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by member_23832
05 Jan 2014 17:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions
Replies: 471
Views: 65429

Re: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions

Fantastic launch...important mile stone..well done ISRO..You make the country proud, one more time.
by member_23832
05 Jan 2014 13:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions
Replies: 471
Views: 65429

Re: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions

finally the day has come...waiting with bated breadth....all the best ISRO
by member_23832
03 Dec 2013 22:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

MOM moves on! MOM is going to cruise out of the sphere of Influence of Earth in about 4 hours from now ! we will keep you posted. Sphere of Influence Explained: The Sun is much more massive than any of the planets and its gravity dominat...es the Solar System. Only very near to the planets, the plan...
by member_23832
02 Dec 2013 23:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Isro's Mars Orbiter Mission crosses Moon's orbit, travelling 10,00,000 km per day CHENNAI: Isro's Mars Orbiter Mission, which was placed in inter-Mars trajectory in the early hours on Sunday, has crossed Moon's orbit and is travelling beyond Earth's natural satellite. "The Mars Orbiter spacecr...
by member_23832
02 Dec 2013 21:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Spacecraft has travelled a distance of 5,36,000 km by 17:00 hrs (IST) of Dec 2, 2013. It has crossed the distance to Moon's orbit around Earth (mean distance 3,85,000 km) this morning.

http://www.isro.org/mars/updates.aspx
by member_23832
01 Dec 2013 00:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Thats fantastic, MOM becomes first indian spacecraft to leave earth, Congrats ISRO and all the Scientists involved in MOM who made this achievement possible
by member_23832
01 Dec 2013 00:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Great Success, Critical Mile stone achieved...Congrats ISRO.
by member_23832
01 Dec 2013 00:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Tonight’s manoeuver has been completed, imparting the required incremental velocity of 648 m/s.

The orbit determination team will get us the orbit details soon FB
by member_23832
01 Dec 2013 00:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

With just three minutes to go, MOM is now ready to fire its Liquid Engine !

https://www.facebook.com/isromom?ref=br_tf
by member_23832
01 Dec 2013 00:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Forward rotation of the spacecraft has been completed successfully.

https://www.facebook.com/isromom?ref=br_tf
by member_23832
30 Nov 2013 15:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Countdown begins for Mars Orbiter Mission to leave earth's gravity at 12.49am http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Countdown-begins-for-Mars-Orbiter-Mission-to-leave-earths-gravity-at-12-49am/articleshow/26615267.cms HYDERABAD: The count down has begun. Tonight is the night Isro's scienti...
by member_23832
29 Nov 2013 23:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Mars Orbiter Mission successfully passes lethal radiation belts HYDERABAD: Lethal radiation belts in the earth's inner magnestosphere are no cause for concern for Isro scientists as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has sufficient safeguards. Isro scientists explained that the two doughnut shaped blan...
by member_23832
29 Nov 2013 18:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

MOM has edge over MAVEN, say Isro scientists http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-mom-has-edge-over-maven-say-isro-scientists-1926574 Comparisons between the Indian and American spacecrafts which have embarked on a mission to explore planet Mars is inevitable, and over the next 300 days, there will ...
by member_23832
24 Nov 2013 21:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

ISRO has existing capabilities for future planetary missions after Mars, say to Venus. Since proven SAR payloads/tech exist already within ISRO, it can be used for "seeing" through the thick atmosphere of Venus. :-) India planning Venus mission http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...
by member_23832
24 Nov 2013 15:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Details of fuel consumed in MOM in earth orbit Isro to launch German, French, British, Canadian satellites CHENNAI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), that got global recognition for its successful launch of a mission to Mars, will now launch German, French, British and Canadaian satelli...
by member_23832
15 Nov 2013 23:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

ISRO to celebrate 50 years of rocketry http://idrw.org/?p=29461 After watching with bated breath the lift-off of the PSLV C 25 that marked India’s first interplanetary foray, the news that the launch of a now-commonplace, sounding rocket has been scheduled next week would seem tame. However, the RH-...
by member_23832
15 Nov 2013 23:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

After Mars, Isro now plans a mission to the Sun http://idrw.org/?p=29477 Solar physicists to meet in Bangalore next week to prepare for Aditya 1, which will carry equipment to study solar corona. After successfully launching the Mars Orbiter Mission, India is now gearing up for its next expedition, ...
by member_23832
11 Nov 2013 21:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

Isro, Nasa in talks to develop radar satellite http://idrw.org/?p=29327 While India’s Mars Mission has set off on its maiden journey, here’s another space project on the cards. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) and Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) are in talks to jointly ...
by member_23832
11 Nov 2013 21:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

Isro lines up 18 missions over the next 15 months http://idrw.org/?p=29327 The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has lined up 18missions over the next 15 months. The upcoming launches include Chandrayaan-2, GAGAN (which will improve accuracy of GPS), Astrosat and others. Isro is also plannin...
by member_23832
11 Nov 2013 20:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 395113

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

ISRO press release says the Spacecraft is healthy, they energised both the primary and the redundant coils to increase the flow of propelleant to get the additional thrust probably in double quick time..??...but flow to the liquid engine stopped..is there any other valve apart from the above mention...
by member_23832
01 Nov 2013 22:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

