ISRO's Ambitious Launch Schedule: A Leap Towards Advanced Space Technologies

ISRO plans seven launches by March next year, including showcasing electric propulsion systems and quantum key distribution technologies. This includes the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission. Contracts have been given to manufacture PSLVs under technology transfer. New advancements aim for reduced satellite weight, increasing the potential for future missions.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for an ambitious series of seven launch missions by March next year. This includes critical missions demonstrating advanced technologies such as home-built electric propulsion for satellites and quantum key distribution systems.

The scheduled launches will see India's heaviest rocket, LVM3, place the Bluebird-6 communication satellite in orbit for AST Spacemobile, as disclosed by Union minister Jitendra Singh. The first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, featuring robot 'Vyommitra,' is also planned, moving India's dream of human spaceflight closer to reality.

ISRO's future missions pivot towards reducing satellite weight through electric propulsion, which drastically cuts fuel needs, paving the way for lighter, cost-effective technology. By transferring PSLV production to a HAL-L&T consortium, ISRO underscores its intent to boost commercial satellite launches significantly.

(With inputs from agencies.)