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IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Part of Department of Space, Government of India |
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Subject engaged in Develop Space Technology and its application to
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RATING & COMMENTS
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Aa (73) |
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PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit
transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest
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ISRO Satellite is a well established division of Indian Space Research
Organisations. For the past four decades, ISRO has launched more than 65
satellites. The objective of ISRO is to develop space technology and its
application to various national tasks. Due to the nature of its operations, no other information can be made
available from any sources. However, as it is a wholly owned department of Government of India, it
can be considered good for any normal business dealings. |
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 – September 30, 2011
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LOCATIONS
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Airport Road, Vimanpura P. O., Bangalore – 560017, Karnataka, India |
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Trivandrum ·
Bangalore ·
Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh ·
Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu ·
Thiruvanthapuram ·
Ahmedabad ·
Hyderabad ·
Hassan ·
Bhopal ·
Thiruvananthapuram ·
Dehra Dun ·
Tirupathi ·
Meghalaya ·
Chandigarh |
MANAGEMENT
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Dr. K. Radhakrishnan |
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Chairman of Space Commission, Secretary,
Department of Space, Government of India and Chairman of ISRO |
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ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) is the lead centre for
Five
functional areas (MSA,CMA,DCA,IPA,RCA), FACILITIES, two independent groups (PPEG,CIG),
Three Programme Management offices for spacecraft projects namely GEOSAT,
IRS&SMALL SATELLITES, ASTROSAT and an independent Division (SAID) for space
science research presently constitute the core of the Organisation. The
functional Areas and Projects report to Director of the Centre Dr. K. N.
Shankara. The functional groups are supported by the Administrative &
auxiliary Divisions headed by Controller.
The
Laboratory for Electro-Optic Systems (LEOS), working under the overall umbrella
of ISAC, carries out research and development in the field of electro optic
sensors and supplies systems required for satellites.
ISRO
Satellite Centre (ISAC), is the lead Centre for realization of the state of the
art spacecraft, in the application domain of Communication, Television, Remote
Sensing, Meteorology, Space Science, Interplanetary Explorations etc.
Over
the years, ISAC has executed several satellite projects representing broad
spectrum of satellite technologies. Beginning with the Scientific and application
experiments, these have culminated in to operational space systems. This Centre
has leap frogged in to new generation advanced versions of satellites such as
Microwave Remote Sensing, Direct Broadcasting Satellites, Interplanetary probes
etc.
ISAC
realised major programmes in the above areas and witnessed the successful
launch of INSAT-3A, INSAT-3E, GSAT–2, IRS-P6 and GSAT-3 in the year 2003.
Development efforts are underway in the arena of advanced remote sensing &
Communication, Space science explorations, Lunar Mission and other operational
services and spacecraft in these areas are planned to be realized in the coming
years.
The
Government of India set up the Space Commission & Department of Space (DOS)
in 1972 to promote the development & application of space technology &
space science for the socio-economic benefit of the nation. ISRO, with its
headquarters also in
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Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre [VSSC], Thiruvananthapuram,
specialising in Launch Vehicle Technology
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ISRO Satellite Centre [ISAC],
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Space Application Centre [SAC], Ahmedabad, specialising in Space
Application Technology
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SHARE Centre, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) with facilities for
supporting ISRO launch missions
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Liquid Population Systems Centre [LPSC] with its facilities at
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Development & Education Communication Unit [DECU], Ahmedabad
conducting research in Space Application Programmes and their Socio-Economic
Evaluation
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ISRO Telemetry, Tracking & Command Network [ISTRAC] with its
stations at Bangalore, Lucknow, Sriharikota, Car Nicobar & Mauritius
providing telemetry tracking and command support to satellite and launch
vehicle missions
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ISRO Inertial Systems Unit [IISU], Thiruvananthapuram,
specialising in the development of interical components & systems for
satellites and launch vehicles
v Master Control Facility [MCF] at
Hassan in Karnataka is responsible for the operations of INS
FACILITIES
As part of the spacecraft programmes ,ISAC has established extensive facilities specific to design, fabrication, assembly and functional/environmental testing of space segment hardware, at component, subsystem and system level to meet the stringent performance specifications of such hardware at intended quality and reliability levels.
Facilities
at ISAC provide for spacecraft system level design, assembly, integration &
testing as well as development of structure, thermal, mechanism, electronics,
Controls and electro-optical subsystems.
Association
with Industry
As a matter of policy , ISAC has been utilising the
industrial infrastructure to a maximum extent. The structure
fabrication for all the satellite projects have been provided by M/s Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited. The electronic fabrication support like PCBs, electronic
packages , microelectronic packaging and specialised ground equipment have been
provided by M/s. Bharath Electronics Limited (BEL ), M/s Indian Telephone
Industry ( ITI ) and M/s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL ),
Technology Transfer.
