GSLV rocket`s success will mean immense savings: ISRO chief

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 23:56

The successful launch of India`s heavier rocket - the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle-D5 (GSLV-D5) - Sunday not only means the indigenous cryogenic engine is performing well but also would pave way for sizeable savings, the space agency`s chief said Saturday.

29-hour countdown for GSLV-D5 launch begins

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 12:21

The 29-hour countdown for the launch of India`s heavy rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle-development 5 (GSLV-D5) with the indigenous engine began Saturday 11.18 am at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, officials said.

Countdown for India`s GSLV rocket to begin January 4

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 19:24

The countdown for the launch of India`s heavy-duty rocket - GSLV - that would carry communication satellite GSAT-14 is set to begin January 4 morning.

LAB clears GSLV D5 launch; countdown from Jan 4

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 19:15

Decks were cleared for the January 5 launch of India`s rejuvenated indigenous cryogenic engine- fitted GSLV-D5 carrying communication satellite GSAT-14 from the spaceport of Sriharikota with ISRO`s Launch Authorisation Board (LAB) giving its nod for the key mission today.

Successful Mars mission helps ISRO end year on high note

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 15:57

The successful launch of India`s first inter-planetary Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), the sending up of India`s first navigation satellite midnight, the launch of the Indo-French satellite SARAL, and signing up a couple of satellite launch contracts – all these put Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2013 amongst the select group of space-faring nations on a couple of counts.

ISRO to decide Dec 27 on GSAT-14 launch date

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 19:42

The Indian space agency Dec 27 would decide the date for the launch of communication satellite GSAT-14 using its heavier rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV), said a senior official.

ISRO`s GSLV D5 launch likely early next month

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 16:04

ISRO today announced that the launch of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV D5, which was called off at the 11th hour on August 19 due to a fuel leak in its second stage, is likely in the first week of January next year.

Preparations in full swing for December 15 GSLV mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:02

Even as ISRO successfully launched the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), preparations are in full swing for flight-testing of GSLV with indigenous cryogenic engine, a key step to boost the country`s confidence in terms of its self-reliance in launch capability, on December 15.

GSLV-D5 flight only in December: ISRO

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 17:56

The flight-test of GSLV with indigenous cryogenic engine, called off ten days ago following a leak in the second stage of the rocket, is now expected to take place only in December, Indian Space Research Organisation said.

ISRO to assemble another engine for aborted GSLV

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 20:11

The GSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle with four strap-on motors hugging the first stage.

ISRO may use standby engine to launch GSLV

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 21:45

ISRO had called off the launch of its GSLV rocket carrying the communication satellite GSAT-14 after the liquid fuel started leaking like a tap from the rocket`s second stage.

ISRO’s GSLV-D5: Why it was important for India?

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 14:58

It was dubbed as a game changer given the criticality of its success for future Indian space odysseys. Indian Space Research Organisation’s GSLV-D5 was all set to blast-off with GSAT-14 at 4.50 pm today before it was called off.