Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched 5 foreign satellites on board its PSLV-C23 and placed them in their intended orbits with high precision. The launch was delayed by 3 mins due to possible space debris coming in the rocket’s ways. The satellites placed were: Primary payload 714 kg French Earth Observation Satellite SPOT—7. 14 kg AISAT of … [Read more...] about PSLV-C23 Docks 5 Satellites In Space
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Trajectory Corrected, Mars Orbiter now on Precise Path
The space craft trajectory was successfully corrected by the The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) This complex trajectory correction manoeuvre (TCM) helps the space craft move on the right celestial path to reach the mars An incremental velocity of 1.57 metres a second to the spacecraft for its rendezvous with Mars was imparted The telemetry was not available as … [Read more...] about Trajectory Corrected, Mars Orbiter now on Precise Path
Varsity-Led Satellite Project Gets its Ground Act Ready
PES University, Bangalore, and four sponsoring engineering colleges of TN and Kerela making PISAT, a small, 6-kilo satellite, for launch into space Experimental satellite to be stationed 600 kms above earth, to have an imported camera with 80 metres resolution, 100 students working over last two years PISAT likely to be launched by 2014 end on ISRO launching rockets ISRO … [Read more...] about Varsity-Led Satellite Project Gets its Ground Act Ready
India’s Maiden Mission to Mars Reaches its Half Way Mark
Space rocket crosses over 34 crore kms of the total 68 crore journey to Mars via a curved path Mars bound spacecraft is being considered a major achievement and trajectory has taken is a good one Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) put the orbiter into earth’s orbit on Nov. 5, 2013 ISRO keeping track of the rocket from Byalalu, near Bangalore, supported by NASA Jet … [Read more...] about India’s Maiden Mission to Mars Reaches its Half Way Mark
ISRO successfully launched PSLV-C24 – Benefits / Uses of IRNSS-1B
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched PSLV-C24, carrying the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)-1B. The nation will immensely benefit from the applications of IRNSS which include: terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation, disaster management, vehicle tracking and fleet management etc Exams … [Read more...] about ISRO successfully launched PSLV-C24 – Benefits / Uses of IRNSS-1B