As a part of the ISRO Technology Transfer Program , a number of technologies developed at ISAC have been transferred to both public and private sector industries for commercial exploitation. These include : Technologies for
v The Vertical Dynamic Balancing Machine
v The Spectroradiometer
v The Variable Angle of Incidence (VAI ) Spectrometer
v The Agrophotometer
v The Thin Film Coating Process
v The Optical Solar Reflectors (OSR )
v The Thermal Passive Cooler
v The QPSK modulator
v The Coilable Lattice Boom
The L&C Band Wide Beam Antenna have bagged the National Invention
Promotion Awards
Under the ISRO Technical Consultancy Services scheme, ISAC has been providing its expertise to Indian Industries and R&D institutions in a wide range of technological and engineering disciplines. A broad spectrum of the following consultancy services have been completed by ISAC.
v EMI testing of equipment.
v Vibration testing of complex systems for engineering & aerospace applications.
v Evaluation of high vacuum coating plant for production of optical and electronic components.
v Torsional pendulum systems to determine the shear modules of polymers .
v Testing of terrestrial solar panels.
v Development of Hygrophotometer for instantaneous measurement of water content in tea leaves processing.
v Finite Element Analysis of shock absorbers for automobile
Goals
There are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation. To us, there is no ambiguity of purpose. They do not have the fantasy of competing with the economically advanced nations in the exploration of the moon or the planets or manned space-flight. But they are convinced that if they are to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the community of nations, they must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society.
The
primary objective of ISAC is to develop and operationalise indigenous
satellites and use space technology for socio-economic development of the
country.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR
v Main launch centre of ISRO, 100 km north of Chennai.
v Processes solid propellant motors and conducts ground tests.
v Launch ranges at Thumba also for sounding rockets.
v Achievements include establishment of launch complexes for Sounding rockets, SLV- 3, ASLV and PSLV. Launch complex augmented for GSLV.
ISRO
Indian space programme driven by vision of Dr Vikram Sarabhai considered as the father of Indian Space Programme.
"There are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation. To us, there is no ambiguity of purpose. Company does not have the fantasy of competing with the economically advanced nations in the exploration of the moon or the planets or manned space-flight. But company is convinced that if company is to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the community of nations, company must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society. "
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Government of
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Main objective of
space programme includes development of satellites, launch vehicles,
Sounding Rockets and associated ground
systems.
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Crossed several major milestones.
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Experimental phase
included Satellite Instructional
Television Experiment (SITE), remote sensing application
projects, satellites like Aryabhata,
Bhaskara, Rohini and APPLE and launch vehicles,
SLV-3 and ASLV.
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Present operational
space systems include Indian National Satellite (INSAT) for tele-communication,
television broadcasting, meteorology and disaster warning and Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) for resources monitoring and management.
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Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle (PSLV) used for launching
IRS Satellites and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), intended for
launching INSAT class of satellites.
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Space Science
activities include SROSS and
IRS-P3 satellites, participation in
international science campaigns and ground systems like MST Radar.
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ISRO's co-operative arrangements
cover several countries and space agencies.
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ISRO provides training in space field to
personnel from other countries.
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ISRO's hardware and
services available commercially through Antrix
Corporation.
Email: info@isro.org
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Director - Publications & Public Relations
Antariksh Bhavan
New
Phone: +91- 80-341 5275 & 341 5474
Fax: +91-80-341 2253
Programmes
Indian National
Satellite System (INSAT)
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Established in 1983
with commissioning of INSAT-1B.
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A joint venture of
Department of Space (DOS), Department of Telecommunications, India
Meteorological Department, All India Radio and Doordarshan. DOS responsible for
establishment and operation of INSAT space segment.
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INSAT space segment at
present consists of INSAT-1D, last of the INSAT-1 series launched in 1990 and
three ISRO-built satellites, INSAT-2A
launched in July 1992, INSAT-2B
launched in July 1993 and INSAT-2C
launched on December 7, 1995.
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INSAT-2DT acquired
from ARABSAT.
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INSAT-2E launched on April 3,1999.
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ISRO has leased eleven
36 MHz equivalent units of C-band capacity on board INSAT-2E to INTELSAT organisation
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INSAT-3B launched on March 22nd 2000.
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INSAT-3C launched on
January 24th 2002.
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INSAT-3A launched on April
10th 2003.
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INSAT-3E launched on
September 28th 2003.
Indian Remote Sensing
Satellite (IRS) System
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Commissioned with the
launch of IRS-1A in March 1988
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IRS system under National
Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) coordinated at national level by
the Planning Committee of NNRMS (PC-NNRMS).
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At present has four
satellites, IRS-1B launched in August 1991, IRS-1C launched in December 1995
and IRS-1D launched on September 29,1997.
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IRS-P3 and IRS-1D launched by
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OCEANSAT-1 with an Ocean Colour Monitor
(OCM) and a Multi-frequency Scanning Microwave Radiometer (MSMR) launched by
PSLV-C2.
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RESOURCESAT-1 for
agricultural applications launched by PSLV-C5.
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CARTOSAT-1 with a Very
High Resolution Panchromatic camera for cartographic applications launched by PSLV-C6
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Data from IRS
satellites received and processed by the National Remote
Sensing Agency, Hyderabad.
