Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Indian space start-up Skyroot's Infinity Campus via video conferencing, PM Modi lauded private organisations' contributions to India's space sector, as his government opened the sector to private players.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Indian space startup Skyroot's Infinity Campus on Thursday, November 27, at 11 AM via video conferencing. He will also unveil Skyroot's first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, capable of launching satellites into orbit.
ISRO launched the Indian Navy's GSAT 7R (CMS-03) communication satellite. The indigenously developed satellite is India's heaviest communication satellite to date, weighing around 4,400 kg. The launch took place from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Station in Sriharikota,
Speaking after the successful launch, he lauded the satellite's development as "another shining example of Atmanirbhar Bharat," adding that the mission team overcame challenging weather conditions to ensure a flawless launch.
The satellite would enhance the Navy's space-based communications and maritime domain awareness capabilities with indigenous, state-of-the-art components developed specifically to meet the Indian Navy's operational requirements.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 23: In a historic stride for student-led space innovation and technology demonstration, KL Deemed to be University (KLEF) successfully launched its three student-built satellites -- KLSAT-2 (2U CubeSat), KLJAC (Lightweight Pico Balloon Satellite),
Video clips circulating online show flaming debris crashing into open fields as dense orange fumes rise into the air, with Tibetan voices in the background expressing alarm. One person can be heard shouting, "Oh my God, rocket debris is falling," as reported by Phayul.
Western countries have voiced concern over Iran's satellite launches, warning that the same rocket technology can be used for ballistic missiles, adding that such activities pose a threat to regional and international security.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Technology Transfer Agreement in Bengaluru on Wednesday.