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ISRO mulls to modify transponder allocation norms- the guidelines of SatCom Policy
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is cogitating to modify the guidelines of SatCom Policy related to allocation and pricing of satellite transponders for public and non-government users. The guidelines are being revised after consulting ISRO’s stakeholder departments and the multi-ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
INSAT-3D to enhance the weather observation
India’s newest satellite INSAT-3D which was put in orbit on a European rocket is expected to increase the weather observation and forecasting, disaster warning systems and also enhance land and sea surface monitoring over the sub-continent and the Indian Ocean ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
INSAT-3D and Alphasat satellites launched successfully
European space consortium Arianespace’s Ariane 5 rocket launched INSAT-3D and Alphasat satellites from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guiana, giving a boost to weather forecasting and disaster warning services. About INSAT-3D: Designed to provide meteorological observation and monitoring of land and ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Fact Box: IRNSS-1A
ISRO successfully launches IRNSS-1A: India’s first navigation satellite Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched IRNSS-1A on PSLV C 22 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. It was for the first time ISRO has launched an India satellite ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ISRO to launch INSAT-3D launch on July 26, 2013
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is slated to put advanced meteorology satellite INSAT-3D on July 26, 2013 after putting the regional navigation satellite IRNSS-1A from Sriharikota on the light-lift PSLV rocket on July 1, 2013. INSAT-3D The satellite which weighs 2,090 kg is ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ISRO plans to launch cryogenic GSLV D5 to place the Communication Satellite GSAT-14 in Orbit
ISRO will launch a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle- GSLV D5 in July 2013 which will place a communication satellite GSAT-14 into orbit. The GSLV D5 has indigenously developed Cryogenic Engine will place a communication satellite GSAT-14 into orbit. India has developed this cryogenic engine ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Devas investors move The Hague against Antrix
Investors companies of Devas have moved the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague (Netherlands) against Antrix Corporation — the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) commercial arm. The Court has formed a panel to hear the multi-million dollar claim ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India, USA agree to cooperate on future missions to the Moon and Mars
Subsequent to successful collaboration in Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission, India and the US have agreed to cooperate on future missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA and ISRO collaborated successfully for the Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission in 2008. Thus, building upon the partnership further, both NASA and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs