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ISRO to Launch Singaporean Satellite TeLEOS-02 into Orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its third launch of the year, with the launch scheduled for April 22 at 2:19 pm from Sriharikota, India's only spaceport. This time, ISRO will carry the Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02 on board the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, one of ISRO's most reliable vehicles. This launch comes after two successful launches this year, one using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in February and another using the heaviest LVM3 in March. The satellite on board, TeLEOS-02, is a 750 kg earth observation satellite that has synthetic aperture radar, which can provide data in 1-meter resolution. The satellite arrived in India in February, and its launch is part of the government's plan to increase India's share in the commercial market from the current 2%. ISRO Chairman S Somanath had earlier announced that a new facility would be used for the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C55 mission, and the launch vehicle was assembled in this new integration facility at the spaceport. This will be the 57th launch of PSLV, and it has proven to be one of ISRO's most reliable vehicles. The TeLEOS-02 launch is a significant milestone for ISRO, as it aims to increase India's share in the commercial space market. This launch reinforces ISRO's commercial arm, the NewSpace India Limited's mission, to make India a leader in the commercial space industry. ISRO has successfully launched numerous satellites in the past, including India's big-ticket missions like Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, and AstroSat. ISRO's consistent success in launching satellites and its increasing presence in the commercial space industry is commendable. It highlights the significant progress that India has made in the space industry and reinforces the country's position as one of the global leaders in space technology. 

20 Apr 2023
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India's First Hybrid Sounding Rocket Launched by Students is a Milestone Achievement

India has made a giant leap towards space technology with the successful launch of its first hybrid-sounding rocket by private players. The rocket was launched from Pattipulam village in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. But what makes this launch even more special is that it was designed and constructed by a team of 3,500 students from government schools across the country.  The student team, which included 200 students from the fishermen community in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, 100 students from tribal communities across India, and 60 from Tamil Nadu, built a student satellite launch vehicle (rocket) and 150 PICO satellite research experiment cubes that contained different payloads. The project was completed by Martin Foundation in association with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation and Space Zone India, and was called Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023. The rocket mission was sponsored by Mumbai and Nagpur municipal corporations, who contributed to the project by sponsoring 20 and 10 students respectively. The students involved in the project not only learnt about satellite technology but also gained knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The launch marks a significant achievement in the Indian space technology industry and opens up opportunities for more such programmes to benefit students in the future. The success of this project shows that India’s young minds have the potential to contribute significantly to space research and development. Martin Foundation has expressed their willingness to continue such programmes in the future, giving more students the opportunity to learn and participate in space sciences. The students’ hard work and dedication, guided by professionals, has paid off and deserves applause for their tremendous efforts.

5 Mar 2023
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