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[Akask kumar]

Scramjet not tested yet.
Looks that my prediction failed.
LOL.:biggrin2:

when is the the launch?? can we expect it this week??this test is the backbone of RLV

 

[Indx TechStyle]

when is the the launch?? can we expect it this week??this test is the backbone of RLV

Well, if it's delayed at this point(dye to weather mainly) it is likely to occur in 2-3 days, just wish weather is alright.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

ISRO Exhibition at Aravali Institute

Indian Space Research organzation (ISRO) is organizing two days exhibition at Aravali Institute of Technical Studies on 29th and 30th July, 2016.

According to Dr. Hemant Dhabhai, Director, AITS, many working models of ISRO satellites, viz. PSV, GSLV, OCM Satellites, Video model of Chandrayan panel, Documentary on Mars models, etc. will be key attractions of the exhibition. Apart this, the exhibition will also be beneficiary to students who want to join ISRO.

An interaction with senior Scientists will also be the highlights of the exhibition, where students may put their queries to senior Scientists and Engineers of ISRO. According to Amit Agrawal, Finance Secretary, Aravali Group of Colleges, this exhibition will be a milestone in academic excellence and efforts of the organization. This Exhibition will specially be beneficial for class 10th, 11th and 12th students. For more details interested can contact Utsav Jain (+919571014647) and may visit AITS website.

 

[Chinmoy]

Sunny state has huge potential: ISRO.

In a bid to scale up the country's solar energy harvest, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has identified Karnataka as one of the hotspots in the country for assured solar energy.

Most parts of Karnataka receive high assured solar energy annually (2,000-2,500 kilowatt-hours per square metre), while some pockets get very high — more than 2,500 kWh per square metre per year.

The finding is significant in the backdrop of fast-depleting conventional energy resources.

According to scientists from the Space Applications Centre of ISRO, Ahmedabad, quantification of assured solar energy potential is essential in selecting locations for solar photovoltaic (PV) and thermal power plants. The present assessment would help with "site selection for installation of new large-scale, solar-based power generation systems and also to compute roof-top solar energy potential" in urban and rural India.

"The over-consumption of the available conventional energy resources in the past few decades has brought in front the threat of energy crisis due to depleting non-renewable energy sources and increasing population. Moreover, it has also deteriorated the quality of the environment. The use of alternative forms of energy reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and serve better to complement national energy security. Among these, solar energy can be a good alternative and renewable energy source to fulfil the current energy needs," said the authors.

The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, launched in 2010, has set an ambitious target of deploying 20,000 MW of grid-connected solar power by 2022 and aims to reduce the cost of solar power generation in the country.

While India receives one of the highest levels of solar energy in the world, it currently remains untapped and under-utilised. It accounts for only 0.8 per cent of the total power generation capacity in the country, said the authors.

The study helped in identifying solar hotspots through remote sensing observation from geostationary meteorological satellite. According to the results, high-density solar energy pockets were diagnosed in western, central and southern India, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh, which had an annual solar energy exposure ranging from 2500 to 3500 kWh (kilowatt-hours) per square metre annually. The findings will be published later in the Current Science journal.

Out of the total assured solar energy over Indian landmass, grasslands receive about 39 per cent, followed by desert (29 per cent) land. The wasteland and shrub lands receive 21 per cent and 14 per cent of assured energy, respectively.

This information can prove to be highly valuable for the ministry of new and renewable energy or other state agencies as it can help in zeroing in on suitable sites to install solar energy plants.

"The country receives annual assured global insolation [solar radiation that reaches the earth's surface] up to 2500 kWh per square metre, which could meet the escalating power demand of the country in a decentralised, efficient and sustainable manner. Moreover, sustainable development is the only way to prevent climate change, and the use of renewable source of energy is a better alternative," said the findings.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Sunny state has huge potential: ISRO.

In a bid to scale up the country's solar energy harvest, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has identified Karnataka as one of the hotspots in the country for assured solar energy.

Most parts of Karnataka receive high assured solar energy annually (2,000-2,500 kilowatt-hours per square metre), while some pockets get very high — more than 2,500 kWh per square metre per year.

The finding is significant in the backdrop of fast-depleting conventional energy resources.

According to scientists from the Space Applications Centre of ISRO, Ahmedabad, quantification of assured solar energy potential is essential in selecting locations for solar photovoltaic (PV) and thermal power plants. The present assessment would help with "site selection for installation of new large-scale, solar-based power generation systems and also to compute roof-top solar energy potential" in urban and rural India.

"The over-consumption of the available conventional energy resources in the past few decades has brought in front the threat of energy crisis due to depleting non-renewable energy sources and increasing population. Moreover, it has also deteriorated the quality of the environment. The use of alternative forms of energy reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and serve better to complement national energy security. Among these, solar energy can be a good alternative and renewable energy source to fulfil the current energy needs," said the authors.

