Deccan Chronicle, Nellore: Isro’s Sathish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota is all set to launch five rockets this year. This includes three polar satellite launch vehicles and two geosynchronous launch vehicles, said director of SDSC M. Chandravadan Dattan at Shar on the occasion of Republic Day. He said they would launch 1,850 kg Risat-1 (Microwave Remote Sensing Satellite) into the orbit using PSLV C-19 launch vehicle from the first launch pad of Shar in March. The satellite has been made using indigenous technology and it is for the first time PSLV will carry such a heavy satellite. Strap on motors used for
Chandrayaan-1 will be used for the flight, he added. Another satellite which is also being produced using indigenous technology is slated for launch through PSLV C-20 this year. He also said PSLV C-21 would carry a satellite belonging to France. Communication satellites would be launched using GSLV- D5 and GSLV-Mark III launch vehicles in August and before the end of year. According to Mr Dattan, Isro scientists are trying to overcome teething problems they faced with indigenous cryogenic stage in GSLV. He said they have successfully completed S-2-solid propellant L-110 liquid propellant tests in static condition at Shar. Reacting to a question on Antrix-Devas deal, he said those involved were above ill intentions and selfish goals and they would never do anything to affect the reputation of Isro or the country.He also said none should violate rules and regulations notwithstanding their positions. Source: Deccan Chronicle