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SI a US Company also
receives and markets IRS data worldwide under a commercial contract with Antrix Corporation of the Department of Space.
Stretched Rohini
Satellite Series (SROSS)
v 113 kg SROSS-C2 satellite, launched by ASLV-D4 on May 4, 1994 carries two scientific payloads, a Gamma-Ray Burst (GRB) experiment and a Retarding Potential Analyser (RPA). A similar satellite, SROSS-C had been launched by ASLV-D3 in May 1992. SROSS-C2 is in service.
Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
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Developmental flights
completed with successful third developmental launch in March 1996.
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Now available for
launching 1,000-1,200 kg class of remote sensing satellites into polar
sun-synchronous orbit. IRS-1D launched on September 29,1997.
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IRS-P4(OCEANSAT) and
two small satellites (KITSAT of Korea and TUBSAT of Germany) launched on on May
26,1999 by PSLV-C2.
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PSLV-C3 launched three
satellites -- Technology Experiment Satellite (TES) of ISRO, BIRD of
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ISRO's Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C4
launched KALPANA-1 satellite on September 12, 2002.
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ISRO's Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C5
launched RESOURCESAT-1
(IRS-P6) satellite on October 17, 2003.
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ISRO's Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C6
launched CARTOSAT-1
and HAMSAT satellites on May
5, 2005.
Geosynchronous
Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)
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For launching 2,000 kg
class of communication satellites into geosynchronous transfer orbit.
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A three stage vehicle;
first stage is a 129 tonne solid propellant core motor with four liquid
propellant strap-ons with 40 tonne propellant each, second stage is a liquid
propulsion system with 37.5 tonne propellant and a cryogenic upper stage with
12 tonne of liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen.
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First developmental
flight GSLV-D1 completed with
successful launch on April 18, 2001.
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Second developmental
flight GSLV-D2 launched GSAT-2 satellite on
May 8, 2003.
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First operational
flight of GSLV (GSLV-F01)
and the third in the GSLV series launched EDUSAT satellite on
September 20, 2004.
Milestones:
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2005 |
Successful launch of INSAT-4A by Ariane from Kourou French Guyana,
(December 22, 2005). ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C6, successfully launched CARTOSAT-1 and HAMSAT satellites from Sriharikota(May 5, 2005). |
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2004 |
The first
operational flight of GSLV (GSLV-F01) successfully launched EDUSAT from SDSC
SHAR, Sriharikota ( |
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2003 |
ISRO's Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C5, successfully launched RESOURCESAT-1 (IRS-P6)
satellite from Sriharikota( Successful
launch of INSAT-3E by Ariane from Kourou French Guyana, (September 28, 2003).
The Second
developmental launch of GSLV-D2 with GSAT-2 on board from Sriharikota (May 8,
2003). Successful
launch of INSAT-3A by Ariane from Kourou French Guyana, (April 10, 2003). |
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2002 |
ISRO's Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C4, successfully launched KALPANA-1 satellite
from Sriharikota(September 12, 2002). Successful
launch of INSAT-3C by Ariane from Kourou French Guyana, (January 24, 2002). |
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2001 |
ISRO's Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C3, successfully launched three satellites -- Technology
Experiment Satellite (TES) of ISRO, BIRD of Germany and PROBA of Belgium -
into their intended orbits (October 22, 2001). The first
developmental launch of GSLV-D1 with GSAT-1 on board from Sriharikota (April
18, 2001) |
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2000 |
INSAT-3B, the first satellite in the third generation INSAT-3 series, launched by Ariane from Kourou French Guyana, (March 22, 2000). |
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1999 |
Indian Remote
Sensing Satellite, IRS-P4 (OCEANSAT), launched by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
(PSLV-C2) along with Korean KITSAT-3 and German DLR-TUBSAT from Sriharikota INSAT-2E, the
last satellite in the multipurpose INSAT-2 series, launched by Ariane from
Kourou French Guyana, (April 3, 1999). |
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1998 |
INSAT system capacity augmented with the readiness of INSAT-2DT acquired from ARABSAT (January 1998). |
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1997 |
INSAT-2D,
fourth satellite in the INSAT series, launched ( First
operational launch of PSLV with IRS-1D on board |
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1996 |
Third developmental launch of PSLV with IRS-P3
on board ( |
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1995 |
Launch of
third operational Indian Remote Sensing Satellite, IRS-1C (December 28,
1995). INSAT-2C, the
third satellite in the INSAT-2 series, launched (December 7, 1995). |
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1994 |
Second
developmental launch of PSLV with IRS-P2 on board ( Fourth
developmental launch of ASLV with SROSS-C2 on board ( |
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1993 |
First
developmental launch of PSLV with IRS-1E on board ( INSAT-2B, the
second satellite in the INSAT-2 series, launched (July 23, 1993). |
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1992 |
INSAT-2A,
the first satellite of the
indigenously-built second-generation INSAT series, launched (July 10,
1992). Third
developmental launch of ASLV with SROSS-C on board
(May 20, 1992). Satellite placed in orbit. |
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1991 |
Second operational Remote Sensing satellite, IRS-1B, launched (August 29, 1991). |
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1990 |
INSAT-1D launched (June 12, 1990). |
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1988 |
INSAT-1C
launched (July 21, 1988). Abandoned in November 1989. Second
developmental launch of ASLV with SROSS-2 on board (July
13, 1988). Satellite could not be placed in orbit. Launch of
first operational Indian Remote Sensing Satellite, IRS-1A (March 17, 1988). |
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1987 |