The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, launched in 2010, has set an ambitious target of deploying 20,000 MW of grid-connected solar power by 2022 and aims to reduce the cost of solar power generation in the country.

While India receives one of the highest levels of solar energy in the world, it currently remains untapped and under-utilised. It accounts for only 0.8 per cent of the total power generation capacity in the country, said the authors.

The study helped in identifying solar hotspots through remote sensing observation from geostationary meteorological satellite. According to the results, high-density solar energy pockets were diagnosed in western, central and southern India, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh, which had an annual solar energy exposure ranging from 2500 to 3500 kWh (kilowatt-hours) per square metre annually. The findings will be published later in the Current Science journal.

Out of the total assured solar energy over Indian landmass, grasslands receive about 39 per cent, followed by desert (29 per cent) land. The wasteland and shrub lands receive 21 per cent and 14 per cent of assured energy, respectively.

This information can prove to be highly valuable for the ministry of new and renewable energy or other state agencies as it can help in zeroing in on suitable sites to install solar energy plants.

"The country receives annual assured global insolation [solar radiation that reaches the earth's surface] up to 2500 kWh per square metre, which could meet the escalating power demand of the country in a decentralised, efficient and sustainable manner. Moreover, sustainable development is the only way to prevent climate change, and the use of renewable source of energy is a better alternative," said the findings.

ISRO has only embraced about solar power in the article. It's not about space. So, unrelated to this thread and posted in related thread much before. Well, can you help me to run that thread?

 

[Chinmoy]

ISRO has only embraced about solar power in the article. It's not about space. So, unrelated to this thread and posted in related thread much before. Well, can you help me to run that thread?

Sorry mate, seen the thread much later............

 

[Indx TechStyle]

PM Narendra Modi meets students who built Sathyabamasat satellite launched by ISRO

Sathyabamasat: PM Modi appreciated the efforts of the team in building a satellite to collect data on greenhouse gases. (PIB Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met the team of students who were involved in building Sathyabamasat, a satellite that was recently launched by the ISRO. PM Modi appreciated the efforts of the team in building a satellite to collect data on greenhouse gases.

“A riveting interaction to remember…with students involved in building satellite Sathyabamasat,” PM Modi tweeted. “You will recall that Sathyabamasat was one of the twenty satellites launched by @ISRO using launch vehicle PSLV-C34 on 22nd June, 2016,” he said.

Also read: ISRO’s PSLV C-34 launches record 20 satellites in one go: 5 special facts

The students were accompanied by Vice-Chancellor of Sathyabama University, Dr B Sheela Rani.

A riveting interaction to remember…with students involved in building satellite Sathyabamasat.pic.twitter.com/vHeQsgZtO0

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)July 19, 2016

The satellite has been built by Chennai’s Sathyabama University and its aim is to collect data on green house gases (Water vapor, Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Methane and Hydrogen fluoride). The satellite was part of ISRO’s record launch that involved 20 satellited being lifted by the agency’s workhorse PSLV in one go.

The launch mass of the satellite was 1.5 kg.

Primarily, India’s earth observation spacecraft Cartosat-2 Series satellite, and 19 co-passenger satellites were injected into a 505 km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit.

The total weight of all the 20 satellites was about 1,288 kg.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

LS hails ISRO for successful laud of reusable launch vehicle

The Lok Sabha today hailed ISRO for successfully launching 20 satellites together including India's earth observation Cartosat-2 series satellite from Sriharikota.

Congratulating the scientists, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said the ISRO on June 22, 20 satellites, including the Earth Observation Satellite, the Castrosat 2 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

"We are proud of our scientists and Team ISRO," Mahajan said.
Yesterday, the Rajya Sabha also congratulated the ISRO scientist for achieving the feat. Lok Sabha did not function yesterday as a mark of respect to a sitting MP who passed away in June.

 

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Read more
Recruitment for the position of Continuous Airworthiness Manager (CAM)
Advertisement Number:
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Advertisement Date:
Jul 15, 2016
Last Date for Submission of Applications online:
Aug 16, 2016
ISRO Centre:
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
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Hyderabad
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Continuous Airworthiness Manager
Status:
Open
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Courtesy: ISRO - Government of India

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Will Kulasekarapattinam replace Sriharikota?

Chennai: Highlighting various advantages of setting up the country's third satellite launch pad at the Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Kulasekarapattinam, scientists and activists have submitted a memorndum to the Centre.

In their plea to Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh, they said the facility near Mahendragiri is known for being at the closest proximity of eight degrees to the equator which is ideal for various space related activities.

Speaking to 'News Today', Senior Scientist at IPRC, Nalla Kannu, expressed his wish for the launch station to be built in Mahendragiri.

