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Bengaluru firm that developed crew module for Gaganyaan maiden test flight ready to supply more critical technologies

Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies, which developed the critical crew module (CM) for the successful first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) on October 21, will supply three more crew modules and other critical items like front cones for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission.

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NCERT reading material on Chandrayaan draws ire for ‘mixing science with mythology’

Reading material suggested by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Chandrayaan-3 for schoolchildren has drawn the ire of rationalists and educationists for “mixing science with mythology.”

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India needs tenfold growth to become a developed nation by 2047, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India aspires to become a developed nation by 2047 and it needs a tenfold growth when compared to now to achieve the goal, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

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The ascent begins: On the progress of India’s human spaceflight mission

The earliest India’s first crewed flight can happen is 2025, but developments show that the mission can be undertaken with confidence

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Two forerunners that set the stage for ISRO’s Gaganyaan test

ISRO's TV-D1 mission was the result of two successful forerunners: SRE-1 (2007) & CARE (2014). SRE-1 was India's first successful attempt to bring back an orbiting satellite & CARE tested a 3.75-tonne uncrewed crew module in a sub-orbital altitude. TV-D1 had 3 other highlights: a liquid booster rocket, Crew Escape…

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LPSC happy with performance of Test Vehicle-D1 mission’s propulsion system

ISRO celebrates successful TV-D1 mission; LPSC in Thiruvananthapuram happy with propulsion system performance. The mission demonstrated in-flight abort capability and recovery of the crew escape system. The LPSC developed a liquid propulsion stage based on the L-40 stage of the GSLV. The mission was the first time an ISRO launch…

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ISRO chief Somnath says space agency prefers woman fighter test pilots for its manned mission, possible in future

ISRO prefers female fighter test pilots/scientists for Gaganyaan mission. ISRO to send female humanoid robot in unmanned Gaganyaan mission next year. ISRO's target to put operational space station by 2035.

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Hyderabad-based technology firm makes key stage processing system for ISRO’s Gaganyaan test vehicle

Ananth Technologies (ATL) played a key role in ISRO's Gaganyaan TV-D1 mission, supplying critical mission systems. These included stage processing, command execution, data acquisition, transducer excitation, mini-power modules, telemetry, power switching, laser gyro and navigation system control electronics.

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Pinarayi congratulates ISRO for successful Gaganyaan test vehicle flight launch

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Vijayan said: “This marks a major step in launching India’s own crewed space missions and proves our mettle in achieving substantial advancements in space research”.

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Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer pats ISRO scientists for success of Gaganyaan test flight

Gov. Abdul Nazeer congratulated ISRO scientists for successful completion of Test Vehicle D1 mission, the first test flight for Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. He expressed pride in ISRO's achievement and wished them success in future projects.

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ISRO successfully launches Test Flight Abort Mission for project Gaganyaan

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully executed the Test Flight Abort Mission, for the Gaganyaan mission on Saturday after the first test flight was aborted at 8:45 am due to a problem in the engine ignition.

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Gaganyaan test flight mission successful, crew escape module splashes down

ISRO on Saturday rescheduled the launch of its maiden Test Vehicle for the Gaganyaan human space flight mission by 30 minutes from the spaceport here.

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Gaganyaan Mission | ISRO is set for first test flight

ISRO to conduct Gaganyaan's first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) on October 21. TV-D1 will lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

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PM Modi “directs” ISRO to land man on moon by 2040

PM Modi chaired the meeting to assess the progress of the Gaganyaan mission and outline the future of Indian space exploration

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Showstopper of 2023 Dasara flower show in Mysuru is Chandrayaan-3

Lakhs of flowers have been used to create a model of Chandrayaan-3, which is the highlight of this year’s Dasara flower show. The creation is a tribute to the entire team of ISRO for the success of their moon mission.

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Hundreds of tests planned, working to get crew module from outside India: ISRO’s Somanath on Gaganyaan

ISRO will test its Crew Escape System (CES) on Oct. 21, 2023, to ensure astronauts' safety in case of a launch vehicle malfunction. The test will use a single-stage rocket powered by liquid propellants, and the mission will be uncrewed. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath spoke of the mission, the crew…

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ISRO chairman calls on Stalin, thanks him for honouring scientists

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath thanked CM M.K. Stalin for honouring ISRO scientists and discussed ISRO-related activities in TN. He presented a model of Chandrayaan 3 and thanked him for supporting space programme. ISRO is setting up a second launch complex at Kulasekarapattinam to launch smaller payloads. CM promised support for…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Arrest of doctor & woman for selling newborns; HC reserves orders on bail petition of jailed Minister; ISRO chief meets TN CM to discuss activities: Police arrested a doctor & woman for forcing a couple to sell their newborn & for selling newborns in the past. Madras HC reserved orders…

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Two-hour long maiden test flight of Gaganyaan mission to commence at 7 am on October 21

The Gaganyaan mission aims to demonstrate the capability to launch human beings (three crew members) to low earth orbit and bring them back safely to earth by landing them in either the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea.

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ISRO chairman visits Kalam’s memorial in Ramanathapuram district; interacts with school children; flags off marathon

ISRO chairman S. Somanath paid rich tributes at the Kalam memorial and also participated in a few events jointly organised by the Ramanathapuram district administration and Kalam Foundation

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ISRO to hold more test Gaganyaan vehicle missions after maiden test flight on October 21: Somanath

The test vehicle development flight (TV-D1) will be conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh to test the crew module that is scheduled to house Indian astronauts during the human spaceflight late next year.

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August 23 to be observed as 'National Space Day', government issues notification

The central government has issued a notification that August 23 will be observed as 'National Space Day' to commemorate the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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