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ISRO to launch 9 nano/micro US satellites during 2015-16

August 6, 2015

During the 2015-16 time frame, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching 9 nano/ micro satellites of United States (US). This will be the first time in ISRO’s history it will launch US satellites. In this regard the commercial ..

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Asia’s biggest telescope MAST inaugurated at Udaipur Solar Observatory in Rajasthan

August 5, 2015

Multi-Application Solar Telescope (MAST), Asia’s biggest telescope was inaugurated at the Udaipur Solar Observatory in Rajasthan. It was inaugurated by Professor U.R Rao, Chairman of Physical Research Laboratory, inaugurated. Facts about of MAST The telescope was installed under the project ..

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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, ‘People's President’ and ‘Missile Man’ passes away

July 28, 2015

Former President of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passed away due to massive cardiac arrest in Shillong, Meghalaya. He was 83. He was widely acclaimed as the ‘People’s President’ and the ‘Missile man’ of India. He was was one of India’s ..

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India earns $100 million by launching 45 foreign satellites: Government

July 23, 2015

India has earned about US 100 million dollars by launching 45 commercial foreign satellites from 19 countries. The revenue was earned by Antrix, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This information was given by Union Science ..

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ISRO successfully test-fires GSLV-Mark III rocket engine

July 21, 2015

ISRO has successfully test-fired Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark III project’s high-thrust cryogenic rocket engine. It is India’s first indigenously designed and developed high-thrust cryogenic rocket engine capable of generating a nominal thrust of 19 tonnes. Test: It was ..

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Union Government launches GAGAN, aviation navigation system

July 14, 2015

Union Government has launched GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system, for aviation navigation. It was launched by Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju in New Delhi. Facts about GAGAN system Jointly developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and ..

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ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C28 carrying 5 UK satellites

July 11, 2015

ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-28 on 10 July 2015 successfully put five satellites of United Kingdom into designated orbits. They were successfully put designated into orbit after its lift off from first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space ..

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ISRO's GAGAN to provide navigational support to Indian Railways

June 19, 2015

ISRO has announced to provide navigational support to Indian Railways through GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system. The navigational support along with space technology-based tools will be provided to Indian Railways for unmanned level crossings safety. By using GAGAN ..

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