Indian Space Policy-2023 Context: The new Space Policy, approved by the Union Cabinet on April 6 but made public on Thursday, has sparked cautious optimism in India’s burgeoning private sector start-up sector. Points to Ponder: The Union Cabinet has approved the Indian government’s new Space […]
Singapore Satellites Launched By ISRO Context: The Indian Space Research Organization’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C55) lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday, carrying two Singapore spacecraft, TeLEOS-2 as primary and Lumelite-4 as co-passenger. Points to Ponder The mission was […]
ISRO Plans To Launch TeLEOS-2 Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Points to Ponder: On April 22, the TeLEOS-2 satellite of Singapore will be launched by the Indian […]
ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims About Next-Gen Launch Vehicle: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which is expected to replace the current operational systems like the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). NGLV is […]
ISRO successfully tests hybrid propulsion system, to aid future technologies #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims About Hybrid Propulsion System: Fuel Used: HTPB-based (hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene) aluminised solid fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX) as oxidiser. Advantages of the new system: Conventional HTPB-based solid propellant motors used […]