Peaceful Space Programme, says Dr Singh
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has planned 36 missions including satellites and launch vehicles for the fiscal year 2020-21, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space.
ISRO will send up 10 earth observation satellites during 2020-21, he said in a written replay to Rajya Sabha on 19 Mar 2020.
Details of the missions are:
Earth observation satellite: 10
Communication satellite: 3
Navigation satellite: 2
Space science satellite: 3
Technology Demonstration: 1
PSLV: 10
GSLV MK II: 3
GSLV MK III: 1
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle: 2
Gaganyaan (Unmanned): 1
For 2019-20, till date, 11 out of the total targeted missions have been completed.
Details of are:
Earth observation satellite: 4
Communication satellite: 1
Space science satellite: 1
PSLV: 4
GSLV MK III: 1
Indian Space Programme is focused on peaceful uses of Outer Space, said the Minister.
Towards this, Space Technology should be used for benefit of the country and society, provide solutions for developmental activities and address problems of the society at large, Dr Singh told Rajya Sabha. fiinews.com
