Sriharikota

ISRO's record breaking PSLV-C37 launch: Why is this mission significant for India

ISRO became the first space agency in the world to script history by launching 104 satellites on a single rocket, beating the previous record holders – Russia, which launched 37 satellites in one go in June 2014 and the US which orbited 29 satellites in November 2013.

Feb 15, 2017, 08:51 AM IST

ISRO to launch record 104 satellites on February 15: Things to know

Earlier, the Indian space agency had planned to launch 83 satellites in the last week of January. But the launch had been postponed to February with the addition of 20 more foreign satellites.

Feb 08, 2017, 13:01 PM IST

Cyclone Vardah: Helpline numbers

The severe cyclonic storm Vardah is expected to cross the Bay of Bengal coast between Sriharikota and Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh's SPS Nellore district after 5 PM on Monday.
 

Dec 11, 2016, 14:24 PM IST

Indian remote sensing satellite RESOURCESAT-2A successfully placed in orbit

The PSLV-C36 will placed the 1235 kg RESOURCESAT-2A into an 817 km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO) in about 18 minutes after lift off.

Dec 07, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

PSLV-C36 - ISRO to Launch Remote Sensing Satellite today

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C36, in its 38th flight, will blast off at 10:24 am from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, about 125 km from Chennai, ISRO said on its website.

Dec 07, 2016, 03:03 AM IST

PSLV-C36/RESOURCESAT-2A launch: Five things to know

RESOURCESAT-2A is scheduled to be launched on December 07, 2016 at 10:25 hrs (IST) from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota.

Dec 06, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

Done and dusted! ISRO successfully places all eight satellites in their respective orbits - Watch

At 9.12 a:m today, the PSLV-C35 carrying the 371 kg SCATSAT-1 along with seven other satellites, including from the US and Canada, will blast off from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.

Sep 26, 2016, 05:15 AM IST

8 facts about ISRO’s weather satellite launch!

Today at 9:12 hours (IST), ISRO’s PSLV-C35 takes off from Sriharikota carrying 8 satellites - three from India, three from Algeria, and one each from Canada and the US.

Sep 26, 2016, 03:30 AM IST

ISRO's longest-ever PSLV satellite launch: 10 things to know!

As per ISRO, the 320 tone Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket (PSLV-C35) carrying eight satellites - three Indian and five foreign - will blast off from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 9:12 hours (IST) on September 26.

Sep 26, 2016, 02:39 AM IST

ISRO to make commercial use of multiple burn technology in today's rocket launch

In an unprecedented event, Indian space agency ISRO, will be making commercial use its own multiple burn technology while launching eight satellites - five foreign and three domestic - in different orbits today.

Sep 25, 2016, 20:49 PM IST

Countdown for PSLV rocket's longest mission begins

The countdown for the launch of an Indian rocket with a weather and seven other satellites began on Saturday at rocket port Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, the Indian space agency said.

Sep 24, 2016, 12:55 PM IST

ISRO to launch IIT Bombay students' satellite 'Pratham' on September 26

India will soon witness one of the most historical space mission with the launch of 'Pratham', a satellite designed and built by the students of IIT-Bombay.

Sep 22, 2016, 22:35 PM IST

India’s PSLV-C35 to launch SCATSAT-1, 7 other satellites on September 26

The 377 kg SCATSAT-1 satellite would be placed into a 720 km Polar SSO, whereas the two Universities satellites and the five foreign satellites will be placed into a 670 km polar orbit.

Sep 22, 2016, 01:50 AM IST

Check out: ISRO shares first image from INSAT-3DR Imager

The Indian Space Research organisation ​ (ISRO) on Thursday has released the first image taken by INSAT-3DR, an advanced weather satellite.

Sep 15, 2016, 21:23 PM IST

Indian advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR successfully placed in orbit​ - Watch

The Indian Space Research Organisation's GSLV rocket has successfully placed its advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR into the orbit on Thursday.

Sep 08, 2016, 16:25 PM IST

ISRO's GSLV-F05/INSAT-3DR launch: All you need to know!

INSAT-3DR is an Indian weather satellite built by the ISRO and operated by the Indian National Satellite System. 

Sep 08, 2016, 09:26 AM IST

ISRO's advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR to be launched today

 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR on-board GSLV-F05 today from the spaceport of Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Sep 07, 2016, 22:59 PM IST

ISRO successfully tests scramjet rocket engine

India on Sunday morning successfully tested its own scramjet or the air breathing engine with the launch of a big sounding rocket, said a senior official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
 

Aug 28, 2016, 08:59 AM IST

ISRO to launch weather satellite INSAT-3DR on August 28

 The weather satellite INSAT-3DR will be put into orbit by a GSLV rocket August end. Preparations for the launch are going on, P Kunhi Krishnan, Director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre said.

Aug 01, 2016, 15:24 PM IST

Watch: ISRO's record 20-satellite launch, including Cartosat-2 series

In a precision launch, PSLV-C34 took off from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 110 km from Chennai at 9.26 AM and placed the Cartosat-2 Series and 19 others in the designated orbit.

Jun 22, 2016, 10:58 AM IST