ISRO to Chalk out Plans to increase the Number of Launches

According to an official of India’s ace space agency- the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), it is chalking out the crucial tasks to be done in 2022 and the steps to be taken to increase the number of satellite launches and its manufacturing. S.Somanath, Chairman ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space in his statement said: "ISRO is looking at the important tasks that can be done this year and the steps to be taken to increase the number of launches and also to increase satellite manufacturing." He also informed Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (INSPACe), which regulates private space sector players has started hiring people for the top posts from ISRO. The space agency, according to Mr. Somanath is aiming to increase the space missions with its rockets. These rockets include Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), upcoming Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). OCEANSAT-3, INS-2B, ANAND- by PSLV-C53 and Micro SAT by the recently developed small rocket Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) are scheduled to be launched by ISRO. Indian Space Research Organisation is also looking at the government policy to enhance satellite manufacturing.