Questions tagged [isro]
Questions about Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), its missions, research projects, and other activities financed, organized, planned, managed, or otherwise arranged under this organization's umbrella.
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Could India possibly deflect the asteroid 2024 YR4?
With India being the only country in the risk corridor of 2024 YR4 with a space program, does the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have the in-house technology to launch something similar to ...
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How does Bharatiya Anthariksh Station differ from ISS
Why does India develop the Bhartiya Anthariksh Station when the International Space Station is already active? What is the significance of the BAS? Will India partake in future missions like the ISS?
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How did sulphur come up to the surface of the moon?
We know that the Chandrayaan-3 mission found the presence of sulphur on the surface of the moon. How did it come up to the surface of the moon if this element is supposed to be in the moon's core ...
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Why is ISRO planning to launch Aditya-L1 if NASA has already launched the Parker Solar Probe?
If both the ISRO’s Aditya-L1 and NASA’s Parker Solar Probe have almost the same key objectives, then why is ISRO planning to launch Aditya-L1? Is there a specific reason or purpose for this decision?
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ISRO’s decision not to participate in the International Space Station Program
ISRO has a well-established and successful space program, with many notable achievements to its credit. However, despite its capabilities and expertise in the field of space exploration, ISRO did not ...
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Where do the separated stages of ISRO Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) end up?
ISRO Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) is a three stage launch vehicle: First stage – S200 Boosters Second stage – L110 Third stage – C25 Where do each of these stages end up after a launch?
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Is there any major difference between acceleration of solid propelled and liquid propelled rockets during launch
Few days ago, ISRO launched its PSLV-C53, which had solid first stage. (Clip here) Also, the SpaceX's starlink launched on 24th July, 2022, having liquid first stage. (Clip here) Is there any major ...
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How many lives have space agencies saved? [closed]
Either the agencies themselves, lives saved by a satelitte launched by them, or how many people would have died if not for space services. How many lives have space agencies saved?
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Has any space agency saved Earth from a major calamity any time?
Like diverting meteor path away from Earth, or blasting giant asteroid which was expected to impact Earth, etc. Has any space agency saved Earth from a major calamity at any time?
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What are the advantages of air lit solid boosters in PSLV XL?
ISRO's PSLV-XL has 6 solid strap on boosters. In a typical flight profile 4 strap on boosters are lit on ground just before liftoff. The remaining two boosters are lift 25 seconds later in air. ...
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Info needed on PSLV launch adaptors and configurations
I want to understand how satellites are accommodated in PSLV. I know about few configurations and adaptors that've been used in the past. Is there any document which gives detailed info on Multiple ...
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How did India get to the Mars?
A few years back ISRO sent their orbiter to the Mars, It is known to be the biggest feat achieved by Indian Space Research Organization over the years. It special because ISRO manage to pull this out ...
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Has there ever been a non-negligible probability of conjunction between spacecrafts in Lunar orbit?
Apparently ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and NASA's LRO narrowly avoided a possible conjunction event in Lunar orbit due to timely assessment and action of both agencies. https://www.isro.gov.in/update/...
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How can I become an astronaut?
For EU citizens to envisage a career in space, as an astronaut, the following ESA handbook gives details about the selection process. Similar information for US citizens can be found at this NASA site ...
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Did India purchase the Gaganyaan design from Russia?
Gaganyaan is an orbital crew module under development by the Indian Space Research Organisation. Sources indicate a design based on the Russian Soyuz: As of 2015 the design utilized a Soyuz-shaped ...
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