ID | 131027 |
Title Proper | Indigenous cryogenic technology |
Other Title Information | implications for India's space programme |
Language | ENG |
Author | Thakur, R.S |
Publication | 2014. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | From launching sounding rockets on the Kerala coast in the 19605, to the launch of ten satellites in one go in April 2008, Indian space scientists have indeed come a long way. In fact, this January, taking one more crucial step in space technology has further strengthened their resolve to accomplish other space-related goals. After two decades of the protracted and focussed research and developmental efforts of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists, it was India's turn to celebrate the glory of its space programme on January 05, 2014, when ISRO's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5), powered by an indigenously developed cryogenic engine, successfully launched the GSAT- 14, a communication satellite, from Sriharikota |
`In' analytical Note | CLAWS Journal Vol. Summer 2014: p.91-97 |
Journal Source | CLAWS Journal Vol. Summer 2014: p.91-97 |
Key Words | India ; Indian Space Research Organization - ISRO ; Space Technology ; Space Policy ; Space Security ; Cryogenic Technology ; Indigenous Cryogenic Technology - ICT ; GSAT - 14 ; VSAT ; GSLV ; PSLV ; Space Strategy - India ; Satellite Technology ; Rising Power ; Rising India ; Defence and Security ; Space Policy - India |