06-June, 2018 15:21 IST
Continuation Programme for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III
Funding for the for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III (GSLV Mk-III) continuation programme (Phase-I) consisting of ten (10) GSLV (Mk-III) flights, at a total estimated cost of Rs. 4338.20 crores. This includes Rs. 4338.20 Crores and includes the cost of ten GSLV Mk-III vehicles, essential facility augmentation, Programme Management and Launch Campaign.
The GSLV Mk-III continuation Programme – Phase 1 is the first phase of operational flights that will enable the launch of 4 tonne class of communication satellites to meet the country’s satellite communication requirements.
The operationalisation of GSLV Mk-III will make the country self-reliant in the launching capability of 4 tonne class of communication satellites, and sustain & strengthen the space infrastructure and reduce the dependence on procured launches from foreign countries.
The operationalisation of GSLV Mk-III will make the country self-reliant in the launching capability of 4 tonne class of communication satellites and sustain & strengthen the space infrastructure and reduce the dependence on procured launches from foreign countries.
The GSLV Mk-III Continuation Programme – Phase 1 will meet the launch requirement of communication satellites to meet the national demand for High Throughput Satellites for rural broadband connectivity, increase and sustain the availability of transponders for DTH, VSAT and Television broadcasters.
GSLV Mk-III Continuation Programme – Phase 1 will be the first phase of operational flights of the GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle and the approval will cater to the launch of satellite missions during the period 2019-2024.
Background:
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III (GSLV Mk-III) has been developed towards achieving indigenous launch capability to launch 4 tonne class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). It has completed one experimental flight (LVM3-X) in 2014 and one developmental flight (GSLV MkIII-D1) in 2017. The second developmental flight will be completed by Q2 of 2018-19 this year. The Continuation Programme – Phase 1 will enable independent access to space for 4 tonne class of communication satellites, and establish GSLV Mk-III as a cost-effective workhorse vehicle to launch 4 tonne class of communication satellites in order to meet the national requirements as well as to boost its commercial potential in the international market for launch services.
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Department of Space
06-June, 2018 15:26 IST
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III Continuation Programme – Phase 6
Thirty Operational Flights of PSLV
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) Continuation Programme (Phase 6) and funding of thirty PSLV operational flights under the Programme.
The Programme will also meet the launch requirement of satellites for Earth observation, Navigation and Space Sciences. This will also ensure the continuity of production in Indian industry.
The total fund requirement is Rs. 6131.00 Crores and includes the cost of thirty PSLV vehicles, essential facility augmentation, Programme Management and Launch Campaign.
Major Impact:
The operationalisation of PSLV has made the country self-reliant in the launching capability of satellites for earth observation, disaster management, navigation and space sciences. The PSLV Continuation programme will sustain this capability and self-reliance in the launching of similar satellites for national requirements.
The PSLV Continuation Programme – Phase 6 will meet the demand for the launch of satellites at a frequency up to eight launches per year, with maximal participation by the Indian industry. All the operational flights would be completed during the period 2019-2024.
The Programme will also meet the launch requirement of satellites for Earth observation, Navigation and Space Sciences. This will also ensure the continuity of production in Indian industry.
PSLV Continuation Programme was initially sanctioned in 2008, and four phases have been completed and the fifth phase is expected to be completed by Q2 of 2019-20. The Phase 6 approval will cater to the launch of satellite missions during the period Q3 of 2019-20 to Q1 of 2023-24.
Background:
PSLV has emerged as a versatile launch vehicle to carry out Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO), Geo-synchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) and low inclination Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions. With the recent successful launch of PSLV-C41 on 12th April, 2018, PSLV has completed three developmental and forty three operational flights and the last forty one flights have been successful. PSLV has established itself as a workhorse vehicle for national satellites with a production capacity that would enable responding fast to commercial launch opportunities also.
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Department of Space
09-August, 2018 16:23 IST
More than 200 customer satellites launched in the last four years: MoS Dr Jitendra Singh
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been launching national satellites meant for meeting the earth observation, communication and navigational requirements of the country to cater to various societal needs. The spare capacity available in these missions are being utilized for launching satellites of other countries on commercial basis through Antrix corporation limited, the commercial arm of ISRO.
Over the years there has been increase in the number of international satellites that have been launched as co-passengers to the national missions. In the last four years more than 200 customer satellites have been launched. Considering the future launch demand for increased number of nano and small satellites, there are plans to increase the number of PSLV launches and also develop dedicated small launcher to cater to this high market demand.
As on date,
237 foreign satellites belonging to international customers from 29 countries have been successfully launched using PSLV.
Starting from 1993 till date, PSLV has completed 43 launches, of which 2 launches failed. Overall success rate of PSLV has been 95%.
In September 2018, ISRO would launch a PSLV rocket solely for foreign satellites.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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Department of Space
09-August, 2018 15:47 IST
Mapping of Rice Cultivation regions
Mapping and inventorying of rice Cultivation regions is carried out by using ISRO developed methodology.
Satellite data is used to assess the Rice Cultivation regions and the post rice Cultivation regions fallow lands. One of the objectives of Bringing Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI) scheme is to promote in post rice Cultivation regions fallow areas to increase cropping intensity and income of farmers. The harif rice Cultivation regions area estimate, in 2016-17, was 13.94 Lakh Ha. Preliminary analysis indicates that about 65-70% of harif rice area is left fallow during post rice cultivation season. These are mostly located in the southern districts . About 25-30% of these harif rice fallow lands are found to be suitable for cultivation of short duration pulse crops during post harif season. These are mostly located in the districts which are being identified.
The analysis findings are being provided to the Government/ Department with locations/ maps where Indian farmers can optimise or maximise the utilisation of resources by taking up another or additional crop during the post harif fallow period.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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Department of Space
09-August, 2018 15:28 IST
Launching of state of art satellites
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned to launch more number of state-of-the-art satellites to further enhance operational applications and cater to the needs of emerging applications.
The details of the state of the art satellites approved for launch till 2019-20 are:
- Third generation Cartosat series satellite for very high resolution mapping
- Second generation stereo imaging satellite for Digital Elevation Model
- Geostationary Imaging Satellite (GISAT) for Earth observation from Geostationary Orbit
- Third generation Ocean imaging satellite for ocean colour, sea surface temperature mapping and ocean surface wind vector mapping
- Third generation ResourceSat series of satellite with improved spatial resolution and swath
- C-band microwave imaging satellite for all weather and day & night imaging
- Constellation of high resolution imaging satellites for frequent revisit
- Nanosatellite for Aerosol monitoring
- Satellite for monitoring chlorophyll fluorescence and radiation environment
The areas requiring enhancement of operational applications, include
monitoring of natural resources, crop acreage estimation & production forecasting, monitoring of surface water spread, potential fishing zone forecasting, near-real time monitoring of disasters, high resolution digital elevation model of the country, infrastructure planning & monitoring, and so on.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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