Indian Space Capabilities

[sudhir007]

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http://expressbuzz.com/cities/banga...isro%E2%80%99s-space-missions/172796.html

BANGALORE: The quality of home-grown electronic components, which are integrated to satellites and launch vehicles, is very poor and hence is hampering the process of indigenisation of the Indian Space programme, said Dr D Narayanamoorthy, senior scientist at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

He was delivering the National Technology Day lecture on Indian Space Endeavour on Tuesday. He said that while the percentage of indigenous components in the launch vehicles was very high, the percentage of indigenous components integrated into spacecrafts was about 50 per cent. This, he said, was despite the very poor quality of home-grown electronic components.

He added that in order to encourage young scientists, ISRO was conducting a threemonth Induction Training Programme that will train around 150 students of various universities.

He said the enthusiasm of students to take a career in space was very high as they had already developed small satellites.

“The Chandrayaan-1 project has aroused a lot of interest and the Chandrayaan-2 mission is expected to attract more youngsters,” he said.

Development of semi-cryogenic technology and reusable launch vehicles were the future programmes of ISRO, he added.

Celebrating technology

The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated National Technology Day at its premises in the city on Tuesday.

On the occasion, the department organised expert lecture programme, followed by talks from young scientists.

Prof G V Kulkarni of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, who was the chief guest, spoke on the recent developments in Nanotechnology.

He said even a small innovation made at a lab in this field would lead to a major breakthrough in technology for mankind.

Dr SK Patel, scientist who was also present at the event, spoke on the “Structural Design Analysis of Aero-Engine Components for qualification & development of allied technologies”.

 

[Mogambo]

Global award for Indian space agency’s commercial arm

May 14th, 2010 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS -

ISRO Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) commercial arm Antrix Corporation bagged the Globe Sustainability Research Award 2010, set up by Stockholm-based Global Forum, for fostering sustainable development, the agency said Friday.

“The prestigious award has been conferred on Antrix for its contribution to improve sustainable livelihood of the rural poor while reducing their vulnerability to climate risks,” the state-run ISRO said in a statement here.

Antrix demonstrated the use of space technology and information technology (IT) solutions in reaching out the rural poor in five districts of Karnataka through the Sujala watershed programme during 2002-09.

“Antrix deserved the international award for using space technology innovatively for watershed development in India, yielding significant economic, social environmental benefits,” Global Forum jury chairman Mohan Munashinghe said after presenting the award to ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan here Friday.

Munashinghe is the winner of Nobel Peace Prize 2007 and vice-chairman of the United Nations inter-governmental panel on climate change (IPCC).

Global award for Indian space agency’s commercial arm

 

[username]

didnt ask for it
not much of the use either
but still thnx anyway

cewl reply buddy...

 

[jha]

India asks US for help in manned space programme

Here at Cape Canaveral, Florida, the ongoing countdown to the 132nd space shuttle launch is also counting towards the end of this iconic space programme. Washington has decreed that the Atlanta, which is scheduled to blast off on Friday, will be the third last shuttle mission ever. With a follow-on programme nowhere in sight, America’s space shuttle pioneers stare at an uncertain future.

President Barack Obama has decided that it is wasteful and risky to continue using the space shuttle for transporting US astronauts and stores to and from the International Space Station (ISS); instead, this low-tech, “near-earth” task should be farmed out to commercial agencies. The cutting-edge capabilities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) should be directed towards new frontiers in outer space. But there is no new space policy that spells out an alternative task.

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The US is now considering using cheap Russian launches for sending its astronauts to the ISS. Russia has warehouses full of decommissioned missile rockets called the RD-170; these are re-engineered into RD-180 rockets, which cost a tenth of America’s.
But, for the longer term, the US is eyeing a closer linkage with the Indian space programme, something that New Delhi has already suggested to Washington. In February, Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) chief K Radhakrishnan and K R Sridhara Murthi, MD of Isro’s marketing arm, Antrix, met senior Boeing executives and suggested closer ties. Boeing is the OEM of the space shuttle. Senior Indian leaders and diplomats, including Ambassador to the US, Meera Shankar, have persistently pressed for closer US-India space cooperation.

