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Small Satellites
The small satellite project is envisaged to provide platform for stand-alone payloads for earth imaging and science missions within a…
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Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) : NavIC
IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system being developed by India. It is designed to provide accurate position information…
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Satellite Navigation
Satellite Navigation service is an emerging satellite based system with commercial and strategic applications. ISRO is committed to provide the…
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Experimental Satellites
ISRO has launched many small satellites mainly for the experimental purposes. This experiment include Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Studies, Payload Development,…
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List of Earth Observation Satellites
Launch Date Launch Mass Launch Vehicle Orbit Type Application Remarks HysIS Nov 29, 2018 PSLV-C43 / HysIS Mission SSPO Earth…
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List of Communication Satellites
Launch Date Launch Mass Launch Vehicle Application Remarks GSAT-31 Feb 06, 2019 2536 kg Ariane-5 VA-247 Communication GSAT-7A Dec 19,…
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Types of Satellites Launched by ISRO
A satellite is a moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star. For example, Earth is a satellite…
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Space Missions to the Sun: Brief Analysis
The Sun is the star at the centre of the solar system. It is mainly composed of hydrogen and helium.…
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New Drone Policy of India- 2018
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had announced draft regulations on civil use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, commonly known…
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Milestones in Indian Space Programmes
India has launched 81 Indian satellites (as of 20 January 2016) of many types since its first in 1975. Satellites…
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INDIAN SPACE PROGRAMME
The Indian space program began in 1962. In 1969 the Indian space Research Organization (ISRO) was set up and headquartered…
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Explainer: back burning and fuel reduction
The recent surge of bushfire disasters has introduced fire-fighting tactics to everyday language. Two important approaches that use fire to…