First developmental launch of ASLV with SROSS-1 satellite on board ( |
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1984 |
Indo-Soviet manned space mission (April 1984). |
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1983 |
INSAT-1B,
launched ( Second
developmental launch of SLV-3. RS-D2 placed in orbit (April 17, 1983). |
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1982 |
INSAT-1A launched (April 10, 1982). |
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1981 |
Bhaskara-II
launched (November 20, 1981). APPLE,
an experimental geo-stationary communication satellite successfully
launched (June 19, 1981). RS-D1 placed
in orbit (May 31, 1981) First
developmental launch of SLV-3. |
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1980 |
Second Experimental launch of SLV-3, Rohini satellite successfully
placed in orbit. ( |
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1979 |
First
Experimental launch of SLV-3 with Rohini Technology Payload on
board ( Bhaskara-I, an
experimental satellite for earth observations, launched (June 7, 1979). |
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1977 |
Satellite Telecommunication Experiments Project (STEP) carried out. |
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1975-1976 |
Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE) conducted. |
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1975 |
ISRO First Indian Satellite, Aryabhata, launched (April 19, 1975). Becomes Government Organisation (April 1, 1975). |
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Air-borne remote sensing experiments. |
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1972 |
Space Commission and Department of Space set up |
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1969 |
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formed under Department of Atomic Energy (August 15, 1969). |
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1968 |
TERLS dedicated to the United Nations (February 2, 1968). |
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1967 |
Satellite Telecommunication Earth Station set up at Ahmedabad. |
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1965 |
Space Science & Technology Centre (SSTC) established in Thumba. |
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1963 |
First sounding rocket launched from TERLS |
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1962 |
Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) formed by the Department of Atomic Energy and work on establishing Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) started. |
AS PER WEBSITE
DETAILS:
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 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.
The objective of ISRO is to develop space technology and its application
to various national tasks. 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.
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Satellites
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INSAT
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IRS
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Launch Vehicle
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PSLV
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GSLV
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Satellite
Applications
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SatCom Applications
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Remote Sensing Applications
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VRC
FUTURE
PROGRAMME
Forthcoming
Satellites
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SAT - 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. |
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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. |
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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).
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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-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. |
Launch Vehicle / Forthcoming Launches
PSLV-C20/SARAL Mission
The Satellite for ARGOS and ALTIKA (SARAL) is
a joint ISRO - CNES mission, will be launched 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 satellite is scheduled for launch during last quarter of 2012.
PSLV-C21/SPOT-6 Mission
SPOT-6, an advanced French Remote Sensing
Satellite built by ASTRIUM SAS, will be launched on-board ISRO's Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C21), during the second half of 2012. Along with
SPOT - 6 Satellite (weighing nearly 800 kg), the PSLV, in its core alone
configuration, will also carry other co-passenger payloads.
PSLV-C22/IRNSS-1 Mission
The first Satellite of Indian Regional
Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) constellation, IRNSS-1 will be launched by
PSLV-C22 during 2nd half of 2012.
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.
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 which was launched on May 21, 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.
LAUNCH VEHICLE
Launch Vehicles are
used to transport and put satellites or spacecrafts into space. In India, the launch vehicles
development programme began in the early 1970s. The first experimental
Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3) was developed in 1980. An Augmented version of
this, ASLV, was launched successfully in 1992. India
has made tremendous strides in launch vehicle technology to achieve
self-reliance in satellite launch vehicle programme with the operationalisation
of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle (GSLV).
PSLV represents ISRO's
first attempt to design and develop an operational vehicle that can be used to
orbit application satellites. While SLV-3 secured for India a place in the
community of space-faring nations, the ASLV provided the rites of passage into
launch vehicle technology for ISRO. And with PSLV, a new world-class vehicle
has arrived. PSLV has repeatedly proved its reliability and versatility by
launching 53satellites / spacecrafts ( 26 Indian
and 27 Foreign Satellites) into a
variety of orbits so far.
ISRO also
makes the Rohini series of sounding rockets used by the Indian and
international scientific community to launch payloads to various altitudes for
atmospheric research and other scientific investigations. These rockets are
also used to qualify some of the critical systems used for advanced launch
vehicles.
Landmark achievements in ISRO's Launch
Vehicle Development
PSLV
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle,usually
known by its abbreviation PSLV is the first operational launch vehicle of ISRO.
PSLV is capable of launching 1600 kg satellites in 620 km sun-synchronous polar
orbit and 1050 kg satellite in geo-synchronous transfer orbit. In the standard
configuration, it measures 44.4 m tall, with a lift off weight of 295 tonnes.
