Indigenous cryogenic engine, that developed snags earlier, to be flight tested again
Despite technical snags in the indigenous cryogenic engine that powered the Geo-stationary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV, which was flight-tested in April, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to launch Chandrayaan-2 on an indigenous cryogenic engine on schedule by 2013, ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan said here on Tuesday.
“We went through a very detailed analysis of what happened and why it happened. We have come to a couple of scenarios as to how such a technical snag could occur; or next task would be to confirm them through testing on the ground,” he said.
The next flight testing of the cryogenic engine would be done about a year later.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was in town for the celebrations of Statistics Day, on the birth anniversary of Professor P.C. Mahalanobis, at the Indian Statistical Institute. The institute as well as the National Sample Survey Organisation are the brainchild of Professor Mahalanobis.
Dr. Radhakrishnan said the ISRO was developing a satellite that would have instruments on board to test traces of greenhouse gases to enable a better understanding of “atmospheric chemistry.” It would be launched in a couple of years
For studying climate change, Dr. Radhakrishnan said several indicators, including those on land, atmosphere and oceans, were identified as essential climate variables. Of these, there were 26 that were best observed through satellite system. Of this, a few were being monitored, but the ISRO would monitor more.
Virtual technology
ISRO was studying the virtual technology that would be needed for India's first manned space mission — a project to put humans on an orbit around the earth at a distance of 275 km above it.
“Essentially we are looking at the crew module and the environmental controls and life support systems — especially at the time of re-entry — on how to withstand the high temperatures. Another area is the crew escape system — if anything happens in the ascent phase, how do you save the crew members,” he said.
Keywords: ISRO, Chandrayaan-2, launch, schedule, GSLV
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Hi chandrayaan-2 Launch very shortly by ISRO chief is no doubt is a welcome news for INDIA. If yu think correctly putting man on the moon by individual countries is of no use. The technology is already available. Even those countries putting the man on the moon are drawn little information. In this connection ISRO should think in better ways of knowledge like traffic, transportation, environment, waste\electronic management technics etc. Still India needs so many thinks for its development in 20 century. Lot of infrstructure development like bridges,roads and underground tunnels. Putting manon moon is not just an achievement. Can all R&D estsblishment work for bettement of human society and enjoy nature with modren facilites? These are the things are requried and waste of exchequre is a very horrible thing. Govt should also see which way the money should be spent? Think rightly with a profit making technology so that we sell know \how and earn exchequre and it should very useful society. Can we think on this line! Pl be awake!
Its fine
India is one of the very few countries which have such a fully-fledged space technology. And,the ISRO is one of the few places in our whole country where we find some passionate Engineers (Thanks to the IT service sector which is absorbing the cream of our Engineers just by luring with good salaries!). I firmly believe that the ISRO Engineers show prudence in deciding what missions to achieve next. Even if other countries have already completed that mission, we need not just try to grab it from them by paying lots of money. Moreover, doing it by ourselves, not only increase our confidence level in handling sophisticated technology, but also adds to our self-esteem on global plane.
If we are really worried about tax-payers money or development of our country, why should not we worry about corruption, reservation, engineers with MBA/IT frenzy, primary education system, etc.?
Everything should be balanced, from hi-end technology like Space flight, Medicine, Nuclear, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences. The most important aspect of such research is the people behind the research. If we miss targets, it could be possible that our future generations will never make it, since we did not make an attempt. Hence please continue with full-focus of Space-tech, IT, Manufacturing, Medicine, Nuclear, Agriculture etc. Do not let-up on any of these fields. Do not be lazy. If government does not support, go private...but develop everything in India. Patent your designs in India.
A very correct statement. Switzerland Bank is nor far off for many(s) in this corrupt country. Again, I agree with withdrawing reservation in an time bound programme which should extend not beyond five years. I have seen many B.E. qualified people (reserved quota) working as ordinary wire laying/connecting electricians. The reasobn is they don't care to study or understand, after all the degree comes without any work. Free! The seived out under graduates, demotivated join as teachers. Wither education system? Enough for now
Chandrayaan-2 launch as scheduled: ISRO chief. Exactly like the Commonwealth Games or the missiles. These schemes are irrelevent to the vast majority of the people. In stead of concentrating on health, education, sanitation, drinking water, eradicating malnutrition, controling malaria, providing power to the 500 million people, food security etc we are wasting precious national resources on these useless extravaganzas. For whom and for what?
iam agreeing with mrs.sireesha sahu's comments there is a need of attention on our self esteem and worthiness of our technology demonstrations.ISRO 's vision and work towards future human society needs.allover development of country will depend on our political courage and will may help to achieve the sustainability.In real terms to say that there is no shortage of funds availability in the country.
