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    Prime Minister (PM) inaugurates three Space Infrastructure Projects in Kerala worth around Rs 1800 crores

    Posted 28 Feb 2024

    2 min read

    • During PM’s visit to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, projects were launched to reform country’s space sector.
    • Three projects include 
      • SLV Integration Facility (PIF) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota to boost frequency of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) launches from 6 to 15 per year.
        • It also caters to launches of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and other small launch vehicles designed by private space companies.
        • PSLV is a four-stage launch vehicle capable of launching satellites into Geosynchronous and Geostationary orbits.
        • SSLV is a 3-stage Launch Vehicle capable of launching satellites in low earth orbit at low cost.
      • Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and Stage Test facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri will enable development of semi-cryogenic engines and stages, which will increase payload capability of present launch vehicles
        • Facility is equipped with liquid Oxygen and kerosene supply systems to test engines up to 200 tons of thrust.
      • Trisonic Wind Tunnel at VSSC for aerodynamic testing for characterisation of rockets and aircraft during flight in atmospheric regime.
    • PM also reviewed Gaganyaan Mission (India’s first human spaceflight mission) progress and bestowed ‘astronaut wings’ to four astronaut-designates, which symbolize trust, courage, and discipline.

    About VSSC

    • It is the lead Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under Department of Space.
    • Named in memory of Dr Vikram A Sarabhai (father of Indian Space Programme).
    • Virtual Launch Control Centre (VLCC) at VSSC played an important role in launch of LVM3 vehicle carrying Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.
    • VLCC remotely carries out system checks on launch vehicle prior to mission.
    • Tags :
    • Gaganyaan
    • Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
    • SLV Integration Facility
    • Space sector
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