PSLV has four stages using solid and liquid propulsion systems alternately. The
first stage is one of the largest solid propellant boosters in the world and
carries 139 tonnes of propellant. A cluster of six strap-ons attached to the
first stage motor, four of which are ignited on the ground and two are air-lit.
The reliability rate of PSLV has been superb.
There had been 20 continuously successful flights of PSLV, till April 2012 .
With its variant configurations, PSLV has proved its multi-payload,
multi-mission capability in a single launch and its geosynchronous launch
capability. In the Chandrayaan-mission, another variant of PSLV with an
extended version of strap-on motors, PSOM-XL, the payload haul was enhanced to
1750 kg in 620 km SSPO. PSLV has rightfully earned the status of workhorse
launch vehicle of ISRO.
PSLV Milestones
PSLV-C19 launched RISAT-1 on April 26, 2012
(Successful)
PSLV-C18 launched Megha-Tropiques, SRMSat,
VesselSat-1 and Jugnu on October 12, 2011 (Successful)
PSLV-C17 launched GSAT - 12 on July 15, 2011 (Successful)
PSLV-C16 launched RESOURCESAT - 2, YOUTHSAT
and X-SAT on April 20, 2011 (Successful)
PSLV-C15 launched CARTOSAT-2B, ALSAT-2A, NLS
6.1 and 6.2 and STUDSAT on July 12, 2010 (Successful)
PSLV-C14 launched Oceansat - 2 and Six
Nanosatellites on September 23, 2009 (Successful)
PSLV-C12 launched RISAT-2 and ANUSAT on April
20, 2009 (Successfully)
PSLV-C11 launched CHANDRAYAAN-I, on October
22, 2008 (Successful)
PSLV-C9 launched CARTOSAT-2A, IMS-1 and Eight nano-satellites
on April 28, 2008 (Successful)
PSLV-C10 launched TECSAR on January 23, 2008
(Successful)
PSLV-C8 launched AGILE on April 23, 2007
(Successful)
PSLV-C7 launched CARTOSAT-2, SRE-1,
LAPAN-TUBSAT and PEHUENSAT-1 on January 10, 2007 (Successful)
PSLV-C6 launched CARTOSAT-1 and HAMSAT on May
5, 2005 (Successful)
PSLV-C5 launched RESOURCESAT-1(IRS-P6) on
October 17, 2003 (Successful)
PSLV-C4 launched KALPANA-1(METSAT) on
September 12, 2002 (Successful)
PSLV-C3 launched TES on October 22, 2001
(Successful)
PSLV-C2 launched OCEANSAT(IRS-P4), KITSAT-3
and DLR-TUBSAT on May 26, 1999 (Successful)
PSLV-C1 launched IRS-1D on September 29, 1997
(Successful)
PSLV-D3 launched IRS-P3 on March 21, 1996
(Successful)
PSLV-D2 launched IRS-P2 on October 15, 1994
(Successful)
PSLV-D1 launched IRS-1E on September 20, 1993
(Unsuccessful)
GSLV
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle(GSLV)-Mark IandII ,is capable of placing INSAT–II class of satellites (2000
– 2,500 kg) into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). GSLV is a three stage vehicle GSLV is 49 m
tall, with 414 t lift off weight. It has a maximum diameter of 3.4 m at the
payload fairing. First stage comprises S125 solid booster with four liquid (L40)
strap-ons. Second stage (GS2) is liquid
engine and the third stage (GS3) is a cryo stage. The vehicle develops a lift off thrust of 6573 kn.
The first flight of GSLV took place from SHAR
on April 18, 2001 by launching 1540 kg GSAT-1. It was followed by six more
launches , GSLV-D2 on May 8, 2003 (GSAT-2
1825 kg), GSLV-F01 on September 20, 2004 (EDUSAT 1950 kg), GSLV-F02 on
July 10, 2006, GSLV-F04 on September 2, 2007 (INSAT-4CR 2130 kg), GSLV-D3 on April 15, 2010 and
GSLV-F06 on December 25, 2010.
GSLV Milestones
GSLV-F06 launched GSAT-5P on December 25, 2010
(Unsuccessful)
GSLV-D3 launched GSAT-4 on April 15, 2010
(Unsuccessful)
GSLV-F04 launched INSAT-4CR on September 2,
2007 (Successful)
GSLV-F02 launched INSAT-4C on July 10, 2006
(Unsuccessful)
GSLV-F01 launched EDUSAT(GSAT-3) on September
20, 2004 (Successful)
GSLV-D2 launched GSAT-2 on May 8, 2003
(Successful)
GSLV-D1 launched GSAT-1 on April 18, 2001
(Successful)
GSLV MARK III
The GSLV-III or Geosynchronous Satellite
Launch Vehicle Mark III , is a launch vehicle currently under development by
the Indian Space Research Organization. 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. It would also enhance the capability of the country to be a
competitive player in the multimillion dollar commercial launch market. 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, with 42.4 m tall with a lift off weight of 630 tonnes. First stage
comprises two identical S200 Large Solid Booster (LSB) with 200 tonne solid
propellant, that are strapped on to the second stage, the L110 re-startable
liquid stage. The third stage is the C25 LOX/LH2 cryo stage. The large payload
fairing measures 5 m in diameter and can accommodate a payload volume of 100 cu
m. The development work on Mk III is progressing as per schedule for a launch in
2012.
