Sriharikota, Apr 22 ” This Indian spaceport in Andhra Pradesh is buzzing with
activity as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning three launches
in the next two months, and will also embark on first unmanned test mission as
part of Gaganyaan programme.
Talking to reporters after the successful launch of PSLV-C55, which had injected
two Singapore satellites–TeLEOS-2 and Lumilite-4–in the precise 586 km orbit
in a dedicated commercial mission from the SHAR Range here, ISRO Chairman
Dr.S.Somanath said works have already begun and the Space Agency is planning
three missions in the next months.
After today’s successful launch, ISRO tweeted “PSLV- C55/TeLEOS-2 mission is
accomplished successfully.”
“In a textbook launch, the vehicle placed TeLEOS-2 and LUMELITE-4 satellites
precisely into their intended 586 km circular orbit”, it said.
“Congratulations PSLV and NSIL for this successful launch,” Dr Somnath, said,
adding there are “interesting things” lined up in the near future.
ISRO has lined up key missions including, Aditya L1, Navigation satellites,
a commercial launch with the heavier rocket GSLV and a mission with Small
Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
He said ISRO will launch the first unmanned test rocket GSLV as a part of
the human space mission, Gaganyaan in February next year and the human
module will land in the sea.
“Prior to this, ISRO will undetake a test Gagayaan mission in June this year
where the rocket will go up to 12-14 km and test the safety systems”, he said.
On the next step in developing a reusable rocket , similar to the USA’s Space
Shuttle, Dr Somanath said an Oribital Recovery Vehicle will be launched which
will be in the space for a few days and come back.