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ISRO to set up Satellite Centre for in ASEAN countries in Vietnam
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is working to establishment of a Satellite Tracking & Data Reception Station and Data Processing Facility for ASEAN Member countries in Vietnam. ISRO will set up this satellite centre at the behest of Union Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
ISRO gears up for launch of India's first solar mission Aditya-L1
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the country’s first solar mission called Aditya-L1. It was announced by Union Minister of State (MoS) in PMO Jitendra Singh in the Lok Sabha. About Aditya-L1 mission As part of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
ISRO successfully test cryogenic engine of GSLV Mark 3 rocket
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted hotbed test of the indigenously developed high-thrust cryogenic engine (CE20) of the GSLV Mark 3 (LVM3) rocket for the upper stage. The long-duration test was conducted at ISRO Propulsion Research Centre ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Cabinet approves MoU between ISRO and Kuwait’s ISR for outer space cooperation
The Union Cabinet has apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR) on cooperation in the exploration of outer space and use of outer space technology for peaceful ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
ISRO successfully launches IRNSS-1E satellite
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched India’s fifth navigation Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) 1E satellite. It was launched on board of PSLV-C31 rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Key facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
PM Narendra Modi flags off first prototype electric bus for MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off first prototype pollution free electric bus for Members of Parliament. The bus powered by battery has been manufactured in the lines with Union Government’s flagship Make in India campaign. Key facts The 15-seater eco-friendly ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
ISRO successfully launches 6 Singapore Satellites onboard PSLV-C29
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully placed six commercial satellites from Singapore in their dedicated orbits. These satellites were launched using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C29) from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
GAIL launches Bhuvan-GAIL Portal for satellite monitoring of pipelines
State-run energy major GAIL (India) Limited has launched geo-portal called ‘Bhuvan-GAIL Portal’ system for utilising space technology for its pipeline monitoring to address pipeline safety concerns. The project has been developed in collaboration with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a ..