The launch of Pico satellite, which is being designed and developed by a student team of College of Engineering Pune (CoEP) under the supervision of faculties, has been postponed till March following instructions from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Any updates on this?
"The vehicle will be moved from Bangalore to Sriharikota on March 3, subject to clearances. The launch is likely to be any day after March 31. It might be in the first week of April," ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan said.
Last week the Shar director said that launch would take place on March 30 at 5:21pm LT (11:51UTC)
(source (http://www.prajasakti.com/index.php?srv=10301&id=1059710&title=%E0%B0%AE%E0%B0%BE%E0%B0%B0%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%9A%E0%B0%BF%2030%E0%B0%A8%20%E0%B0%AA%E0%B0%BF%E0%B0%8E%E0%B0%B8%E0%B1%8D%E2%80%8C%E0%B0%8E%E0%B0%B2%E0%B1%8D%E2%80%8C%E0%B0%B5%E0%B0%BF%20%E0%B0%B8%E0%B0%BF-24%20%E0%B0%AA%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%B0%E0%B0%AF%E0%B1%8B%E0%B0%97%E0%B0%82) in Telugu)
India’s latest navigational satellite IRNSS 1-B would be launched onboard PSLV C-24 rocket from the spaceport at Sriharikota on March 31.
There would be a two-and-a-half day countdown which would be preceded by a launch rehearsal on March 26, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) sources said today.
“The launch of IRNSS 1-B from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota is scheduled at 5.20 pm on March 31,” they told PTI.
- See more at: http://freepressjournal.in/irnss-1-b-launch-set-for-march-31/#sthash.3kykISd5.dpuf
A recent press article mentions a launch of IRNSS-1B in April
(source (http://www.prajavani.net/article/10%E0%B2%AE%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%B2%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%AF%E0%B2%A8%E0%B3%8D%E2%80%8C-%E0%B2%A1%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%B2%E0%B2%B0%E0%B3%8D-%E0%B2%87%E0%B2%82%E0%B2%A7%E0%B2%A8-%E0%B2%89%E0%B2%B3%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%A4%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%AF) in Kannada)
A recent press article mentions a launch of IRNSS-1B in April
(source (http://www.prajavani.net/article/10%E0%B2%AE%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%B2%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%AF%E0%B2%A8%E0%B3%8D%E2%80%8C-%E0%B2%A1%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%B2%E0%B2%B0%E0%B3%8D-%E0%B2%87%E0%B2%82%E0%B2%A7%E0%B2%A8-%E0%B2%89%E0%B2%B3%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%A4%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%AF) in Kannada)
Hmm....nothing at all about this on the ISRO page with <10 days to go... is the March 31 date still on the table?
http://www.shar.gov.in/sdsc/pslvc24
PSLV C24/IRNSS 1B Mission: Mission activities are in progress. . The Launch of PSLV-C24 with IRNSS-1B from SDSC SHAR Sriharikota is scheduled
during the month of April , 2014.
The Next One: Breaking here - launch of PSLV-C24 / IRNSS-1B mission scheduled on 1714 hrs of April 04, 2014...
https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/isroofficialQuoteThe Next One: Breaking here - launch of PSLV-C24 / IRNSS-1B mission scheduled on 1714 hrs of April 04, 2014...
Just compared 1B with 1A brochures. 1B (1432 Kg) weighs 7 kg more than 1A (1425Kg). Does any know whether it is typo or really it's weight is increased?
Thx
~Prasad
EDIT: Anyone know the Isp for the LAM?
Apr 04, 2014
Mobile Service Tower (MST) withdrawal to parking end completed
Propellant filling operation of Second Stage (PS2) completed
Apr 03, 2014
Countdown activity is progressing normally
Apr 02, 2014
Countdown activity is progressing normally
MON3 Propellant filling operation of Fourth Stage (PS4) completed
MMH Propellant filling operation of Fourth Stage (PS4) completed
Propellant filling operation of Fourth Stage (PS4) has commenced
The 58 hrs and 30 minutes countdown of PSLV-C24/IRNSS-1B mission commenced at 06:44 hrs (IST)
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Another great launch preview from William Graham:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/04/indias-pslv-launching-irnss-1b-spacecraft/
A rocket!
