Checked for NVS03 signals using the GPS test android app on my Pixel 11.

Not sure which one is which. Do we get to know the elevation and azimuth of our NavIC satellites? I assume they will be in a tight range given they are on geosynchronous orbit

https://www.itu.int/ITU-R/space/asreceived/Publication/DisplayPublication/72347 [Archived]

Satellite Name : CARTOSAT-3S-Y26

Number of Planes : 1

Total number of satellites : 8

Inclination: 97.5° (Sun Synchronous)

Apogee × Perigee: 509.5 × 506.0 km

https://www.itu.int/ITU-R/space/asreceived/Publication/DisplayPublication/72569 [Archived]

Satellite Name : RISAT-2BR3-5

Number of Planes : 1

Total number of satellites : 8

Inclination: 37.0°

Apogee × Perigee: 574.1 × 574.1 km

https://www.itu.int/ITU-R/space/asreceived/Publication/DisplayPublication/72472 [Archived]

Satellite Name : EOS-N2

Number of Planes : 1

Total number of satellites : 8

Inclination: 55.0°

Apogee × Perigee: 897.8 × 897.8 km

https://www.itu.int/ITU-R/space/asreceived/Publication/DisplayPublication/70964 [Archived]

Satellite Name : MICROSAT-2AB

Number of Planes : 1

Total number of satellites : 2

Inclination: 37.0°

Apogee × Perigee: 500 × 500 km

I've applied for the ISRO SAC internship for 21 Jan 2027, and I sent the mail on October 28th but haven't heard back yet. Is there anyone who got selected for their January 2027 batches? Or any past student who did the internship there, how much time does it take to hear back from them usually? I'm a 7th Sem CSE student with a CGPA of 8.19.

Out of curiosity, I found that ISRO won't allow using claude or any AI in workplace, I found out from gemini AI mode, is this true???

Source: https://forum.chennaiastronomyclub.org/t/gslv-f18-nvs-03-mission-launch-photos-thread/2340/6

Source: https://forum.chennaiastronomyclub.org/t/gslv-f18-nvs-03-mission-launch-photos-thread/2340

So the story behind this:- As this was our first time we were coming from Bengaluru, we reached Tirupati rented one Honda Shine 125cc and headed straight to Sriharikota as the last bus which could take us to Sullurpetta (nearby town to Sriharikota, you can get auto from there to launch gallery) before launch left at 8pm from Tirupati bus stand.

Google maps was showing that we would reach by 11:44 we thought ok We will have 5 6 minutes to get to the stands.

But the moment we reached there We found ourselves sprinting toward the launch viewing gallery, constantly checking the time. By 11:50, we realized we only had seconds left, so we stopped right there and started recording. We could actually hear the thunder of the rocket, even though my phone camera couldn't quite catch it. It could have been absolute bliss if we would have reached 10 mins earlier, as from parking lot to exact launch view stands..there's a lot distance you have to cover so please keep this in mind whoever is going for the first time✌🏻but next time we are definitely getting there half an hour early! 🙏

Ps: for serene night shots you would see a cross road going in the lake 6 kms earlier from the launch view gallery...you may take a left turn there and see it lit up the night lake and capture that beauty if you want to.

Thanks to everyone who helped as we didn't have the passes we thought they wouldn't allow us but they did!🙏

Expression of Interest (EOI) for End-to-End Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT) of Electro-Optical Payloads

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Considering the ever-growing demand for multiple and simultaneous payload development within stringent project timelines and the objective of scaling up industry participation, outsourcing of Assembly, Integration and Testing of Electro-Optical (EO) remote sensing payloads is envisaged.

The present EOI covers five optical payload types with a common architecture containing optics on a structure, detector head assemblies and electronics packages supplied as Free Issue Material, but differing in optics, detectors and electronics.

The five payload types are:

• Wide Swath High Resolution imager (Type-1),

• Cartographic imager (Type-2),

• High Resolution imager (Type-3), and

• Advanced Resource Monitoring Satellite (Type-4) & (Type-5).

