 scheduled for November 23rd.
http://m.timesofindia.com/city/thir...y-bets-big-on-NIUSAT/articleshow/54761948.cms

 

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Outcome Budget 2016-17 - ISRO [PDF File]
I can't put screenshots of all 134 pages here but some highlights:

 

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Story of the Week - Indian Space Research Organization
Indian Space Science Data Centre (ISSDC) - Gateway to India's Space Science Data

The Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN), commissioned during the year 2008, at Byalalu village near Bengaluru, forms the Ground segment for providing deep space support for India’s Space Science Missions like Lunar mission-Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) etc., Indian Space Science Data Centre (ISSDC), located at the IDSN campus, is the primary data centre for data archives of Indian Space Science Missions.

IDSN complex comprises of Deep Space Antennas of 18 m and 32 m capable of supporting interplanetary missions. It also houses 11 m antenna facility to support earth bound scientific missions. The 32 m fully steerable antenna (DSN32) with beam wave-guide, operating in S and X-band and 18 m fully steerable antenna offer excellent facilities for supporting International Deep Space Missions. The 32 m antenna was indigenously realised with the collaboration of ECIL, Hyderabad, BARC, Mumbai and other Indian Industries. DSN32 consists a Servo system for precise antenna pointing and tracking with a speed as low as 0.1 milli-deg/sec. The cryogenically cooled low noise amplifier system of DSN32 makes it capable of receiving extremely week signals from the satellite. The timing system of the antenna consists of an active Hydrogen maser for highly accurate and stable clock.

The ISSDC is designed to host the science data archives and the custodian of all the science data from the Indian science missions and has a state-of-the-art infrastructure to cater to the needs of planetary, interplanetary, Scientific and outer space missions. This facility is built on the earthquake resistance site. Considering the long time preservation requirement, for catering to the needs of all ISRO space science missions, a hierarchical storage management is used. At present, ISSDC is supporting MOM apart from AstroSat and Megha-Tropiques.

Presently, ISSDC is involved in the following major activities:

• In AstroSat, ISSDC has played major role in bringing all the scientific institutions such as TIFR, RRI, IIA, and IUCAA to a nodal place for the harvesting of scientific data from AstroSat. At present, various activities are happening at this centre in engaging the Scientists and general public for the data utilisation from AstroSat.

• In Megha-Tropiques, ISSDC is acting as real-time processing centre to provide the data needs of weather forecasting and atmospheric modeling institutes in India, France and USA. ISSDC has played an important role in the operationalisation of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) data.

Recently, ISSDC has released the MOM data sets belonging to the First Year of Martian Orbit. MOM Long Term Archive (LTA) is hosted to the general public and has received overwhelming response. ISSDC has hosted 1603 products acquired during the First Year of MOM operations in Martian Orbit from all the five instruments of the satellite.

ISSDC has the major challenges ahead to provide mission support for the upcoming lunar mission Chandrayaan-2, Solar mission Aditya-L1 and other future planetary and scientific missions of ISRO. To cater to the needs of a variety of missions, ISSDC has the state-of-the-art infrastructure of Storage, Processing Servers, Communication Network and advanced computation applications.

32m. IDSN Antenna

Storage Facility at ISSDC

Panoramic View of ISSDC

Sample Images of Various Missions Provided by ISSDC

Window to the MOM Long Term Achieve

Story of the Week - Archive
Oct 10, 2016 : Indian Space Science Data Centre (ISSDC) - Gateway to India's Space Science Data
Oct 03, 2016 : AstroSat Completes One Year in Orbit
Sep 26, 2016 : SCATSAT-1 – Satellite for Weather Forecasting, Cyclone Detection and Tracking
Sep 19, 2016 : Updated Flood Hazard Atlas for Assam State
Sep 12, 2016 : Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX)-2016
Sep 06, 2016 : MoU signed for Transfer of Technology for Manufacturing of HMC DC-DC Converters
Aug 29, 2016 : ISRO’s Scramjet Engine Technology Demonstrator Successfully Flight Tested

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[Akask kumar]

Outcome Budget 2016-17 - ISRO [PDF File]
I can't put screenshots of all 134 pages here but some highlights:
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good to see big amount being invested in the semi-cryo.. and also happy to see fund allocated to the human space flight related tech (small but sufficient)

upgraded lauch complex was also much needed..

it says flight suit.. hand we developed it already?..

 

[Indx TechStyle]

it says flight suit.. hand we developed it already?..

From a Gujju firm.

 

[Akask kumar]

View attachment 10961
From a Gujju firm.

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LOL!!.................................................................

It's real man.