Are there any way to watch the launch live on mobile devices?
William Graham's article updated for post launch:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/04/indias-pslv-launching-irnss-1b-spacecraft/
After a flight of about 19 minutes, IRNSS-1B Satellite, weighing 1432 kg, was injected to an elliptical orbit of 283 km X 20,630 km, which is very close to the intended orbit.
After injection, the solar panels of IRNSS-1B were deployed automatically. ISRO's Master Control Facility (at Hassan, Karnataka) assumed the control of the satellite. In the coming days, five orbit manoeuvres will be conducted from Master Control Facility to position the satellite in its Geosynchronous Circular Orbit at 55 deg East longitude
ISRO press release:
http://www.isro.org/pressrelease/scripts/pressreleasein.aspx?Apr04_2014QuoteAfter a flight of about 19 minutes, IRNSS-1B Satellite, weighing 1432 kg, was injected to an elliptical orbit of 283 km X 20,630 km, which is very close to the intended orbit.
After injection, the solar panels of IRNSS-1B were deployed automatically. ISRO's Master Control Facility (at Hassan, Karnataka) assumed the control of the satellite. In the coming days, five orbit manoeuvres will be conducted from Master Control Facility to position the satellite in its Geosynchronous Circular Orbit at 55 deg East longitude
The launch was successful and met predefined targets," said Isro chairman K Radhakrishnan. Against the targeted perigee of (nearest distance from earth) of 284km, the satellite achieved 283km. As for the apogee (maximum distance from earth), it fell short of just 20km of the targeted 20,650 km, but well within the margin of plus-minus 675 kmhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/India-successfully-launches-navigation-satellite-IRNSS-1B-closer-to-GPS-alternative/articleshow/33251226.cms
ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan said that first orbit-raising maneuver carried out successfully with 460 second firing on Saturday evening.
Apr 06, 2014http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/c24-status.aspx- Second orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1B is successfully completed by firing Apogee Motor for 790 seconds on afternoon of Apr 06, 2014. The expected orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 349 km, Apogee Altitude: 35965 km
- First orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1B is successfully completed by firing Apogee Motor for 460 seconds on evening of Apr 05, 2014. The orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 297 km, Apogee Altitude: 24834 km, Inclination: 19.2 deg
Apr 07, 2014http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/c24-status.aspx (http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/c24-status.aspx)
- Third orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1B is successfully completed by firing Apogee Motor for 2096 seconds in morning. The expected orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 11668 km, Apogee Altitude: 35924 km, Inclination: 27 deg
QuoteApr 07, 2014http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/c24-status.aspx (http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/c24-status.aspx)
- Third orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1B is successfully completed by firing Apogee Motor for 2096 seconds in morning. The expected orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 11668 km, Apogee Altitude: 35924 km, Inclination: 27 deg
Apr 08, 2014What is the final wanted orbital inclination 27° or 29°?
Fourth orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1B is successfully completed by firing Apogee Motor for 1270 seconds in afternoon. The expected orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 31664 km, Apogee Altitude: 35931 km, Inclination: 30.7 deg
Apr 08, 2014
http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/c24-status.aspx
Apr 08, 2014What is the final wanted orbital inclination 27° or 29°?
Fourth orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1B is successfully completed by firing Apogee Motor for 1270 seconds in afternoon. The expected orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 31664 km, Apogee Altitude: 35931 km, Inclination: 30.7 deg
Apr 08, 2014
http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/c24-status.aspx
Apr 08, 2014What is the final wanted orbital inclination 27° or 29°?
Fourth orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1B is successfully completed by firing Apogee Motor for 1270 seconds in afternoon. The expected orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 31664 km, Apogee Altitude: 35931 km, Inclination: 30.7 deg
Apr 08, 2014
http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/c24-status.aspx (http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/c24-status.aspx)
Wanted inclination is 29°.
http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/pdf/pslv-c24-brochure.pdf (http://www.isro.org/pslv-c24/pdf/pslv-c24-brochure.pdf)
http://www.sac.gov.in/SACSITE/IRNSS-1B.htm (http://www.sac.gov.in/SACSITE/IRNSS-1B.htm)