Tag Archives: Indian Space Research Organisation
ISRO v. SpaceX doesn’t make sense
Though I’ve never met the guy, I don’t hold Pallava Bagla in very high regard because his stories – particularly of the Indian space programme – for NDTV have often reeked of simplistic concerns, pettiness and, increasingly of late, a … Continue reading
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Tagged Antrix, Arianespace, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO, K Sivan, NASA, NDTV, PSLV, reusable launch vehicle, SpaceX
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ToI successfully launches story using image from China
Has the prime-mover of our space programme been taken hostage by the consequences of not separating space research from defence research? Continue reading
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Tagged defence research, Indian Space Research Organisation, oxidisers, public outreach, reusable launch vehicle, RH-560 sounding rocket, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, scramjet engine, space research, strategic interests
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Stenograph the science down
Is it that we’re paying no attention to the science and instead reproducing statements line by line because they’re made of gold? Continue reading
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Tagged IANS, Indian Space Research Organisation, journalism, newspapers, RLV-TD, science writing, Zee News
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No Space Age for us
We are proud of ISRO’s being removed from bureaucratic interference and we are also okay with ISRO giving access only to those journalists who have endeared themselves by reproducing press releases. Continue reading
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Tagged ASTROSAT, Dennis Overbye, Hubble Space Telescope, Indian Space Research Organisation, Mars Orbiter Mission, Open Access, open knowledge, open science, reusable launch vehicle, Space Shuttle insignia
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So what’s ISRO testing on May 23?
ISRO has said that the RLV, should it someday be deployed, will be able to bring down launch costs from $5,000 per kg to $2,000 per kg. Continue reading
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Tagged heat resistance, Hypersonic Experiment 1, Indian Space Research Organisation, NASA Space Shuttle, payload, reusable launch vehicle, SpaceX, Sriharikota High Altitude Range
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The GSLV Mk-III is no jugaad
Scroll December 18, 2014 (Note: This piece was written in the future-tense and published before ISRO’s successful test flight this morning.) Come Thursday, the Indian Space Research Organisation will launch its GSLV Mk-III rocket from its launch pad in Sriharikota. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ariane 6, Arianespace, geostationary transfer orbit, GSLV Mk-III, Indian Space Research Organisation, Mars Orbiter Mission, NASA MAVEN, PSLV
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A “Dear ISRO” moment
Even if ISRO has launched a spacecraft to Mars, the payload limit still stands in the way of taking full advantage of scientific interest on the ground. But apparently now isn’t the time to think about that… Continue reading
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Tagged cryogenic engine, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, Indian Space Research Organisation, Mangalyaan, Mars Orbiter Mission, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, scientific research
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And the GSLV flew!
The Copernican January 6, 2014 Congratulations, ISRO, for successfully launching the GSLV-D5 (and the GSAT-14 satellite with it) on January 5. Even as I write this, ISRO has put out an update on its website: “First orbit raising operation of … Continue reading
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Tagged cryogenic rocket engine, gaseous fuels, GSLV, Indian Space Research Organisation, payload, Saturn launch vehicle, space program
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