Indian Space Research Organisation
The new pad could also be used for launching Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
The new missions are necessary as there have been demands in the international market for Isro's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle to launch foreign satellites.
Isro to build third launchpad at Sriharikota
With plans for 60 missions over the next five years, Isro
will develop a third launchpad at its spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh to meet the growing demand.
We are planning to have a third launchpad at Sriharikota to cater to our future missions," Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) chairman K Radhakrishnan said.
We are planning to have a third launchpad at Sriharikota to cater to our future missions," Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) chairman K Radhakrishnan said.
The new pad could also be used for launching Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk-III) carrying heavier satellites
as also by the reusable launch vehicle, India's own version of a space shuttle.
It is also part of Isro's plan is to develop dedicated 'Space Park' next to the space port at Sriharikota.
It is also part of Isro's plan is to develop dedicated 'Space Park' next to the space port at Sriharikota.
The new missions are necessary as there have been demands in the international market for Isro's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle to launch foreign satellites.
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