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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.

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.

China launches remote sensing satellite

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 22:24

China launched Tuesday a remote sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in China`s Shanxi province, according to the centre.

Capacity of rockets could increase if PSLN comes in TN

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 21:00

Capacity of rockets could increase if a Polar Satellite Launch Station (PSLN) was established in Kanyakumari or Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu, which were close to the Equator, a former ISRO scientist said.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasts off from California

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 08:56

An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades before commercial satellite launch services begin later this year.

SpaceX ready to test-fly new Falcon rocket

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 08:46

Privately owned Space Exploration Technologies plans to test an upgraded Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday from a site in California as part of its push into the satellite launch market.

India`s Mars satellite clears key launch test

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 21:59

The spacecraft is slated to be launched by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C25) during October 21-November 19.

Japan`s newest rocket fails to lift off

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 15:10

Japan`s first new rocket in 12 years failed to lift off, dealing a potential blow to hopes that Japan may be able to take a larger share of the growing, multi-billion dollar satellite launch industry.

Countdown begins for Monday launch of GSLV-D5

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 16:11

The 29-hour countdown for the launch of India`s heavy rocket GSLV-D5, carrying communication satellite GSAT-14, began Sunday at 11.50 am at Sriharikota rocket port in AP, officials said.

Mars mission not for pride, we mean business: ISRO

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 17:05

A top ISRO official said that the country`s first martian odyssey--that has attracted some criticism--is not just for pride but for undertaking "meaningful research".

Chinese Communist Party plans to establish its branch in space

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 21:18

Party membership is a prerequisite for success in China in all walks of life, including the space.