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by SSridhar
12 Mar 2024 08:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Gaganyaan Mission: Launch and Discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 4091

Re: Gaganyaan Mission: Launch and Discussion

India unveils its first set of Gaganyaan astronauts - Jatan Mehta, The Space Review After four years of secrecy, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on February 27 the first four astronauts selected to fly on the country’s initial set of human spaceflight missions mid-decade via ISRO’...
by SSridhar
09 Mar 2024 07:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1352
Views: 541379

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Have started a new thread for Chandrayaan-4.
by SSridhar
09 Mar 2024 07:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 4: Mission, Launch and Discussions
Replies: 2
Views: 791

Re: Chandrayaan 4: Mission, Launch and Discussions

In a first, Isro to launch 2 vehicles for Chandrayaan-4 mission; spacecraft to bring lunar rocks to India - ToI For the first time in the history of Isro, India will launch two rockets to complete a single mission — the country’s fourth moon mission Chandrayaan-4 that will bring moon rocks and soil...
by SSridhar
09 Mar 2024 07:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 4: Mission, Launch and Discussions
Replies: 2
Views: 791

Chandrayaan 4: Mission, Launch and Discussions

Please use this thread to track all developments on the Chandrayaan 4 Mission. Recent historic space achievements of Bharat; 1) Chandrayaan 3: https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?t=7922 2) Gaganyaan: https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?t=7954 2) Aditya-L1: https://forums.bhar...
by SSridhar
27 Feb 2024 14:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla – the four Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots are the ‘astronaut designates’ who have been undergoing training for India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, planned f...
by SSridhar
27 Feb 2024 04:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Gaganyaan Mission: Launch and Discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 4091

Re: Gaganyaan Mission: Launch and Discussion

Nair, Prathap, Krishnan and Chauhan listed for Gaganyaan mission - ToI Ever since 2018 when PM Modi announced Gaganyaan, India's first manned space mission, the names of the prospective astronauts have been a matter of suspense and secrecy. Now, TOI has them. Sources said the four astronauts-select...
by SSridhar
22 Feb 2024 07:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2230305

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Indian Defence Secretary on India-US Relationship - ToI Excerpts Aramane, speaking at the second INDUS-X defence summit with US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral John C Aquilino here, also thanked Washington for helping "very quickly" with "intelligence and situational awareness whi...
by SSridhar
21 Feb 2024 14:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Gaganyaan: Cryo engine qualification for human-rated LVM-3 completed - ToI Isro Wednesday said it has accomplished a major milestone in the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine that powers the cryogenic stage of the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle for Gaganyaan missions, with the completion of...
by SSridhar
20 Feb 2024 13:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

ISRO planning another Mars mission, to send lander with a helicopter to Red Planet: Report - ET The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is reportedly planning another ambitious mission to Mars. As per reports, ISRO is planning to send a lander to the Red Planet. The lander after touching down...
by SSridhar
20 Feb 2024 07:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

The Evolution of India's weather satellite programs - Ajay Lele, The Space Review On February 17, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV-F14 mission. It was the tenth flight of ISRO’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with an indigenous cryogenic u...
by SSridhar
19 Feb 2024 14:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

India's first spy satellite made by domestic private player set for launch - Business Standard The first spy satellite in India to be made by a local private player is set to be launched in a SpaceX rocket by April and will be used by the armed forces to get discreet information , The Economic Time...
by SSridhar
18 Feb 2024 07:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

ISRO holding discussions "internally' on Chandrayaan-4 mission: Chairman S Somanath - ET ISRO was holding discussions 'internally' on its plan for the launch of Chandrayaan-4 mission and was involved in developing a 'novel design' and 'high-end technology' in this connection , a top official s...
by SSridhar
17 Feb 2024 18:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

GSLV F14 successfully and precisely injects Insat-3DS into GTO.

