Tag Archives: Mars Orbiter Mission

The GSLV Mk-III is no jugaad

Posted on December 18, 2014 by

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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A “Dear ISRO” moment

Posted on September 25, 2014 by

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cryogenic engine, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, Indian Space Research Organisation, Mangalyaan, Mars Orbiter Mission, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, scientific research | Comments Off

Slideshow: Mission Mars

Posted on September 22, 2014 by

The Americans had the skycrane and their seven minutes of hell. This is India’s ultimate so-near-yet-so-far moment. The Mars Orbiter mission better work out. Continue reading →

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