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International Space Flight (ESA, Russia, China and others) => Indian Launchers => Topic started by: sanman on 11/26/2012 12:17 am

Title: India's Space Setbacks Indicative of Deeper Problems
Post by: sanman on 11/26/2012 12:17 am

The setbacks and failures experienced by India's space program are an indicator of deeper structural problems, says Sumantra Maitra in an article on Space.com:

http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Failure_Of_IndiaS_Big_Rocket_Project_Is_Symbolic_Of_Deep_Structural_Problems_999.html

Title: Re: India's Space Setbacks Indicative of Deeper Problems
Post by: DFSL on 11/27/2012 01:08 pm

Oh no, the world is ending!! ::) I'm not and engineer nor a space expert, but if you take a closer look at the "article" it's just a collection of generic data and a couple of personal opinions.
I bet the Indians will get it right, eventually.

Title: Re: India's Space Setbacks Indicative of Deeper Problems
Post by: sanman on 11/30/2012 01:00 am

Industry says Isro’s monopoly fuelling satellite shortages

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/industry-says-isro-s-monopoly-fuelling-satellite-shortages/1038388/0

Title: Re: India's Space Setbacks Indicative of Deeper Problems
Post by: Danderman on 11/30/2012 04:12 am

It is hard to know whether India is doing better or worse than can be expected from its space segment, given its status as a developing nation.

Title: Re: India's Space Setbacks Indicative of Deeper Problems
Post by: akula2 on 12/14/2012 04:23 am

Quote from: Danderman on 11/30/2012 04:12 am

It is hard to know whether India is doing better or worse than can be expected from its space segment, given its status as a developing nation.

ISRO planning 10 space missions in 2013

http://www.space-travel.com/reports/ISRO_planning_10_space_missions_in_2013_999.html