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New Delhi: India is ready to take a new leap in the field of space. Meanwhile, to give new impetus to the space mission, the Central Government approved the establishment of the third launch site in Sriharikota. This approval has been given at a time when work is underway on the construction of the space station, the manned ‘Gaganyaan’ mission and plans to send astronauts to the Moon.
Cost of Rs 3,985 crore
In fact, India is eyeing a bigger share in the global space economy and in such a situation, the third launch pad to be built at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota will be able to place spacecraft weighing 30,000 tonnes in low earth orbit as against the current capabilities of 8,000 tonnes. would be able. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved setting up a third launch site at a cost of Rs 3,985 crore, which is targeted to be set up within a period of four years, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said.
ISRO is developing NGLV
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is also developing the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will have an altitude of 91 metres. It will be taller than the 72 meter high Qutub Minar. The launch site will be built with maximum industry participation, making full use of ISRO’s experience in setting up previous launch sites and sharing the existing launch complex facilities to the maximum.
Target to establish in four years
The third launch site is targeted to be established within a period of four years, the statement said. This project will boost the Indian space ecosystem by strengthening the national capacity to undertake high launch frequencies and human spaceflight and space exploration missions. To date, Indian space transportation systems are entirely dependent on the first and second launch sites.
The first launch site was built 30 years ago
The first launch site was built 30 years ago for PSLV missions and also provides launch support for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). The second launch site was established primarily for GSLV and LVM3 and also serves as an alternative for PSLV. The second launch site, which has been operational for twenty years, has increased launch capacity towards enabling national missions including the Chandrayaan-3 mission as well as some commercial missions of PSLV/LVM3.
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