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Related Thread:
Indian Human Spaceflight Program (HSP)|Indian Defence Forum

 

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ISRO holds exhibition to mark World Space Week:

Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, Oct 09 (ANI): As part of the ‘World Space Week’ celebrations, a number of students attended an exhibition organised by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to make the public aware of the functioning of satellites at the platinum jubilee hall of Andhra University. The exhibition aimed at showcasing the importance and purpose of GSLV MK-3. The exhibition was a part of the United Nations effort to educate young minds in the field of astronomy. ‘World Space Week’ is being celebrated from October 4 to October 10.

Source:
http://news.biharprabha.com/2016/10/isro-holds-exhibition-to-mark-world-space-week/
Thanks Raghavendra.

 

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ISRO Likely to Play a Leading Role in Rapid Emergence of Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market
Press release from: TMR

Nanosatellites and microsatellites are small satellites weighing between 1 to 10 kg and 10 to 100 kg, respectively. These satellites represent the third iteration of the space age, following the politically charged Space Race in the 1960s and the subsequent realization of the commercial possibilities of space-age technologies and their possible utility in achieving global communication. Nanosatellites and microsatellites represent the need of the present time, when satellites are expected to be not only effective, but also compact and cheap.

Here is a link to download Brochure for Research Insights on Nanosatellite and Microsatellite:www.transparencymarketresearch.com/sample/sample.php?flag...

Making satellites smaller makes them cheaper to produce as well as to launch. Larger satellites require exponentially larger amounts of thrust, resulting in significantly higher costs. In contrast, nanosatellites and microsatellites need much less thrust, and can also be launched collectively instead of individually. Due to their relatively small size, they can also be accommodated on launch vehicles commissioned for launching larger satellites, as their extra weight can easily be incorporated in the launch vehicle. Nanosatellites and microsatellites have thus become a crucial asset for the space and aviation industry and are likely to receive increasing demand in the coming years.

According to Transparency Market Research, the global nanosatellites and microsatellites market was valued at US$529.1 mn in 2015. Exhibiting a robust 12.1% CAGR from 2016 to 2024, the market is expected to rise to a valuation of US$2.2 bn by the end of 2024.

What are the key regional markets for nanosatellites and microsatellites?

Regionally, the global market for nanosatellites and microsatellites was dominated by North America in 2015. The advanced technological framework available in the U.S. and Canada has led to the development of several emerging space aviation companies such as SpaceX and Spaceflight Industries, whose recent successes have eclipsed even those of some national space programs.

Nevertheless, in the coming years, India is likely to play a key role in the development of the global nanosatellite and microsatellite market. On June 22, 2016, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched 20 satellites with a total weight of close to 1.3 tons in a single flight–the highest number of satellites launched by ISRO in a single mission. Following this, ISRO set another historic landmark on September 26, 2016, when 8 satellites with a combined weight of 675 kg were placed in two orbits by a single launch vehicle. 7 of the 8 satellites in the latter mission and 19 of 20 in the former weighed less than or around 100 kg, making these launches significant for the global nanosatellites and microsatellites market.

Such achievements have made ISRO the prime space agency in Asia and allowed it to emerge as a major player in the global commercial space aviation market. The consistent success of ISRO in innovating low-cost solutions without compromising on reliability has been vital in its rise as a leading light in the market.

What are the downsides to the growing use of microsatellites and nanosatellites?

Despite their immense benefit, the use of nanosatellites and microsatellites has been constrained by the risk of collisions in space, which would result in the generation of space debris. Nano- and microsatellites are usually launched and often operated collectively, which makes them more likely to set off a chain reaction if even one collision takes place.

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Limitations on the operation period of microsatellites and nanosatellites could help resolve this issue, but the utility of small satellites means their number is likely to keep increasing in the coming years. Nevertheless, the massive potential of nanosatellites and microsatellites in enabling better communication and satellite imaging is expected to ensure steady growth of the global market in the coming years.

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[Akask kumar]

It's real man.

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i thought u were joking.. LOL !! .....................

 

[Indx TechStyle]

i thought u were joking.. LOL !! .....................

It's made to make someone butthurt. Whenever India conducts a manned spaceflight, footage of this suite will make BBC and Al Jazeera only madder that how a country with 500% poor population can have a space program.

 

[mayfair]

There is a global support for Indian Space program since it earns revenues for the government but that support would die out if India pursues a manned space program..

There's no such thing as "global support for Indian space programme", our space programme is not being funded, supported or overseen by anyone but ourselves- White Baki rants about "we fund India's space programme with our aid" are just that- rants of a frustrated bigoted has been.

India is free to pursue whatever we wish to and none of us are in a dhoti shiver that the "support will die out".

But let me indulge you for a moment- What are the consequences of should that support [] die.."? What's the worst that will happen?

Go on give it your best shot.