For the first-time ever, enthusiasts can witness the maiden launch of an all-new Indian rocket from an Indian Spaceport. The Indian Space Research Organization has announced that the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV) will be having its maiden flight or first developmental flight on Saturday, August 7th, at 9:18am, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Public can watch the maiden launch of India's SSLV rocket, from up-close; Here's how

As the Indian Space Research Organization's new-age Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) lifts off from the spaceport in Sriharikota, 750 girl students from across India will be watching in delight, with high expectations.

Student-built 'AzaadiSAT' to be co-passenger on ISRO's maiden launch of SSLV rocket

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is well-known for having performed space science missions such as Chandrayaan 1 & 2 (Lunar orbiter and observation missions) and Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission), among others.

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India's 'Gaganyaan' or first-ever Human Spaceflight programme has been garnering attention as India is working on launching Indian astronauts on home-grown rockets.

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Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently "unlocked" the Indian space sector, over 60 firms have registered with ISRO, according to Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.

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The Indian Space agency now has a new facility aimed at performing what in simple terms can be explained as a holistic 'Traffic Management in Space' and to ensure the sustainable use of space.

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India's new-age rocket, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) would have its maiden flight by July end, said ISRO Chairman, Dr S. Somanath. He was speaking following the successful launch of the PSLV-C53 mission that ISRO had performed to orbit three customer satellites from Singapore.

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In the past, the Indian Space Research Organization has astounded the globe by carrying out space missions at astonishingly low rates. Following in this tradition, the ISRO has now set its sights on an expedition to Venus, which will only cost between Rs 5 billion and Rs 10 billion.

Watch | ISRO's yet another budget space trip: After moon and mars, India is going to Venus

As per the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the Chandrayaan-2 Lunar Orbiter recently performed a Collision Avoidance Manoeuvre (CAM), to mitigate the risk of passing very close to NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).

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"If we have to conduct a successful human spaceflight and sustain it in India, we need a strong pool of doctors to get involved in the Human Spaceflight mission.

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GSAT-24, an Indian communication satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for satellite television service provider TataSky, will be placed in orbit on June 22, by the French Ariane 5 rocket.

ISRO-built GSAT-24 satellite for Tata Sky to be launched by French rocket on June 22

For a fledgling rocket company, every single test of a rocket engine is a crucial step toward developing an operational spacefaring rocket. Indian start-up, Skyroot Aerospace has crossed yet another milestone in developing its maiden rocket Vikram-1, by designing, developing and completing the successful test-firing of its third-stage engine, all within the Indian private sector.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) successfully completed the maiden static test fire of its 'HS200' rocket booster at 7:20am on Friday at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Watch: ISRO tests rocket booster that is among the largest-of-its-kind in the world

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully completed the maiden static test fire of its 'HS200' rocket booster, at 7:20am on Friday at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has plans to build a pair of identical satellites dubbed 'Disha' to study the upper atmosphere. While placed in low earth orbit (nearly 500km above the earth's surface), the spacecraft is meant to study the physics and chemistry of the upper atmosphere, including the distribution of temperature, density, and chemical constituents, and the chemical reactions that occur there.

ISRO plans to build two satellites, DISHA-L&H, to study upper atmosphere

GPS (Global Positioning System) signals are not always pin-point accurate and are susceptible to factors and disturbances such as ionospheric interference, the location of the moving vehicle, and even the functioning of the GPS satellite, signal availability, etc.

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From building IIT Bombay's maiden student satellite 'Pratham', to working on developing a safer fuel and more efficient engine for satellites, the founders of Indian start-up 'Manastu' have come a long way.

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India's state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) supplied to ISRO, what is being referred to as the first set of hardware for India's Human Spaceflight mission.

India's HAL hands over satellite structure that is meant to support ISRO's Gaganyaan mission

The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has revealed that leakage in a crucial valve connected to the fuel tank eventually led to the failure of the GISAT-1 mission.

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Dr K Sivan, the former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has revealed that 1,200 acres of land in southern Tamil Nadu state have been acquired and handed over to the Indian space agency for the construction of the country's second spaceport.

50% land for India's new spaceport in Tamil Nadu handed over to ISRO, says ex-chairman Sivan

In a first, India's Space Research Organisation(ISRO) on Monday launched a satellite jointly developed by team of international researchers including from Taiwan.

In a first, Taiwan researchers joined in developing satellite launched by ISRO

In a "marvellous accomplishment", Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has put earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites into orbit successfully.

Marvellous accomplishment: In 2022's maiden mission, ISRO puts three satellites into orbit successfully

In what marks the resumption of rocket launch activity after a hiatus of six months, the Indian Space Research Organization has announced its first launch of the year 2022 - a PSLV Rocket.

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Public can watch the maiden launch of India's SSLV rocket, from up-close; Here's how

Public can watch the maiden launch of India's SSLV rocket, from up-close; Here's how

Student-built 'AzaadiSAT' to be co-passenger on ISRO's maiden launch of SSLV rocket

Launch timeline and cost of ISRO's five upcoming space science missions revealed

ISRO developing indigenous space tourism capabilities, says Indian minister; how credible is it ?

60 startups registered with ISRO since unlocking of Indian space sector: Govt

IS40M is India's space traffic management facility, ISRO Chairman explains to WION

ISRO's next-gen rocket SSLV to have maiden launch by July-end

Watch | ISRO's yet another budget space trip: After moon and mars, India is going to Venus

Explained: How India’s Lunar Orbiter Chandrayaan-2 avoided Collision with NASA’s LRO

Need a strong pool of doctors to collaborate with Human Spaceflight Programme: ISRO Chairman Somanath

ISRO-built GSAT-24 satellite for Tata Sky to be launched by French rocket on June 22

Watch: Indian space start-up 'Skyroot' tests rocket engine, targets maiden launch by year end

Watch: ISRO tests rocket booster that is among the largest-of-its-kind in the world

Watch: ISRO completes crucial test of Solid Rocket Booster for human spaceflight

ISRO plans to build two satellites, DISHA-L&H, to study upper atmosphere

What is ISRO's 'Gagan', which can aid GPS and enable precise navigation of aircraft?

Green fuel-powered satellite engine made by Indian start-up 'Manastu' to reach orbit by early 2023

India's HAL hands over satellite structure that is meant to support ISRO's Gaganyaan mission

Explained: What led to failure of ISRO's GISAT-1 launch onboard GSLV Mk 2 in 2021

50% land for India's new spaceport in Tamil Nadu handed over to ISRO, says ex-chairman Sivan

In a first, Taiwan researchers joined in developing satellite launched by ISRO

Marvellous accomplishment: In 2022's maiden mission, ISRO puts three satellites into orbit successfully

ISRO to launch all-weather radar imaging satellite, two small satellites on Feb 14