MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

29.04.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

 

 

Registered Office :

Vattiyurkavu Thiruvananthapuram-695013

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Not Available

 

 

Legal Form :

Research Centre

 

 

Line of Business :

Promote the development and application of space science and technology.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a Government of India undertaking department to promote the development and application of space science and technology for the socio-economic benefit of the country. Due to nature of its operations, no detail financial can be available form any sources.

 

However, as it is a wholly owned department of Government of India, it can be considered good for normal business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions. 

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – April 1, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2009)

Current Rating

(01.04.2010)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office/ Isro International System unit :

Vattiyurkavu Thiruvananthapuram-695013, India

 

 

ISRO Centres :

  • Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthpuram
  • ISro Satelite Centre (ISAC), Bangalore
  • Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), SHAR, Shriharkota
  • Liquid Propulsion System Centre (LPSC), Valiamala, Mehendragiri, Bangalore
  • Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad
  • Development and Educational Communication Unit (DECU), Ahmedabad
  • ISRO Telementry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bangalore
  • Master Control Facility (MCF) Bhopal, Hassan
  • Semi- Conductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh
  • Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad
  • Laboratory For Electro-Optic Systems (LEOS), Bangalore
  • National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad
  • Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun
  • Indian Institute of Space, Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthpuram
  • National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), Gudanki
  • Regional Remote Sensing Centre (RRSC), Bangalre, Jodhpur, Kharagpur, Dehradun and Nagpur
  • North Eastern- Space Application Centre (NE- SAC) Shilong
  • Antrix Corporation Limited, Bangalore

 

 

MANANGEMENT

 

Name :

Dr. K  Radhakrishnan

Designation :

Present Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. T R Chidambaram

Designation :

Director

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

 

The major thrust of the space programme during the Ninth Plan has been towards strengthening the space-based services for the country’s socio-economic development. One of the major targets set for the Ninth Plan in the launch vehicle area was the development of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) towards achieving self-reliance in launching the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) satellites. The activities in earth observation systems were oriented towards building state-of-the-art satellite systems configured for applications related to the management of land and ocean resources, addressing both emerging national needs as well as global service requirements. In the area of satellite communication and meteorology, the efforts were directed towards augmenting the INSAT system with additional capacity and newer services through the development and launch of third generation INSAT satellites, based on demands voiced by the users. A number of studies and experiments were also planned in the areas of space science and environment. Besides, significant progress was made in the participation of industry, policy initiatives, international cooperation, commercialisation of space capabilities and human resource development.

 

The major milestones in the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) programme were the successful flight of PSLV-C1 on 29 September, 1997 carrying the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS), IRS-1D, into orbit, PSLV-C2 on 26 May, 1999 placing three satellites — Indian IRS-P4 (Oceansat) and two auxiliary foreign satellites TUBSAT (German) and KITSAT (Republic of Korea) — and PSLV-C3 on 22 October, 2001 carrying the Technology Experiment Satellite (TES) in addition to two foreign piggyback satellites like BIRD of Germany and PROBA of Belgium. All this strengthened India’s capability to tap the vast global potential that exists in this field. The TES demonstrated advanced technologies for future high resolution imaging systems. The launch of IRS-P4

(Oceansat) has opened up new vistas for ocean development and coastal studies. The PSLV C2 and C3, apart from being commercial ventures, have established the multiple satellite and the multiple orbit launching capability of PSLV. The productionof PSLV has now been taken up with substantialindustry participation. Another major landmark in the Indian space programme was the successful launch of the first development flight, GSLV D1, carrying the Geo-stationary Satellite (GSAT) on 18 April, 2001. The GSLV project, with complex developments involving cryogenics, was a major step towards achieving self-reliance in launchingthe 2T INSAT type of satellite.

 

The launch of INSAT-2E, India’s most advanced communication satellite, started in April1999, INSAT-3B, the first in the third generationINSAT satellites, in March 2000 and the INSAT- 3C in January, 2002 enhanced the capacity of INSAT’s space segment for developmental andother applications like mobile communication services. It also strengthened India’s capability to successfully fabricate and operate the INSAT class of satellites.