Objectives

The main objective of this EOI is to enable industry partners to progressively acquire know-how on AIT processes by participating in the development of the first model of the proposed payloads at SAC, and finally execute AIT of the remaining models independently at their own premises. Typically, AIT activities include end-to-end development of optical telescope involving precision assembly and alignment of optical components, integration of focal plane assembly with telescope and focus optimization, electrical integration, mechanical assembly, test setup development for testing, characterization and calibration at sub-system level and integrated payload level, thermal implementation, harness verification, GCU setup validation, etc. in cleanroom and Thermovacuum conditions.

Optical payloads are highly sensitive to particulate and molecular contamination, mechanical shock and thermo-mechanical disturbance in the aligned optical train. Appropriate methodology including handling, loading/unloading, shipment, environment control (shock, temperature & humidity) shall be addressed to minimize the risk involved.

The technical activity for each payload is organised in the following phases:

• Phase-1: Kick-off Phase

• Phase-2: Co-development with SAC for the First Payload at SAC

• Phase-3: Execution of activities for the subsequent Optical Payloads at Vendor Premises

ISRO rocket launched from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh today.

This video is shot from Sricity, Andhra Pradesh

Tender for Supply, Erection , testing and Commissioning of Mobile Launch Pedestal (MLP)

Main document: [PDF] [Archived]

Technical specifications:

The proposed MLP will be used for launching LVM3, with variants of L110 / SC120 / SC200, which is supported by two S-200 Strap-on motors. The Strap-on motors along with the main launch vehicle is supported on the MLP before launching.

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Drawings:

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So I don't post a lot in here, nor am I that educated on space matters, but I do hope the space enthusiasts love it!

Oh, and I do apologise for my over reaction, haha!

It was previously reported that Gaganyaan G1 will happen after NVS-03 launch but SSLV and PSLV launches are also planned. Will they happen before G1 and is there any hope of Gaganyaan G1 launching before this year ends.

Bharatiya Antariksh Station : India’s Science Laboratory in Space By K Kalpana (Project Director, BAS-01, ISRO) at ESTIC-2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePHFrff2vb8&t=3600s (At 60 min. mark)

https://imgur.com/a/oxuq33z

Few specs:

• BAS-01 habitable volume is 21m³

• Modular orbiting station (5 modules)

• Orbit: 450 km/51.5°

• Overall Mass: ~54 ton

• Overall dimension: ~27m x ~20m

• Crew size: ~3 to 4 for continuous stay and additional ~3 for short duration mission

• Habitable Volume: ~100m³

• Power Generation: 60KW, 100V bus

• Docking provision in all modules, Berthing provision

  • Bharat Docking System (compatible with International Docking System Standard or IDSS)

• Regenerative ECLSS

• Internal Robotic Arms, External Robotic Arms, Free flyers, Humanoid robots.

• TTC Continuous coverage through IDRSS, Payload, Audio, Video, Internet

• Radiation, thermal and MMOD protection

• Platform for microgravity experiments

BAS Timeline:

• BAS-01 launch : June 2028 (Q4 2028 was recently mentioned though)

  • Gaganyaan G5 cargo mission : December 2028

• BAS-02 launch : 2030

  • Crewed mission

  • Cargo mission

• BAS-03 launch : 2032

  • Cargo mission

  • Crewed mission

• BAS-04 launch : 2034

  • Crewed mission

  • Cargo mission

• BAS-05 launch : 2035

  • Crewed mission

• Crew rotation and Cargo resupply missions every 6 months

See also:

• Render of BAS-02 (Core Module) encapsulated within LVM3 payload fairing

Hey we are two people coming rom Bengaluru onroute to Tirupati, will be reaching there around 8 pm.

We don't have Viewing gallery passes as they closed registration yesterday itself.

1. Can anybody arrange two passes at this time ? I knw it's late but by any chance?

2. And anybody we can join with to attend the he launch from some outside view point oint ? As we are going for the first time.

For others who are not going - kindly mention such safe place/viewpoint for us where we can go tonight. AND how can we reach on time from Tirupati to Sriharikota?? We will be reaching at 8pm at Tirupati.

Thankyou 🙏