Now, senior executives from Boeing Defence, Space and Security (BDS) have divulged the details of cooperation that Isro has sought for building up India’s capacity for manned space missions. Kevin Hoshstrasser, the head of Boeing’s operations at the Kennedy Space Centre in Orlando, Florida, reveals that Isro has sought assistance in four specific areas:

A launch escape system (LES) to enable astronauts to escape from a rocket that is undergoing catastrophic failure. Last week, Boeing successfully tested their latest escape vehicle.

A life support and environmental control system, which creates an environment inside the space capsule in which astronauts can comfortably carry out their functions. This removes carbon dioxide and maintains humidity levels.

Vehicle Health Monitoring System (VHMS), which keeps a constant check over key systems.

Reusable space systems and composition cryogenic tanks. These tanks would be used to store fuel for India’s cryogenic motors.
Senior Boeing executives are in contact with Isro and Boeing has prepared an internal white paper on US-India space cooperation. For discussing substantive, and potentially classified, issues with Isro, Boeing has applied to the US government for a Technical Assistance Agreement.

Boeing’s Business Development Senior Manager for space systems, Sam Gunderson, is emphatic that Boeing wishes to partner Isro and in building Indian space systems. Brushing away concerns about US export licencing, Gunderson says, “Dual use restrictions (under the US law: International Traffic in Arms Regulations) in space cooperation would be significant, but we can find a way to work around those.”

Space partnership has gained momentum since the US-India nuclear pact. In 2009, Isro invited Boeing to a conference in India on robotics. The moon mission, Chandrayaan-1, carried NASA sensors made by Boeing.

As the countdown continues at the Kennedy Space Centre, the excitement that suffuses a shuttle launch is tinged with disappointment at the impending closure of the shuttle programme. Scientists explain that no rocket in the world can send up 7 astronauts to the ISS for extended missions, and also carry 25 tonnes of bulky cargo. The space shuttle is made even more invaluable by its ability to bring back tonnes of cargo to earth from the space station, material that would otherwise be wasted.

 

[IndianArmy]

its good, You cannot risk a life, so its always better to take the advise of those who are well into this business....

 

[gowthamraj]

But why not russia, if even USA gives a single part then their media claims the entire spacecraft is theirs. But russians dont publice their help. .

 

[navtrek]

But why not russia, if even USA gives a single part then their media claims the entire spacecraft is theirs. But russians dont publice their help. .

I guess the answer is simple. to take the best technology from both the countries

 

[peacemaker10]

India asks US for help in manned space programme


Here at Cape Canaveral, Florida, the ongoing countdown to the 132nd space shuttle launch is also counting towards the end of this iconic space programme. Washington has decreed that the Atlanta, which is scheduled to blast off on Friday, will be the third last shuttle mission ever. With a follow-on programme nowhere in sight, America’s space shuttle pioneers stare at an uncertain future.

President Barack Obama has decided that it is wasteful and risky to continue using the space shuttle for transporting US astronauts and stores to and from the International Space Station (ISS); instead, this low-tech, “near-earth” task should be farmed out to commercial agencies. The cutting-edge capabilities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) should be directed towards new frontiers in outer space. But there is no new space policy that spells out an alternative task.

The US is now considering using cheap Russian launches for sending its astronauts to the ISS. Russia has warehouses full of decommissioned missile rockets called the RD-170; these are re-engineered into RD-180 rockets, which cost a tenth of America’s.

But, for the longer term, the US is eyeing a closer linkage with the Indian space programme, something that New Delhi has already suggested to Washington. In February, Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) chief K Radhakrishnan and K R Sridhara Murthi, MD of Isro’s marketing arm, Antrix, met senior Boeing executives and suggested closer ties. Boeing is the OEM of the space shuttle. Senior Indian leaders and diplomats, including Ambassador to the US, Meera Shankar, have persistently pressed for closer US-India space cooperation.
Now, senior executives from Boeing Defence, Space and Security (BDS) have divulged the details of cooperation that Isro has sought for building up India’s capacity for manned space missions. Kevin Hoshstrasser, the head of Boeing’s operations at the Kennedy Space Centre in Orlando, Florida, reveals that Isro has sought assistance in four specific areas:
• A launch escape system (LES) to enable astronauts to escape from a rocket that is undergoing catastrophic failure. Last week, Boeing successfully tested their latest escape vehicle.

• A life support and environmental control system, which creates an environment inside the space capsule in which astronauts can comfortably carry out their functions. This removes carbon dioxide and maintains humidity levels.