 

The remote sensing applications have grown over the years to cover diverse themes as a part of the National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) for which the Department of Space is the nodal agency. The data from IRS satellites has played a vital role in implementing several national missions in key areas of social development. The network of international groundstations receiving the IRS data has been expandedwith the addition of seven ground stations. Important applications of IRS data are in wasteland development; generation of developmental action plans for sustainable development for 175 problemdistricts; characterisation of the bio-diversity atlandscape level in the bio-rich areas of the North Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Other applications include: landslide risk zoning using satellite maps along important tourist and pilgrim routes in Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh; national mission on drinking water; seasonal snowmelt runoff estimation; operationalisation of satellite remote sensing-based crop acreage and production estimation (CAPE). In addition, IRS data was also used in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) mapping, environment impact analysis, wetland mapping, grassland mapping; disaster management support; forest cover mapping; drought monitoring; and flood monitoring, land use/land cover mapping;mineral targeting etc.

 

The INSAT, established in 1983 with the launch of INSAT-1B, is providing operational spaceservices in the areas of telecommunication, television broadcasting and meteorology. INSAT-2E heralded new capabilities such as global beams and capacity lease to the internationaltelecommunication organisation (INTELSAT). INSAT-2E is the most advanced satellite in INSAT- 2 series and is a forerunner of the forthcoming INSAT-3 series. The INSAT-3B and INSAT-3C have augmented the private VSAT (very small aperture terminal) networks and the NICNET services. INSAT-3B provides fixed satellite services in extended C-band and Ku-bands and mobilesatellite services in S-band. One of the transponders is also used for setting up the Education and Training Network in Andhra Pradesh. Work on INSAT 3A, 3E and 3D are also in progress. With the growth in the INSAT system, the application services have also been expanded to include additional Doordarshan channels/regional services and news gathering services, expansion of the VSAT networks for remote rural communication and business communications and educational channels. The application services also cover communication services in strategic applications, developmental communication networks in different states, mobile satellite services, internet services, search and rescue services, VSAT services using C band and extended-C band, meteorological

services and a host of other services. One of the important applications of the INSAT system has been the satellite-based interactive network for rural development. Towards this end, a pilot project to demonstrate the developmental communications and training for rural development in the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, has been successfully completed. Other services introduced in the INSAT system relate to tele-medicine for remote and rural areas and flood forecasting through 100 real time hydro-meteorological data collection platforms.

 

Another important initiative of the Ninth Plan was the setting up of a North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC) at Shillong as an autonomous body under the Department of Space to provide access to high technology space infrastructure for focussed development activities of the north-eastern states.

 

In the area of international co-operation, the Department of Space has acquired a significant role as a result of the recognition by other countries of India’s achievements in the areas of satellite technology, space applications and the operational capability to launch satellites. A significant event was India playing host to the second ministerial conference on space applications for sustainable development on behalf of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in 1999. The conference adopted a Delhi Declaration which launched the second phase of ESCAP’s regional space applications programme identifying common denominator projects under a minimum common programme of the region. At the initiative of UN, India has also established a Centre for Space Science and Technology Education for Asia and the Pacific (CSSTE-AP) with a view to provide capacity- building opportunities in space science and technology for the countries in the region.

 

There has been significant progress in marketing of the space capabilities developed through the space programme. Two important achievements in this direction are the leasing of eleven 36MHz transponders on board INSAT-2E to INTELSAT and launching of four foreign satellites of Belgium, South Korea and Germany on board PSLV-C2/C3. Several other export contracts for providing space services and supply of space hardware have also been executed during the Plan period.

 

The Department of Space has also taken several policy initiatives. A policy framework for satellite communication in India including provisions for the use of INSAT capacity by the nongovernment sector and also provisions for the private sector to establish satellite systems has been approved by the Cabinet. A remote sensing data policy, taking cognizance of the issues relating to the availability of high resolution data for development purposes has also been drawn up. The Department is also working on the adoption of a map information policy with reference to the usage and digitisation of Survey of India toposheets. A National Spatial Data Infrastructure is also being conceptualised to provide access for the country’s map information in computerised digital geographic information system (GIS) format to facilitate developmental planning and decision-making.

