Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV )
Successful PSLV-C20/SARAL Mission: India’s French “Space” Connect
For almost the last 50 years, space collaboration has significantly remained intact between France and India. They have worked together on a range of issues from satellite applications, developing small satellites to earth system science and weather satellites.
The PSLV-C18 Mission and Indo-French Collaboration in Space
India and France must now develop a joint marketing strategy for satellite launches and also concentrate on the joint design and development of satellites for smaller developing countries.
GSAT-12: Boosting Transponder Demand
The larger issue which the GSAT-12 launch brings to the fore is that of the mounting demand for satellite transponders and India’s capabilities in this regard.
ISRO cannot afford failures
ISRO needs to conduct a thorough enquiry particularly because failure in a time-tested and launch proven “stage one technology” is undesirable.
Successful launch of PSLVC15
The PSVLC15 launch has enhanced India’s capability in the field of cartography and space reconnaissance and demonstrated its capabilities in the small satellites market.
ISRO Delivers Ten Satellites at a Go
India’s Space Programme has been contributing a lot towards bestowing ‘Soft Power’ status to the country over the last couple of years.
