Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has suggested that the Andhra Pradesh government enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Isro to stimulate the interest in Space research among the youth.
Speaking as the primary guest at the National Space Day festivities held at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota on Tuesday, Pawan Kalyan stressed the importance of guiding the curiosity of the youth in a positive direction. Noting the abundant curiosity among the youth of AP, Kalyan, who oversees the departments of science & technology, mentioned the necessity for proper guidance.
The proposed MoU aims to exchange scientific knowledge and offer valuable guidance to young individuals keen on Space research. Discussions will be conducted with Isro officials to solicit their advice to young people, assisting them in identifying career paths or research opportunities. The deputy CM expressed optimism that this endeavor would motivate more young individuals to pursue professions in science and technology. Pawan Kalyan awarded students who excelled in various competitions held during the National Space Day festivities. In attendance were SDSC SHAR director A. Rajarajan and other officials.
Pawan Kalyan lauded Isro’s evolution from its modest origins in Kerala’s Thumba to becoming a premier Space agency. He commended Isro’s capability to conduct Space missions at significantly reduced costs, highlighting that India’s Mars mission cost less than a Hollywood movie. Pawan Kalyan noted Isro’s current capture of nearly three percent of the Space market and its substantial contribution to the nation’s GDP. He also pointed out the increase in Isro’s annual budget allocation from 25,615 crore in 2013-14 to 13,700 crore in 2022-23. The state government pledged full support to Isro’s upcoming Gaganyaan project, taking immediate steps to enhance a 17-km road leading to SHAR, as per Isro’s request.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has delayed the launch date of its third developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) by one day. Isro sources cited the postponement due to the National Space Day celebrations at Sriharikota on Tuesday and Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The SSLV-D3 is now scheduled to launch from Sriharikota on August 16 at 9.17 am local time. This forthcoming flight, identified as SSLV-D3/EOS-08, signifies a crucial milestone for Isro, being the organization’s third launch of the year and serving as the final demonstration flight for the SSLV program.
The success of this mission is vital in validating the rocket’s capabilities and readiness for operational deployment. Scientists have completed the rocket integration work and readied it for launch, including final tests. It was reported that ISRO chairman Dr. S. Somanath convened a crucial meeting with scientists at Sriharikota on Tuesday to deliberate on the launch process. Designed to deploy satellites weighing up to 500 kg into Earth orbit, the SSLV carries three primary payloads on this mission.
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