Next GSLV mission is the NISAR satellite launch.
by SSridhar
17 Feb 2024 09:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Cartosat-2: India's storied high-res image provider signs off in style, caps 17 years of happy memories for ISRO - Economic Times This is what responsible space-faring nations like ISRO do Cartosat-2: ISRO's storied Cartosat-2 satellite has reached the end of its flight path after it was brought do...
by SSridhar
01 Feb 2024 16:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-US Defence Trade & Technology Initiative: News & Discussion
Replies: 121
Views: 44086

Re: India-US Defence Trade & Technology Initiative: News & Discussion

It is just not the price tag of USD3B alone. It is in the interests of the US too to sell these to India to keep a watch on IOR for Chinese maritime activities which are increasing by the day. The Gaza-inspired activities in the Arabian Sea as well by the Iranians, the Houthis and the opportunistic ...
by SSridhar
26 Jan 2024 17:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184685

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Iran fired missiles across the Pakistani border and killed Pakistanis. The Pakistanis fired missiles across the Iranian border and killed Pakistanis.
by SSridhar
28 Dec 2023 20:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

India planning to launch 50 satellites for intelligence gathering in five years: ISRO chief India is aiming to launch 50 satellites in the next five years for geo-intelligence gathering which will include the creation of a layer of satellites in different orbits with a capacity to track the movemen...
by SSridhar
09 Dec 2023 15:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595930

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Missile testing paused in Odisha to save sea turtles - ToI Missile testing, mechanised boats, and movement of people adversely impact the mass nesting and breeding of sea turtles off the island. Around five lakh Olive Ridleys nested there this year. The Army and Coast Guard will patrol the coast to...
by SSridhar
08 Dec 2023 19:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
Replies: 119
Views: 31558

Re: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions

Aditya captures full-disk images of Sun; can aid in understanding impact of solar radiation on Earth’s climate The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) instrument on board Aditya-L1, India’s first space solar observatory, has successfully captured the first full-disk images of the Sun in the ...
by SSridhar
08 Dec 2023 10:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1352
Views: 541379

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Chang'e-5' Propulsion Module moved to Sun-Earth L1 point after the sample return module entered Earth's orbit. These are cost-effective & innovative ways to utilize resources, just like the 4th Stage of PSLV. They may also contribute towards reducing space debris.
by SSridhar
08 Dec 2023 10:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

India sets sights on a moon base by 2047 India is setting long-term goals that could see the country establish its own moon base before 2050. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S. Somanath set out a provisional, integrated roadmap for exploring the moon in a Nov. 28 talk at a sympos...
by SSridhar
06 Dec 2023 07:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

What is a hybrid rocket and what are the green propellants used? I don't see any info about this on their website either.. Liquid Nitrous Oxide variants perhaps as a monoprpellant rather than the dangerous Hydrazine? This is the path several green propellant attempts are taking. And, Hybrid may be ...
by SSridhar
06 Dec 2023 07:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Isro gears up to bring Lunar samples on Chandrayaan-4; Key docking experiment in 2024 - Chethan Kumar, ToI Re-orbiting the Lander, RPO (Rendezvous & Proximity Operations which also has significant military requirement), Docking, Trans Earth Injection, Atmospheric re-entry & Recovery, Safe-h...
by SSridhar
04 Dec 2023 14:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2230305

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

What would be the outcome of such an excercise? I agree with Vayutuvan on that part. First of all, there should be unanimity in political support, which is not there because of opposition’s hatred of Modi. Secondly, they would use it as a political opportunity to rile Modi & BJP. These would be...
by SSridhar
03 Dec 2023 13:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Astronauts for Gaganyaan mission ready and waiting for flight to happen in 2025: ISRO chief - ET Gandhinagar: Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somanath said here on Saturday that the astronauts selected for India's first human space flight programme Gaganyaan are ready and waiting for ...
by SSridhar
02 Dec 2023 14:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Aditya-L1 unveils insights into solar wind dynamics - ToI India's Aditya-L1 satellite has marked a significant milestone as the Aditya Solar wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) payload initiated its operations, shedding light on the mysteries of solar wind , Isro said on Saturday. ASPEX, equipped with...
by SSridhar
28 Nov 2023 18:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018922

