14 missions lined up for launch in 2021 says ISRO Chairman
PTI, Mar 1, 2021, 11:17 AM IST
Sriharikota: ISRO has lined up 14 missions for launch in 2021, including the space agency’s first unmanned mission later this year, its Chairman K Sivan said on Sunday.
He was addressing scientists at the Mission Control Centre after the successful launch of Amazona-1 of Brazil and 18 other satellites.
“Definitely our hands are full. We are going to have something like 14 missions this year. Seven launch vehicle missions and six satellite missions, as well as our first unmanned mission by the end of the year. That is our target and the scientists are working on that,” he said.
ISRO plans to take up two unmanned space missions before the Gaganyaan-manned space mission.
The Gaganyaan mission envisages sending three Indians to space by 2022.
The four test pilots selected for the mission are currently undergoing training in Russia.
K Sivan expressed hope that his team would rise to the occasion as usual and meet all the targets set by the ISRO.
Before concluding his speech, the Chairman also referred to the new normal that has been in place at ISRO centres in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I would request all of you, still we have not come out of the COVID-19 pandemic…the new normal introduced at ISRO centres definitely is working following all the quality norms without violating the safety and security of my employees,” he said.
Strict COVID-19 guidelines were in place at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, including a ban on entry of media personnel and closure of the rocket launch viewing gallery.
The launch was telecast live on Doordarshan and was available on the ISRO website, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
BJP’s goal is to take India from appeasement to fulfilment: PM Modi
Gold-smuggling through diplomatic bag case: Swapna Suresh claims threat to life
Arunachal: Strategic bridge at border with China washed away in flash flood
Security lapse: Man sneaks into West Bengal CM’s residence, spends night
ED issues summons against ex-Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
BJP’s goal is to take India from appeasement to fulfilment: PM Modi
Gold packed in milk powder packets seized at Mangaluru International Airport
Mangaluru: Police bust beef sale racket; accused flees
Former India goalkeeper EN Sudhir dies; AIFF offers condolences
Ensure hoisting of national flag in every house in August: Minister Ashwath Narayan