The centre is popular for making the country's indeginous cryogenic engines for rockets.

According to scientists at ISRO, rockets launched from Mahendragiri require only three stages and can carry an additional payload of 700 to 750 Kg.

They can effectively avoid the fourth stage to perform YAW manuover to avoid crossing Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia.

This will save Rs 1,500 crore to the government every five years. In addition, Mahendragiri is not affected by cyclones unlike Sriharikota and also will not get affected by countdown of rockets at other launch stations unlike Sriharikota which already has two launch stations.

This is the second initiative taken in this regard after the memorandum submitted on 20 June by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation, A S Kiran Kumar to consider opening an Aerospace Park in the same centre along with setting up of the third rocket launching centre.

It is learnt that the trade body was also interested in partnering with ISRO in setting up allied industries making polymers, propellants and chemicals.

The memorandum noted, India is already having two Launch Pads in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh for launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rockets.

So the third launch pad should be set up at Kulasekharapattinam in Tamilnadu, which is very near to Mahendragiri, where the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) is located with all the requisite facilities.

Further stressing the need for the launch station in Tamilnadu, the memorandum argued that the launch pads in other countries including America and Russia are located at different places instead of one place, for strategic and scientific reasons.

Also, heavier satellites can be launched from the said station with the advantage of better safety factors.

It also pleaded for setting up 'Indian Institute of Aerospace and Propulsion Technology' (IIAPT) in the campus of IPRC at Tamilnadu.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Walk-in Interview at ISRO for Technician Apprentice Post

 

[Indx TechStyle]

ISRO seeks options of privatisation of PSLV
New Delhi, July 20 : The ISRO has been pursuing a 'conscious' approach of building up and nurturing the industrial capabilities in the country to maximally support the Indian Space Programme.

Through appropriate transfer of technology and hand-holding, ISRO is making focused efforts to consolidate and enhance participation of Indian industries for manufacturing and production of space related hardware such as rocket engine stages, propellant tanks, spacecraft structures, solar panels, thermal control systems, electronic packages etc., required for satellites and launch vehicles.

In order to step up the launch capacity within the country, ISRO is in the process of exploring the possibility of involving Indian industry in a greater role to meet the increased national requirements and possible commercial demand for launch services.

Discussions are being held with the Indian industry towards formulating a plan and strategy to enhance the capacity as well as capability of managing the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) programme on an end to end basis.

A provision exists for private players to operate communication satellites on their own in the country through an established mechanism called Committee for Authorising the establishment and operations of Indian Satellite Systems (CAISS).

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabhaon Wednesday.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

ISRO mulling over using private enterprise for satellite launches

NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organzation (ISRO) is considering the possibility of involving Indian industry in a greater role to meet the increased national requirements and possible commercial demand for launch services.

Discussions are being held with the Indian industry towards formulating a plan & strategy to enhance the capacity and capability of managing the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) programme on an end to end basis.

Space Minister Jitendra Singh told Parliament today that ISRO has been pursuing a conscious approach of building up and nurturing the industrial capabilities in the country to maximally support the Indian Space Programme.

Through appropriate transfer of technology and hand-holding, ISRO is making focused efforts to consolidate and enhance participation of Indian industries for manufacturing and production of space related hardware such as rocket engine & stages, propellant tanks, spacecraft structures, solar panels, thermal control systems, electronic packages etc., required for satellites and launch vehicles.

A provision exists for private players to operate communication satellites on their own in the country through an established mechanism called Committee for Authorising the establishment and operations of Indian Satellite Systems (CAISS).

TAGS: ISRO, PSLV, Space Minister, Jitendra Singh, Indian Space Programme, CAISS, Indian Industries

 

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ISRO and NASA join hands to develop data satellite by 2021

Thee ISRO and the JPL/NASA are working towards realization of this mission by 2021. (Representative image)

New Delhi: India's space agency ISRO and USA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) of the NASA are jointly working on the development of a 'Dual Frequency (L&S band) Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging Satellite' which will be useful for variety of applications including natural resources mapping and monitoring. The joint mission is expected to bring result by 2021.

Named as the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), the satellite will also be used for estimating agricultural biomass over full duration of crop cycle, assessing soil moisture, monitoring of floods and oil slicks, coastal erosion, coastline changes and variation of winds in coastal waters, assessment of mangroves and surface deformation studies among others.

"The ISRO and the JPL/NASAare working towards realization of this mission by 2021. Both agencies have obtained necessary approvals from respective governments", said the minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), atomic energy and space, Jitendra Singh, in his written reply to a Parliament question in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

He said, "The core science teams of India and USA meet every six months to discuss various observation requirements and strategies of science observation. The technical teams of both the agencies are working towards building the necessary systems".

