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#180
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AJA
on 30 Jun, 2014 05:40
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There is a separate solid stage assembly building already in place, where the solid boosters of the LVM-3 are assembled. Assembly of the entire vehicle takes place in the VAB of course, and currently there is only one of those. But given ISRO's launch schedule, it is not capacity constrained at the moment.
A separate building for solid stage assembly? Why? Are you talking about an unfinished second VAB, or is there a dedicated building?
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#181
by
antriksh
on 30 Jun, 2014 05:48
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There is a separate solid stage assembly building already in place, where the solid boosters of the LVM-3 are assembled. Assembly of the entire vehicle takes place in the VAB of course, and currently there is only one of those. But given ISRO's launch schedule, it is not capacity constrained at the moment.
Launche schedule is constrained by availability of VAB for second launch pad. ISRO can increase the launches especially commercial ones from second launch pad by building second VAB. First launch pad usage frequency can not be increased because its constrained by the fact that it can only use the MST. But the second launch pad can be used by any number of VABS and only requires one month of service time after a launch.(currently it takes 2-3 month between launches from second launch pad that includes one month servicing for launch pad and 1-2 months for VAB).
After second VAB goes live we might see simultaneous launch of two vehicles from first and second launch pads.
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#182
by
antriksh
on 30 Jun, 2014 05:51
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There is a separate solid stage assembly building already in place, where the solid boosters of the LVM-3 are assembled. Assembly of the entire vehicle takes place in the VAB of course, and currently there is only one of those. But given ISRO's launch schedule, it is not capacity constrained at the moment.
A separate building for solid stage assembly? Why? Are you talking about an unfinished second VAB, or is there a dedicated building?
There is one SSAB connected to VAB by rails
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#183
by
johnxx9
on 01 Jul, 2014 15:51
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Video shows the integration LVM3 in progress. We can see the 2 solid boosters starting 8 mins.
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#184
by
vyoma
on 11 Jul, 2014 04:10
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GSLV Mk3 project budget boosted from Rs. 10 crores to Rs. 171 crores:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/budget-2014/union-budget-2014/GSLV-Mark-3-gets-Rs-161-crore-boost/articleshow/38175979.cmsThe first budget of the Narendra Modi government has given a powerful boost to the GSLV Mark 3 rocket programme with its budgetary allocation rocketing from Rs 10 crore to Rs 171 crore.
The massive hike for this much-delayed project assumes significance in the context of Prime Minister Narendra Modi assuring Isro at the launch of PSLV-C-23 on June 30 that his government would fully support India's space programme. The PM had said that "continued progress in space must remain a national mission. We must keep enhancing our space capabilities."
Hoping to see CE-20 real soon
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#185
by
cosmiste
on 13 Jul, 2014 17:52
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#186
by
Sainath
on 15 Jul, 2014 14:01
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As of now there are plenty of issues with the vehicle. It may launch by the year end tentatively
Even though its an x mission designers are facing issues with aerodynamics (higher drag than expected) and structures....
hope this works and the actual flight with CE-20 is long way to go
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#187
by
input~2
on 15 Jul, 2014 14:05
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As of now there are plenty of issues with the vehicle. It may launch by the year end tentatively
Even though its an x mission designers are facing issues with aerodynamics (higher drag than expected) and structures....
hope this works and the actual flight with CE-20 is long way to go
Thanks for this! Any public source for a new date?
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#188
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antriksh
on 16 Jul, 2014 03:29
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As of now there are plenty of issues with the vehicle. It may launch by the year end tentatively
Even though its an x mission designers are facing issues with aerodynamics (higher drag than expected) and structures....
hope this works and the actual flight with CE-20 is long way to go
Higher drag on the launch pad
do you mean higher drag in recent wind tunnel tests? But how can that be,because wind tunnel model design should have been optimized by now.
