Downsizing the Launcher
The Issue
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to deploy a small launch vehicle to launch satellites of up to 500-600 Kg in orbits close to the Earth.
- Preliminary work to design and develop an ambitious small launch vehicle has already begun about three months ago at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (vssc). Its design will enable a handful of engineers to assemble it within a week.
Significance
- VSSC has designed the vehicle using the rocket technology that it already has and is awaiting ISRO’s approval. The space centre is planning to have a demonstration launch in ....
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