• Vehicle Health Monitoring System (VHMS), which keeps a constant check over key systems.

• Reusable space systems and composition cryogenic tanks. These tanks would be used to store fuel for India’s cryogenic motors.

Senior Boeing executives are in contact with Isro and Boeing has prepared an internal white paper on US-India space cooperation. For discussing substantive, and potentially classified, issues with Isro, Boeing has applied to the US government for a Technical Assistance Agreement.

Boeing’s Business Development Senior Manager for space systems, Sam Gunderson, is emphatic that Boeing wishes to partner Isro and in building Indian space systems. Brushing away concerns about US export licencing, Gunderson says, “Dual use restrictions (under the US law: International Traffic in Arms Regulations) in space cooperation would be significant, but we can find a way to work around those.”

Space partnership has gained momentum since the US-India nuclear pact. In 2009, Isro invited Boeing to a conference in India on robotics. The moon mission, Chandrayaan-1, carried NASA sensors made by Boeing.

As the countdown continues at the Kennedy Space Centre, the excitement that suffuses a shuttle launch is tinged with disappointment at the impending closure of the shuttle programme. Scientists explain that no rocket in the world can send up 7 astronauts to the ISS for extended missions, and also carry 25 tonnes of bulky cargo. The space shuttle is made even more invaluable by its ability to bring back tonnes of cargo to earth from the space station, material that would otherwise be wasted.


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[Choppers]

Boeing in talks to work with ISRO on moon mission​

K.V. Prasad

ORLANDO (U.S.): Seeking to expand cooperation with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on its moon mission, the United States is offering assistance through Boeing, which partners with the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) on its space exploration programme.

Having worked with NASA on the Chandryaan mission, the ISRO is in talks with Boeing, which has a commercial crew development contract with NASA, as a key teammate to initiate the design and development architecture of a commercial transport to and from the International Space Station.

“We are having an initial conversation with ISRO and attempting to set up a more formal arrangement as to how we can work together in space,'' Sam Gunderson, Senior Manager of Boeing Business Development, told a group of correspondents from India here.

The company's representatives, Roger Krone and Jeff Trauberman, met ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan and Antrix Corporation managing director K.R. Sridhara Murthi in February, Mr. Gunderson said. Mr. Murthi was identified as the point of contact for follow-up work.

On his part, Mr. Krone told TheHindu that Boeing had applied for federal clearance to facilitate its entry into a Technical Assistance Agreement with ISRO. The application was made last month and it took a minimum of 90 days for getting the go-ahead signal, he said.

On commercial crew transportation, the Boeing says it has the expertise to offer the Launch Escape System (LES), Vehicle Health Monitoring System and Abort Triggers (VHMSAT), Life Support System, Crew Accommodations and other areas such as reusable space systems and composite cryogenic tanks.

Although it has had the LES, aimed at providing a means for the crew to escape unharmed from a catastrophic failure during ascent, since the maiden Apollo-11 mission, it has been upgraded. The Pad Abort –1 test was carried out successfully on May 6.

The five-stage launch abort system has an adaptor cone attached to the crew module, followed by an abort motor, jettison motor, forward interstage, attitude control motor (ACM) and the nose cone. The ACM steers the launch abort system and the crew module away from the launch vehicle and then orients the crew module for parachute deployment.

The crew module takes about 90 seconds to touch down from the time when the abort execute command is issued.

In the run-up to the launch, the VHMSAT is designed to constantly monitor the system and command the escape system in case a failure is detected while the Life Support System removes the carbon dioxide and controls humidity.

With India showing more interest in reusable space systems, Boeing is putting that on offer, while the crew accommodation includes seats, pressure suits and other control systems.

In August last, ISRO invited Boeing to a technology conference on robotic space mission. India carried NASA and other international sensors on the Chandrayaan-1 lunar orbiter and partners with Russia in the development of Chandrayaan-II, planned for launch in the 2013-15 time frame.

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[jha]

Nasa sidelining India's moon men?

MUMBAI: Has the path-breaking discovery of water on the moon by Chandrayaan-1 robbed Indian scientists of their due? Some Indian lunar scientists feel that their role has been completely sidelined by their American counterparts, who were also a part of the Rs 386-crore lunar mission.

