ISRO Vision For Next Two Years.

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For General Studies Paper two, small essay (250 words question) on space policy of India is an important topic.

The topic for consideration is an article by Pallava Bagalla, a co-author of Destination Moon: India’s quest for moon, mars and beyond, that as appeared in Economic Times and hitched below in Sources to be used.

The article is simple touching numerous points. An aspirant can make points on area of application of Space technology and Indian Space Policy, the future plans, the cost factor and position of India. The article does not need specialized understanding of the topic. Highly recommended for the selection for October 2010.

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Link Hitched:
India in Space: Economic Times

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Destination Moon
Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) Programs and Exploration Handbook

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Dimensions of indigenous Cryogenic Engine

The given report have some dimensions of the indigenous Cryogenic Engine.

some of the useful terms are

Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)

Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle mission-- GSLV- D3

Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)

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Sources to be used:
ISRO conducts 'hot test' on indigenous Cryogenic Engine-India-The Times of India

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India successfully test-fires missile 'Astra'-India-The Times of India

India successfully test-fires missile 'Astra'-India-The Times of India

Astra is an air to air missile. It was tried at ITR (Integrated Test Range) at Chandipur in Orissa. It is a project looked after by Defence Research Development Organisation.

The single stage, solid fuelled 'Astra' missile "is more advanced in its category than the contemporary BVR (beyond visual range) missiles and it is capable of engaging and destroying highly manoeuvrable supersonic aerial targets,"