 

 

ISRO INERTIAL SYSTEMS UNIT (IISU)

 

Introduction:

 

Space activities in the country started during early 1960s with the scientific investigation of upper atmosphere and ionosphere over the magnetic equator that passes over Thumba near Thiruvananthapuram using small sounding rockets Realising the immense potential of space technology for national development, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the visionary leader envisioned that this powerful technology could play a meaningful role in national development and solving the problems of common man.

 

Thus, Indian Space programme born in the church beginning, space activities in the country, concentrated on  chieving self reliance and developing capability to build and launch communication satellites for television broadcast, telecommunications and meteorological applications; remote sensing satellites for management of natural resources.

 

The objective of ISRO is to develop space technology and its application to various national tasks. ISRO has established two major space systems, INSAT for communication, television broadcasting and meteorological services, and Indian Remote Sensing Satellites (IRS) system for resources monitoring and management. ISRO has developed two satellite launch vehicles, PSLV and GSLV, to place INSAT and IRS satellites in the required orbits Accordingly, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully operationalised two major satellite systems namely Indian National Satellites (INSAT) for communication services and Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites for management of natural resources; also, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) for launching IRS type of satellites and Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) for launching INSAT type of satellites.

 

The Space Commission formulates the policies and oversees the implementation of the Indian space programme to promote the development and application of space science and technology for the socio-economic benefit of the country. DOS implements these programmes through, mainly Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), North Eastern-Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC) and Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL). The Antrix Corporation, established in 1992 as a government owned company, markets the space products and services

 

 

CURRENT PROGRAMME:

 

From the beginning, space activities in the country, concentrated on achieving self reliance and developing capability to build and launch communication satellites for television broadcast, telecommunications and meteorological applications; remote sensing satellites for management of natural resources.

 

Accordingly, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully operationalised two major satellite systems namely Indian National Satellites (INSAT) for communication services and Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites for management of natural resources; also, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) for launching IRS type of satellites and Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) for launching INSAT type of satellites.

 

  • Satellites
    • INSAT
    • IRS
  • Launch Vehicle
    • PSLV
    • GSLV
  • Satellite Applications
    • SatCom Applications
    • Remote Sensing Applications
    • VRC

 

FUTURE PROGRAMME:

 

Forthcoming Satellites:

 

RISAT - 1

Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT) is a microwave remote sensing satellite carrying a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

The satellite weighing around 1850 kg is slated for launch by PSLV-C19(XL) during 2011 into a 536 km orbit with 25 days repetitivity with an added advantage of 12 days inner cycle for Coarse Resolution ScanSAR mode.

 

 

Megha-Tropiques

ISRO and French National Space Centre (CNES) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 2004-05 for the development and implementation of Megha-Tropiques (Megha meaning cloud in Sanskrit and Tropiques meaning tropics in French). The launch of Megha-Tropiques is planned during 2011.

Megha-Tropiques is aimed at understanding the life cycle of convective systems and to their role in the associated energy and moisture budget of the atmosphere in the tropical regions. The satellite will carry an Imaging Radiometer Microwave Analysis and Detection of Rain and Atmospheric Structures (MADRAS), a six channel Humidity Sounder (SAPHIR), a four channel Scanner for Radiation Budget Measurement (SCARAB) and GPS Radio Occultation System (GPS-ROS).

 

 

INSAT - 3D

INSAT-3D, an exclusive meteorological satellite, is configured with advanced meteorological payloads - a 6 Channel Imager, 19 Channel Sounder along with Data Relay Transponder and Satellite Aided Search and Rescue payloads. The spacecraft platform is adopted from the standard I-2K bus with a power handling capability of around 1100 W with a lift off mass of 2090 kg.

 

 

SARAL

The Satellite for ARGOS and ALTIKA (SARAL) is a joint ISRO - CNES mission, and will be launched during 2011-12, by PSLV-C20 into a sun-synchronous orbit with a local time of 6 pm descending node at an altitude of around 800 km.