The discovery was done by three instruments on board Chandrayaan-1. These were the CHACE (Chandra's Altitudinal Composition Explorer), one of the three payloads of the indigenous Moon Impact Probe (MIP), the Moon Minerology Mapper (M3) and Mini-Sar, both belonging to NASA.

Last year, on September 25, Madhavan Nair, who was then chairman of ISRO, declared at a hurriedly-convened media meet in Bangalore that the MIP had detected water on the moon. According to him, the India-made probe, a brainchild of former president A P J Abdul Kalam, picked up the signals about the presence of water during its 25-minute flight to the moon on the night of November 14, 2008.

However, subsequently, there has been a huge debate as to who attained the breakthrough first — India or the US? Documents made available to TOI show that the MIP was activated on November 14, 2008, the Mini-Sar started functioning 72 hours later on November 17 and the M3 became operational on November 22, eight days after the landing of the MIP on the moon. It became fully active on December 17, 2008.

According to the Indian scientists, who declined to be identified, fearing repercussions on the job front, the sequence of events proves that it was the Indian MIP that made the discovery first. Despite this, they regret, NASA has walked away with the prize and no effort has been made by India to straighten out the facts.
"The 10-month delay in announcing our discovery has proved dear," remarked a scientist.

Nair justified this delay saying that since MIP's was only a 25-minute flight on November 14, 2008 — from 8.06 pm to 8.31 pm — ISRO did not want to rush to publicise its achievement without a proper analysis of the data.

But India's part in the discovery of lunar water continues to be downplayed. In a podcast organized by NASA's Lunar Science Institute titled Water on the Moon on April 29, there is no mention of the role played by the CHACE payload on board the MIP, designed and developed at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre's Space Physics Institute at Thiruvanathanapuram. The entire credit has gone to NASA.

Last week TOI emailed a questionnaire to Carle Pieters, principal investigator of M3, seeking her comments, but there was no response.

A top scientist connected with the Chandrayaan mission, Syed Maqbool Ahmed, who was the project manager of the CHACE payload, declared openly last week on a website called '365 Days Of Astronomy':
"Our results were rejected by Science journal in March 2009 and Nature in August 2009. Now they have appeared in Planetary and Space Sciences, which is a British journal."

In another comment on the website of the US Planetary Society, he spoke about the agony of waiting till March 2010 to get recognition. "Maybe it was a price we had to pay for not being frontrunners in the field of space."

Nasa sidelining India's moon men? - India - The Times of India

 

[gogbot]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
leave it to TOI to find the negative in everything

TOI has to be run by cynics honestly

 

[indiatech]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
leave it to TOI to find the negative in everything

TOI has to be run by cynics honestly

TOI is a gone case. Even they don't bother to watch the language.

If there is some true and real journalism left, the spirit can be found in

THE HINDU.

 

[Kinetic]

TOI is a gone case. Even they don't bother to watch the language.

If there is some true and real journalism left, the spirit can be found in

THE HINDU.

The Hindu is a very pro-China newspaper, some named it Chindu! But they most much more accurate info than TOI-let. TOI-let finds negative in everything, I was just thinking about this and 'gogbot' posted it.

 

[sudhir007]

India to Launch First Military Use Satellite Under Defence Space Vision-2020

New Delhi (ABC Live): India has decided to launch its first dedicated military satellite by 2011 under Defence Space Vision-2020.

New Delhi (ABC Live): India has decided to launch its first dedicated military satellite by 2011 under Defence Space Vision-2020.

Information to this effect was shared by Ministry of Defence that Indian Space Research Organization has assured us the naval satellite, with an around 1,000 nautical mile footprint over Indian Ocean, will be launched as slated... The project cost is Rs 950 crore. IAF and Army satellites will follow in a couple of years.''

The dedicated satellite will help Navy network all its warships, submarines and aircraft among themselves as well as with operational centres ashore through high-speed data-links. "Maritime threats can then be detected and shared in real-time to ensure swift reaction,'' said an officer.

Indian armed forces have been already using "dual use'' satellites like Cartosat-I, Cartosat-II and Cartosat-IIA, but after this dedicated military satellite they will get dedicated satellites of their own.
In cureent time there are 300 dedicated or dual-use military satellites present in earth space, out of these 150 belonged to US followed by Russia and China.




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[gowthamraj]

^^^ must required one, good job ISRO