SATELLITES
For the past four decades, ISRO has launched
more than 65 satellites for various scientific and technological applications
like mobile communications, Direct-to-Home services, meteorological
observations, telemedicine, tele-education, disaster warning, radio networking,
search and rescue operations, remote sensing and scientific studies of the
space.
ISRO has established two major space systems,
the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) series for communication,
television broadcasting and meteorological services which is Geo-Stationary
Satellites, and Indian Remote Sensing Satellites (IRS) system for resources
monitoring and management which is Earth Observation Satellites. ISRO has
launched many Experimental Satellites which are generally small comparing to
INSAT or IRS and Space Missions to explore the space.
Geo-Stationary Satellites
The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system
which are placed in Geo-stationary orbits is one of the largest domestic
communication satellite systems in Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1983
with commissioning of INSAT-1B, it initiated a major revolution in India’s
communications sector and sustained the same later. INSAT space segment
consists of 24 satellites out of which 10 are in service (INSAT-2E, INSAT-3A,
INSAT-4B, INSAT-3C, INSAT-3E, KALPANA-1, INSAT-4A, INSAT-4CR,GSAT-8 and
GSAT-12)
The system with a total of 187 transponders in
the C, Extended C and Ku-bands provides services to telecommunications,
television broadcasting, weather forecasting, disaster warning and Search and
Rescue operations.
Earth Observation Satellites
Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellite system
was commissioned with the launch of IRS-1A, in 1988. With eleven satellites in
operation, IRS is the largest civilian remote sensing satellite constellation
in the world providing imageries in a variety of spatial resolutions, spectral
bands and swaths. The data is used for several applications covering
agriculture, water resources, urban development, mineral prospecting, environment,
forestry, drought and flood forecasting, ocean resources and disaster
management.
Space Mission
Indian space programme encompasses research in
areas like astronomy, astrophysics, planetary and earth sciences, atmospheric
sciences and theoretical physics. Balloons, sounding rockets, space platforms
and ground-based facilities support these research efforts. A series of
sounding rockets are available for atmospheric experiments. Several scientific
instruments have been flown on satellites especially to direct celestial X-ray
and gamma-ray bursts.
Major space missions are Chandrayaan-l and
forthcoming Megha - Tropiques.
Experimental / Small Satellites
ISRO has launched many small satellites mainly
for the experimental purposes. This experiment include Remote Sensing,
Atmospheric Studies, Payload Development, Orbit Controls, recovery technology
etc.
All Satellites
|
Satellite |
Launch Date |
Launch Vehicle |
Type of
Satellite |
|
26.04.2012 |
PSLV-C19 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
12.10.2011 |
PSLV-C18 |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
|
|
12.10.2011 |
PSLV-C18 |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
|
|
12.10.2011 |
PSLV-C18 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
15.07.2011 |
PSLV-C17 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
21.05.2011 |
Ariane-5 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
20.04.2011 |
PSLV-C16 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
20.04.2011 |
PSLV-C16 |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
|
|
25.12.2010 |
GSLV-F06 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
12.07.2010 |
PSLV-C15 |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
|
|
12.07.2010 |
PSLV-C15 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
15.04.2010 |
GSLV-D3 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
23.09.2009 |
PSLV-C14 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
20.04.2009 |
PSLV-C12 |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
|
|
20.04.2009 |
PSLV-C12 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
22.10.2008 |
PSLV-C11 |
Space Mission |
|
|
28.04.2008 |
PSLV-C9 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
28.04.2008 |
PSLV-C9 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
12.03.2007 |
Ariane-5ECA |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
10.01.2007 |
PSLV-C7 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
10.01.2007 |
PSLV-C7 |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
|
|
02.09.2007 |
GSLV-F04 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
10.07.2006 |
GSLV-F02 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
22.12.2005 |
Ariane-5GS |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
05.05.2005 |
PSLV-C6 |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
|
|
05.05.2005 |
PSLV-C6 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
20.09.2004 |
GSLV-F01 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
17.10.2003 |
PSLV-C5 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
10.04.2003 |
Ariane-5G |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
28.09.2003 |
Ariane-5G |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
08.05.2003 |
GSLV-D2 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
12.09.2002 |
PSLV-C4 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
24.01.2002 |
Ariane-42L H10-3 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
22.10.2001 |
PSLV-C3 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
18.04.2001 |
GSLV-D1 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
22.03.2000 |
Ariane-5G |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
26.05.1999 |
PSLV-C2 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
03.04.1999 |
Ariane-42P H10-3 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
January 1998 |
Ariane-44L H10 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
29.09.1997 |
PSLV-C1 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
04.06.1997 |
Ariane-44L H10-3 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
21.03.1996 |
