GSLV rocket’s success will mean immense savings: ISRO chief

GSLV rocket’s success will mean immense savings: ISRO chief

The successful launch of India’s heavier rocket – the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle-D5 (GSLV-D5) – Sunday not only means the indigenous cryogenic engine is performing well but also would pave way for sizeable savings, the space agency’s chief said Saturday. “When GSLV-D5 succeeds in its mission Sunday, it means the Indian cryogenic stage/engine is performing […]

Countdown for India’s GSLV rocket to begin Jan 4

Countdown for India’s GSLV rocket to begin Jan 4

The countdown for the launch of India’s heavy-duty rocket – the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV) – that would carry communication satellite GSAT-14 is set to begin Jan 4 morning, said a space agency official Thursday. “The 29-hour countdown for the GSLV launch is expected to commence around 11.20 a.m. Saturday and the rocket is […]