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Rocket Science: ISRO Launches India Into the Future
ISRO, GSLV Mark III, India's Mars Mission, Mangalyaan in Mars Orbit, Mangalyaan, Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, ISRO Chairman, Dr K Radhakrishnan
GSLV Mark III, India's Largest Rocket, Blasts Off Successfully
India's space agency today successfully launched its heaviest rocket ever - the 630-tonne, three-stage Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III - with an experimental crew module. The mission will take the Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO a step closer to sending astronauts to space. (Video Courtesy: DD National)
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December 18, 2014 4:14
The Indian space programme is set to enter a new orbit. Riding atop the Geo Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III is India's indigenously developed crew module. This marks the beginning of what could be India's ambitious human space flight programme, a Rs 12,500 crore initiative by ISRO. On its maiden flight the module will not fly any humans. After launch from Sriharikota it will be recovered from the Bay of Bengal. India would become the fourth country after Russia, USA and China to have this capability. NDTV's Science Editor Pallava Bagla spoke exclusively to ISRO Chairman Dr K Radhakrishnan on the significance of this effort.
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September 24, 2014 3:03
Who are the men and women behind India's Mars Orbiter Mission? Some 500 world class engineers working on government salaries who dared to dream big. India's Mars dream was ably led by the current chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, K Radhakrishnan, who is also dubbed as India's 'Mars Man' by some. When not making satellites and rockets, the skilled Kathakali dancer can be seen singing devotional songs at some of India's most famous temples.
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September 24, 2014 15:54
Mission successful. India's Mars orbiter, Mangalyaan, has entered the Red Planet's orbit in a historic moment for the country's space programme. PM Modi addressed scientists at ISRO, here are the highlights. (Video Courtesy: DD National)