Isro does a ‘clean’ test run of Mars mission MUMBAI: "10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-0. All systems are a go, real time systems activated and on board computers are in flight mode," an official announced in anticipation at Isro's Sriharikota centre on Thursday. An air of nervousness pervaded the tea...
by member_23832
01 Nov 2013 22:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

'Lucky peanuts' wish from Nasa to Isro on Mars mission BANGALORE: It is a "lucky peanuts" wish from the Nasa to Indian Space Research Organization on its ambitious mission to Mars. As the Isro geared up for the Mars Orbit Mission (MOM) " Mangalyaan", Nasa wished the Indian space ...
by member_23832
30 Oct 2013 23:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

Isro awaiting govt nod for more funds for second Moon mission Chandrayaan-2 SRIHARIKOTA: Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) on Wednesday said it was awaiting the government's approval for more funds to develop a lander and a rover for its second Moon mission 'Chandrayaan-2'. Isro chairman K R...
by member_23832
25 Oct 2013 20:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

For ISRO, Mars mission may turn out to be rocket science If the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) lifts off on November 5 from Sriharikota as planned, it will be watched by more than a normal share of anxious eyes. It is a difficult mission, and fickle weather adds to the complexity. But ISRO ch...
by member_23832
25 Oct 2013 20:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

India’s space odyssey ISRO’s Mangalyaan is a lucky omen for India, shifting the focus from meaningless prestige projects like putting a man on the moon to hard-nosed investment in space. Of course, our first planetary probe has invited the customary dissent notes from fans of displacement analysis. ...
by member_23832
24 Oct 2013 14:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

ISRO chief highly optimistic of its challenging Mars mission The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is highly optimistic of the success of the country’s maiden inter-planetary probe to Mars from Sriharikota on November 5. The mission will begin its odyssey at 2.36 pm, with a window of only fi...
by member_23832
22 Oct 2013 21:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

Isro peers into space, looks for ‘second earth’ Is there a ‘second earth’? Is anyone out there in outer space? In the quest for answers to these questions, Indian space scientists are peering at the heavens as part of a global race to discover a ‘second earth’ outside the solar system. And, if they ...
by member_23832
19 Oct 2013 21:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

India's Mars mission delayed by a week CHENNAI: India's Mars Orbiter Mission, scheduled for launch on October 28, has been delayed and the fresh date will be announced later, said the space agency chief. "Of the two ships Nalanda and Yamuna, only Yamanua has reached Fiji. Nalanda has not reache...
by member_23832
19 Oct 2013 10:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

India, US orbiters to reach Mars within 24 hours of each other AHMEDABAD: Five years ago India launched its first successful Moon mission, Chandrayaan I. Now, with Mangalyaan, India will become the fourth nation in the world to take the first step to Mars, if it successfully positions a spacecraft i...
by member_23832
15 Oct 2013 19:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 670268

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

ISRO Human Space Flight Program Update: Cabin Environment Simulation System ISRO recently commissioned a new facility called Cabin Environment Simulation System (CESS) under the Human Space Flight Program. CESS will be used for test and evaluation of space modules under regulated environmental condi...
by member_23832
06 Oct 2013 23:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 961185

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

India’s Mars mission: The countdown begins for ISRO’s voyage to the Red Planet It’s baby steps to deep space. But the 400-million kilometres, 299-day, rs 450-cr voyage to Mars, set to launch on October 28, is also a leap of faith for ISRO, explains JOHNSON T A Though science is at the core of their ...
by member_23832
06 Oct 2013 13:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 961185

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Nasa reaffirms support to India's Mars orbiter mission: Isro BANGALORE: Nasa has reaffirmed its communications and navigation support to India's Mars orbiter mission and stated that the current US government partial shutdown would not affect Isro's launch schedule. India's Mars 0rbiter mission (MOM)...
by member_23832
05 Oct 2013 08:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 961185

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

NASA findings won’t affect Mars mission, say ISRO officials Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists denied Thursday findings relayed by NASA rover Curiosity on September 19, that there is no trace of methane on the surface of Mars, have undermined Mangalyaan Mission or Mars Orbiter Miss...
by member_23832
05 Oct 2013 08:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 961185

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

US govt shutdown may force Isro to delay October 28 Mars mission launch by 2 years BANGALORE: While the US government shutdown has inconvenienced millions of Americans, it's also worrying Isro scientists working on India's ambitious space programme to Mars. The Rs 450 crore Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM...
by member_23832
04 Oct 2013 20:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 961185

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

ISRO-NASA to launch satellite In a first, Nasa and Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will join forces to manufacture and launch an all-weather satellite to support disaster management, understanding movement of tectonic plates to climate change and estimation of crop and tree cover. Dr K. Ra...
by member_23832
03 Oct 2013 11:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 961185

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Mars spacecraft taken to Sriharikota for October 28 launch MUMBAI: At 6am on Gandhi Jayanti, the 1,350kg Indian Mars Orbiter began its initial journey towards the Red Planet. After a puja for the mission's success, the spacecraft was flagged off from the Isro Satellite Centre in Bangalore towards th...