 
The Ka band altimeter, ALTIKA, provided by CNES consists of a Ka-band radar altimeter, operating at 35.75 GHz. A dual frequency total power type microwave radiometer (23.8 and 37 GHz) is embedded in the altimeter to correct tropospheric effects on the altimeter measurement. Doppler Orbitography and Radio-positioning Integrated by Satellite (DORIS) on board enables precise determination of the orbit. A Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) helps to calibrate the precise orbit determination system and the altimeter system several times throughout the mission.

 

 

ASTROSAT

ASTROSAT is a national multiwavelength space borne astronomy observatory, which would enable simultaneous observations of the celestial bodies, cosmic sources in X-ray and UV spectral bands. The uniqueness of ASTROSAT lies in its wide spectral coverage extending over visible (3500-6000 Å), UV (1300-3000 Å), soft X and hard X ray regions (0.5-8 keV; 3-80 keV).



The satellite would be launched by PSLV to an altitude of 650 km with 8o orbital inclination from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

 

 

GSAT-6

GSAT-6 spacecraft is configured with five S-band beams to cover the Indian main land, each beam supporting one CxS-band forward link transponder and one SxC-Band return link transponder. Thus, the 5 beams will have paired five transponders. The communication link operates through a Hub. The spacecraft employs the standard I-2k has with a power generation capability of around 3.1 KW. The spacecraft weighs 2200 kg at lift-off. The payload uses a high power S-Band TWTA and a new technology 6m unfurlable antenna.

 

 

GSAT-7

GSAT-7 is a multi-band satellite carrying payloads in UHF, S-band, C-band and Ku-band. It is planned to be launched during 2011 onboard GSLV. The satellite weighs 2330 kg with a payload power of 2000W. The configuration of the satellite has been finalised and the design of new payload elements is completed.

 

 

GSAT-8

GSAT-8 spacecraft, envisaged to augment the growing need of Ku band transponders carries 24 Ku Band transponders and 2 Channel GAGAN (GPS And GEO Augmented navigation) payload. The spacecraft employs the standard I-3K structure with power handling capability of around 6 KW and has a lift off mass of 3100 kg.


GSAT-8 is scheduled for launch onboard Ariane during second quarter of 2011.

 

 

GSAT-9

GSAT-9 will carry 12 Ku band transponders with India coverage beam and a GAGAN payload. The satellite is planned to be launched during 2013-14 by GSLV. The platform system is based on I-2K satellite with a liftoff mass of 2330 kg and payload power of 2300W

 

 

GSAT-10

GSAT-10 spacecraft, envisaged to augment the growing need of Ku and C-band transponders carries 12 Ku Band, 12 C Band and 12 Extended C Band transponders and GAGAN (GPS and GEO augmented navigation) payload. The spacecraft employs the standard I-3K structure with power handling capability of around 6 KW with a lift off mass of 3400 kg. Subsystem fabrication and testing is in progress to realise the spacecraft for launch during 2012.

 

 

GSAT-11

GSAT-11 is based on I-4K bus which is under advanced stage of development. The spacecraft can generate 10-12 KW of power and can support payload power of 8KW. The payload configuration is on-going. It consists of 16 spot beams covering entire country including Andaman and Nicobar islands. The communication link to the user-end terminals operate in Ku-band while the communication link to the hubs operate in Ka-band. The payload is configured to be operated as a high data throughput satellite, to be realised in orbit in 2013 time frame.

 

 

GSAT-12

GSAT-12 spacecraft is configured as a replacement of INSAT-3B and carries 12 Extended C band transponders. GSAT-12 is configured on well proven I-1K bus structure with the power handling capability of around 919 watts with a lift off mass of about 1400kg.

GSAT-12 is scheduled for launch onboard PSLV during 2011.

 

 

GSAT-14

GSAT-14 is intended to serve as a replacement for EDUSAT as the spacecraft is configured with 6 Ku and 6 Ext C band transponders providing India coverage beams. In addition, the spacecraft also carries Ka band beacons, which are planned to be used to carry out studies related to rain and atmospheric effects on Ka band satellite communication links in Indian region. The spacecraft weighs around 2050 kg and is planned to be launched by GSLV with indigenous cryogenic upper stage.

