Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Gaganyatri Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is to carry out shortlisted microgravity research experiments onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during the upcoming Axiom-4 mission, as per an official statement from ISRO.
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, submitted a comprehensive proposal to Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, seeking the Union Government's support to transform Andhra Pradesh into a pivotal hub for space manufacturing and inn
"The PSLV-c61 mission faced a setback during the third stage due to a drop in chamber pressure, which impacted the fourth stage performance and led to mission loss. A national-level committee is investigating the cause," Narayanan told ANI.
In a rare setback, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced a mission failure on Sunday as its 101st launch -- EOS-09 aboard the PSLV-C61 -- could not be completed due to technical problems in the third stage of the launch vehicle.
After the Indian Space Organisation's (ISRO) launch of PSLV-C61 aimed at deploying the EOS-09 earth observation satellite failed, Space Strategist PK Gosh said that every launch is learning process.
ISRO chief V Narayanan said that the launch of the EOS-09 satellite, which was launched on Sunday, could not be accomplished, and scientists are further studying the entire performance.
The flight sequence of the PSLV-C-61 consists of various stages, starting from Ignition of PS1 and PSOM at the ground, to separation of various sections to finally the separation of the satellite from the rocket.
Notably, this launch is also aligned with promoting sustainability and carrying out responsible space operations, as the EOS-09 is equipped with deorbiting fuel for safely disposing it off after the mission.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) on May 18, 2025. This would be ISRO's 63rd PSLV flight.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) on May 18, 2025.
The astronauts plan to spend up to 14 days aboard the ISS, conducting a mission comprised of science, outreach, and commercial activities. Shukla is set to become the first astronaut from ISRO to visit the station as part of a joint effort with NASA.