PSLV-D3 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
28.12.1995 |
Molniya |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
07.12.1995 |
Ariane-44L H10-3 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
15.10.1994 |
PSLV-D2 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
04.05.1994 |
ASLV |
Space Mission |
|
|
20.09.1993 |
PSLV-D1 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
23.07.1993 |
Ariane-44L H10+ |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
10.07.1992 |
Ariane-44L H10 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
20.05.1992 |
ASLV |
Space Mission |
|
|
29.08.1991 |
Vostok |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
12.06.1990 |
Delta 4925 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
21.07.1988 |
Ariane-3 |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
13.07.1988 |
ASLV |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
17.03.1988 |
Vostok |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
24.03.1987 |
ASLV |
Space Mission |
|
|
30.08.1983 |
Shuttle [PAM-D] |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
17.04.1983 |
SLV-3 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
10.04.1982 |
Delta 3910 PAM-D |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
20.11.1981 |
C-1 Intercosmos |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
19.06.1981 |
Ariane-1(V-3) |
Geo-Stationary Satellite |
|
|
31.05.1981 |
SLV-3 |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
18.07.1980 |
SLV-3 |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
|
|
10.08.1979 |
SLV-3 |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
|
|
07.06.1979 |
C-1 Intercosmos |
Earth Observation Satellite |
|
|
19.04.1975 |
C-1 Intercosmos |
Experimental / Small Satellite |
GROUND FACILITIES
India has established a strong infrastructure
for executing its space programme. They include facilities for the development
of satellites and launch vehicles and their testing; launch infrastructure for
sounding rockets and satellite launch vehicles; telemetry, tracking and command
network; data reception and processing systems for remote sensing.
A number of academic and research institutions
as well as industries participate in the Indian Space Programme. Several Indian
industries have the expertise to undertake sophisticated jobs required for
space systems.
LAUNCH FACILITY
SDSC SHAR has the necessary infrastructure for
launching satellite into low earth orbit, polar orbit and geostationary
transfer orbit. The launch complexes provide complete support for vehicle
assembly, fuelling, checkout and launch operations. Apart from these, it has
facilities for launching sounding rockets meant for studying the earth's
atmosphere.
First Launch Pad
The individual stages of PSLV or GSLV, their subsystems
and the spacecraft are prepared and checked out in separate facilities before
they are sent to launch pad for integration A-76-meter tall mobile service
tower (MST) facilitates the vertical integration of the vehicle. The foldable
working platforms of MST provide access to the vehicle at various elevations. A
massive launch pedestal, made up of steel plates, acts as the base on which the
vehicle is integrated.
The spacecraft is integrated to the vehicle in
a clean room, set up inside the MST. However, in the case of GSLV, the
spacecraft is interfaced with the payload adopter and then encapsulated in the
heat shield in the preparation facility itself. The encapsulated assembly is
moved to the launch pad for integrating with the 3rd stage of GSLV. The
umbilical tower houses the feed lines for liquid propellants and high-pressure
gases, checkout cables, and chilled air duct for supplying cool air to the
satellite and equipment bay.
Second Launch Pad
In order to provide redundant facilities for launching
the operational PSLVs and GSLVs and also to have quick turn around time for
launch, an additional launch pad with associated facilities was constructed. It
was designed to accommodate, both the present PSLVs and GSLVs, and also the
future launch vehicle configurations such as GSLV-MkIII.
As per the integrate, transfer and launch
(ITL) concept, based on which the new launch pad and the associated facilities
are designed, the entire vehicle is assembled and checked-out on a mobile
pedestal in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and then moved in vertical
position to the launch pad on a roll track.
Other facilities include, Solid Stage Assembly
Building (SSAB) connected to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) by a rail
track, Technical Complex-2 (TC2), Spacecraft Preparation Facility, Range
Instrumentation facilities comprising tracking, telemetry and tele-command
systems.
TRACKING FACILITY
ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network
(ISTRAC) provides mission support to low-earth orbit satellites as well as
launch vehicle missions. ISTRAC has its headquarters and a multi-mission
Spacecraft Control Centre at Bangalore. It has a network of ground stations at
Bangalore, Lucknow, Sriharikota, Port Blair and Thiruvananthapuram in India
besides stations at Mauritius, Bearslake (Russia), Brunei and Biak (Indonesia).
ISTRAC activities are organised into network
operations, network augmentation, mission operation and spacecraft health
monitoring, communications and computers and control centre facilities and
development projects. Programme planning and reliability groups support ISTRAC
activities.
The Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN),
commissioned during the year 2008, at Byalalu village near Bangalore forms the
Ground segment for providing deep space support for India's prestigious and
first Lunar mission, the Chandrayaan-1.The technical facilities in IDSN include
a 32 metre Deep Space Antenna, an 18 metre Antenna Terminal, an 11 metre
Antenna Terminal, Indian Space Science Data Centre (ISSDC) and a Technical
Services complex.
The IDSN is the first of its kind project in
the country that provides ISRO the capability to handle deep space missions of
India and also provides cross support to other deep space missions of external
space agencies because of its inter-operable features and state-of-the-art
capabilities.
