The Indian Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (January 15) approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at ISRO&rsquo;s spaceport Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Government envisages the construction of the TLP and related facilities at a cost of Rs. 3985 crore (approx. $460 million) within a span of four years.
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At present, the Indian spaceport at Sriharikota is equipped with two launchpads. The first launchpad is meant for smaller rockets such as the PSLV and SSLV, and the GSLV Mk2, while the second launchpad is capable of launching all rockets right from the smallest SSLV to the largest LVM3. However, the first launchpad has served for more than 30 years, whereas the second launchpad has served for more than 20 years.
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The Third Launch Pad project is meant to enable the launch of Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLV) of ISRO and also to support as a standby launch pad for the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota. This will also enhance the launch capacity for future Indian human spaceflight missions.&nbsp;
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The TLP will support the more capable semi-cryogenic engine variant of the LVM3 rocket and also the scaled-up version of India&rsquo;s proposed NGLV rocket. The new launch pad will be built with maximum industry participation, fully utilising ISRO&rsquo;s experience in establishing the earlier launch pads and maximally sharing the existing launch complex facilities.
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The TLP project will boost the Indian Space ecosystem by enabling higher launch frequencies and the national capacity to undertake human spaceflight and space exploration missions such as regular missions to the proposed Indian space station and manned missions to the moon.
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The Indian Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (January 15) approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at ISRO’s spaceport Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Government envisages the construction of the TLP and related facilities at a cost of Rs. 3985 crore (approx. $460 million) within a span of four years. Also Read | ISRO's SpaDeX Mission successful: India becomes 4th nation to accomplish space docking At present, the Indian spaceport at Sriharikota is equipped with two launchpads. The first launchpad is meant for smaller rockets such as the PSLV and SSLV, and the GSLV Mk2, while the second launchpad is capable of launching all rockets right from the smallest SSLV to the largest LVM3. However, the first launchpad has served for more than 30 years, whereas the second launchpad has served for more than 20 years. Also Read | Donald Trump inauguration: Key events, performers, and security details. All you need to know The Third Launch Pad project is meant to enable the launch of Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLV) of ISRO and also to support as a standby launch pad for the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota. This will also enhance the launch capacity for future Indian human spaceflight missions. Also Read | Trump is not the first US president to think about buying Greenland. A look at the geopolitics of the Arctic The TLP will support the more capable semi-cryogenic engine variant of the LVM3 rocket and also the scaled-up version of India’s proposed NGLV rocket. The new launch pad will be built with maximum industry participation, fully utilising ISRO’s experience in establishing the earlier launch pads and maximally sharing the existing launch complex facilities. Also Read | Gaza ceasefire: Biden and Trump - two presidents, one truce, who gets the credit? The TLP project will boost the Indian Space ecosystem by enabling higher launch frequencies and the national capacity to undertake human spaceflight and space exploration missions such as regular missions to the proposed Indian space station and manned missions to the moon.

India to build 3rd rocket launchpad at Sriharikota at cost of $460mn

Finally, NASA's next-generation James Webb Space Telescope has reached the launch pad. &nbsp;

The launch of the telescope had witnessed several hiccups in the past. It has taken over two decades to develop it. &nbsp;

Due to launch on Saturday, the $10 billion telescope will blast off from Kourou, French Guiana. The launch has a 32-minute window, which opens at 7.20 am EST (1220 GMT). &nbsp;

It will be put into space on an Ariane 5 rocket, which is being operated by European launch provider Arianespace. &nbsp;

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The launch’s live coverage will be provided on NASA’s website. &nbsp;

“The James Webb Space Telescope and the Ariane 5 rocket it’s riding on are all settled in their final position on Earth,” NASA announced on Twitter. &nbsp;

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According to the agency, the Ariane 5 rocket topped by the long-awaited space telescope rolled out from Arianespace's final assembly building at about 11 am EST (1600 GMT). The rocket had also arrived by 1 pm EST (1800 GMT). &nbsp;

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It is considered to be the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. &nbsp;&nbsp;

If the rocket is not able to get launched on Saturday, opportunities will continue almost daily till the end of the year. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Finally, NASA's next-generation James Webb Space Telescope has reached the launch pad. The launch of the telescope had witnessed several hiccups in the past. It has taken over two decades to develop it.

Finally, NASA's next-generation James Webb Space Telescope has reached the launch pad. The launch of the telescope had witnessed several hiccups in the past. It has taken over two decades to develop it. Due to launch on Saturday, the $10 billion telescope will blast off from Kourou, French Guiana. The launch has a 32-minute window, which opens at 7.20 am EST (1220 GMT). It will be put into space on an Ariane 5 rocket, which is being operated by European launch provider Arianespace. Also Read: NASA's Artemis 1 Moon mission postponed The launch’s live coverage will be provided on NASA’s website. “The James Webb Space Telescope and the Ariane 5 rocket it’s riding on are all settled in their final position on Earth,” NASA announced on Twitter. ✅ Rollout complete! The James Webb Space Telescope and the @ariane5 rocket it’s riding on are all settled in their final position on Earth. Next step: launch on Dec. 25 at 7:20 am ET (12:20 UTC) to #UnfoldTheUniverse: https://t.co/ip2P4oAxJW 📸: NASA/Bill Ingalls pic.twitter.com/kkk4JDd5tu — NASA Webb Telescope (@NASAWebb) December 23, 2021 × According to the agency, the Ariane 5 rocket topped by the long-awaited space telescope rolled out from Arianespace's final assembly building at about 11 am EST (1600 GMT). The rocket had also arrived by 1 pm EST (1800 GMT). Also Read: Scientists find 170 'rogue' planets It is considered to be the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. If the rocket is not able to get launched on Saturday, opportunities will continue almost daily till the end of the year. (With inputs from agencies)

Christmas present? Finally, $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope reaches launch pad for lift-off

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