How can they measure real world drag without even launching the vehicle? And its very natural to face problems like structures and higher drag in a x mission because that is what it is about, i.e., find out problems. Based on this mission, they will further optimize.
perhaps you can clarify a bit more with some details.
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#189
by
abhishek
on 16 Jul, 2014 16:55
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As of now there are plenty of issues with the vehicle. It may launch by the year end tentatively
You mean to say that they will not be launching in August ?
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#190
by
chota
on 29 Jul, 2014 11:29
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GSLV-MK3 Integration Sequence (File Photo: Credit ISRO) : L-110 transported on Transportation cum tilting Trailer to Solid Stage Assembly Building (SSAB)
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#191
by
chota
on 29 Jul, 2014 11:30
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GSLV-MK3 Integration Sequence (File Photo: Credit ISRO) : L-110 integrated with S200 solid stages
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#192
by
chota
on 29 Jul, 2014 11:31
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GSLV-MK3 Integration Sequence (File Photo: Credit ISRO) : Cryo stage integrated with L-110 and S200 solid stages
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#193
by
chota
on 29 Jul, 2014 11:31
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GSLV-MK3 Integration Sequence (File Photo: Credit ISRO) : Fully integrated GSLV Mk-III moved to Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for static testing
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#194
by
chota
on 29 Jul, 2014 11:32
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GSLV-MK3 Integration Sequence (File Photo: Credit ISRO) : From VAB GSLV Mk-III moved to Second Launch Pad (SLP)
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#195
by
chota
on 29 Jul, 2014 11:33
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GSLV-MK3 Integration Sequence (File Photo: Credit ISRO) : Fully assembled GSLV-MKII on second launch Pad (SLP)
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#196
by
antriksh
on 30 Jul, 2014 03:07
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GSLV-MK3 Integration Sequence (File Photo: Credit ISRO) : Fully integrated GSLV Mk-III moved to Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for static testing
This photo is of the 2012 mock LVM3 launch sequence where the integrated vehicle is being moved to SLP after testing in VAB. Vehicle is integrated in VAB and eclectrical tests are conducted there. Each stage is separately tested and checked before moving to VAB for integration.
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#197
by
chota
on 30 Jul, 2014 05:28
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GSLV-MK3 Integration Sequence (File Photo: Credit ISRO) : Fully integrated GSLV Mk-III moved to Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for static testing
This photo is of the 2012 mock LVM3 launch sequence where the integrated vehicle is being moved to SLP after testing in VAB. Vehicle is integrated in VAB and eclectrical tests are conducted there. Each stage is separately tested and checked before moving to VAB for integration.
Yes all are "File photos"
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#198
by
vyoma
on 31 Jul, 2014 16:41
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http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=107740 The Cryogenic Engine of higher thrust (20 Tonne) meant for next generation of GSLV viz. GSLV-MkIII launch vehicle is under advanced stage of development. Design and Development tests of sub-system elements of this new high-thrust cryogenic engine have been carried out successfully.
So far, eleven cryogenic engines for GSLV and two higher thrust cryogenic engines for GSLV Mk-III have been realized.
In the twelfth five year plan, 192 Crores has been allocated for realisation of cryogenic engines and stages, under GSLV programme.
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#199
by
worldtimedate
on 31 Jul, 2014 23:26
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Does anyone know when GSLV MK III will be launched ? It was supposed to have been launched in late July. No news of lauch appear to be coming as the month July has passed by. ISRO has to maintain the launch schedule. Please no more slippage. India has to catch up China in the field of Launch Vehicle development, let alone manned mission. Long March 3B has an established capacity for GTO Launch of 5100 Kg. Next year, china will launch Long March 5 which will be comparable to Atlas 5, Delta IV and Falcon 9 with a maximum payload capability of 14 Ton to GTO.
Chota :
Are the GSLV photos that you have attached in the previous page of the forthcoming GSLV MK 3 suborbital mission ?
do you mean higher drag in recent wind tunnel tests? But how can that be,because wind tunnel model design should have been optimized by now.