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#580
by
tonyq
on 15 Feb, 2020 08:22
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#581
by
lucspace
on 17 Feb, 2020 13:18
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The apparent redesign of the Gaganyaan service module makes for a striking resemblance with ESA's crewed ATV plan.
I extracted a drawing of the Gaganyaan launch config from the background of a recent video.
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#582
by
jaxon9182
on 17 Feb, 2020 13:55
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The apparent redesign of the Gaganyaan service module makes for a striking resemblance with ESA's crewed ATV plan.
I extracted a drawing of the Gaganyaan launch config from the background of a recent video.
Although it does look a bit similar, I believe the solar panels are the only thing that makes them look particularly similar. It's sad the 2008 economic crisis cost the human-rated ATV it's funding, it would have been awesome to see manned Ariane 5 launches, especially since it could've taken it's crew beyond LEO
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#583
by
Eric Hedman
on 24 Feb, 2020 07:55
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Trump just spoke in India about India's space program. He said we look forward to cooperation with India's space program as we move forward including human spaceflight programs. It will be interesting to see where such cooperation could lead.
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#584
by
chetan_chpd
on 24 Feb, 2020 08:00
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Trump just spoke in India about India's space program. He said we look forward to cooperation with India's space program as we move forward including human spaceflight programs. It will be interesting to see where such cooperation could lead.
not hopeful that India be part of ISS countries.
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#585
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Steven Pietrobon
on 24 Feb, 2020 08:03
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not hopeful that India be part of ISS countries.
The main current cooperation is with NISAR. India is planning its own Space Station, but there could be astronaut exchanges or evening spacecraft exchanges (Gaganyaan flies to ISS and US flies to Indian space station).
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#586
by
daedalus1
on 24 Feb, 2020 08:09
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Is India manufacturing the common docking adapter to enable these cross participation?
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#587
by
TrevorMonty
on 24 Feb, 2020 08:13
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Could use Axiom station and use barter system for payment ie exchange seats on crew vehicle for time on station.
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#588
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 25 Feb, 2020 03:57
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Is India manufacturing the common docking adapter to enable these cross participation?
I don't know, but it would make sense for India to do that if they build their own station.
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#589
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 13 Mar, 2020 02:32
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#590
by
sanman
on 16 Mar, 2020 22:30
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#591
by
input~2
on 19 Mar, 2020 12:15
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SPACE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2996
ANSWERED ON-19.03.2020
Launching of manned satellite to moon
2996 . Shri T.G. Venkatesh
Shri Sasmit Patra
(a) the details of Government’s intention to launch India’s first manned satellite to the moon as part of ISROs Gaganyaan Mission;
(b) the status of the project as on date; and
(c) the details of the steps being taken by Government for an early launch of the satellite?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):
(a)& (b)
No Sir, the Government does not intend to launch first manned satellite to the moon as part of Gaganyaan mission. The objective of Gaganyaan programme is to demonstrate the capability to send humans to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) onboard an Indian Launch vehicle and bring them back to earth safely.
The status of ongoing Gaganyaan programme is as follows:
1. Engineering systems: Requirements and design finalized for Launch vehicle, Orbital module, Crew escape system and ground infrastructure. Hardware realization has commenced for ground test and first unmanned mission.
2. Crew Management: Space flight training of 4 astronaut candidates commenced. Requirements of crew recovery from sea post touchdown is finalised including roles and responsibility of supporting agencies.
3. National collaboration: MoUs with DRDO labs have been signed for design, development and delivery of human centric products such as Crew medical kit, Crew health monitoring system, Emergency survival kit, Dosimeters, Earmuffs and Fire suppression system.
4. International collaboration:
a) Contracts signed with M/s JSC Glavkosmos, Russia for 1) Selection support, Medical Examination and training of Indian Astronauts. 2) Wind tunnel testing for Crew Module and Crew escape system. 3) Feasibility studies for usage of Soyuz ECLSS components in Gaganyaan. 4) Delivery of view port for Gaganyaan crew module.
b) A 3-week training programme for Flight surgeon was completed at ISRO with participation of CNES, France.
