Nueva Delhi: Isro’s second space port on the outskirts of Sriharikota by Andhra Pradesh, which approaches the coastal city of Kulasekarapattinam in the Thothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, will see its first launch of a first launch of a Small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV) or Mini-PSLV in 24 months, said the president of the V Narayanan Space Agency on Monday. The new Spaceport will improve India’s capabilities in space launch services.
“All facilities will be in charge of its launch in 24 months.
In another great development, the president of ISRO said Sunday that the center has given approval for the ambitious Chandrayan-5 mission as part of the long-term objective of the country to land an Indian on the moon by 2040. He highlighted the growing reach of India’s lunar exploration and the importance of Chandrayaan-5, which will have a greater land, essential for future missions, including possible human landings on the moon.
He said that Chandrayan-4 will focus on landing and collecting samples from the moon, while Chandrayaan-5, which received the approval only a few days ago, will deploy a 350 kg rover. This mission is part of a collaboration between India and Japan.
During this year, Isro has planned a series of launches, including GSLV, a commercial satellite from the United States and a test mission not manned with Humanoid as part of the Gaganyaan mission, Narayanan said.
Prime Minister Modi had placed the foundation stone for Kulasekharapattinam Spaceport on February 28, 2024. The selection of this Spaceport TN offers strategic advantages, particularly in improving the payload capacity with its direct launching trajectory to the south for small launch vehicles. The new Spaceport will house 35 facilities, which include a launch platform, rocket integration facilities, ground range and payment facilities, and a mobile launch structure (MLS) with payment computers. You will have the ability to launch 24 satellites every year using a mobile launch structure.
Outstanding on 2,350 acres, the Kulasekharapatnam Space Puerto will help save fuel for small rocket releases, since the port can launch rockets directly south on the Indian ocean without requiring land masses.