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ISRO forms panel to probe PSLV mission failure to place EOS-09 satellite in orbit | Latest News India

ISRO forms panel to probe PSLV mission failure to place EOS-09 satellite in orbit | Latest News India

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ISRO has formed a committee to investigate the incident in which a PSLV rocket failed to place an Earth observation satellite (EOS-09) into its intended orbit, Chairman V Narayanan said on Sunday. PSLV-C61 mission was not accomplished after it encountered an anomaly in the third stage. (X/ISRO) The committee has held several rounds of discussions to identify the cause, he added. Earlier in the day, ISRO failed to place its Earth observation satellite in orbit after the trusted PSLV rocket developed a fault minutes after launch from Sriharikota, about 135 km from here. “Today, we had the 101st mission from Sriharikota. The rocket is a four-stage vehicle. The first stage comprises a 134-tonne solid propulsion system and has six strap-on motors, each holding 12 tonne of propellant. The second stage has a 40-tonne liquid propulsion system, the third stage an 8-tonne solid propulsion system, and the fourth stage again uses liquid propulsion. These four stages must work in tandem to place a satellite into orbit,” Narayanan explained. After a 22-hour countdown, the rocket lifted off …

PSLV C61 rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite EOS-09 mission could not accomplished from Sriharikota ISRO

PSLV C61 rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite EOS-09 mission could not accomplished from Sriharikota ISRO

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ISRO earlier said, EOS-09 equipped with its payload- Synthetic Aperture Radar- has been designed to provide continuous and reliable remote sensing data for operational applications across sectors. Sriharikota (AP): A PSLV-C61 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-09 lifted off from the spaceport Sriharikota early on Sunday (May 18). As per ISRO reports, the mission was not successful as there was a technical glitch in the performance of the third stage, due to which the mission could not succeed. On the launch of PSLV-C61, ISRO chief Dr V Narayanan said, “EOS-09 mission could not be accomplished, and we will come back after analysis.” During the functioning of the third stage, we are seeing an observation, and the mission could not be accomplished. After analysis, we shall come back., said ISRO.  ISRO posted on X and said, “Today 101st launch was attempted, PSLV-C61 performance was normal till the 2nd stage. Due to an observation in the 3rd stage, the mission could not be accomplished.” Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched PSLV-C61, which carries the EOS-09 (Earth …

Countdown Begins For ISRO’s 101st Space Launch PSLV-C61 Mission

Countdown Begins For ISRO’s 101st Space Launch PSLV-C61 Mission

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Last Updated:May 17, 2025, 22:02 IST The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in its 63rd mission, would carry the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-09) PSLV-C61 marks the 63rd flight of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and the 27th using the PSLV-XL configuration. (X) The 22-hour countdown for the launch of an earth imaging satellite on-board a PSLV rocket commenced here on Saturday, ISRO sources said. The lift-off for the PSLV-C61 is scheduled to take place at 5.59 am from the first launch pad at this space port on May 18, which is also the 101st mission for the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency. “The countdown started by 7.59 am on Saturday. Total 22 hours countdown,” sources told PTI. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in its 63rd mission, would carry the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-09) which would be capable of capturing high-resolution images of the Earth’s surface under all weather conditions. The round-the-clock imaging by the satellite is vital for applications like agriculture, forestry monitoring, disaster management, urban planning and national security. Later, in an update in their …

ISRO 2025 Calendar: Space Docking, Gaganyaan, NISAR and Private PSLV Launch

ISRO 2025 Calendar: Space Docking, Gaganyaan, NISAR and Private PSLV Launch

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India’s premier space research organisation, ISRO, is reportedly gearing up for an ambitious year, marking a series of groundbreaking developments in space exploration and technology. The agenda includes critical experiments like the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex), advancements in the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program and the maiden launch of a privately constructed PSLV. These projects signify ISRO’s strides in boosting India’s presence in the global space industry while also enhancing its domestic space capabilities. SpaDex and NVS-02 Set to Start the Year According to an Indian Express report, the Space Docking Experiment is scheduled for January 7 aimed at demonstrating critical in-orbit docking capabilities. This mission is a cornerstone for future endeavours involving modular spacecraft and on-orbit refuelling. Following this, the launch of NVS-02, a replacement satellite for India’s NavIC navigation system, is reportedly expected later in January. NavIC is designed as India’s alternative to global positioning systems and aims to bolster navigation services regionally. NISAR and Private PSLV to Highlight Global Collaboration The NISAR satellite, a collaborative Earth-observation mission between ISRO and NASA, is set …

From docking to Gaganyaan tests to private PSLV: A packed year ahead for ISRO | Technology News

From docking to Gaganyaan tests to private PSLV: A packed year ahead for ISRO | Technology News

