BENGALURU:
Isro
Saturday said it has demonstrated its commitment to
nurturing
a vibrant
space ecosystem
in India by providing extensive
technical support
and expertise to Agnikul Cosmos, the IIT-incubated start-up, for its recent suborbital mission, Agnibaan SOrTeD.
“…This collaboration showcases Isri’s willingness to support and foster the growth of private start-ups in the country’s rapidly expanding space sector,” the space agency said.
Isro’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) played a crucial role in the mission by assisting in the selection of a suitable launch site, setting up the launchpad and control centre, and establishing a robust communication network.
End-to-end Flight Termination System supplied by VSSC
“SHAR also developed comprehensive safety plans, coordinated launch clearances, and provided essential range systems, including tracking, timing, and real-time data processing. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) offered its expertise by facilitating the hot testing of the semi-cryogenic engine and conducting acoustic tests for the launch vehicle’s inter-tank structure,” Isro said.
It added that VSSC also provided a comprehensive Flight Termination System and extended on-site support during the launch campaign, while the Isro Telemetry Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (Istrac) provided telemetry and tracking support for the launch through an MoU with Agnikul.
Trajectory verification and validation
