Indian Space Research Organisation

The GSLV Mk-III is no jugaad

Dec 18, 2014 4 min read

Uncategorized Ariane 6 Arianespace geostationary transfer orbit GSLV Mk-III Indian Space Research Organisation Mars Orbiter Mission NASA MAVEN PSLV

Scroll December 18, 2014 (Note: This piece was written in the future-tense and published before ISRO's successful test flight this morning.) Come Thursday, the Indian Space Research Organisation…

A "Dear ISRO" moment

Sep 26, 2014 3 min read

Uncategorized cryogenic engine Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Indian Space Research Organisation Mangalyaan Mars Orbiter Mission Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle scientific research

Even if ISRO has launched a spacecraft to Mars, the payload limit still stands in the way of taking full advantage of scientific interest on the ground. But apparently now isn't the time to think about that...…

And the GSLV flew!

Jan 7, 2014 4 min read

Uncategorized cryogenic rocket engine gaseous fuels GSLV Indian Space Research Organisation payload Saturn launch vehicle space program

The Copernican January 6, 2014 Congratulations, ISRO, for successfully launching the GSLV-D5 (and the GSAT-14 satellite with it) on January 5. Even as I write this, ISRO has put out an update on its…