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Can the Chinese self correct the falling population trend? So darn difficult. In fact impossible. I don't want to make this a China forum but their TFR is half of the replacement TFR of 2.1 and is falling, in spite of the two-child or three-child encouragement. Also, it was not the one-child policy...
by SSridhar
28 Nov 2023 17:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

New milestone! IIT-M incubated space-tech startup Agnikul to flight test world’s 1st single-piece 3D-printed engine Chennai-based startup Agnikul, known for its expertise in developing satellite launch vehicles, has announced plans to launch its first flight by the end of this year . What sets this...
by SSridhar
25 Nov 2023 12:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Aditya L1 spacecraft is nearing its final phase, says ISRO chief - ET Aditya L1 spacecraft, India's first space-based mission to study the Sun, is nearing its final phase, and maneuvers to enter the L1 point are expected to be completed by January 7, 2024 , according to ISRO Chairman S Somanath. &q...
by SSridhar
10 Nov 2023 19:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2230305

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Wonder why not visit the Phillipines or Taiwan to showcase the breadth of alliance ? Garooda, you have posed the same question in two threads unnecessarily. As for the Philippines, Austin visited that country in late Jan this year and then Pres. Marcos visited the US and met Austin in the Pentagon....
by SSridhar
03 Nov 2023 20:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Is it just me or does the CM look upside down. In another pic somewhere I saw the CM was tilted on its side in the sea, merrily bobbing away. The floatation system should correct such a position. Gaganyaan mission: After success of crew module abort test, ISRO eyes uprighting system in 2024 - Johns...
by SSridhar
27 Oct 2023 17:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses
Replies: 1287
Views: 318492

Re: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses

Pratyush wrote: 27 Oct 2023 11:51 Why was Li Keqiang in Singapore of all places?

Was he looking to defection?
Pratyush, he died in Shanghai
by SSridhar
27 Oct 2023 08:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses
Replies: 1287
Views: 318492

Re: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses

Now the New Yorker also chimes in, with https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/10/30/chinas-age-of-malaise Here are my reflections on some important points made in this wonderful article. How did Wang become a literary icon in a country famed for its constraint? It helped that he was adroit at cra...
by SSridhar
25 Oct 2023 14:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses
Replies: 1287
Views: 318492

Re: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses

ricky_v wrote: 25 Oct 2023 03:04^reports say that he has been missing from the public eye since late august, the nuke sub incident is mid to late September I think
The date of the accident that is circulating is August 21.
by SSridhar
24 Oct 2023 12:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

ISRO develops its agenda for the future - Ajay Lele On October 21, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested the Crew Escape System (CES), part of its progress on the human space travel program called Gaganyaan. ISRO will be analyzing the data generated during the entire mis...
by SSridhar
24 Oct 2023 11:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Is it just me or does the CM look upside down. In another pic somewhere I saw the CM was tilted on its side in the sea, merrily bobbing away. From this week's The Space Review article on the ISRO Abort Test , The rescheduled launch attempt 45 minutes later was successfully completed despite the cre...
by SSridhar
14 Oct 2023 15:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184685

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

RoyG wrote: 12 Oct 2023 19:14 Have a theory about DG Khan incident
Good research, thanks.
by SSridhar
12 Oct 2023 09:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595930

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

I think that the initial increase in range from 250 Kms to 450 Kms was probably a s/w activation.

But, other range extensions have probably been done through optimizations to ramjet engine's performance or the use of composites.
by SSridhar
11 Oct 2023 10:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591677

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Skyroot signs MoUs with French space firms to launch satellites on its Vikram rockets - NIE Space-tech startup Skyroot Aerospace has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with French satellite companies for procurement of its launch services in the upcoming Vikram 1 mission and future miss...
by SSridhar
11 Oct 2023 07:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1225
Views: 1575518

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

ramana wrote: 11 Oct 2023 00:40 https://lloydmelnick.com/2017/06/14/thi ... ippur-war/

S.Sridhar an old article about how confirmation bias blinds assessment.
Thanks for the article ramana. Interesting.