Isro tests Gaganyaan communications with ESA ground station network – The Times of India

BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has achieved a milestone in its Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme by successfully completing crucial communications testing with the European Space Agency (ESA) ground station network.To maximise communication coverage during Gaganyaan missions, Isro plans to utilize both its own facilities and external ground station support from global partners.The recently…

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ISRO’s Spadex Mission: Achieving Satellite Docking in 10 Days | – Times of India

BENGALURU: Isro’s Space Docking Experiment (Spadex) will require 10 days after the launch to achieve the rendezvous and docking. The two Spadex satellites will also carry other technology demonstrator instruments, including one that will be useful in ensuring astronaut safety.In an exclusive interview with TOI, M Sankaran, Director, UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), said the…

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