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GSLV failed to put Earth Observation Satellite into orbit
GSLV rocket of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) failed to put India’s largest earth observation satellite (EOS-3) into the orbit. It failed because of failure to ignite the cryogenic stage of the GSLV. Highlight It failed even though the first and second stages of the rocket had performed normally. ISRO’s operation was started after facing ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: 14th flight of GSLV • earth observation satellite • GSLV F05 • GSLV-F10 EOS-03 mission • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
ISRO: Countdown for launch of EOS-03 satellite starts
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) informed that, countdown for launch of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10 EOS-03 mission has started. Background Union minister of state (MoS), Jitendra Singh, recently confirmed in Lok Sabha that the Earth Observation Satellite-03 is scheduled to be launched on August 12. About GSLV-F10 EOS-03 mission Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10 (GSLV-F10) will ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: earth observation satellite • GSLV-F10 • GSLV-F10 EOS-03 mission • GSLV-F10 rocket • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
ISRO to launch Earth Observation Satellite
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch an Earth Observation Satellite on August 12. Satellite will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Key Points Satellite called EOS-03 will be carried on board the 14th flight of the GSLV celled GSLV-F10. GSLV-F10 will place satellite in the Geosynchronous Transfer ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: 14th flight of GSLV • earth observation satellite • GSLV-F10 • GSLV-F10 rocket • Indian Space Research Organisation • ISRO
NASA’s New Earth System Observatory
NASA has set up a new Earth System Observatory which will help in mitigating climate change, forest fires and hurricanes. It will also support real-time agriculture. Purpose of New Earth System Observatory Each satellite in the observatory will be designed uniquely and will complement the others. Each will work in tandem to produce holistic 3-dimensional ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: earth observation satellite • Earth Observing System • Indian Space Research Organization • ISRO-NASA • NASA • NASA Earth System Observatory
NASA-ISRO to launch NISAR satellite in 2022
India and US recently held the two plus two dialogue. During the meet the country’s decided to share space situational awareness information. This will catalyse efforts in creating safe and sustainable space environment A joint statement issued after the dialogue read that the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar called the NISAR is to be launched by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: 2+2 dailogue • earth observation satellite • ISRO • NASA • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • NISAR