 

 

IRNSS-1

Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS)-1, the first of the seven satellites of the IRNSS constellation, carries a Navigation payload and a C-band ranging transponder. The spacecraft employs an optimised I-1K structure with a power handling capability of around 1600W and a lift off mass of 1380 kg, and is designed for a nominal mission life of 7 years. The first satellite of IRNSS constellation is planned to be launched onboard PSLV during 2012-13 while the full constellation is planned to be realised during 2014 time frame.

 

 

Forthcoming Launches

 

PSLV-C17

 

Preparations for PSLV-C17 carrying GSAT-12 communication satellite weighing1425 kg is in progress. The PSLV-C17 is expected be launched during the second quarter of 2011.

 

Future Launch Vehicle

 

GSLV-Mk III

 

The GSLV Mk III is conceived and designed to make ISRO fully self reliant in launching heavier communication satellites of INSAT-4 class, which weigh 4500 to 5000 kg. The vehicle envisages multi-mission launch capability for GTO, LEO, Polar and intermediate circular orbits.


GSLV Mk III is designed to be a three stage vehicle which is 42.4 m tall with a lift off mass of 630 tonnes. The booster stage comprises two identical S-200 large solid boosters with 200 tonne of solid propellants that are strapped on to the L-110 core liquid stage. The upper stage is the C25 cryogenic stage. The payload fairing measures 5 m in diameter with a payload volume of 100 cu m. The development work on GSLV MkIII is progressing for the first experimental launch during 2012

 

Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD)

 

As a first step towards realizing a Two Stage To Orbit (TSTO) fully re-usable launch vehicle, a series of technology demonstration missions have been conceived. For this purpose a Winged Reusable Launch Vehicle technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) has been configured. The RLV-TD will act as a flying test bed to evaluate various technologies viz., hypersonic flight, autonomous landing, powered cruise flight and hypersonic flight using air breathing propulsion. First in the series of demonstration trials is the hypersonic flight experiment (HEX).

 

Human Space Flight Mission Programme

 

A study for undertaking human space flight to carry human beings to low earth orbit and ensure their safe return has been made by the department. The department has initiated pre-project activities to study technical and managerial issues related to undertaking manned mission with an aim to build and demonstrate the country’s capability. The programme envisages the development of a fully autonomous orbital vehicle carrying 2 or 3 crew members to about 300 km low earth orbit and their safe return.

 

Space Science Missions

 

Space Capsule Recovery Experiment (SRE-II)

 

The main objective of SRE II is to realize a fully recoverable capsule and provide a platform to conduct microgravity experiments on Micro-biology, Agriculture, Powder Metallurgy, etc. SRE-2 is proposed to be launched onboard PSLV during 2011-12.

 

Chandrayaan-2

 

Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the Moon, will have an Orbiter and Lander-Rover module. ISRO will have the prime responsibility for the Orbiter and Rover; Roskosmos, Russia will be responsible for Lander. Chandrayaan-2 will be launched on India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-MkII) around 2012-13 timeframe. The science goals of the mission are to further improve the understanding of the origin and evolution of the Moon using instruments onboard Orbiter and in-situ analysis of lunar samples using Lander and Rover.


The following five payloads are selected for Orbiter.

 

  1. Large Area Soft X-ray Spectrometer (CLASS) and Solar X-ray Monitor (XSM) for mapping the major elements present on the lunar surface.
  2. L and S band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for probing the first few tens of meters of lunar surface for the presence of different constituents including water ice. SAR is expected to provide further evidence confirming the presence of water ice below the shadowed regions of the moon.
  3. Imaging IR Spectrometer (IIRS) for mapping of lunar surface over a wide wavelength range for the study of minerals, water molecules and hydroxyl present.
  4. Neutral Mass Spectrometer (ChACE-2) to carry out a detailed study of the lunar exosphere.
  5. Terrain Mapping Camera-2 (TMC-2) for preparing a three-dimensional map essential for studying the lunar mineralogy and geology.

 

Following two scientific payloads selected for Indian Rover would carry out elemental analysisof the lunar surface near the landing site

 

  1. Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS).
  2. Alpha Particle Induced X-ray Spectroscope (APIXS).