The minister informed the Upper House that the JPL/NASA would be responsible for design and development of L-band SAR, 12m unfurlable antenna and its deployment elements, GPS system and data recorder in this joint mission.

"The ISRO will be responsible for design & development of S-band SAR, Spacecraft bus, data transmission system, Spacecraft integration & testing, launch using GSLV and on-orbit operations", said Singh.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

MTCR membership to help India export satellites and launch vehicles: Govt
It would also ease the procurement and supplies of export controlled high/advanced technology items, components, materials.

India as a partner state of MTCR can take part in the decision making process in ensuring non-proliferation of sensitive space technology related items through Technical Expert Meetings, says minister. (Photo: Representational Image)

New Delhi: India's membership of the MTCR would benefit the space programme by enabling exports of satellites and commercial launch services and the country could also have a say in the decision-making process in ensuring non-proliferation of critical space technology at the international fora, the government on Thursday said.

In a written response to a question in Rajya Sabha, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office that looks after the Department of Space (DoS), said, "This will strengthen international cooperation activities in high technology areas with other space-faring nations."

"It would also ease the procurement and supplies of export controlled high/advanced technology items, components, materials, and equipment from other countries, especially MTCR partner states. This would also enhance our commercial ventures in terms of export of sub-systems, satellites and commercial launch services," he said.

India as a major space-faring nation and as a partner state in Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), Singh said, could play critical roles in various international fora such as UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUS),UN Conference on Disarmament (CD).

He said becoming a member of the elite club could also help it play a critical role at international fora in decisions relating to space applications and space security issues.

"India as a partner state of MTCR can take part in the decision making process in ensuring non-proliferation of sensitive space technology related items through Technical Expert Meetings," he said.

Responding to another question of Department of Atomic Energy, Singh said India's entry to the Nuclear Suppliers Group will enable it to have an enhanced predictable global access to nuke technology, fuel, materials and components required for expanding civil nuclear programme.

"It would advance security, contribute to India's growth strategy based on clean energy to combat climate change and strengthen global nuclear non-proliferation," Singh said.

Tags: MTCR, MTCR Member, Satellite, Launch Vehicles, Export

 

[Prashant12]

GSLV-MarkII to be launched in August: ISRO Chairman AS Kiran Kumar

Indian Space Research Organisation is planning to increase the number of satellite launches every year, a top ISRO official said on Friday. "We are planning to increase the number of rocket launches from the present eight to 12 every year," ISRO Chairman AS Kiran Kumar said at a function in Chennai.

Kumar, who was here to participate in the MIT Alumni Golden Jubilee Celebrations, said the scientists were gearing up for the launch the GSLV-MarkII (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) carrying weather satellite in August.

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Director K Sivan said the weather monitoring and forecasting satellite on board Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is also planned to be launched later this year. Last month, ISRO had put into orbit 20 satellites, including the earth observation satellite -- Cartosat-2, on board PSLV-C34 in a single launch from the spaceport of Sriharikota, about 135 kms from Chennai.

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/repor...n-august-isro-chairman-as-kiran-kumar-2237122

 

[AnantS]

Any news about ATV-02 test? Keep fingers crossed, this test is important for future programs

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Any news about ATV-02 test? Keep fingers crossed, this test is important for future programs

Delayed due to weather conditions.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

India earned Rs 230 crore through satellite launch services in FY16

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) through Antrix Corporation Ltd offers satellite launch capacity on a commercial basis. (Image: PTI)

India earned around Rs230 crore last in fiscal through commercial launch satellite services, parliament was told on Thursday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) through Antrix Corporation Ltd offers satellite launch capacity on a commercial basis, Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh, who also holds charge of the departments of Atomic Energy and Space, told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. “During the last year (2015-16), Antrix earned a revenue of approximately Rs 230 crore through commercial launch services, which is about 0.6 per cent of the global launch services market,” he said.

Citing published reports available in the public domain on the international satellite market, Singh said the average annual revenue over the last three years, is approximately $200 billion (Rs 13 lakh crore), which includes the launch services market (Rs 0.37 lakh crore), satellite manufacturing (Rs 1.07 lakh crore), ground equipment (Rs 3.85 lakh crore) and satellite services (Rs 8.17 lakh crore). He said in order to meet the enhanced national requirements for launching satellites for earth observation, communication and navigation, ISRO is taking steps to increase the launch capacity. Towards stepping up the launch capacity, ISRO is in the process of exploring the possibility of enhanced involvement of Indian industry. Besides meeting the national demand, the industry can explore the opportunities for commercial launch services, he added.

 

[Akask kumar]

India earned Rs 230 crore through satellite launch services in FY16

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) through Antrix Corporation Ltd offers satellite launch capacity on a commercial basis. (Image: PTI)

it is a slap in face of those who say why a poor country needs sapce program. !!