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GSLV Mk III-D1/GSAT-19 Mission Live

Cryogenic stage was the most crucial stage. If USA had allowed Russia to transfer this technology. India would have launched this rocket 17 years ago. ISRO had to spend 20 years researching and perfecting this technology.
Cryogenic stage was more tense than Indo-Pak cricket match.

Now in 7 years we can expect an Indian in Space, in 10 maybe an Indian on moon. Let's see if India beats China to moon.
The ban on TOT may have been a blessing, better to teach a man to fish afterall. US has accidently helped ISRO be free of any dependancies.

+ frankly i don't think India has too much interest in sending a man into space/moon as of yet. ISRO is still very much adhering to its core ethos of serving the people of India.
 
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The ban on TOT may have been a blessing, better to teach a man to fish afterall. US has accidently helped ISRO be free of any dependancies.

+ frankly i don't think India has too much interest in sending a man into space/moon as of yet. ISRO is still very much adhering to its core ethos of serving the people of India.

Indeed the ban on IRSO turned out to be a blessing. To some extent the ban acted as a spark for the indigenization of the Tejas program too.
 
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The ban on TOT may have been a blessing, better to teach a man to fish afterall. US has accidently helped ISRO be free of any dependancies.

+ frankly i don't think India has too much interest in sending a man into space/moon as of yet. ISRO is still very much adhering to its core ethos of serving the people of India.
Its about wasting time in reinventing the wheel. If cryo ToT has occurred 20 years ISRO would have launched GSLV mark VI today. India would have captured significant share of communication transponder market and Geosynchronous launch market. India could have already send a man to space or moon.

Its similar to how India missed the industrial revolution bus. I wish India builds a 14 nm semiconductor fab.
 
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Congrats to ISRO and all the scientists behind the work. You guys made us proud always. Enjoy the evening my dear fellow Indians.

ps: Bought a carlseberg to celebrate it shortly at home ;)
 
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Take go train and watch on phone , I did same :D , I watched on phone
Yep caught in traffic earlier than naarmal here in Montreal. Followed on my phone the stream audio wise and now at work posting this (thus could not give my trademark commentary here this time)....all hail ISRO.

Now my juniors on team are wondering why I have delayed todays 8.30 meeting to 9.00 and are enjoying impromptu coffee break. They get why if they stop by and nod in approval ;)

All are giving major thumbs up to ISRO in this small corner of the world, we know personally how tough systems engineering at highest level is.....its what keeps us here only source of PT-6 engine in the world...nothing better to start a day with! Thank you ISRO and India and congratulations!
 
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Its about wasting time in reinventing the wheel. If cryo ToT has occurred 20 years ISRO would have launched GSLV mark VI today. India would have captured significant share of communication transponder market and Geosynchronous launch market. India could have already send a man to space or moon.

Its similar to how India missed the industrial revolution bus. I wish India builds a 14 nm semiconductor fab.
I can give one better possibility,we could have grab few German scientists soon after our independence by offering huge amount of money as salary, ofcourse far better than what they were getting from US government ( remember NASA wasn't existing by that time). Suppose if that happened we could have been in moon possibly in mars too.
 
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Congrats ISRO....Need atleast 5 launches more to be called a workhorse.

Our next satelite is 5.8 tons. To be launched by araine france.
 
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well such threads are rare....and may i dare say - 9 pages of celebrating india success without a single troll has never happened before...Like ISRO, did PDF created history as well :D....

Congrats to ISRO...luv ya!!
 
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Department of Space
05-June, 2017 20:15 IST
First Developmental Flight of India's GSLV Mk III Successfully launches GSAT-19 Satellite

The first developmental flight (GSLV MkIII-D1) of India's heavy lift launch vehicle GSLV Mk-III was successfully conducted today (June 05, 2017) evening from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota with the launch of GSAT-19 satellite. This was the first orbital mission of GSLV MkIII which was mainly intended to evaluate the vehicle performance including that of its fully indigenous cryogenic upper stage during the flight. Weighing 3136 kg at lift-off, GSAT-19 is the heaviest satellite launched from the Indian soil.

After a twenty five and a half hour smooth countdown, the mission began with the launch of the 640 ton GSLV Mk-III at 5:28 pm IST from the Second Launch Pad as scheduled with the ignition of its two S200 solid strap-on boosters. Following this, the major phases of the flight occurred as scheduled. The upper stage of GSLV MkIII vehicle is a new cryogenic stage (C25) indigenously configured, designed and realised by ISRO. The cryogenic stage used liquid Hydrogen and liquid Oxygen as propellants with a total loading of 28 tons. The stage is powered by a 20 ton thrust cryogenic engine (CE20) operating on ‘gas generator cycle’. The performance of the engine and stage during the mission was as predicted. About sixteen minutes after lift-off, GSAT-19 satellite was successfully placed in orbit.

Soon after its separation from GSLV, the Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan in Karnataka assumed control of the satellite. GSAT-19 is a high throughput communication satellite.

In the coming days, GSAT-19 orbit will be raised from its present Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) to the final circular Geostationary Orbit (GSO) by firing the satellite's Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) in stages. During the final phase of this operation, the solar panels and antenna reflectors of the satellite will be deployed. The satellite will be commissioned into service after its positioning in the designated slot in the GSO following in-orbit testing of its payloads.

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President's Secretariat
05-June, 2017 18:15 IST
President of India congratulates ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV-MK III

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch of the indigenous Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV-Mk III) carrying GSAT-19 satellite to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

In a message to Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, Space Commission & Chairman, ‘ISRO’, the President has said, “My heartiest congratulations to you and the entire team at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on the historic launch of the indigenous Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV-Mk III) carrying GSAT-19 satellite to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

The GSLV-Mk III is the heaviest rocket ever made by India and is capable of carrying the heaviest satellites made till date. The nation is proud of this significant achievement.

Kindly convey my greetings to the members of your team of scientists, engineers, technologists and all others associated with this mission. I wish the ISRO continued success in the coming years”.

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Vice President's Secretariat05-June, 2017 18:52 IST
Vice President congratulates ISRO team on successful launch of GSLV-Mk III

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on the successful launch of GSLV-Mk III carrying GSAT-19 communication satellite. In a message, he said that the successful launch of the indigenously developed heavy lift space vehicle, including the cryogenic stage, demonstrates India’s ability to launch large payloads.

Following is the text of Vice President’s message:

“I offer my congratulations to the Scientists, Engineers and Technicians of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV-Mk III) carrying the GSAT-19 communications satellite, which augments our telecommunications capacity and allows the conduct of several scientific experiments.

The successful launch of the indigenously developed heavy lift space vehicle, including the cryogenic stage, demonstrates India’s ability to launch large payloads and opens up the possibility of increased space exploration and its utilization for the benefit of humanity.

The flawless launch once again showcases India’s capabilities in the field of space sciences and related technologies. I wish ISRO all the very best for the future.”

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Prime Minister's Office05-June, 2017 18:35 IST
PM congratulates ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission.

“Congratulations to the dedicated scientists of ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission.

The GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission takes India closer to the next generation launch vehicle and satellite capability. The nation is proud,” the Prime Minister said. ***

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Congratulation to all ISRO employees. Great achievement
 
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Me during the launch

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Me right now:

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