GSLV Current Affairs, GK & News
GISAT-1
ISRO announced that it would be postponing the launch of the GISAT-1, its first geo imaging satellite, due to technical reasons. About the Satellite GISAT-1 or Geo Imaging Satellite 1 is the first such project of the ISRO. It is to be launched from the 2nd launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at ..
Topics: Geo Imaging • Geostationary orbit • GSLV • ISRO • Satish Dhawan Space Centre
GISAT 1: New Age Satellite to monitor India continuously to be launched on March 5
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is to launch GISAT 1 (Geo-Imaging Satellite) in order to watch Indian sub-continent continuously. Highlights The satellite is to be launched by the ISRO on March 5, 2020. The satellite is to be carried by GSLV-F10 rocket. The satellite weighs 2,275 kg and is to be placed in Geosynchronous ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: GISAT • GSLV • ISRO • Satellite • space • Terrorism
IDRSS: ISRO new satellite to help Gaganyaan crew
The Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) will track Indian satellites in low-earth orbits. It is a new satellite series that plans to set up a communication system between the space assets of India. Highlights The system is aimed to play vital role in India’s space station and space docking. It will also assist distant ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Gaganyaan • Gaganyaan Mission • Gaganyaan Programme 2022 • GSLV • Human Space Flight Programme • Indian satellites • IRDSS • ISRO
First Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) set for 2020 launch
To provide continuous communication support for Astronauts with the mission control during their space travel, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will be putting up a new satellite series or a type of satellite constellation named ‘Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)’, it will be similar to the American Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Topics: Gaganyaan • Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit(GEO) • GSLV • Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) • Indian Space Research Organisation • ISRO • Kailasavadivoo Sivan • Russia
Chandrayaan-2 launch successful
A GSLV rocket successfully launched from Shri Harikota launch center (also known as Satish Dhawan Space Centre) placed the satellite carrying Lunar orbiter and lander in the orbit on July 22. The satellite dubbed the Chandrayaan-2 was successfully placed in a bonus altitude of 6000 km roughly 16 and a half minutes after launch. 18 ..
Topics: Chandrayaan-2 • GSLV • ISRO • space • Space exploration