ISRO ( Indian Sapce Research Organisation), today launched its new Geo-Synchronous Satellite GSLV-D3 at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota using self developed cryogenic engine which is done for the first time by the Indain Satellite Research Organisation. Previously all the geostationary satellites of ISRO were launched with the help of Russian built cryogenic engines. This feet of self designing and developing cryogenic engine upper stage technology to launch heavier satellites in the geostationary orbits was achieved only by five advanced countries namely US, Russia, France, Japan and China; India is the sixth country to achieve this.
Actually the GSLV-D3 had to carry AMC (Advanced Mission Computer), ATS(Advanced Telemtry System (ATS) packages and launch an experimental advanced technology communication satellite GSAT-4, weighing 2220kg into GTO (Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit ) carrying navigation and communication payloads with the help of self developed cryogenic engine. The GSAT-4 will use its own propulsion system to reach geostationary orbital home after reaching GTO and will thereby be located at 82 degree East longitude.
For this launch all the scientists of ISRO have put in all their efforts and worked hard for a whole lot of 18years to make this project successful, but unfortunately this turned out to be a failure as there is no information sent from GSLV-D3 since its launch, leaving all the scientists in disappointment. The cause for failure is still to be discussed among the scientists and declare it. However, after this launch scientists looked somewhat disappointed as it is the first attempt of using indigenously developed cryogenic engine, but have confidently said that this project will be re-done and launched in around one year of time. So hope, this project will be re-done and launched with all success to the project next year.