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After ending 2024 on a high by commencing its key Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex), ISRO is set to see an action-packed 2025: from launching the first privately built PSLV to preparing for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. On Tuesday, Union MoS for Space Dr Jitendra Singh said the year will begin with the docking activity of the SpaDex mission. “It is scheduled for January 7 forenoon,” he said. The docking experiment will be followed by the launch of NVS-02 in January itself. The NVS-02 is a replacement satellite for the seven-satellite NavIC, India’s regional equivalent of the GPS. The much-awaited NISAR, a first-of-its-kind Earth-observation cmission between ISRO and NASA, has been scheduled for second quarter, MoS Singh said. The PSLV N1, India’s workhorse launch vehicle manufactured privately by HAL and L&T consortium, is likely to be launched in the first quarter. With Gaganyaan’s final crewed flight likely in first half of 2026, ISRO will be conducting at least two key launches in preparation this year. In first quarter, it plans to carry out the first …

ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission Propels India’s Into Elite Group Of Nations Who Have Aced Space Docking

ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission Propels India’s Into Elite Group Of Nations Who Have Aced Space Docking

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Last Updated:December 30, 2024, 23:51 IST With space docking technologies, ISRO is set to enhance its operational flexibility besides expanding its mission horizons. ISRO’s PSLV-C60 carrying SpaDeX and its payloads, lifts off from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (PTI) Two spacecraft that would aid ISRO in demonstrating space docking, a critical technology for future space missions got separated successfully and were placed into the desired orbit late on Monday, ISRO said. “PSLV C60 mission accomplished as of SpaDeX spacecraft is considered,” said Mission director M Jayakumar. ISRO chief S Somanath said the rocket has placed the satellites in the right orbit of 475 km circular orbit, after over 15 minutes of flight. “So, as far as we are concerned, the rocket has placed the spacecraft in the right orbit and the Spadex satellites have moved one behind the other, and over the period of time, it will pick up further distance, travel about 20 km away and then the rendezvous and docking process will start. And we hope that the docking …

ISRO To Launch PROBA-3 Mission Satellites From Sriharikota Tomorrow

ISRO To Launch PROBA-3 Mission Satellites From Sriharikota Tomorrow

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The mission goal is to demonstrate precise formation flying, said ISRO. Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the lift-off for the anticipated launch of PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 mission satellites will take place on December 4 (Wednesday), at 4:06 p.m. from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The mission will entail the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C59 carrying around satellites weighing nearly 550 kg in a highly elliptical orbit. The PROBA-3 mission is an “In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) mission” by the European Space Agency (ESA). Posting about the anticipated launch on X, the space organisation said, “The PSLVC59/PROBA-3 Mission, the 61st flight of PSLV and the 26th using PSLV-XL configuration, is set to carry ESA’s PROBA-3 satellites (~550kg) into a highly elliptical orbit.” “The mission goal is to demonstrate precise formation flying,” said ISRO in a statement regarding the launch. The mission consists of two spacecraft, namely the Coronagraph Spacecraft (CSC) and the Occulter Spacecraft (OSC) which will be launched together in a “stacked configuration” (one on top of another). PSLV is a …

ISRO PSLV to Launch ESA Proba-3 That Aims to Study the Sun’s Corona on December 4

ISRO PSLV to Launch ESA Proba-3 That Aims to Study the Sun’s Corona on December 4

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will deploy the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission on December 4, 2024, using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Sriharikota, as per multiple sources. The mission, designed to examine the Sun’s corona, marks a significant collaboration between India and Europe. Proba-3 will attempt precision formation flying, where two satellites will operate in tandem to create a solar coronagraph, enabling detailed studies of the Sun’s outer atmosphere. What Proba-3 Aims to Accomplish? Proba-3’s primary focus is the solar corona, the Sun’s outermost layer, known for its extreme temperatures reaching up to 2 million degrees Fahrenheit. This region is critical for understanding phenomena such as solar storms and winds that influence space weather and disrupt Earth-based technologies, including power grids and satellite communications. The mission is equipped with three instruments. The ASPIICS coronagraph will simulate solar eclipses, providing an unprecedented view of the Sun’s inner and outer corona. The Digital Absolute Radiometer (DARA) will measure total solar irradiance, while the 3D Energetic Electron Spectrometer (3DEES) will monitor electron fluxes …

On New Year, India To Launch Satellite To Study Black Holes

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Black holes have the highest gravitational force in the universe New Delhi: India will begin the New Year today with an effort to solve one of the biggest mysteries of the universe — black holes. A rocket will lift off today carrying an advanced astronomy observatory meant to study black holes and neutron stars. Here are the Top 10 points in this big story: With the successful launch of XPoSAT  or the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, at 9.10 am , India will become the second country after the US to have an ‘observatory’ to study black holes. The new mission comes on the heels of India’s successful moon mission Chandrayaan. Using X-ray photons and their polarisation, XPoSAT will help study the radiation from near black holes and neutron stars. It carries two payloads namely POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing). The satellite will measure polarisation of X-rays in the energy band 8-30keV emanating from about 50 potential cosmic sources through Thomson Scattering by POLIX payload. It will carry out long term …