Sriharikota

12 Nov

ISRO Successfully Tests Upgraded PSLV Third Stage After Anomalies In Two Missions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndian Space Research Organisation, ISRO, PSLV, Space News, Sriharikota

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a ground static test of the upgraded third stage (PS3) of its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on November 12. The test follows anomalies observed in the PSLV's third stage during two missions — PSLV-C61/EOS-09 in May 2025 and PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 in January 2026. In a statement, ISRO said it had carried out a comprehensive review of the PS3 stage configuration, covering design margins, raw material acceptance criteria, assembly procedures and quality checks. ISRO Strengthens PSLV Third Stage Configuration As part…

02 Nov

ISRO Launches India’s Heaviest Naval Communication Satellite GSAT-7R

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacommunication satellite, GSAT-7R, Indian Navy, ISRO, LVM3-M5, Sriharikota

Sriharikota, November 2 — The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully launched the Indian Navy’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-7R (CMS-03), from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The launch was carried out using the LVM3-M5 rocket the same vehicle that powered India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon’s south pole.Weighing nearly 4,400 kilograms, GSAT-7R is India’s heaviest communication satellite so far. Developed entirely with indigenous technology, it will enhance the Navy’s space-based communication and maritime surveillance systems. The satellite was placed in a geosynchronous transfer orbit and is designed to operate for 15 years.According to ISRO,…