ISRO to Launch Six More Missions This Financial Year
At a glance
- ISRO will launch six more space missions in the current financial year as directed by the Prime Minister.
- The EOS-05 satellite was successfully launched into space on Friday using the GSLV-F17 rocket from Sriharikota.
- EOS-05 is to be placed in a geosynchronous orbit to enhance earth observation over India and nearby regions.
- ISRO is preparing a human-rated launch vehicle for the challenging Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, with several safety developments completed.
- A new launch pad in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, is under construction and expected to be ready by March next year.
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- How many missions is ISRO planning to launch this financial year?
- ISRO is preparing to launch six more space missions this financial year.
- What was special about the recent EOS-05 satellite launch?
- EOS-05 was launched into a geosynchronous orbit which will improve earth observation of India and its surrounding regions.
- What progress has been made on the Gaganyaan mission?
- The launch vehicle for Gaganyaan is being human-rated, with several important developments including the safety system completed.
- Where is the new ISRO launch pad being constructed?
- The new launch pad is being built in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and is targeted to be ready by March next year.
- How many startups are currently working in India’s space sector?
- About 440 startup companies are working in the space sector in India.
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Under the Prime Minister's directive, the Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to launch six more space missions this financial year. On Friday, the EOS-05 satellite was successfully sent into space via the GSLV-F17 rocket from Sriharikota.
The special feature of this mission is that EOS-05 is to be placed in a geosynchronous orbit, which will improve earth observation of India and surrounding regions. The ISRO chief stated that the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission is highly technical and challenging. The launch vehicle being prepared for the mission will be human-rated, and several important developments including the safety system have been completed.
He also provided information about the new launch pad being constructed in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. It is targeted to be ready by March next year, and work is progressing as per plan. Emphasizing the expansion of the country's space ecosystem, the ISRO chief said that about 440 startup companies are working in the space sector in India, creating new employment and business opportunities.
Friday's GSLV-F17 mission was a significant achievement for India's space program. It was the 19th flight of the GSLV and sent EOS-05 towards the Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
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