Indian space agency highlights in 2010 (With Mixed bag for Indian space agency in 2010)
By IANSThursday, December 30, 2010
CHENNAI - Major milestones of the Indian Space Research Organisation in 2010:
January
Launching sounding rockets to study annular solar eclipse. Successful testing of worlds third largest solid propellant booster for GSLV Mark III.
March
Ice/water found on moon by Chandrayaan mission. Successful testing of advanced sounding rocket. Successful static testing of L110 liquid core engine for GSLV Mark III.
Signing of agreement with Russia for production of satellite navigation
system.
April
GSLV rocket powered by ISRO-made cryogenic engine falls into the sea with GSAT-4 satellite.
June
India and South Korea agree to explore possibilities for cooperation in space sector.
July
PSLV rocket launches Cartosat-2B satellite and four other small satellites; INSAT-4B performance curtailed by 50 percent due to power glitch.
August
Finalisation of payloads for Chandrayaan-II.
September
Static testing of L110 liquid core stage for GSLV Mark III.
December
GSLV rocket disintegrates within seconds after lift off.
