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Sriharikota Set to Create Space for 3rd Launchpad
- The Economic Times |
- Science and Technology |
- 2025-01-17
- Third Launch Pad
- Next-Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLVs)
- Sriharikota
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹3,984.86 crore investment for a third launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This facility will support Next-Generation Launch Vehicles and future ISRO missions.
Union Cabinet Approves Third Launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light for the establishment of a third launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Key Details of the Project
- Location and Cost: The new launchpad will be constructed at the SDSC in Sriharikota, with a development budget of ₹3,984.86 crore.
- Purpose: It is intended to support Next-Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLVs) and critical future missions, including the Ganganyaan–human spaceflight programme.
- Role: The third launchpad will also serve as a standby for the second launchpad at Sriharikota, enhancing operational flexibility.
Infrastructure and Design
- The infrastructure will be designed to be universal and adaptable, accommodating both the NGLV and LVM3 vehicles with a semicryogenic stage.
- There will be a strong emphasis on industry participation, leveraging ISRO’s experience from previous launchpad projects.
- The project is targeted for completion within four years.
Key Components
- Systems: The TLP will include jet detector systems, launch towers, and lightning suppression systems.
- Facilities: Propellant storage and servicing facilities for liquid methane and cryogenic fuels will be integrated.
- Support: Advanced range systems, instrumentation, and electronic support facilities will be part of the setup.
DoT Gets Cabinet Nod to Refarm 1100 MHz Spectrum Across Bands
- The Economic Times |
- Science and Technology |
- 2025-01-17
- Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
- 5G and 6G
- Spectrum
The Union cabinet approved the Department of Telecommunications' plan to refarm 1100 MHz spectrum across multiple bands, potentially worth ₹5 lakh crore, to support 5G and future 6G services. This includes reallocating spectrum used by various government ministries.
Union Cabinet's Spectrum Refarming Approval
The Union cabinet has approved the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) plan to refarm approximately 1100 MHz of spectrum, potentially worth ₹5 lakh crore, for future auctions to support 5G and 6G telecom services.
Key Details of the Spectrum Refarming
- The refarming includes spectrum from 10 bands, ranging from 470 MHz to 6 GHz.
- Currently, these bands are utilized by ministries like space, defense, information and broadcasting, railways, and housing and urban affairs.
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will suggest the spectrum pricing.
Importance and Potential of the Spectrum Refarming
- The mid-band spectrum (1000 MHz to 6000 MHz) is crucial for 4G and 5G services.
- Officials estimate the spectrum's value based on previous auction bids to be around ₹5 lakh crore.
- The telecom industry requires about 2,000 MHz in the mid-band range in the upcoming years, while currently, only 400 MHz is available.
Industry Perspective and Future Prospects
- The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) emphasizes the potential of the available mid-band spectrum (5925-7125 MHz) for mobile telecommunications.
- The industry seeks delicensing of the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi services.
- The DoT acknowledges the need for more airwaves in mid-band and premium lower bands to upgrade 5G and introduce 6G by 2030.