GSLV-F08 is the 12th flight of GSLV and sixth flight with indigenous Cryogenic Stage. The Launch of GSLV-F08 carrying GSAT-6A took place from the Second Launch Pad in Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. (Courtesy: isro.gov.in)

India loses contact with GSAT-6A satellite

Bengaluru :  In a setback for its space programme, India on Sunday said it lost contact with its communication satellite GSAT-6A, which was launched on board the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) on March 29. “After the successful long-duration firings, the communication from the satellite was lost when it (satellite) was on course for the […]

ISRO Chairman gets ‘Y Plus’ category security

New Delhi :  ISRO Chairman and renowned scientist Sivan K. has been accorded “Y Plus” category VIP security entailing protection by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) commandos, an official said on Friday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, who is also designated as the Secretary (Space) in the Union government, will be guarded by […]

Japan launches world’s smallest rocket

Bengaluru: In what has been described as “a fantastic achievement”, Japan successfully launched a satellite on Saturday using the worlds lightest rocket Outsmarting nations trying to develop cheaper light-weight rockets to cash in on the booming market for micro-satellites. The SS-520 rocket, about the size of a lamp post and 50 centimeters in diameter, lifted […]

India’s share in global satellite launch services goes up

Chennai, Jan 29 : India’s share in the global satellite launch services revenue increased to 1.1 percent in 2015-16, said the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Monday. According to the Survey, the country’s share in the global satellite launch services revenue went up to 1.1 per cent in 2015-16 from 0.3 per cent in 2014-15. […]

K. Sivan appointed new ISRO chief

New Delhi, Jan 10 : Eminent scientist K. Sivan, known as the “Rocket Man” for his significant contribution in the development of cryogenic engines for India’s space programme,was on Wednesday appointed as the new Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Currently the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center in Thiruvananthapuram which is responsible for the […]