Tuesday, January 1, 2008
In the year gone by, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved self-reliance in launch vehicle technology with the successful ground testing of the Cryogenic Upper Stage, a key component in putting heavier payloads in orbit.
Capping a string of successes in 2007 in space research, India is poised to take a giant leap forward in the new year with the launch of its maiden moon mission Chandrayaan-I, a feat achieved by a few nations.
2008 will also see India taking first steps towards putting a man in space.
In the year gone by, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved self-reliance in launch vehicle technology with the successful ground testing of the Cryogenic Upper Stage, a key component in putting heavier payloads in orbit.
Space scientists also accomplished the feat of bringing back a spacecraft to earth and was developing a rocket to put four tonne satellites in orbit.
Hectic preparations were underway for the launch of 'Chandrayaan-I' on April 9.
Read more about what ISRO has done in year 2007 here
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