@Arun Kadavelugu
very positive comment...when people start comparing between a good thing and the poor condition of our country...it shows their negative attitude for all the reforms happening in our country...
Money isn't an issue for the country like india...Its our public who would have to come forward and would have to take lead to make reforms in infrastructure,bridges and roads...
The roads which should be very good,are made by greedy tenders..In place of having road life 10 years,roads bcome worse just in 3 years..so its corruption which is of main concern..
Lack of patriotism in many people because of that they think about theirselves first and bcome corrupted...
There was and there will be criticism about failure of Indian R&D institutions to deleiver on what they should have but despite all odds, our scientists have many feathers to their cap and inspite of several odds such as exodus of talented personnel, restrictions imposed by advanced nations like America and withstanding their DadaGiri and criticism by very fellow indians for whom they did proud, they have not lost their pace.
However I have strong reservations against man mission by India. Untill we can ensure basic necessasities like education and food and social security to our citizens, we should not spend millions on such projects. Inspite of 60 yrs of independence when we see poverty and misery on face of millions of Indians, it becomes difficult for people to like us to put a smile on face on such acheivements.Our leaders and technocrat should pay attention on this aspect before planning and making such big statements once.
As an engineering student from IIT Delhi on a temporary 3 month contract in a foreign engineering company, it has become a little clear to me why we are not able to proceed in any direction in R&D. Let me try and explain the vicious cycle we are trapped in as the best intellectuals in India.
1. The brightest students of India enter IITs with hopes of exciting education opportunities.
2. Slowly, and steadily, we are trained into people of industrial importance (read crowd), and in the process, all our innovative ideas are squashed.
3. After our four years of "zombiefication", most of us lose the will and lack the ideas to go for research institutions. Most of us join the industry as engineers who are provided training, and no independent thinking. Some of us go for MBA, which I cannot comment on personally.
4. Some of us who still wish to pursue research, even after "zombiefication", first, do not get the expected remuneration in Indian R&D departments, who then proceed with the "zombiefication" all over again. When we do join foreign R&D departments, the level of communication is lacking with other counterparts, as well as work cultures are different, which is not conducive for coordination and team-thinking.
Would you like to know how the MNCs think? I have been in corporate meetings and have seen how they debate on outsourcing their R&D, and they are not unaware of this "zombiefication", and know how difficult is it for Indians to generate original ideas.
No doubt that we were the pioneers in astronomy from the decades and also with a little support to our technocrats from the administration we can do wonders. The achivements of ISRO with present system is far better that NASA, we have done a lot and still a lot to be done, but at what cost. Lot needs to be done towards the improvement of the primary requirements of people here. I think once again we have to unite to stop such programms which is not usefull for the present scenario.
Can any one state any innovative technology developed by ISRO, not yet employed by US or other space faring nations long back? Duplicating technology will not help us in advanced research.
I am in full support of ISRO putting a man in space and on it's efforts in developing space technologies. It brings tremendous pride and respect to the nation that is plagued by croonism in all other research institutions. While it is true the country needs to pay attention to infrastructure development (and the govt is doing this now), it is also very impt for the average Indian to wake up and be responsible in their civic duties to make the govt projects florish. We have to stand on the heads or our elected officers and hold them accountable for all projects that money is sanctioned for. Money is being sanctioned for a lot of things but it is going into personal pockets and the projects show completed on paper (including roads, water treatment plants, schools and rural clinics). We can't afford to be content sleeping in nice houses and driving AC cars while most of the illiterate politicians suck the economy dry. It is our money that they are stealing.
People talked about basic infrastructure developments rather than man mission. People should understand you can build any infrastructure or system if you know the technology. We have shown technology demonstration in way of our space mission success. Our budget for R & D laboratory is very less. Social reform will take years. You can't improve if you don't aim for it and wait for government to do. It is funny to blame politicians for corruption if our mindset itself is corrupt. How many people really want to follow in our country basic rule of Q system , correct tax payment , no recommendation or favor to get any admission or job. Everyone tries to use short cut to achieve something. It is sad to give reasons for not appreciating work done by ISRO. They are real celebrity who are keeping our country in high esteem .
Once India puts its people in space and the moon it will demonstrate to the world that India has attained a status of exclusivity that will be the envy of the world. India needs this recognition to keep countries like China and Pakistan under wraps and good behaviour.