5. Space Science: 4 Biological and 2 physical science related microgravity experiments from academic institutions are shortlisted for unmanned mission of Gaganyaan programme.
(c) Launch of Gaganyaan is planned by the end of 2022.
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#592
by
Olaf
on 07 Apr, 2020 12:25
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#593
by
sanman
on 08 Apr, 2020 04:09
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So just a quick question regarding these space station modules - why do they have a taper before attaching to the spherical node?
If you compare against other modules like Cygnus, etc, they don't have a taper. Since a taper cuts down on internal volume, why would you want one? What's the purpose of it? Or is it just based on what will fit into the fairing?
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#594
by
daedalus1
on 08 Apr, 2020 06:48
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So just a quick question regarding these space station modules - why do they have a taper before attaching to the spherical node?
If you compare against other modules like Cygnus, etc, they don't have a taper. Since a taper cuts down on internal volume, why would you want one? What's the purpose of it? Or is it just based on what will fit into the fairing?
All Russian/Soviet modules do. I presume it's the dynamics of the fairing.
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#595
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Steven Pietrobon
on 08 Apr, 2020 08:15
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I think the taper is to allow sufficient space for the modules to be installed robotically, like on the Mir space station. Go to 6:23 in the following video to see how this works.
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#596
by
daedalus1
on 08 Apr, 2020 08:29
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I think the taper is to allow sufficient space for the modules to be installed robotically, like on the Mir space station. Go to 6:23 in the following video to see how this works.
Necessary for the core module but at least one of the added modules on Mir was tapered at the other end. The wide end is attached to the core module. So I think both reasons apply.
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#597
by
baldusi
on 08 Apr, 2020 16:42
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I also think it's because node module is smaller diameter than hab modules, and thus they need the clearance.
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#598
by
sanman
on 09 Apr, 2020 12:18
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For the local Indian folks. Since there is a possibility of the Congress party could regain power in the next general election before the first Indian human spaceflight.
Does the Congress party and its allies support a first Indian human spaceflight on the same schedule as PM Modi?
Typically, all the various Indian govts irrespective of party affiliation have given ISRO the funding they needed to carry out their work without political interference. Yes, Modi has taken it upon himself to announce the Gaganyaan mission and its deadline, but ISRO had for some time now been seeking govt sanction and associated funding to take things to fruition. So given that, and how front-and-centre this program now is in importance, it's not likely to be interfered with if the opposition comes to power. They'll probably downplay Modi's inaugural stamp on it, of course. Politically, an event like this (or series of them) would help to make any sitting govt look good, and give politicians a chance to make speeches of their own, etc. So nobody's going to look a gift-horse in the mouth and throw that away.
But yes, the Congress Party makes a point of mentioning that ISRO was set up during the tenure of Nehru, India's first prime minister and Congress party leader/founder. So that's their response to anyone from the current ruling party who tries to associate themselves with ISRO's achievements. The Congress Party like to credit themselves as being the progenitors of these institutions.
Well, it looks like I spoke too soon - opposition politicians are now targeting the Gaganyaan program for possible cutbacks, due to the current pandemic-driven slowdown. Jairam Ramesh is an opposition MP, and the chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology:
(note his repeated critique of Gaganyaan as "muscular nationalism" which his party disdains)
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#599
by
mme
on 09 Apr, 2020 15:46
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So just a quick question regarding these space station modules - why do they have a taper before attaching to the spherical node?
If you compare against other modules like Cygnus, etc, they don't have a taper. Since a taper cuts down on internal volume, why would you want one? What's the purpose of it? Or is it just based on what will fit into the fairing?
I suspect to allow more/larger modules to be connected. Look at the large white module on the bottom. That would not fit without the taper.