Tag Archives: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

An identity for ISRO through a space agreement it may or may not sign

Posted on May 23, 2016 by

ISRO will have to take a call about whether it still thinks of itself as vulnerable to getting “priced out” of the world market for commercial satellite launches or is now mature enough to play hardball with the US. 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 →

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