 

Aditya-1

 

The First Indian space based Solar Coronagraph to study solar Corona in visible and near IR bands. Launch of the Aditya mission is planned during the next high solar activity period (2012-13) The main objectives is to study the Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) and consequently the crucial physical parameters for space weather such as the coronal magnetic field structures, evolution of the coronal magnetic field etc. This will provide completely new information on the velocity fields and their variability in the inner corona having an important bearing on the unsolved problem of heating of the corona would be obtained.

 

YOUTHSAT

 

YOUTHSAT is a participatory scientific mission with payloads from both Russia and India. It would be carrying three scientific payloads one from Russia and two from India. It is a micro satellite carrying scientific payloads with participation from universities at graduate, postgraduate and research scholar level and would participate from testing of the payloads in laboratory to the utilisation of the data from payloads. Participation of young scientists will inculcate interest in space related activities and provide opportunities for realisation of future scientific payloads at the university level. YOUTHSAT is scheduled to be launched as auxiliary satellite along with Indian remote sensing satellite during 2011 with an orbital altitude of 630 km at an inclination of 97.9º.

 

Satellite Navigation

 

GAGAN

 

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to implement an indigenous Satellite-Based Regional GPS Augmentation System also known as Space-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) as part of the Satellite-Based Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS)/Air Traffic Management (ATM) plan for civil aviation. The Indian SBAS system has been given an acronym GAGAN - GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation. A national plan for satellite navigation including implementation of Technology Demonstration System (TDS) over the Indian air space as a proof of concept has been prepared jointly by Airports Authority of India (AAI) and ISRO. TDS was successfully completed during 2007 by installing eight Indian Reference Stations (INRESs) at eight Indian airports and linked to the Master Control Center (MCC) located near Bangalore.


The next major milestone in GAGAN is the conduct of PSAT (Preliminary System Acceptance Testing) which has been successfully completed in Dec 2010. The first GAGAN navigation payload is slated on GSAT-8 scheduled in the second quarter of 2011. The second GAGAN payload is scheduled to be launched on GSAT-10 in the first quarter of 2012. The third GAGAN payload is planned on another GEO satellite.

 

 

THE CHAIRMAN:

 

Dr. K. Radhakrishnan; the current Chairman of Space Commission, Secretary, Department of Space, Government of India and Chairman of ISRO; is a technocrat par excellence; a dynamic and result-oriented Manager with very fine personal and inter-personal qualities; an astute Institution-builder with a strategic vision; an able Administrator with a positive attitude; and an inspiring Leader credited with nurturing leadership skills in the younger generation. He has had a distinguished career adorned with accomplishments that spans beyond 39 years in space technology, applications and space programme management.

 

Dr. Radhakrishnan was born on 29 August, 1949 at Irinjalakuda, Kerala. He graduated in Electrical Engineering from Kerala University (1970), completed his PGDM from IIM Bangalore (1976) and was awarded Doctorate for his thesis titled “Some Strategies for Indian Earth Observation System” from IIT Kharagpur (2000).


Starting his career as an Avionics Engineer in 1971 at ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum; he commendably held several decisive positions in ISRO such as Project Director for setting up Regional Remote Sensing Centers (1987-89); Director of Budget and Economic Analysis for entire ISRO (1987-97); Director of National Natural Resources Management System-Regional Remote Sensing Service Centers (1989-97); Mission Director of Integrated Mission for Sustainable Development and Deputy Director of National Remote Sensing Agency (1997-2000); Director of National Remote Sensing Agency (2005-08); Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (2007-09); and Member, Space Commission (October 2008-October 2009)) with some responsibilities in concurrence. During 2000-05 he had a stint in the Ministry of Earth Sciences as the Founder Director of Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services and the first Project Director of Indian National Tsunami Warning System. He also held several important positions at the international level including Vice Chairman of Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (2001-05), Founder Chairman of Indian Ocean Global Ocean Observing System (2001-06) and Chairman of the Working Group of the Whole UN-COPUOS STSC (2008-2009).

 

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                              None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 


 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.44.33

UK Pound

1

Rs.74.14

Euro

1

Rs.65.78

 

 

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

-

NB

                                       New Business

-

 

 

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