DATA RECEPTION AND DISSEMINATION
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is
responsible for remote sensing satellite data acquisition and processing, data
dissemination, aerial remote sensing and decision support for disaster
management.
NRSC has archived a wealth of satellite images
from Indian and foreign satellites since 1983. NRSC has its data reception
facility at Shadnagar, 65 km from Hyderabad city. The station has four state of
the art antenna systems for data reception and archival.
The Satellite data processing chain has a user
friendly web mechanism to enable users to order data of their requirement. It
can facilitate to acquire data pertaining to any part of the globe on user
request.
The Aerial facility has two Beechcraft
aircraft to acquire data utilizing various sensors like Aerial cameras, Laser
instrument, Synthetic aperture radar and Magnetometer. The aerial facility has carried
out number of studies for mapping and infrastructure planning for towns and
cities, Cadastral surveys, canal alignment for interlinking of rivers, Digital
elevation model (DEM) applications , Mineral targeting etc., It has also
carried out international projects in Maldives and Emirates of Dubai.
The Decision Support Centre (DSC) is a single
window information provider on major natural disasters like Floods,
Agricultural Drought, Forest fires, Cyclones, Earthquakes and Landslides. It
provides near real time information to State and Central government for relief,
rehabilitation and planning. The DSC also supports International Charter on
Space and Major Disasters and Sentinel Asia. Under this, critical support was
extended to Myanmar during Nargis(2008) Cyclone; Indonesian floods(2008) and
China earthquake (2008).
NRSC also has very sophisticated
infrastructure for analysis of satellite data: state-of-art Digital image
processing and GIS Lab.
DATA ANALYSIS
Remote sensing data are being used to map/monitor/survey/manage
various natural resources of the country under National Natural Resources
Management System (NNRMS) programmes. Funded by various user ministries and
ISRO/DOS, these programmes have been generating valuable spatial data assets
and information solutions.
Several areas of application such as
Agriculture, Soil, Bio-resources and Environment, Ocean Resources, Water
Resources, Rural Development, Urban Development, and Disaster Management etc.,
which are of direct relevance to the nation are executed by ISRO/DOS centers
like National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Space Application Centre (SAC),
Regional Remote Sensing Centres (RRSCs), North Eastern - Space Application
Centre (NE - SAC) and State Remote Sensing Centers and State/Central Agencies.
These centres have sophisticated computer
facilities for image analysis and GIS to cater to the users needs and
participate actively in areas like disaster management, software development,
agro-climatic planning, national drinking water mission, national resources
census, large scale mapping, etc, besides taking up projects for various
ministries and departments.
ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU)
v Carries out development of inertial sensors and systems for satellites and launch vehicles covering navigation systems, satellite inertial systems, bearing and space tribology and inertial systems integration and simulation.
v Facilities include precision fabrication, assembly, integration and testing.
v Achivements include development of inertial systems for ISRO launch vehicles and satellites, solar array drive assemblies, scanning mechanisms, etc.
v Currently engaged in development of Inertal Navigation System for PSLV, GSLV, INSAT and IRS satellites.
MANAGEMENT
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 40 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).
CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]
The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including
but not limited to: The Courts,
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.56.99 |
|
|
1 |
Rs.88.97 |
|
Euro |
1 |
Rs.71.57 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
|
Report Prepared
by : |
BSN |
SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS
|
SCORE FACTORS |
RANGE |
POINTS |
|
HISTORY |
1~10 |
9 |
|
PAID-UP CAPITAL |
1~10 |
8 |
|
OPERATING SCALE |
1~10 |
8 |
|
FINANCIAL CONDITION |
|
|
|
--BUSINESS SCALE |
1~10 |
8 |
|
--PROFITABILIRY |
1~10 |
8 |
|
--LIQUIDITY |
1~10 |
8 |
|
--LEVERAGE |
1~10 |
8 |
|
--RESERVES |
1~10 |
8 |
|
--CREDIT LINES |
1~10 |
8 |
|
--MARGINS |
-5~5 |
- |
|
DEMERIT POINTS |
|
|
|
--BANK CHARGES |
YES/NO |
NO |
|
--LITIGATION |
YES/NO |
NO |
|
--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION |
YES/NO |
NO |
|
MERIT POINTS |
|
|
|
--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP |
YES/NO |
NO |
|
--EXPORT ACTIVITIES |
YES/NO |
YES |
|
--AFFILIATION |
YES/NO |
YES |
|
--LISTED |
YES/NO |
NO |
|
--OTHER MERIT FACTORS |
YES/NO |
YES |
|
TOTAL |
|
73 |
This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk
and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a
composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report.
The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as
follows:
Financial
condition (40%) Ownership
background (20%) Payment
record (10%)
Credit history
(10%) Market trend
(10%) Operational
size (10%)
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 |
- |
This report is issued at your request without any
risk and responsibility on the part of MIRA INFORM PRIVATE LIMITED (MIPL)
or its officials.